Car Record Book

2019 Nissan Armada recalls & problems

The 2019 Nissan Armada has 1 safety recall and 79 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is electrical system (44 complaints).

Recalls1safety recalls
Complaints79filed by owners
Crashes · fires4 · 0reported in complaints
Injuries · deaths1 · 0reported in complaints
2019 Nissan Armada in an NHTSA crash test
2019 Nissan Armada in an NHTSA crash test

Safety recalls

Back over prevention › Sensing system › Camera

NHTSA recall 19V654000 · Sep 12, 2019 · 1,228,830 vehicles · opened after NHTSA action (OVSC)

Problem: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Nissan Altima, Armada, Frontier, Kicks, Leaf, Maxima, Murano, NV, NV200, Pathfinder, Rogue, Rogue Sport, Sentra, Titan, Titan Diesel, Versa Note and Versa Sedan vehicles, as well as Infiniti Q50, Q60, QX30 and QX80 vehicles. Additionally included are 2019 Nissan GT-R and Taxi and Infiniti QX50, QX60, Q70, Q70L vehicles. The back-up camera and display settings can be adjusted such that the rear view image is no longer visible and the system will retain that setting the next time the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Risk: The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.

Fix: Nissan will notify owners in phases, having dealers update the back-up camera settings software, free of charge. The recall began November 11, 2019 and all affected VINs should be activated. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669 or INFINITI customer service at 1-800-662-6200.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Crash test ratings

2019 Nissan Armada NHTSA side crash test
NHTSA side barrier crash test
2019 Nissan Armada NHTSA side pole crash test
NHTSA side pole crash test

2019 Nissan Armada SUV RWD

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Rollover risk23.7%

Forward collision warning: Standard · Lane departure warning: Optional

2019 Nissan Armada SUV AWD

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Rollover risk21.9%

Forward collision warning: Standard · Lane departure warning: Optional

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program). Ratings are comparable only between vehicles of similar size and weight, and ratings from 2011 on use tougher tests than earlier years. Photos: NHTSA.

Fuel economy

Armada 2WD

16mpg combined
City / highway14 / 19 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

5.6 L · 8 cyl · Automatic (S7) · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $4,200/year to fuel

Armada 4WD

15mpg combined
City / highway13 / 18 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

5.6 L · 8 cyl · Automatic (S7) · 4-Wheel Drive · about $4,450/year to fuel

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.

What owners report

Problem areaComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesTypical mileage*
Electrical system
12v/24v/48v battery
4400024,546 mi
Unknown or other
2030110,000 mi
Service brakes
1310013,600 mi
Engine
1100024,783 mi
Forward collision avoidance
Warnings; Automatic emergency braking
910019,957 mi
Suspension
7000—
Back over prevention
Warnings; Sensing system › Camera
5000—
Power train
4000—
Exterior lighting
2000—
Vehicle speed control
2100—
Wheels
1000—
Air bags
1000—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.