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Sensing system: camera
Risk. The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
2018 Nissan ArmadaProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 76 owner complaints about the 2018 Nissan Armada, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 19V-654 the manufacturer reports only 80% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 21, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2018 Nissan Armada has problems
76 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
41Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
15Service brakes2 crash/fire/injury
14Engine
7Power train
6Exterior lighting
5Back over prevention
4Forward collision avoidance
3Fuel system, gasoline
3Air bags
119 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 41 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 15 | 2 |
| Engine | 14 | 0 |
| Power train | 7 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 6 | 0 |
| Back over prevention | 5 | 1 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 4 | 1 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 3 | 0 |
| Air bags | 3 | 1 |
| 9 other systems | 11 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2018 Nissan Armada recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Nissan.
Best & worst years
2018 vs. every other Armada year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Armada median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2018 Nissan Armada safety ratings
2018 Nissan Armada SUV RWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★Overall rating
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 3 stars (23.6% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: Optional
In owners' words
What Armada owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
When starting vehicle, the AV screen turns on but the screen is black. The screen lighting still illuminates but no other functions appear. Camera still works and shows when reversing but no entertainment is available.
My 2018 Nissan Armada has had SO MANY issues (probably 15-20) with not starting when cranked. Something is draining its battery. We have had to change the battery so many times (usually 2-3 times every year or two.) This happens without any notice! We have been stranded in other cities, stores,…
My 2018 Nissan Armada (VIN: [XXX] ) has been experiencing no-start issues consistently for the past three years. Two years ago, I purchased a new battery from a Nissan dealership after being told the existing one had failed. Despite that replacement, the problem persisted and continues to this day.…
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