What are the most common 2019 Nissan Armada problems?

Electrical System leads the complaint list with 42 complaints. Brakes follow with 14 and Engine with 11.

Does the 2019 Nissan Armada have recalls?

Yes, the by-year data shows 1 recall. Details are in the Recalls section of this page.

How many complaints has the 2019 Nissan Armada received?

NHTSA has 79 owner complaints on file. They are unverified owner reports.

Is the 2019 Nissan Armada reliable?

The record shows 79 complaints, with the electrical system named most often. Check the year comparison and safety sections on this page for more.

What is the best year for the Nissan Armada?

See the by-year comparison on this page, which is built from the same complaint and recall data.

2019 Nissan Armada Problems, Recalls and MPG

NHTSA has 79 owner complaints on file for the 2019 Nissan Armada^[1]. The electrical system group is the biggest, with 42 complaints^[2].

79owner complaints^[1]

1recalls^[3]

15–16MPG combined (EPA)^[4]

4★NHTSA overall rating^[5]

Problems
Recalls
Fuel economy
Safety
Engine and size
By year
Verdict
FAQ

Most reported problems

Owners filed complaints under these groups, biggest first.

Electrical System. 42 complaints^[2]. In the stories we read, owners describe batteries that drain while parked, an SUV that will not start until it gets a jump or a charger, and a dealer who swaps parts without ending the trouble. Some mention lights that stay on and camera or warning sound problems.
Unknown Or Other. 20 complaints^[6]. This group holds reports that NHTSA did not place under a specific part. It includes 3 crashes and 1 injury^[6].
Brakes. 14 complaints^[7]. Owners describe a no-start problem tied to the brake pedal switch, a dash warning, a hiss from the pedal area, and automatic braking that acts up on its own.
Engine. 11 complaints^[8]. Owners describe an SUV that refuses to start, sometimes after many tries, and a few describe it quitting while driving or failing to pick up speed.
Forward Collision Avoidance. 7 complaints^[9]. Owners describe a collision warning that appears when no car is near, and safety systems that shut off together with a dash warning.
Suspension. 7 complaints^[10].
Back Over Prevention. 5 complaints^[11].
Power Train. 4 complaints^[12].

Recalls

Newest first. Each recall covers only certain vehicles, so not every 2019 Armada is necessarily included.

Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera (19V654), September 2019. About 1,228,830 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[13]

Fuel economy

EPA ratings depend on the engine and drive. Annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not prices when the car was new.

Version	City / highway / combined MPG	Annual fuel cost
Armada 2WD, 5.6L 8-cyl, Automatic (S7), Regular, Rear-Wheel Drive^[4]	14 / 19 / 16	$4,200
Armada 4WD, 5.6L 8-cyl, Automatic (S7), Regular, 4-Wheel Drive^[14]	13 / 18 / 15	$4,450

Safety ratings

Version	Overall	Frontal	Side	Rollover	Rollover risk
SUV AWD^[5]	4	3	5	3	21.9%
SUV RWD^[15]	4	3	5	3	23.7%

Engine and size

Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles.

Engine	Horsepower
2019 Nissan Armada with 5.6L 8-cylinder^[16]	381 to 390 hp

These are Canadian-market specifications from Transport Canada, so US models can differ slightly.

Version	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Curb weight
ARMADA 4DR SUV^[17]	209 in	80 in	76 in	121 in	5,917 lb

How 2019 compares with other years

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for each Armada model year. The 2019 is highlighted^[3].

Show the numbers

Model year	Complaints	Recalls
2005	373	3
2006	266	3
2007	86	2
2008	161	6
2009	23	3
2010	48	4
2011	40	1
2012	17	1
2013	17	2
2014	12	1
2015	21	3
2017	81	0
2018	75	1
2019	79	1
2020	27	2
2021	13	2
2022	9	1
2023	5	1
2024	4	1
2025	21	2
2026	9	2

NHTSA's counts for the Armada show 79 complaints and 1 recalls for 2019^[3]. Among the 21 model years listed, 15 have fewer complaints than 2019 and 5 have more^[3]. The fewest complaints are for 2024 (4) and the most are for 2005 (373)^[3]. These counts are not adjusted for sales, so treat them as a rough guide. The chart above shows every year.

Should you buy a used 2019 Armada?

The complaint record for this Armada points to electrical trouble as the biggest group, with 42 complaints^[2]. Owners tie it to starting and battery problems, and the brake and collision warning groups describe related symptoms^[7]^[9]. These are unverified reports sent to NHTSA, and they are not adjusted for how many SUVs were sold^[1]. A recall exists for this year, so check the Recalls section on this page^[3]. If you are shopping, ask how the battery and starting have behaved on the exact vehicle.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most common 2019 Nissan Armada problems?: Electrical System leads the complaint list with 42 complaints^[2]. Brakes follow with 14^[7] and Engine with 11^[8].
Does the 2019 Nissan Armada have recalls?: Yes, the by-year data shows 1 recall^[3]. Details are in the Recalls section of this page.
How many complaints has the 2019 Nissan Armada received?: NHTSA has 79 owner complaints on file^[1]. They are unverified owner reports.
Is the 2019 Nissan Armada reliable?: The record shows 79 complaints, with the electrical system named most often^[1]^[2]. Check the year comparison and safety sections on this page for more.
What is the best year for the Nissan Armada?: See the by-year comparison on this page, which is built from the same complaint and recall data^[3].

Keep exploring

Other model years of the Nissan Armada

2005 373 complaints, 3 recalls
2006 266 complaints, 3 recalls
2008 161 complaints, 6 recalls
2010 48 complaints, 4 recalls
2015 21 complaints, 3 recalls
2017 81 complaints, 0 recalls
2018 75 complaints, 1 recall
2019 this page
2025 21 complaints, 2 recalls
2026 9 complaints, 2 recalls

Compare all model years of the Nissan Armada

Other Nissan models from 2019

2019 Nissan Frontier 28 complaints, 1 recall
2019 Nissan Pathfinder 76 complaints, 2 recalls
2019 Nissan Sentra 223 complaints, 2 recalls

All Nissan models

Similar cars from 2019: suvs

2019 Buick Enclave 44 complaints, 1 recall
2019 Ford Flex 256 complaints, 4 recalls
2019 GMC Acadia 387 complaints, 2 recalls
2019 GMC Yukon 126 complaints, 3 recalls
2019 Lincoln Navigator 85 complaints, 10 recalls
2019 Volvo XC90 42 complaints, 6 recalls

All suvs we cover

Facts and sources

NHTSA has 79 owner complaints on file for the 2019 Nissan Armada (4 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 1 injuries, 0 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
42 complaints name the electrical system component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 24,546). NHTSA vehicle records
Owner complaints and recalls for every Nissan Armada model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
EPA rating for Armada 2WD, 5.6L 8-cyl, Automatic (S7), Regular, Rear-Wheel Drive: 14 city / 19 highway / 16 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $4,200. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, SUV AWD: overall 4 stars, frontal 3 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 3 stars; rollover risk 21.9%. NHTSA vehicle records
20 complaints name the unknown or other component group (3 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries, median mileage at failure 10,000). NHTSA vehicle records
14 complaints name the brakes component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
11 complaints name the engine component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
7 complaints name the forward collision avoidance component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
7 complaints name the suspension component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
5 complaints name the back over prevention component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
4 complaints name the power train component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
Recall 19V654, filed September 12, 2019: Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera. NHTSA recall database
EPA rating for Armada 4WD, 5.6L 8-cyl, Automatic (S7), Regular, 4-Wheel Drive: 13 city / 18 highway / 15 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $4,450. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, SUV RWD: overall 4 stars, frontal 3 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 3 stars; rollover risk 23.7%. NHTSA vehicle records
EPA Test Car List, 2019 Nissan Armada with 5.6L 8-cylinder: rated 381 to 390 hp depending on version. www.epa.gov
Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, ARMADA 4DR SUV: length 209 in, width 80 in, height 76 in, wheelbase 121 in, curb weight 5,917 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov

Complaints submitted to NHTSA by owners; unverified reports, one complaint can name several components. Complaint counts are not normalized by sales; compare years of the same model, not different models. EPA annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not the price when the car was new. Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles. Dimensions are Canadian-market specifications and can differ slightly from US models.

2019 Nissan Armada: problems, recalls and fuel economy