This page covers 2 recalls, 71 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2019 Nissan Armada.
15 mpg combined
15.7 L/100km
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted.
4/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
Electrical issues dominate complaints for the 2019 Nissan Armada. Owners most frequently report problems with the backup collision intervention system, describing an intermittent malfunction warning that can trigger unexpectedly, in some cases causing the vehicle to enter a reduced-power mode, resist moving while in drive, or refuse to start. Multiple owners say dealer visits failed to resolve the issue. Battery drain and premature battery failure also show up repeatedly, with some owners reporting multiple battery replacements within a few years of ownership. The infotainment system draws complaints as well, with owners describing the screen going dark at short, regular intervals and hands-free phone audio cutting out. Engine and suspension complaints round out the picture but appear at lower volume, without a single clearly dominant symptom tying those reports together.
71
Total Complaints
4
Crash-Related
1
With Injuries
By System
The 2019 Nissan Armada has two recalls, the more serious being a backup camera that can fail to display an image when reversing, raising the risk of a collision with objects or people behind the vehicle.
The second recall is a compliance issue affecting Canadian regulations: the reflex reflector inside the left headlamp assembly may reflect slightly less light than required. The filing itself notes this does not affect vehicle safety.
At a glance
What can fail
The left headlamp's reflector may not reflect enough light to meet Canadian safety standards due to a manufacturing issue.
What the fix does
No repair needed. The manufacturer has updated production to ensure all new vehicles have compliant reflectors.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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Driver Assistance
Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Based on 2 tested variants; worst-case ratings shown.
Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
At a glance
What can fail
The backup camera display settings can be changed so the rear view image disappears. The system saves this setting, so the rear view remains hidden when you shift into reverse.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the backup camera software settings at no cost to restore proper rear visibility functionality.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
