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2019 Nissan Armada problems

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One of the years to avoid

With 113 complaints filed to NHTSA — about 3.0 times the median Armada year — the 2019 model ranks #7 of 23 Armada years for complaint volume. It lands on the years-to-avoid list.

Electrical System leads the complaint categories with 40 reports (35% of the total). In government crash testing it earned 4 of 5 NCAP stars overall.

113

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

6

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

1

Injuries

0

Deaths

4

NCAP overall · of 5 stars

How does 2019 compare to other Armada years?

Armada NHTSA complaints by model year, 2019 highlighted636 complaints2004: 636 complaints2005: 501 complaints2006: 329 complaints2007: 103 complaints2008: 206 complaints2009: 39 complaints2010: 63 complaints2011: 60 complaints2012: 24 complaints2013: 26 complaints2014: 17 complaints2015: 27 complaints2016: 3 complaints2017: 131 complaints2018: 115 complaints2019: 113 complaints2020: 38 complaints2021: 20 complaints2022: 14 complaints2023: 10 complaints2024: 8 complaints2025: 31 complaints2026: 11 complaints
Armada NHTSA complaints by model year, 2019 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2019 Nissan Armada problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Electrical System4035%
Other2119%
Driver Assistance1412%
Brakes1110%
Engine98%
Suspension65%
Transmission44%
Speed Control22%
Lighting22%
Tires & Wheels22%
Seat Belts11%
Airbags11%

Does the 2019 Nissan Armada have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

19V654000Driver AssistanceSeptember 12, 2019 · 1,228,830 units

Defect

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."

Consequence

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

Remedy

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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“ON JANUARY 4TH, 2020 WHEN WE WENT TO START THE CAR, ALL THE LIGHTS FLICKERED AND THE SEATS RATTLED FROM ELECTRICAL PULSES. THE CAR DID NOT START AT ALL. WE HAVE HAD THIS HAPPEN 20+ TIMES. SOMETIMES WHEN WE JUMP THE CAR, IT WILL START. THE DEALERSHIP HAS REPLACED THE BATTERY 4 TIMES. IT IS CLEARLY…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · January 5, 2021

“VEHICLE SONAR SYSTEM DIDN'T WARNED DRIVER ABOUT OBSTACLE WHICH RESULTED IN HITTING IT CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE REAR WHILE BACKING UP BUMPER. IT WORKS FINE 90% OF THE TIME BUT IT DIDN'T AT LEAST TWICE WHEN MY WIFE HIT LAMP AND 2ND TIME POLL . I TOOK VEHICLE TO BAKER NISSAN EXPLAINED WHAT HAPPENED BUT…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · January 8, 2020 · crash

“12/2/2021 SUV accelerated on its own incident happened in my daughters driveway. SUV is available for inspection I have possession as of 1/22/22 picked up from Nissan dealership. I pulled in the her driveway then I backed up so I would be half on the driveway and half on grass in the event her or…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Driver Assistance · December 20, 2021 · crash

“What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? Brakes and front sensor. Yes How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? Collisions Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? No Has the…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · July 16, 2024 · crash

“ON JANUARY 4TH, 2020 WHEN WE WENT TO START THE CAR, ALL THE LIGHTS FLICKERED AND THE SEATS RATTLED FROM ELECTRICAL PULSES. THE CAR DID NOT START AT ALL. WE HAVE HAD THIS HAPPEN 20+ TIMES. SOMETIMES WHEN WE JUMP THE CAR, IT WILL START. THE DEALERSHIP HAS REPLACED THE BATTERY 4 TIMES. IT IS CLEARLY…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · January 5, 2021

2019 Nissan Armada — common questions

Is the 2019 Nissan Armada reliable?

NHTSA data argues against it: 113 complaints put the 2019 model at #7 of 23 Armada years. It is one of the Armada years to avoid.

What are the most common 2019 Armada problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are electrical system (40 complaints), other (21 complaints), driver assistance (14 complaints).

Does the 2019 Nissan Armada have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2019 Nissan Armada. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Nissan Armada years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Armada years to avoid are 2004, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2007, 2010, 2011. The cleanest record among Armada years belongs to 2016.

How safe is the 2019 Nissan Armada?

In NHTSA's NCAP crash testing, the 2019 Nissan Armada earned an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.