MYRModel Year Report

2018 Nissan Armada

● Typical for this model
2018 Nissan Armada
RENDERED 2026-08-02T09:19:20.157Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Nissan Armada Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2018 highlighted. 2004: 463 complaints 2004 2005: 373 complaints 2006: 266 complaints 2007: 85 complaints 2007 2008: 160 complaints 2009: 23 complaints 2010: 48 complaints 2010 2011: 40 complaints 2012: 17 complaints 2013: 17 complaints 2013 2014: 12 complaints 2015: 21 complaints 2016: 1 complaints 2016 2017: 81 complaints 2018: 73 complaints 2018 2019: 72 complaints 2019 2020: 26 complaints 2021: 12 complaints 2022: 8 complaints 2022 2023: 5 complaints 2024: 4 complaints 2025: 19 complaints 2025 2026: 6 complaints 2026
2018: 73 complaints
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YearComplaints
2004463
2005373
2006266
200785
2008160
200923
201048
201140
201217
201317
201412
201521
20161
201781
201873
201972
202026
202112
20228
20235
20244
202519
20266

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 52%

52% of complaints: electrical system — 38 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
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BCI (Back-up Collision Intervention) Malfunction. It's random when this comes up on the dashboard warning lights. It lights up several other things as well. It doesn't allow you to use the cruise control, or the 4-wheel drive.

NHTSA ODI report, 20250414

SERVICE BRAKES 19%

19% of complaints: service brakes — 14 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
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BCI (Back-up Collision Intervention) Malfunction. It's random when this comes up on the dashboard warning lights. It lights up several other things as well. It doesn't allow you to use the cruise control, or the 4-wheel drive.

NHTSA ODI report, 20250414

ENGINE 19%

19% of complaints: engine — 14 distinct reports on file.

POWER TRAIN 10%

10% of complaints: power train — 7 distinct reports on file.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 8%

8% of complaints: exterior lighting — 6 distinct reports on file.

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HEADLIGHTS ARE BLINDING TO ONCOMING TRAFFIC, I HAD TO STOP AND LET ARMADA PASS ME. 3 TIMES THIS WEEK.

NHTSA ODI report, 20171207

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20191111 — back over prevention

Nissan North America, Inc.

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.

Campaign 19V654000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2018 Nissan Armada — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (38 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (14 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine issues (14 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 19V654000 (back over prevention) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2011 ▲ 2010 ● 2019

WORST YEARS

■ 2004 ■ 2005 ■ 2006

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FAQ

Is the 2018 Nissan Armada reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2018 Nissan Armada is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2018 Nissan Armada?

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 52% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2018 Nissan Armada have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.