2018 Nissan Armada
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.
- Complaints
- 75
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Electrical system
Campaigns on file for 2018
None on file
55% of complaints
Complaints per year
2018: 75 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2004 | 464 |
| 2005 | 373 |
| 2006 | 266 |
| 2007 | 86 |
| 2008 | 161 |
| 2009 | 23 |
| 2010 | 48 |
| 2011 | 40 |
| 2012 | 17 |
| 2013 | 17 |
| 2014 | 13 |
| 2015 | 21 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2017 | 81 |
| 2018 | 75 |
| 2019 | 77 |
| 2020 | 27 |
| 2021 | 13 |
| 2022 | 8 |
| 2023 | 5 |
| 2024 | 4 |
| 2025 | 20 |
| 2026 | 9 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Electrical system
55% · 41 reportsMost commonly citing instrument cluster/panel.
Show complaint excerpts
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, 2025-04-14
Also filed under Service brakes and back over prevention
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-27
Service brakes
20% · 15 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Front end collision and no front end collision warnings. Air bags failed to deploy. Car was still considered a total loss.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-08
Also filed under Air bags and forward collision avoidance
Engine
19% · 14 reportsPower train
9% · 7 reportsExterior lighting
8% · 6 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Headlights are blinding to oncoming traffic, I had to stop and let Armada pass me. 3 times this week.
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-12-07
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2019-11-11Back over prevention19V654000 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.
Buy-smart checklist
2018 Nissan Armada — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 41 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 15 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 14 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 19V654000 · Back over prevention
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- 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 55% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2018 Nissan Armada have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.