2018 Nissan Armada Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2018 Nissan Armada, and owners have filed 75 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2018 Nissan Armada
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Camera (back over prevention)
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…
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…
75 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2018 Nissan Armada have filed 75 complaints with NHTSA; 2 describe a crash. Reports cite 1 injury and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 51,340 miles. Complaints peaked in 2025 with 16 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Front end collision and no front end collision warnings. Air bags failed to deploy. Car was still considered a total loss.”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 8, 2026 · Air bags
“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 entertain”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 27, 2026 · Electrical system
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2018 Nissan Armada (Armada 2WD, Armada 4WD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 15–16 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 13–14 / 18–19 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| Engine | 8 cyl, 5.6 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (S7) |
Compare Nissan Armada model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Nissan Armada model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 Nissan Armada | 1 | 464 |
| 2005 Nissan Armada | 3 | 373 |
| 2006 Nissan Armada | 3 | 266 |
| 2007 Nissan Armada | 2 | 86 |
| 2008 Nissan Armada | 6 | 161 |
| 2009 Nissan Armada | 3 | 23 |
| 2010 Nissan Armada | 4 | 48 |
| 2011 Nissan Armada | 1 | 40 |
| 2012 Nissan Armada | 1 | 17 |
| 2013 Nissan Armada | 2 | 17 |
| 2014 Nissan Armada | 1 | 12 |
| 2015 Nissan Armada | 3 | 21 |
| 2016 Nissan Armada | 0 | 1 |
| 2017 Nissan Armada | 0 | 81 |
| 2018 Nissan Armada | 1 | 75 |
| 2019 Nissan Armada | 1 | 78 |
| 2020 Nissan Armada | 2 | 27 |
| 2021 Nissan Armada | 2 | 13 |
| 2022 Nissan Armada | 1 | 9 |
| 2023 Nissan Armada | 1 | 5 |
| 2024 Nissan Armada | 1 | 4 |
| 2025 Nissan Armada | 2 | 21 |
| 2026 Nissan Armada | 2 | 8 |
Checking a specific 2018 Nissan Armada
How do I know if my 2018 Nissan Armada has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2018 Nissan Armada; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Nissan dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 19V654000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Nissan models
- Altima15,472 complaints
- Pathfinder7,355 complaints
- Rogue7,322 complaints
- Maxima6,955 complaints
- Murano5,958 complaints
- Sentra5,954 complaints
- Frontier3,357 complaints
- Versa3,325 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.