2018 Nissan Armada problems and complaints
Owners have filed 76 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Nissan Armada. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (41), Service Brakes (15), Engine (14).
Key takeaways
- 76 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 2 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 1 reported injury.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 41 | 54% |
| Service Brakes | 15 | 20% |
| Engine | 14 | 18% |
| Unknown Or Other | 10 | 13% |
| Power Train | 7 | 9% |
| Exterior Lighting | 6 | 8% |
| Back Over Prevention | 5 | 7% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 4 | 5% |
| Fuel System | 3 | 4% |
| Gasoline | 3 | 4% |
| Air Bags | 3 | 4% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
Parts for the 2018 Nissan Armada
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- Battery
- Engine oil
- Oil filter
- Engine air filter
- Cabin air filter
- Wiper blades
- Headlight bulb
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Nissan Armada SUV RWD | 4/5 | 3/5 | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| 2018 Nissan Armada SUV AWD | 4/5 | 3/5 | 5/5 | 3/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Fuel System, Gasoline - filed 2026-10-21
The contact owns a 2018 Nissan Armada. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, there was a strong fuel odor near the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and it was determined that the fuel pump was fractured. The failure mileage was approximately 93,000.
Air Bags,service Brakes,forward Collision Avoidance - filed 2026-09-08
Front end collision and no front end collision warnings. Air bags failed to deploy. Car was still considered a total loss.
Electrical System - filed 2026-08-27
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.
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More for the 2018 Nissan Armada
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.