KnownCarProblems2019 Nissan Armada Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 79 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Nissan Armada, most often about the electrical (53% of complaints, typically around 27,000 miles). It is 7th of 23 Armada model years by number of complaints and has 1 recall.
Most common 2019 Nissan Armada problems
Electrical
42 complaints · 53%Half of these problems showed up before 27,000 miles. Parts named most often: 12v/24v/48v battery.
On somewhat random occasions the vehicle will not start, in total over 13 separate occasions. At times it will start after 5 or 6 attempts sometimes 20 attempts. On the last 5 occasions it would not start until a battery charger or other battery was used. I have used the last occasion for date of occurrence. Had it to…
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 not the battery.…
Other or unspecified
20 complaints · 25%Half of these problems showed up before 10,000 miles.
When I am towing my 4000 lb trailer, using a weight distribution hitch, set up properly by my rv specialist, with either unloaded or with a loaded weight not exceeding even 6000 pounds, the Armada sinks in the back end in a way that the rear tires come extremely close to the wheel well rims. My rv specialist is very…
Purchased new 11/30/2018. On 10/4/19 (mileage: 9,742), vehicle was parked and would not start. Dealership (northpark) claimed faulty battery and replaced. On 12/11/19 (mileage: 12,241), vehicle was parked and would not start. Same dealership replaced "faulty brake light switch". On 1/27/20 (mileage: 13,409), car was…
Brakes
14 complaints · 18%Bci malfunction message displayed on the dash along with other indicators. Vehicle wouldn't start. Service department suggested to continue to press the brake and push start button while I waited for road side assistance tow. After about 15 min the vehicle started. Minutes later the vehicle was on but would not move…
The contact owns a 2019 Nissan Armada. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at approximately 50 MPH, all four brakes engaged independently, and the rear brake lights failed to illuminate. The ABS, lane assist, traction control, collision, blind spot, and bc1 warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was…
Engine
11 complaints · 14%On somewhat random occasions the vehicle will not start, in total over 13 separate occasions. At times it will start after 5 or 6 attempts sometimes 20 attempts. On the last 5 occasions it would not start until a battery charger or other battery was used. I have used the last occasion for date of occurrence. Had it to…
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 not the battery.…
Driver assistance
7 complaints · 9%Parts named most often: warnings, automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control.
We have a group of customers must of US have experienced a stop lamp brake light switch gone bad that causes the computer to trow codes ABS,tc,collision distance from the car in front ,bci malfunction,dealers are charging Nissan customers to repair this issue $200+
Suspension
7 complaints · 9%Backup camera
5 complaints · 6%Parts named most often: warnings, sensing system, rearview system braking.
The contact owns a 2019 Nissan Armada. On several occasions, the vehicle was taken to capital Nissan (5501 market street, wilmington, nc 28405) to be diagnosed due to defective forward facing and back up cameras. The contact stated that the audible sound was inoperable while the vehicle was being reversed. The contact…
Transmission
4 complaints · 5%
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2019 Nissan Armada recalls
Backup camera: camera
Risk: The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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."
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2019 Nissan Armada
- What are the most common problems with the 2019 Nissan Armada?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: electrical (42 complaints, typically around 27,000 miles); other or unspecified (20 complaints, typically around 10,000 miles); brakes (14 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2019 Nissan Armada have?
- 1 recall listed by NHTSA, the latest from September 12, 2019 (backup camera). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2019 a bad year for the Nissan Armada?
- It is 7th of 23 Armada model years by number of complaints, with 79 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.