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2019 Nissan Armada Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Avoid

Complaint Index

87/100

#3 most-complained of 16 Armada years

The 2019 Nissan Armada has 73 NHTSA complaints and a complaint index of 87, ranking 3rd-worst among 16 Armada model years, with a verdict of Avoid. Electrical System issues make up 53% of complaints, mostly battery drain and no-start problems.

Complaints
73
Recalls
1
Crashes / fires
4 / 0
Injuries / deaths
1 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
4 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
15.5
13.5 city / 18.5 hwy

Top 2019 Nissan Armada problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Electrical System39 (53%)
  2. Other21 (29%)
  3. Brakes11 (15%)
  4. Engine10 (14%)
  5. Collision Avoidance & Cameras10 (14%)
  6. Suspension, Wheels & Tires8 (11%)
  7. Transmission & Powertrain4 (5%)
  8. Airbags1 (1%)
  9. Seat Belts1 (1%)

What owners report

  • Vehicle randomly fails to start after normal use, sometimes traced to battery drain or a faulty brake sensor.
  • Battery drains excessively and needs repeated replacement, with no-start issues even after installing a new battery.
  • Engine fails to accelerate properly while driving at highway speed, sometimes requiring transmission replacement.
  • Ticking noise from the engine linked to metal debris and cylinder damage, with engine replacement recommended.
  • Rear tires wear excessively and sit close to the wheel well when towing a loaded trailer with a weight distribution hitch.
  • Brakes and front sensor malfunction in a way connected to a reported collision.
2019 Nissan Armada complaints: complaints filed per month6Sep 2019Sep 2020Aug 2021Aug 2022Jun 2023Feb 2024Oct 2024Sep 2025
105 complaints filed with NHTSA from Sep 2019 to Aug 2026; peak Jan 2022 (6).

2019 Nissan Armada recalls

1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 19V654000Sep 12, 2019Collision Avoidance & Cameras1,228,830 vehicles

    Back over prevention: sensing system: camera

    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."

    Risk: The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.

    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 customer service at 1-800-867-7669 or INFINITI customer service at 1-800-662-6200.

2019 Nissan Armada fuel economy and fuel cost

City
13.5 MPG
Highway
18.5 MPG
Combined
15.5 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$4,175
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Regular
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2019 compared with other Armada years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2017Avoid9381015.5
2018Avoid8075115.5
2019Avoid8773115.5
2020Caution7327215.5
2021Good4013215

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2019 Nissan Armada reliable?
NHTSA data shows the 2019 Armada has a complaint index of 87 and ranks 3rd-worst among 16 model years, earning an Avoid verdict relative to other Armada years.
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Nissan Armada?
Electrical System complaints lead at 53% of all reports, mostly no-start and battery drain issues, followed by Brakes at 15% and Engine at 14%.
Does the 2019 Nissan Armada have any recalls?
NHTSA lists one recall (campaign 19V654000) for the back-up camera software, which Nissan addressed with a free dealer software update.
At what mileage do 2019 Armada problems typically occur?
The median mileage at failure across all complaints is 20,000 miles, though Electrical System issues show a median of 27,092 miles and Brakes issues a median of 13,600 miles.
How does the 2019 Armada compare to other years?
With a complaint index of 87, the 2019 Armada ranks worse than most other years, though 2017 (index 93) and 2025 (index 100) rank even worse.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.