YearToAvoid

2019 Nissan Armada Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

Avoid The 2019 Nissan Armada has a complaint index of 80, ranking 5th worst out of 21 model years, and carries an Avoid verdict. Electrical system problems make up 53% of complaints, with median failure mileage around 27,092 miles.

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index
80/100
#5 of 21 Armada years
Verdict
Avoid
vs. other years of this model
Complaints
73
unique NHTSA reports
Recalls
1
distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes
4
reported in complaints
Fires
0
Injuries
1
Top issue
Electrical System
Best nearby year
2023
rated Best
NHTSA overall rating
4 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
15.5
13.5 city / 18.5 hwy
Injuries / deaths
1 / 0

Top 2019 Nissan Armada problems

Share of this year’s NHTSA 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%)

A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.

What owners report

  • Vehicle fails to start or won't move out of park after a BCI malfunction message appears on the dash, sometimes requiring a tow.
  • Battery dies under normal use even after short drives, requiring a jump start.
  • Brake pedal area makes a hissing noise on depression, reported by owners as related to the electric brake booster.
  • Forward and backup cameras fail along with the audible reverse warning sound, sometimes tied to a sonar system error.
  • Rear end sinks excessively when towing a trailer, bringing rear tires close to the wheel well.
  • A loud noise comes from the transmission/gear lever when shifting between park, drive, and reverse.
2019 Nissan Armada complaints: complaints filed per month4Sep 2019Sep 2020Aug 2021Aug 2022Jun 2023Feb 2024Oct 2024Sep 2025
73 complaints filed with NHTSA from Sep 2019 to Aug 2026; peak Jan 2020 (4).

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)0255075100’05’06’07’08’09’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2017Avoid7581015.5
2018Caution6575115.5
2019Avoid8073115.5
2020Caution6027215.5
2021Good3013215

All Nissan Armada years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2019 Nissan Armada reliable?
Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2019 Armada ranks 5th worst out of 21 model years for this vehicle, with a complaint index of 80 and an Avoid verdict.
What is the biggest problem with the 2019 Nissan Armada?
Electrical system issues dominate, making up 53% of complaints (39 of 73), including no-start conditions and dead batteries, with a median failure mileage of 27,092 miles.
Does the 2019 Nissan Armada have a recall?
NHTSA lists one recall, campaign 19V654000, covering a back-up camera software update that Nissan dealers performed free of charge.
How does the 2019 Armada compare to other years?
The 2019 model's complaint index of 80 is higher than most other Armada years; only 2005 (100) and 2006 (95) score worse, while years like 2014 (index 5) and 2012 (index 20) rate as Best.
What is the fuel economy of the 2019 Nissan Armada?
EPA rates the 2019 Armada at 15.5 mpg combined (13.5 city / 18.5 highway), with an annual fuel cost of $4,175.

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.