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2019 Nissan Armada problems

Owners filed 80 complaints about the 2019 Nissan Armada with NHTSA between Sep 2019 and Nov 2026. The most-cited component is electrical system (42).

Complaints
80
Filed with NHTSA
Crashes
5
Reported by owners
Fires
0
Reported by owners
Injuries
1
People reported injured
Deaths
0
Reported to NHTSA
01 —By component

Complaints by component

One complaint can cite several components
  1. Electrical system42
  2. Service brakes13
  3. Engine11
  4. Suspension7
  5. Forward collision avoidance7
  6. Back over prevention5
  7. Power train4
  8. Air bags2
  9. Vehicle speed control2
  10. Exterior lighting2
  11. Service brakes, hydraulic1
  12. Structure1
  13. Seat belts1
  14. Chest clip, buckle, harness1

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.

Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Nov 11, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
02 —Trend

When complaints were filed

Does it get worse with age? Complaints per calendar year filed
View as table
Model yearComplaints filed per calendar year
20194
202015
202110
20229
202312
202411
202510
20269

Mileage at failure isn’t a structured field in NHTSA complaint data, so we don’t chart it. Some owners mention it in their reports below.

03 —Owner reports

Top problems in owners’ words

Verbatim from NHTSA complaints, newest first

Electrical system

42 reports
“Every few months the battery in the car will die, requiring that the battery needs to be jumped to start the car. This can happen suddenly, sometime after multiple short trips. The dealership has nopt been able to identify the issue. We replaced the battery at the dealership two years ago, and this issue has happened at least 8 to 10 times within the last 2 years.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Oct 2, 2026Electrical systemODI 11768545

Service brakes

13 reports1 crash
“My 2019 Nissan suddenly lost braking ability while driving. The brake pedal went all the way to the floor, and the front passenger-side wheel was covered in brake fluid. A mechanic found a cut in the brake hose, which likely caused the fluid leak and brake failure. Cause: UNKNOWN. It may have been mechanical failure, wear, or external damage. Further investigation is needed to determine the exact cause.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Sep 28, 2026Service brakesODI 11767399

Engine

11 reports
“The engine oil filtration system failed due to prior service negligence. Specifically, the spin-on engine oil filter was mechanically cracked, crushed, and structurally compromised by technicians during a forced removal attempt on August 1, 2026. The damaged component was deceptively left on the vehicle, leading to catastrophic oil pressure loss, pressurized engine oil spraying onto hot exhaust components, and a subsequent ignition/fire event on September 25, 2026. Yes, the failed oil filter has been completely preserved and is safely available for physical inspection upon request. The structural damage and system failure were physically identified and confirmed via a detailed post-incident inspection on September 25, 2026, which revealed that less than two quarts of oil remained in the engine and documented extensive oil coverage under the chassis. A formal independent mechanic inspection checklist is currently being initiated at a licensed facility to explicitly document and confirm the extent of the subsequent engine starvation and thermal damage. The vehicle and the compromised component have been thoroughly inspected and documented photographically…”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Sep 29, 2026Electrical system, Structure, EngineODI 11767622

Suspension

7 reports
“Bought this vehicle in 12/23. Problems with battery drainage, electrical problems, vehicle won't start and then it will. Bought a new battery in 2/25 same problems happening. This is a defect in this vehicle. Steering failure. System won't connect to my phone. Had alternator checked battery check consistently so many times. There should be a recall on this truck. I have been stranded so many times. I consistently pay my payments on time and never been late. I didnt expect to run into these problems with this vehicle. This is not good for nobody to go through with this unreliable vehicle.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Sep 26, 2026Suspension, Electrical system, Service brakesODI 11767183

Forward collision avoidance

7 reports1 crash
“Repeatedly drained battery, and won’t start.Nissan dealership Has the worst scheduling system that takes 1 week to get an appointment. Still unknown issue, car turns on, replaced battery worked for one week and then issue appeared again. The Armada drains the battery for no reason. The frontal collision warning comes on while driving even if no car are near and stays on. Car has power but will not start or release the gear to neutral. This has happened on several occasions and then it starts later after a jump. Can’t turn car off or I will get stranded.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Aug 24, 2022Electrical system, Forward collision avoidanceODI 11481100

Back over prevention

5 reports1 related recall
“The contact owns a 2019 Nissan Armada. The contact stated that the Backup Collision Intervention (BCI) Malfunction message was intermittently displayed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer approximately 4 times due to the issue. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the dealer for further assistance. The failure mileage was unknown.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Nov 4, 2025Back over preventionODI 11697340
Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Nov 11, 2026

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.