Nissan · Armada · 2019
2019 Nissan Armada
1
Recall
71
Complaints
4/5
Safety Rating
The 2019 Nissan Armada has 1 recall and 71 owner-reported complaints on file with NHTSA. Overall safety rating: 4 out of 5 stars. Most reported issue: electrical system (17 reports).
Source: NHTSA Public Records · Updated Apr 28, 2026
Research Context
The 2019 Nissan Armada page works best as a research starting point. Complaint totals show how much owner-reported activity exists, while recalls and investigations help show whether any of that activity turned into formal safety action.
Because this is a newer-era vehicle page, it usually helps to compare this year against nearby model years before deciding whether a complaint pattern looks isolated or persistent. On this page, the most prominent complaint area is electrical system with 17 reported complaints.
Best Research Moves
- Use the complaint log to understand what owners were actually reporting instead of relying only on the raw complaint total.
- Review the recall section even if the total is smaller, because a limited number of recalls can still point to meaningful safety actions.
- This page is primarily a complaints-and-recalls research surface, so compare nearby model years before treating the complaint total as a standalone verdict.
Key Takeaways
- The 2019 Nissan Armada currently shows 1 NHTSA recall listed on this page and 71 owner-reported complaints.
- This page currently shows no linked NHTSA investigations.
- This page reflects complaint volume, recall history, and NHTSA test data, but it does not diagnose causes or rank reliability by itself.
- Safety data currently shows 4/5 overall NHTSA safety rating.
- The most frequently reported complaint categories on this page are electrical system (17), unknown or other (9), service brakes (4).
- Vehicle
- 2019 Nissan Armada
- Recalls
- 1
- Complaints
- 71
- Safety Rating
- 4/5
How to Interpret This Page
This page combines three types of NHTSA data: recall campaigns (official manufacturer or government actions), owner complaints (unverified consumer reports), and crash test ratings (where available). A vehicle with many complaints is not necessarily less reliable — complaint volume correlates with sales volume and vehicle age. Recalls indicate identified defects, not overall quality. To compare this model year with others, use the year navigation in the sidebar or return to the model overview page.
If you are researching a used vehicle, start with the complaint categories, compare them against the recall list, and then check nearby model years to see whether the same issue profile repeats. That usually produces a better buying or research signal than treating the raw complaint total as a standalone safety ranking.
NHTSA Crash Test Performance
Frontal Crash Test
Side Crash Test
Overall Frontal Rating
Driver and Passenger Assessment
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Overall Side Rating
Side Barrier and Side Pole Tests
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Rollover Resistance
21.9% rollover risk in single-vehicle crash
Safety Features
ESC: StandardForward Collision Warning: StandardLane Departure Warning: Optional
Recall Notices
NHTSANHTSA ID: 19V654000September 12, 2019
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."
Remedy Status
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.
Owner Complaints
71 totalENGINE
Aug 19, 2025
I’ve replaced the battery 3x’s in this vehicle last one was 9 months ago and today battery completely dead. Why haven’t an ECU # 08050 recall hasn’t been activated for these vehicles with this problem?
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,BACK OVER PREVENTION
May 30, 2025
My 2019 Nissan Armada has been showing a BCI Malfuntion warning light for the past year and a half on and off. Sometimes it puts the truck in limp mode, it won't start, or the brakes engage and the truck will not move while in drive. This has happened well over 30 times in the la...
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SEAT BELTS
May 3, 2025
Seat belt becomes stuck inside buckle component and will not unlatch. Buckle must be forcefully pushed in while repeatedly pressing the button to eject the seatbelt in order to release buckle
SERVICE BRAKES,BACK OVER PREVENTION,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
Apr 28, 2025
Bci message appears on dash. Then a number of other dash lights (see picture attached)
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mar 29, 2025
See attached document for complaint.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Feb 17, 2025
Vehicle had the battery replaced 11months ago, after it was replaced by the dealer prior to purchasing. Starting having starting issues again, which is what led to the initial battery replacement. Had a diagnostic done to figure out where the patristic draw was coming from to lea...
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Dec 1, 2024
The front infotainment system goes out every 2 1/2 to 3 minutes this also includes the hands free phone features and backup camera. Additionally, with the hands free phone the person on the other end of the line is unable to hear the driver of the car causing the driver to not be...
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UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Nov 10, 2024
While driving on the highway in Caguas, Puerto Rico, suddenly the sunroof glass explote it into pieces, falling inside the car. I did not pass under a bridge, there were no other cars around, simply exploted! Please do something about this defect according to online sources! Just...
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BACK OVER PREVENTION
Nov 4, 2024
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 ...
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Oct 17, 2024
Car intermittent problems with not starting. Believe it has to do with smart alternator not charging cause of short distance driving and not getting full charge so it runs down the battery.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many recalls does the 2019 Nissan Armada have?
The 2019 Nissan Armada has 1 recall recorded by NHTSA.
How many complaints have been filed for the 2019 Nissan Armada?
NHTSA has received 71 owner-reported complaints for the 2019 Nissan Armada.
What is the NHTSA safety rating for the 2019 Nissan Armada?
The 2019 Nissan Armada received an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5 stars from NHTSA.
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Nissan Armada?
The most commonly reported complaint categories for the 2019 Nissan Armada are electrical system (17 reports), unknown or other (9 reports), service brakes (4 reports).
Does the 2019 Nissan Armada have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA has 1 recall on record for the 2019 Nissan Armada. Scroll up to review the published recall summaries, consequences, and remedies. To check for unrepaired recalls on your specific vehicle, use your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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