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SUVs continue to dominate the road, with many people choosing to drive the 2019 Nissan Armada. The new model claims to provide “intelligence with attitude,” but it appears that it is more conducive of arrogance, without any care for the customer. This Nissan SUV suffers from complaints about the electrical system, structure and service brakes.
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NHTSA Complaints for the 2019 Nissan Armada
| Complaint Category | Number of Complaints |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | |
| Unknown Or Other | |
| Service Brakes | |
| Engine | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | |
| Suspension | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | |
| Exterior Lighting | |
| Power Train | |
| Vehicle Speed Control |
Problems with the Electrical System
In today’s vehicle, the electrical system is in control of just about everything. If the manufacturer didn’t take time perfecting this system, it will show – just like it does with the Armada.
Here is one detailed Edmunds review to pay attention to. “The technology controls are a hot mess. Not easy to navigate and just programmed backwards. My SL has the collision avoidance system which will hit the brakes for you if you’re not slowing down quick enough. It works great and the manual says it should almost always be on, but the default is off?!? You have to remember to turn it on every Time you start. It makes no sense. If someone is in your blind spot the blind stop indicator light is too dim. It’s sometimes hard to tell if it’s even on. It you turn on your blinker but someone is in the blind spot it chimes quickly which is great but the volume is so low it’s hard to hear! Neither is adjustable from what I could find. Here’s the biggie. The SOB many times just simply won’t start. Not a battery, key Fob, or mechanical issue….it’s the electronics, electric control unit, or brake sensor. I’ve had it less than four months and it wouldn’t start as it should at least 20 times. As I write this this is the second time I had to have it towed to the dealer because i couldn’t get it to start for over a full day. Many times it won’t start but you let it sit for 5-30min it would somehow reset itself then start. Stopping to fill up or to leave work is a way to stressful situation because I may get stranded. I’m currently documenting and preparing for legal action if they can’t or won’t fix it. I’m not paying for a $35K driveway ornament. This is not an uncommon problem with the newer Armadas or Q56’s from online blogs but Nissan hasn’t cracked the code on how to fix.”
Wow! That’s a lot that could go wrong with a vehicle. Yet, it’s not all of the problems occurring. In fact, there has been a recall related to the back-up camera system. NHTSA Campaign Number 19V654000 states that over a million vehicles might suffer from a lack of a back-up image, making it more likely to experience an accident. Apparently, the company figures people will move out of the way when they see the reverse lights.
Here are some actual complaints logged with the NHTSA about the 2019 Nissan Armada Electrical Problems:
HAD BATTERY REPLACED IN OCTOBER 2019 AND BRAKE SWITCH DUE TO VEHICLE NOT STARTING. I HAD TO HAVE VEHICLE TOWED. NOW, HAVING SAME ISSUE WITH VEHICLE NOT STARTING. HAVING IT TOWED TO DEALERSHIP
Problems with the Structure
If someone is looking for a low-budget SUV, they aren’t going to want an Armada. With that extra expense spent, customers expect that the vehicle will be solidly built and durable, but that’s not the case.
Here’s another Edmunds review. “My Nissan has a very bad, bad paint job with paint chips all over. Nissan refuses to deal with the problem. I also have an irritating noise in the dash that goes away only when you press on it.”
It turns out that other structure-related issues occur with the Armada, including trouble with the outside mirrors. Service Bulletin #NTB17-023c states that the outside mirror could be loose at its base and require repair. The bigger question is, how are these vehicles leaving the assembly plant with loose parts and no one is noticing? What happened to quality control? Somebody might be sleeping on the job.
Problems with the Brakes
Finally, it’s time to look at the service brakes. Without a properly working brake system, owners have trouble stopping and slowing down, thereby creating a safety hazard on the road.
Here’s just one NHTSA complaint. “Hissing noise coming from the brake pedal area when it’s depressed. Thought it was a brake booster issue and notified the dealer immediately. The corporate rep told the dealer that it is completely normal because the booster is not manual but electrical. The noise continues to come from the pedal area like a big rig.”
While the Armada is a larger SUV, nothing on it should be compared to a big rig. Yet, that’s what this complaint states. In conjunction with the braking concern, it appears there are also issues with the steering system. Service Bulletin #NTB19-081 says that while turning at low speeds, this SUV might face a juddering movement from the steering wheel. To fix the defect, the company must replace the power steering high pressure piping with a newer, updated part that is supposed to work better. Whether it’s impossible to steer or hard to stop, the Armada has become a lemon in the eyes of many consumers.
Here are some actual complaints logged with the NHTSA about the 2019 Nissan Armada Brake Problems:
HISSING NOISE COMING FROM THE BRAKE PEDAL AREA WHEN IT’S DEPRESSED. THOUGHT IT WAS A BRAKE BOOSTER ISSUE AND NOTIFIED THE DEALER IMMEDIATELY. THE CORPORATE REP TOLD THE DEALER THAT IT IS COMPLETELY NORMAL BECAUSE THE BOOSTER IS NOT MANUAL BUT ELECTRICAL. THE NOISE CONTINUE TO COME FROM THE PEDAL AREA LIKE A BIG RIG.
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Complaint Data
| Category | Engine |
| Date | Jan 19, 2023 |
| State | TX |
| Description | The contact owns a 2019 nissan armada. The contact stated while driving 65 mph, the vehicle failed to properly accelerate. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact pulled over on the side of the road and turned off and restarted the vehicle and the vehicle operated but failed to exceed 20 mph. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the transmission was replaced and the engine coolant was flushed and replaced; however, the failure recurred. Additionally, the contact stated that the hvac system failed to operate as needed. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer and the contact was informed that coolant was leaking into the engine and that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was unknown. |
| Category | Electrical System |
| Date | Dec 05, 2022 |
| State | SC |
| Description | Despite two new batteries, within 10 months, I have been stranded several times when the car would not start. I checked with my local mechanic and the alternator is working correctly, but apparently there is a sensor that only works the alternator when doing non-city driving. I checked with nissan today and even though this is clearly a defect, they charge 0 to disable the faulty sensor and do not consider it a design flaw |
| Category | Electrical System |
| Date | Nov 29, 2022 |
| State | GA |
| Description | Have had several issues with the battery draining when nothing is on. Over the 2. 5 years since I've owned the vehicle, this has been a constant problem. The vehicle has been to the dealership on several occasions and I was told that a wire from the computer to the electrical system was causing the problem. The dealer also told me they had to call nissan headquarters to try to troubleshoot the problem. There are several forums online discussing how everyone knows this is a known problem with the armada, but nothing is being done. Went to buy a new battery today because it would not start or jumped, but was told the battery was actually good. |
| Category | Electrical System, Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings |
| Date | Aug 24, 2022 |
| State | TX |
| Description | 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. |
| Category | Electrical System |
| Date | Apr 12, 2022 |
| State | MD |
| Description | Repeated issue of car randomly not starting. Ironically was at dealer on 4/11/22. I was told that car wasn't giving error of an issue. Today on 4/12/22 car would not start in the am when I was leaving for work. Jump started it and drove to work. Got off work, stopped at gas station and car would not start when I attempted to leave gas station. Had to get jump in order to drive it home. This is absolutely ridiculous and annoying for me to have this repeated issue while only having the car for 1 1/2 years. What is even more frustrating is that nissan has yet to diagnose/fix the issue. They are very much aware that it's a wide spread issue as multiple complaints from multiple people have been made. |
| Category | Suspension |
| Date | Apr 12, 2022 |
| State | MD |
| Description | While driving car on highway the rear felt like it was going one way while I was steering another. Took to dealer that just replaced rear suspension on 2/23/22. They saw that the rear tires were worn on the inside to the point of exposed wires. The tires checked out fine on 2/23/22 which indicates an issue on their end. They could not get the rear to align, tried to sell me rear tires (which weren't bad before they worked on the rear suspension). |
| Category | Suspension |
| Date | Apr 12, 2022 |
| State | MD |
| Description | Rear suspension failed while I was sitting in parked car. I heard a pop and then felt the back of the suv drop low to the ground. Had it towed to nissan dealer and was told the pop noise I heard was the air bag for the rear suspension. There was no warning for this issue. I had to replace the entire rear suspension for 1500 dollars. |
| Category | Electrical System |
| Date | Apr 08, 2022 |
| State | MD |
| Description | Randomly will not start after normal use. Just purchased in nov 2020. Started having non start issue by april 2021. Returned to dealer who states brake sensor needs to be replaced but want to charge hundreds of dollars. It is clearly a nissan issue as many others report the same issue. Literally can work fine, drive to work and will not start after my standard 8 hour shift! Suv will only start after getting a jump start. Issue will randomly occur again in a few days, weeks, or months. Car cost too much to experience this issue that nissan wants the consumer to pay for when it is clearly a defect. |
| Category | Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings, Unknown Or Other, Vehicle Speed Control |
| Date | Jan 24, 2022 |
| State | OH |
| Description | 12/2/2021 suv accelerated on its own incident happened in my daughters driveway. Suv is available for inspection I have possession as of 1/22/22 picked up from nissan dealership. I pulled in the her driveway then I backed up so I would be half on the driveway and half on grass in the event her or her husband needed to leave backed up the car and soon as I put the car in drive the car accelerated on its own. I pushed my foot on the brake pedal as hard as I could would not stop till it hit my daughters car which then shoved her new car through her garage door. A warning message came up on the screen stating sonar malfunction as this was all going on. There was a police report filed that same day. Car was taken to nissan dealership we were told to leave the car and contact nissan consumer hotline. I called they said they would assign someone to the case and they would call me. The first contact from the nissan consumer hotline case manager was1/3/2022. This person was very hard to reach. Called me and stated inspection would be done in a couple weeks she would contact me when she had a date. She calls me the same day they were doing the inspection. Then called me back on 1/21/2022 to inform me the inspection results were in. Stated they could find anything wrong and were unable to duplicate. When I went to pick up my nissan suv we were handed a paper from the inspection did not have any details regarding the test. What did they do to come to the conclusion there is nothing wrong? They code is gone that came up when car was accelerating (sonar malfunction) . They told us the car is safe to drive. I have had so much anxiety about driving period since this incident. Since nissan stated it's safe to drive my husband said he would we have no choice the day nissan called back to inform us of that we're be a scheduled inspection. I called back forgot to ask a few questions . Is the car safe we can drive this was before inspection results no return call. |
| Category | Electrical System, Engine, Service Brakes |
| Date | Jan 05, 2022 |
| State | KY |
| Description | Repeatedly drained battery, and won't start. Replaced brake switch, replaced battery, problem continued, system updated, problems still continue. Several others are complaining of similar issues on facebook armada group so I know many others have experienced the same problems. |
| Category | Electrical System, Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery |
| Date | Nov 23, 2021 |
| State | NV |
| Description | The contact owns a 2019 nissan armada. The contact stated while attempting to start the vehicle, there was difficulty in starting the vehicle. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed with needing a new battery. The vehicle was repaired but continued to experience a failure. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 20,000. |
| Category | Electrical System, Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings, Unknown Or Other |
| Date | Nov 04, 2021 |
| State | FL |
| Description | 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 happen in several occasions and then it starts later on and no code for draining battery was found at dealer. They try to blame it on the trailer brake. I remove it and it still does the same. Trailer brake wiring was done at factory. Car only has 20428 miles. |
| Category | Electrical System |
| Date | Oct 19, 2021 |
| State | AR |
| Description | The contact owns a 2019 nissan armada. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start up. The contact mentioned that the vehicle needed a jump start before operating as designed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the brake switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer three more times and the dealer diagnosed that electrical control unit (ecu) needed to be repaired. The second time the dealer diagnosed that the ecu, brake switch, and battery needed to be replaced. The last time the dealer diagnosed that the alternator module needed to be reprogrammed. The vehicle was repaired each time, but the failure continued. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000. |
| Category | Electrical System, Suspension |
| Date | Oct 07, 2021 |
| State | TX |
| Description | Algunas veses el veiculo no quiere encender ,como que se descarga la bateria ,pero no siempre ,como que algo esta mal |
| Category | Electrical System, Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking, Service Brakes |
| Date | Sep 30, 2021 |
| State | NV |
| Description | Vehicle does not recognize that the brake pedal is being depressed when trying to start the car. Pushing the start button only cycles the ignition through the on and acc options. The only way to start the vehicle is to use the remote start function on the fob. Additionally, the vehicle experiences and displays a bci malfunction, aeb braking warning, and traction control indicator light is now on. These errors occur while using both key fobs even after replacing the fob batteries. There is a nissan service bulletin for replacing the brake light switch for multiple nissan vehicles. |
| Category | Electrical System |
| Date | Aug 05, 2021 |
| State | NJ |
| Description | Vehicle is not turning on as it is not recognizing brakes. When vehicle is on it does not recognize brakes and will not shift out of park. During these times brake lights will not turn on. |
| Category | Back Over Prevention: Rearview System Braking, Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking, Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings |
| Date | Mar 22, 2021 |
| State | CA |
| Description | Bci malfunction earring, shows on the dashboard. This issue occurred since january, the entire system shuts off, pre collision, back up warning, cruise control, and sonar system, all goes off. Moreover, the car would not start, have to push the brakes 3 to 6 time in order to turn the car on. More to that, few time the gear seemed to be stuck on park and wouldn't switch to d or r. |
| Category | Electrical System, Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control, Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings |
| Date | Mar 10, 2021 |
| State | OH |
| Description | 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 0+ |
| Category | Electrical System |
| Date | Mar 01, 2021 |
| State | CA |
| Description | 2019 nissan was purchased aug 2020 from vallejo nissan(ca). October 20' the armada wouldn't start, I took it to the tracy nissan dealership as I have the nissan plus extended warranty. Tech said it was the battery which was not covered. I purchased a new battery with max cranking amps. Jan 28, 2021 I took the car back to dealership as it failed to start again(#2). Nissan tech said the negative battery terminal cable was loose. Feb 3, 2021 I took the car back to tracy nissan as it failed to start (#3). Nissan tech replaced the stop lamp switch which he stated was the reason why the armada wouldn't start. Feb 20th, armada again would not start (#4). Took it to dealer feb 22nd and was told a few days later(feb 27th) that a nissan regional technician was contacted and they had to update the "rapid charge" system in the armada and they were "pretty sure" the problem has been repaired. My wife arrived at nissan on feb 27th and armada again, would not start(#5). This was while it was still in the nissan dealer lot. March 1st I was contacted by nissan tech who stated my battery has low cranking amps due to the update they had to do to the rapid charge system and asked me to replace the battery... Again! Four of the five times the vehicle wouldn't start it was parked in my driveway, the fifth time it was parked at the dealership. |
| Category | Electrical System, Engine |
| Date | Jan 07, 2021 |
| State | FL |
| Description | 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. Nissan never has an answer. |
| Category | Electrical System, Engine |
| Date | Dec 14, 2020 |
| State | FL |
| Description | 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 the dealership 3 times and they cannot duplicate. It is a random occurrence sometimes after a week and sometimes after a couple of months. The last time in november I had to jump start it 4 times before I could get it to the dealer and they could not duplicate it. The vehicle is unreliable. The regional rep is now working with me and having me take it to the dealership one more time to check it again. |
| Category | Unknown Or Other |
| Date | Dec 11, 2020 |
| State | NE |
| Description | I purchase my nissan armada in april 2019. In november 2019 the car left me stranded with a death battery. I had to get it jump started and then drive it to the dealership, a low battery. This happened again in december 2019, same issue , they checked and changed the the battery. This year I had the same issue 4 times already sometimes parked at my house some at public areas, through out the year, the first two times they had to jump started . The third time the mechanic they sent couldn't started, since I was stranded in a public parking lot another person had to help. The fourth time the towing company could not get it started and it had to be towed. They have checked the ignition, the battery, the electrical and they can't find what is making the battery drain power and leave it useful. The dealerships respond is, to drive it longer distance once a week or to buy a power battery for my house to charge it once a week! The car is still in the shop since I will not take this as a logical explanation, for a new car with only 9. 800 miles. Their solutions are 1- to buy a larger battery at my cost and lose the warranty from them ,2- buy a battery tender to charge my car once a week ( at my own cost) 3- buy a new car ( our request to see options) and for them is a regular tradeoff. They can't find the problem and their solutions are not logical. Compared to other models and brands, with even less driving habits than mine , I don't see them having to go through this or charging their cars at home!! They don't have an answer and their solution as they tell me won't guarantee the car will work. And the worst part they all cost me money! It is sad that my investment and reliability on a family car is not giving me the confidence, safety and is a hazel when this happens. I have my toddler to transport and I hate to be stuck somewhere with no help. |
| Category | Unknown Or Other |
| Date | Dec 02, 2020 |
| State | AR |
| Description | I keep receiving a message on my screen that says sonar system error please contact your dealer for assistance. Now, the alert for the tire, oil, and fitler will not reset. |
| Category | Electrical System |
| Date | Nov 13, 2020 |
| State | NM |
| Description | 2019 armada with just over 5000 miles. Dead battery towed or jumped 5 times. Recall switch replaced. The problem still continues. Seems like a dead battery just 15 minutes after shutting off . We called but wrecker was a problem so we used a jump start. Battery is suppose to be a brand new one dealer said when we drove and dropped off at dealership this a. M. Have no idea how it could just be the battery. It shows it's charged once started. We live in a rural area and of course like anyone we need a dependable car. Seeing others having such problems tells us nissan may be a car we return as a lemon. Each time cell service has been very limited. Texting worked so I could get my husband a tow truck. Nissan has our record we will obtain and keep. Last night all lights etc. We're operating just no start or attempt to start with ignition. Then in a few minutes all was dead. Door would not even unlock to let us in after getting jumper cables but after a few minutes and repeated attempts it unlocked. |
| Category | Electrical System, Exterior Lighting, Power Train |
| Date | Oct 22, 2020 |
| State | GA |
| Description | In august 2020, I had to jump start my armada due to battery drained while parked. The very next day, same thing happened. Nissan reprogrammed ecm in september due to recall. Worked fine until october 21, when the same problem occurred again. I drove it that morning, but when I tried to start it that afternoon, it would not start and the interior just flash on and off. Had to jump start again. |
| Category | Electrical System, Exterior Lighting, Unknown Or Other |
| Date | Sep 07, 2020 |
| State | MD |
| Description | Having issues with my dome lights staying on, once all the doors, are closed. I've had this checked 3 times, at 2 different nissan's and know one can find the issue. I'm putting it in the shop, later this week I've had to replace the battery, do to the dome lights, being on and I have no knowledge until my family comes home, or my neighbor lets us know. I just purchased this vehicle in march 2020. |
| Category | Power Train |
| Date | Aug 26, 2020 |
| State | CA |
| Description | Every time my car is in parking and I press the break to put my car on drive I heard a noise in the gear lever when I trying to put my car on revers or on drive the noise is so loud. The noise comes in the transmission. I brought my car to the dealer but they said that they don't see nothing but feel it anytime. |
| Category | Electrical System |
| Date | Aug 23, 2020 |
| State | CA |
| Description | Dead battery under normal usage. The vehicle started as normal from home. I parked iit after 30 minutes driving. After two hours back at the parking lot the armada would not start. I had to jump start it. |
| Category | Service Brakes |
| Date | Aug 17, 2020 |
| State | KS |
| Description | The automatic emergency braking randomly kicks in and then will randomly go off and then disable cruise control. |
| Category | Unknown Or Other |
| Date | Mar 14, 2020 |
| State | TX |
| Description | Truck will not start after several attempts. Have had battery replaced in september due to the same problem. Have had the brake switched replaced due to dealership stating that they couldn't find a problem but replaced switch anyway (longview,tx). I took vehicle back to original dealership on today, clay cooley of dallas,tx and they provided me with a two page list of codes and asked has the vehicle ever been in a wreck. I told them not to my knowledge unless it happened before I purchased it from their lot. They stated that they couldn't make a diagnosis and this time and sent me back home with a vehicle that keeps me stranded and having to boost off. |
| Category | Electrical System, Unknown Or Other |
| Date | Mar 08, 2020 |
| State | TX |
| Description | Had battery replaced in october 2019 and brake switch due to vehicle not starting. I had to have vehicle towed. Now, having same issue with vehicle not starting. Having it towed to dealership in dallas |
| Category | Unknown Or Other |
| Date | Jan 29, 2020 |
| State | LA |
| Description | 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 parked and would not start. Same dealership replaced "faulty battery". Each time vehicle was disabled, we were able to get it running by charging the battery and driving to the dealership, which is located 4-5 miles from home/work. It is noted that the voltage needle moves excessively while the vehicle is in use. It continues to do so at this time. Concerns were brought to the service advisor that it is not faulty batteries - however, service dept. Stated they have an diagnostic tests and cannot find anything wrong. On 1/27/20, called nissan consumer affairs but as of 1/29/20 my calls have not been returned. |
| Category | Service Brakes |
| Date | Jan 25, 2020 |
| State | TX |
| Description | Vehicle didn't want to start, towed to closest dealer (south austin nissan) for repair of brake switch. They also updated faulty software. |
| Category | Unknown Or Other |
| Date | Jan 25, 2020 |
| State | TX |
| Description | Vehicle sonar system didn't warned driver about obstacle which resulted in hitting it causing damage to the rear while backing up bumper. It works fine 90% of the time but it didn't at least twice when my wife hit lamp and 2nd time poll . I took vehicle to baker nissan explained what happened but they didn't find anything wrong with it. When I asked how many times they tested it the response was: 1 time representative tried backing up and 1 time mechanic. |
| Category | Engine |
| Date | Jan 21, 2020 |
| State | FL |
| Description | Purchased 2019 nissan armada, march 2019; nov 2019 car would not start, sat for 1/2 hr was able to start with remote. Nissan in cape coral said the brake/starter was misfiring. They replaced and it worked until today jan 21,2020. Both incidents the car was parked. |
| Category | Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera, Electrical System |
| Date | Nov 19, 2019 |
| State | NC |
| Description | Tl* 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 was informed that the sonar system error on av display was under review and no repair was recommended. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 19v654000 (back over prevention). The manufacturer notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 7,000. |
| Category | Service Brakes |
| Date | Oct 26, 2019 |
| State | VA |
| Description | Hissing noise coming from the brake pedal area when it's depressed. Thought it was a brake booster issue and notified the dealer immediately. The corporate rep told the dealer that it is completely normal because the booster is not manual but electrical. The noise continue to come from the pedal area like a big rig. |
| Category | Unknown Or Other, Wheels |
| Date | Sep 10, 2019 |
| State | CA |
| Description | 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 concerned that if I am driving and hit a bump or hole, the tire could strike the wheel well rim and cause a blow out or major accident. They are concerned the spring ratio is not designed properly for the armada (which has a tow package and is supposedly capable of towing 8500 pounds). I have brought this issue to nissan north america's attention and they will not even take a look at the problem, instead telling me that if an accident occurs, it is covered under my warranty! |
| Category | Electrical System, Service Brakes, Unknown Or Other |
| Date | Sep 07, 2019 |
| State | TX |
| Description | 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 out of park. Continued to attempt while waiting for tow again and it eventually went out of park. The next day it would not start again and eventually did. Dropped off at dealer for service. Picked up that afternoon and was told they replaced the brake switch. I drove less than a mile away and the bci malfunction message came on again and displayed other warning lights again as well. I was back at the dealership within 5 minutes of departing and placed in the same small loaner vehicle that did not fit my family. Picked it up my armada the next day around noon and was told they now replaced the brake sensor. Drove off and made one stop on my way back to work which is 4 miles from the dealership and before I made it there the bci malfunction light came on again. After much conversation and frustration the vehicle is back at the dealership for the 4th time for the same problem. I purchased the vehicle new june 13, 2019 and the problems started sept 4th 2019. |
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Brian Jones spent more than 20 years working as an ASE Certified Master Tech and Parts Specialist at multiple dealerships. Brian has become an authority in the industry, traveling across the country to consult for car dealerships and contributing his expertise as a writer for several major automotive publications. In his spare time, Brian enjoys working on pickup trucks, muscle cars, Jeeps and anything related to motorsports.
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I purchase my Nissan 2019 Armada in November 2018 and I have been having problems with the vehicle. It has less than 39,000 miles on it and it too doesn’t start . It’s hit or miss … I’ve replaced the battery on my own . I’ve done ALL the required services on it and have nothing but disappointment and anxiety about this $800.00 a month vehicle gas or maintenance NOT included …
The absolute worst car I ever owned. I bought a 2019 Nissan Armada and had NOtHiNG but problems!!! I pay $600 a month and half of the time of it being owned, I can’t even drive it because the battery dies and I have to have replaced or right now, it won’t even start. And if it does start, it doesn’t go out of park. DO NOT. iY!! It’s been nothing but stress and tears for me and wouldn’t recommend to anybody.
Was talked into buying a Nissan Armada 2019 Platnium Reserve by salesman instead the vanilla Armada we test drove. Once on the road, GPS was very outdated (map update $130), Blutooth works intermittently, Nissan Connect services faulty or out of service (no explaination of subscrucption tiers), no compatibility with Android Auto and little compatibility with Android in general. Back seat inputs very outdated and little compatibility with devices common since 2010. Continued diminihsing Bluetooth functionality, map update ineefectual, no analog input for phones, USB inputs not configured for data (as claimed in manual). In service for 60 days and no solution.