Model year 2018 · Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD

2018 Nissan Armada: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2018 Nissan Armada at 15–16 mpg combined across 2 versions. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall and 76 owner complaints for this model year. Its best NHTSA overall crash-test rating is 4 out of 5 stars.

Safety recalls

1

EPA combined mpg

15–16

NHTSA overall rating

4/5

Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Nissan dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.

2018 Nissan Armada recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 1 safety recall for the 2018 Nissan Armada, newest first.

Back over prevention: Sensing system: Camera

NHTSA 19V654000 Reported Sep 12, 2019
Filed by
Nissan North America, Inc.
Units affected
1,228,830 (estimate)
Problem
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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2018 Nissan Armada fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.

2018 Nissan Armada EPA fuel economy
VersionEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCity/Hwy/CombFuel cost/yrCO2 g/mi
Armada 2WD5.6L 8-cylAutomatic 7-speedRear-Wheel DriveRegular14/19/16 mpg$4,200555
Armada 4WD5.6L 8-cylAutomatic 7-speed4-Wheel DriveRegular13/18/15 mpg$4,450587

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.

EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.

2018 Nissan Armada crash-test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

2018 Nissan Armada NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicleOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover riskForward collision warning
2018 Nissan Armada SUV AWD4 stars3 stars5 stars3 stars21.6%Optional
2018 Nissan Armada SUV RWD4 stars3 stars5 stars3 stars23.6%Optional

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2018 Nissan Armada owner complaints

Owners have filed 76 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Nissan Armada, most recently on Oct 21, 2026. 2 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 1 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2018 Nissan Armada complaints
Component named in complaintsMentions
Electrical system39
Service brakes15
Engine14
Unknown or other10
Power train7
Exterior lighting6
Air bags3
Forward collision avoidance: Warnings3
Back over prevention: Rearview system braking2
Back over prevention: Warnings2

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other Nissan Armada model years

Nissan Armada by model year
YearCombinedRecallsComplaintsOverall rating
2026 Armada16–18 mpg29—
2025 Armada16–18 mpg221—
2024 Armada15–16 mpg144/5
2023 Armada15–16 mpg154/5
2022 Armada15–16 mpg19—
2021 Armada15–16 mpg213—
2020 Armada15–16 mpg2274/5
2019 Armada15–16 mpg1794/5
2017 Armada15–16 mpg081—
2015 Armada14–15 mpg321—

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Other 2018 Nissan models

2018 Nissan 370Z2018 Nissan Altima2018 Nissan Frontier2018 Nissan GT-R2018 Nissan Kicks2018 Nissan LEAF2018 Nissan Maxima2018 Nissan Murano2018 Nissan NV200 Cargo Van2018 Nissan NV200 NYC Taxi2018 Nissan Pathfinder2018 Nissan Rogue2018 Nissan Sentra2018 Nissan Titan2018 Nissan Versa

Sources

  • Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 27, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
  • Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
  • Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
  • Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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