Nissan Armada Complaints

1,854 consumer complaints on file.

#11752485July 23, 2026
AIR BAGS
I called the manufacturer, Nissan Consumer Affairs at [XXX] - After entering my VIN# the automated computer system stated there is no recalls for my vehicle, even though your NHTSA Vehicle Safety Website lists the following recall: February 09, 2023 Manufacturer Recall Number: PC947 NHTSA Recall Number: 23E-012 Recall Status: Recall Incomplete Please advise how to fix this recall. Thank you. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11750838July 16, 2026
AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
It just stop shifting and won't come out of park and won't go into reverse or drive
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11747610July 1, 2026
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I purchased a 2026 Nissan Armada on January 22, 2026. The component/system that failed is the In-Vehicle Infotainment system, also referred to in Nissan’s recall documentation as the IVI system, along with the rearview camera, surround-view camera display, parking/safety grid lines, infotainment wiring/harness components, and related interconnected electronic and drivetrain control systems. The vehicle, repair records, recall/campaign documents, Nissan Consumer Affairs correspondence, and related evidence are available for inspection upon request. This defect is directly related to NHTSA Recall 25V-821 / Nissan IVI reprogram campaign R25D5/R25D6 for certain 2025–2026 Nissan Armada and Murano vehicles. Nissan’s own recall notice states that the affected vehicles may fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 111, “Rear Visibility.” The recall notice states that, under certain circumstances at vehicle start-up, the In-Vehicle Infotainment system may enter a power-saving mode, causing the IVI display to stop functioning and resulting in a blank screen. Nissan’s notice further states this condition can cause the rear-view image to be blank even when the vehicle is shifted into reverse, and that the loss of the rear-view image during backing may increase the risk of a crash or injury to a person behind the vehicle. The defect in my vehicle is not isolated to the display screen only. Based on my direct experience while operating the vehicle, the infotainment/IVI defect appears to be interconnected with other vehicle systems and has also caused the vehicle to lose power and lock itself into 4-wheel drive/all-wheel drive mode on its own while being driven. This creates a serious safety risk because the vehicle can unexpectedly lose normal operating power, change drivetrain behavior without driver command, impair driver control, and create a roadway hazard during active operation. The safety risk is significant. The rearview camera, surround-view camera,
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11747230June 29, 2026
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, POWER TRAIN
I am reporting recurring failures involving the vehicle's electronic control systems. These issues have been documented with the dealership on multiple occasions and a Nissan District Technical Service Manager (DTSM) has also inspected the vehicle. Nissan has not been able to replicate the issues as they are intermittent. Braking System: When sitting at a stop light, where I had my foot on the brake, I heard a pump/whooshing sound from the front of the vehicle while the brake pedal suddenly traveled to the floor. On two separate occasions, the pedal has also become rock-hard. The Nissan DTSM was not able to replicate and suggested that the brake pedal becoming hard or going to the floor is "normal", and that my car showed no codes, and there was no recommended action required--that as long as the vehicle stopped, it was not a problem. After the DTSM inspected the vehicle, the brake pedal went fully to the floor five consecutive times while backing out of a parking space. I heard the same pump/whooshing sound from the front of the vehicle. Because I was backing up slowly, and the brake pedal was not responding to me given it was going fully to the floor, it was unclear how much braking power I truly had. The pump continued to make noise as the first few times I pressed the brakes driving away. Engine/Transmission: When the gas pedal is released, the engine intermittently continues to rev, and not respond to throttle input as designed, requiring the use of the brake to force a shift. But, Nissan stated they are aware that there is "general dissatisfaction" with the transmission overall, and suggested I wait for a future software update in the hopes that it may address some of the concerns. Electrical/Integrated Components: Failures include side mirrors failing to open or lock into position when driving. Audio/Nav system: Once when driving in an unfamiliar area, the audio/sound went out, with no turn by turn (or radio) sound at all, forcing me to watch the screen.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11746410June 25, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE
Check engine light and collision lights come on at start of vehicle due to the wiring harness issue. The throttle body and EMC have been replaced. This is a huge safety concern as it effects the engine and the operation of the vehicle. The problem continues even after the dealer has confirmed and reproduced the issue.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11746180June 24, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
After being stranded, getting a new battery, being stranded again and again (with a newborn and toddlers). This is a serious electrical issue causing the battery to not fully be charged even when car is off. No external components plugged in. Many people have this issue with the car and it needs to be addressed as a recall.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11745686June 22, 2026
STRUCTURE:BODY, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Category: Water intrusion / structural defect VIN: [XXX] Date of incident: [XXX] Description: Water leaking into passenger footwell from under dashboard during rain on a brand new vehicle with 779 miles INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11744194June 15, 2026
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
In the 35 months that I have owned this vehicle I have had to replace a faulty brake light switch 9 times. I find this extremely unsafe as brake lights are a major saftey feature. This problem has been reproduced and confirmed by the dealer. I do not know if the component has been inspected by the manufacturer. There were warning lights with the vehicle forward looking radar for cruise control and swerve control. This first happened on August 9, 2023.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11743663June 12, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Half of the speedometer lights as well as dash lights go out while driving. Lights are full lit when vehicle is started but then fail.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11743462June 11, 2026
AIR BAGS
On May 3rd my Nissan Armada's airbag system was unable to be repaired and was rendered unusable due to inoperable safety equipment. We were told the part would not be available for repair until at least September of 2026. We have been in contact with a Nissan case manager about possible resolutions to our problem but no acceptable option has been offered by Nissan to date. The unavailable safety part number is: POO 873G9-7KA1A FRAME ASSY-CUSHION,FRONT SEAT RH See attached repair invoice for details.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11742580June 7, 2026
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Na
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11742438June 6, 2026
POWER TRAIN
When I was stopped and taking a turn, the car will not fully accelerate and it feels almost as if the car is stuck in first gear and won't shift. It makes a super loud revving noise and won't go over 15-20 mph. When this happens, I can't accelerate quickly enough to turn safely with oncoming traffic even with a very long distance. It has happened twice and both time I've nearly been hit. This is a safety issue and puts me and my children at risk when we are driving. I've had to hurry and find a safe place to pull over both times. When I turn the car off and then on again, it goes back to normal. I've also shifted into park and then to drive and it goes back to normal again. This is a huge problem that puts everyone at risk. If I'm trying to merge onto a highway and it happens, there might not be a safe place to pull over. I have taken the car into the dealership and they said that they can't duplicate the issue so there is nothing that they can do. I don't want to keep driving this car until the issue comes back again. That is irresponsible and not safe.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11741991June 4, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dashboard lights for speedometer blink and half the side has gone dark
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11737993May 15, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Purchased this vehicle in August 2024. A month later car wouldn’t start and the battery died. The dealership replaced it. 14 months later (October 2025) the car wouldn’t start again. Engine light came on. We took it to warranty approved shop and they told us the battery had died. Again. 7 months later the car won’t start. Engine light turned on. Took it to warranty approved shop and they said the battery had died again. The shop owner said it was related to a smart battery charger and it was draining our battery even when off. He mentioned this was common for 2020 Nissan Armada and the only solution was to keep replacing batteries every few months.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11737392May 12, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE
My 2018 Nissan Armada has had SO MANY issues (probably 15-20) with not starting when cranked. Something is draining its battery. We have had to change the battery so many times (usually 2-3 times every year or two.) This happens without any notice! We have been stranded in other cities, stores, &/or at work. We have tried having it checked out by different repair shops, replacing batteries in key fob, replacing battery MANY TIMES, and checking the brake pedal switch. We are at our Witt’s end with Nissans!
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11736231May 7, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The infotainment screen is blank after starting the vehicle. Nothing comes up on the display preventing you from using or seeing backup camera, maps, vehicle settings, music, basically anything that would normally be displayed on the infotainment screen. Not being able to access the backup camera limits visibility potentially causing accidents. This has happened intermittently since buying the vehicle in August 2025. My local Nissan service replaced the radio in an attempt to fix the problem. However it has continued to happen. Now service says Nissan is coming out with a software update that should fix it but I’m concerned it won’t be repaired while the vehicle is still under warranty. When you can’t access the backup camera in particular it’s a safety issue that Nissan should be required to fix whether a car is under warranty or not.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11735038May 1, 2026
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
The low beam is too dim, making it difficult to see the road clearly at night.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11734259April 28, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The contact owns a 2021 Nissan Armada. The contact stated that while driving, the engine overheated and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was jump-started. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with a low-voltage battery. The battery was replaced. After the battery was replaced, there was battery acid leaking from the battery. The battery was replaced a second and a third time; however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 34,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11733926April 27, 2026
SUSPENSION, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Independent air suspension part (air pump or compressor) is un-protected in real left side. also AC unit is exposed similar issues. both needs to be protected and secured to mitigate potential damage and failure issues. These are located in right behind real tires.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11733488April 24, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
I am writing to report a critical safety failure regarding my vehicle’s display systems. While driving, the left side of the infotainment system (the digital instrument cluster) went completely dark. I lost all visibility of my speedometer, odometer, and critical vehicle warnings. I immediately pulled over and attempted to power-cycle the vehicle, but the display remained unresponsive. Shortly after, the right side of the infotainment system also failed, resulting in a total loss of control over the HVAC (AC), radio, and integrated garage door opener. This is a recurring issue documented by other owners of this model, and given the loss of the speedometer while in motion, I consider the vehicle unsafe to drive until repaired.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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