2018 Nissan Armada Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 18%of 76 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 53,898miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the engine of the 2018 Nissan Armada, 18% of the 76 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 53,898 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Vehicle tends to lose power when gas pedal is engaged. When foot is off the gas and brakes are applied while idled at traffic light vehicle tries to accelerate. I constantly have to be mindful to keep brakes firmly pressed.”
NHTSA complaint #11360635, filed 2020-09, 37,795 miles“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!”
NHTSA complaint #11737392, filed 2026-05“Component or system unknown other than personal research. Suspect break sensor or possibly called stop lamp. Again, not positive. My Armada randomly will not start, leaving me stranded many times (with children). When I push the start button, sometimes the car shakes while making a horrible sound and trying to start but never starts. It has to be jumped off before it will start. Sometimes, it just clicks and does nothing. We took to our local Midas, who found no codes triggered, battery, alternator, starter etc all good. …”
NHTSA complaint #11467955, filed 2022-06“The contact owns a 2018 Nissan Armada. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the NHSTA Hotline for assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11626027, filed 2024-11, 70,000 miles“No start, no codes. Have replaced brake switch several times and it fixes it for a bit and then happens again. I have read several forums and it seems to be a commen issue but no recalls for fault. 2018 nissan armada platinum. Shouldn't have to keep replacing switch.”
NHTSA complaint #11667327, filed 2025-06Related service bulletins
- 10163709Jul 22, 2019ENGINE KNOCK OR TICK NOISE IF YOU CONFIRM A knock or tick noise is coming from the engine Or The customer states a knock or tick noise is heard from the engine area. ACTION Refer…
- 10143827Jul 31, 2018TITAN, ARMADA, NV; ENGINE OIL LEAK AT RIGHT SIDE BLOCK BALL PLUG This bulletin has been amended. The APPLIED VEHICLES section has been updated. No other changes have been made…
- 10134845Mar 26, 2018INTELLIGENT KEY NOT DETECTED / ENGINE WILL NOT START This bulletin has been amended to update the Applied Vehicles. No other changes were made. Please discard previous versions…
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 11% |
| 2022 | 3 | 33% |
| 2021 | 3 | 23% |
| 2020 | 4 | 15% |
| 2019 | 11 | 14% |
| 2018 | 14 | 18% |
| 2017 | 16 | 20% |
| 2014 | 1 | 8% |
| 2011 | 9 | 23% |
| 2010 | 5 | 10% |
| 2009 | 3 | 13% |
| 2008 | 2 | 1% |
| 2007 | 4 | 5% |
| 2006 | 9 | 3% |
| 2005 | 12 | 3% |
| 2004 | 14 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2018 Nissan Armada
41 complaintsBrakes
15 complaintsOther or unknown
10 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsExterior lighting
6 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
5 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsForward collision avoidance
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2018 Nissan Armada
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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