2018 Nissan Armada electrical system problems

Related recalls

No recalls on file.

What owners say

1. Filed Aug 27, 2026GAElectrical System

   When starting vehicle, the AV screen turns on but the screen is black. The screen lighting still illuminates but no other functions appear. Camera still works and shows when reversing but no entertainment is available.

   NHTSA complaint #11760137 · source
2. Filed May 12, 2026GAElectrical SystemEngine

   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…

   NHTSA complaint #11737392 · source
3. Filed Jul 15, 2025NEElectrical System

   My 2018 Nissan Armada (VIN: [XXX] ) has been experiencing no-start issues consistently for the past three years. Two years ago, I purchased a new battery from a Nissan dealership after being told the existing one had failed. Despite that replacement, the problem persisted and continues to this day. The vehicle intermittently fails to start, often producing only a click sound even though the battery, alternator, and starter test as functional. I now have to jump my car at…

   NHTSA complaint #11673811 · source
4. Filed Jun 17, 2025COBrakesElectrical SystemEngine

   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 · source
5. Filed Jun 2, 2025FLElectrical SystemOther / Unknown

   The display is not working properly, the low window washer fluid comes on and then goes off. The light in the back of the display wants to come on but doesn't. The sensors are lighting up when there is a vehicle next to you but no warning signal. also there is no radio and the buttons on top do not work. I researched this and there was a recall for a DCU in 2018-2019 and that seems like the problem again. I have had nothing but issues with this car since i bought it. Nissan…

   NHTSA complaint #11664270 · source
6. Filed May 22, 2025FLElectrical System

   The Display Control Unit (DCU) has failed in my 18 Armada. My VIN is not part of the recall with the other 18 Armada models. The safety features of the collision warning system does not work because the DCU has failed. This is a pedestrian safety issue. The Navigation system does not work because the DCU has failed. None of the control panel buttons on dash or the steering wheels work because the DCU has failed including the cruise control. The Nissan dealership has…

   NHTSA complaint #11662546 · source
7. Filed May 18, 2025DEElectrical System

   The start hesitation started about 2 years ago, but my Armada never did not start. Then about a year so ago the Armada would not start, and it would not start in Dover, DE, and I had to call Geico to get a jump. I had a brand-new battery installed thinking that was the issue months prior, but my Armada would not start again. I took it to the dealership, and they charged me diagnostic but could not find any issues. After numerous times of my Armada not starting, I bought…

   NHTSA complaint #11661693 · source
8. Filed Apr 14, 2025UTCrashBrakesDriver Assistance & Safety TechElectrical System

   BCI (Back-up Collision Intervention) Malfunction. It's random when this comes up on the dashboard warning lights. It lights up several other things as well. It doesn't allow you to use the cruise control, or the 4-wheel drive. It disables the ABS and traction control. I don't know how this is not a recall, because I see several forums talking about this issue for this vehicle specifically in this year. We took it to the dealership, and they brushed it off, and claimed they…

   NHTSA complaint #11654459 · source
9. Filed Feb 26, 2025FLElectrical System

   Infotainment system went black with no warning. Effects adjustment to temperature contols, information for maintenance. Radio accessibility, sound, bluetooth, navigation, etc. I have only owned the vehilcle for 1 year, and drove 7500 miles. There was no warning, glitching or flashing. I have been to the dealership and they told me there were no errors to report but only suggested to replace entire infotainment center at $5K.

   NHTSA complaint #11645056 · source
10. Filed Jan 29, 2025TXBrakesElectrical SystemEngine

    The vehicle won't start all the dashboard lights come on but the truck will not start I got a warning alarm message that the CBI has a malfunction .

    NHTSA complaint #11639268 · source
11. Filed Oct 1, 2024MOElectrical SystemOther / Unknown

    I take my vehicle to the same dealer for all services and over the past several years, i've had "battery issues" that turn out to be control module issues that require new wiring for the vehicle to run at all, battery completely drains after several small trips around town. I have fully replaced the battery, done a warranty on it after than and i'm still constantly stranded. Nissan doesn't want to cover any of the labor ($645.00) that it requires to run at all. No parts are…

    NHTSA complaint #11617598 · source
12. Filed Sep 28, 2024ILElectrical System

    Every year for the past 3 years the battery will not start stranding me multiple times. The dealer has stated tomhat multiple armadas have the same issue it is unknown what causes this random drain of the battery but each time the battery has to be replaced

    NHTSA complaint #11616984 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology