Used 2018 Nissan Armada SL 4dr SUV 4WD (5.6L 8cyl 7A) Consumer Reviews
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Exceeding My Expectations
Sam, Southington, CT, 11/04/2018
updated 05/09/2024
Nissan Armada SL 4dr SUV 4WD (5.6L 8cyl 7A)
30 of 31 people found this review helpful
My wife and I buy new cars every 3 years and are not loyal to any brand, having had Auidis, Lexus’s, Acura’s and more Prior to this vehicle I had 2 Auidi Q7’s and liked them. My criteria changed when searching for a new vehicle this time. I wanted lots of cargo space, great snow driving performance, class 2 hitch, luxurious interior and descent handling. After trying almost everything, I selected this vehicle. The only one I like more was the Lexus LX, but that’s $100k. The Armada has exceeded my expectations in every category. It’s extremely well appointed interior is as good as my Audi’s, cargo space very generous, snow performance awesome and it handles well for a huge vehicle. Many complain about the MPG, but I’m getting 18 on average for mixed conditions which matched my Auidis. However, I’m spending less on gas because it uses Regular vs Premium gas. Highly recommend this vehicle. For the price, nothing comes close. Update 2022: still loving this vehicle. After 4.5 years, I’ve not had a single repair. Only routine maintenance. Update 2023: still not a single repair needed. I've done all scheduled preventative maintenance, but nothing has broken. Update: 2024: 62000 miles and still running great. I have had an intermittent battery drain issue. Due to working from home, I drive much less, so that's a factor. But, I'm on my third battery now and that drains occassionally. I use a trickle charger regularly, but the problem has still happened a few times. Interestingly, I'm still using the original tires and dealer says more life left. Overall, this vehicle has been great and I continue to love it.
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I love this vehicle!
Lisa, Florence, SC, 04/28/2018
Nissan Armada SL 4dr SUV 4WD (5.6L 8cyl 7A)
50 of 54 people found this review helpful
I/we have owned several nice SUV's including a '12 Ford Expedition, '14 Cadillac Escalade, '14 M-B ML550, '15 Explorer Sport as well as a Limited (also a '15) We trade cars frequently obviously and this is a tie for me with the ML550 (which by the way, used MORE gas and only 93 octane.) I love the power the Armada has and I really love the look of the interior. I was shopping the '18 Expedition and '18 Tahoe LTZ (What a boring interior for those dollars!) I previously owned a 2011 Tahoe and didn't care for it but was considering it anyway. What really sold me on the Armada is the torque and horsepower along with the outside restyling and posh looking interior. The 0-60 time on this vehicle is faster than most cars! It makes me feel as if the people who purchased the Infinity for 10K more kind of over-paid since it is essentially the same vehicle with a few more tech and luxury changes that I can live without. Additionally, it drives like it is smaller than it is. I have only had mine for 3 weeks and haven't had any problems. I am just over the initial break-in period (per the manual) of 1200 miles and I am averaging 16.3 mpg. Believe me, I am not a slow driver but by the same token I am not stomping the gas to leave every stop light; but I want to! The sound it makes! Sigh. Nissan makes a lot of these vehicles and like all makes, there are going to be "lemons" produced and someone is going to get them. As far as I'm concerned though, overall the Armada is a fantastic buy for a large SUV.
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Love mu Nissan Armada
Wes, West Chester, PA, 04/07/2018
Nissan Armada SL 4dr SUV 4WD (5.6L 8cyl 7A)
5 of 8 people found this review helpful
Love the my SUV
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Great value in a full size SUV
Nick Heckerson, Fairview Heights, IL, 12/28/2018
Nissan Armada SL 4dr SUV 4WD (5.6L 8cyl 7A)
3 of 6 people found this review helpful
Great value compared to Tahoe or Yukon. Just as nice, but much cheaper pre-owned. Very good engine, very nice inside though a little dated when comparing to something like new Expedition.
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Buy a Sequoia
Cole Winters, Syracuse, NY, 09/03/2023
Nissan Armada SL 4dr SUV 4WD (5.6L 8cyl 7A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
At 47K, self leveling system crapped out to the tune of $810. At 52K the brake sensor crapped out so the vehicle would not start-another $270 and serious aggravation. At 65K the AC crapped out to the tune of $1200. At 69K the self leveling system crapped out again to the tune of $1100. Now, at 69.7K the transmission is slipping. Never towed anything more than a 2 place snowmobile trailer...less than 2000lbs. None of this was covered under warranty. The certified used warranty is a joke. DO NOT buy an Armada. If you do, get rid of it before the 36K warranty is up. Trust me, buy a Sequoia. My last one had close to 200,000 on it with non...I repeat...non... of these issues. Update: Driving home today from the Adirondacks from vacation today and got a BCI malfunction code...second time in 2 years. Vehicle crapped out 3 miles from home...still less than 70K on odometer. All rhetoric aside, i have use the phrase crapping out quite a bit in this review because it is SO APPROPRIATE. On a scale of 1-10, the durability is 1. Buy ANYTHING ELSE full size but an Armada. Save yourself.
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