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5 out of 5 stars

Armada save 10K OVER the others

Big Ed, 07/20/2019
updated 07/22/2021
2019 Nissan Armada SL 4dr SUV 4WD (5.6L 8cyl 7A)
77 of 79 people found this review helpful

My first impression when looking to buy a new large SUV was that the Nissan gave me more for less. Have experience in R&D for a key supplier for the automotive manufacturers, I also know there is no free lunch. GM interiors stink in part on the quality of the plastics they specify. The gaps, finishes wearing off items, it is all related. Ford is better/tighter in its specs and the Japanese, esp. Toyota are the best. Nissan uses a number of parts from the Infinity version and you have those high quality bits. In short, the vehicle is well built, I have had no problems in 15K miles, tows well up to 5000lbs, above that a pickup is better, but it will still do it. Note I find the drivers seat not as comfortable for those over 6'1" and the third row is for kids. It also has excellent back seat leg room. As far as the price, I can only come up with that Nissan has lower margins on this vehicle than GM or Ford does of theirs. Update at 36,000 miles and almost 3 yrs of ownership. I have become generally more pleased with the vehicle as time has gone on. So far just general maintenance and no repairs. Tires wear well when rotated and it appears I will get in the low 40k range on the tires. Passengers generally comment on how comfortable and spacious the rear seats are. Towing is good and the load leveling aspect helps level the truck. I would still like more driver seat adjustment. My daughter who does not like driving larger vehicles got used to this truck on a long highway drive. I do much of my own maintenance and I am always impressed with the heft of the chassis and "running gear" underneath this truck. UPDATE: 48,000 miles and no issues. I did change the front and rear differential fluids; the rear was darker than the front. Gas mileage remains about 18 combined. I have noted that the a/c temperature setting and what it delivers is sensitive to the cabin filter being clean. Now change filter 2X year. Do basic maintenance and it runs and runs.

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5 out of 5 stars

Continues to be a Great SUV!

Matt B, 07/28/2019
updated 06/05/2024
2019 Nissan Armada Platinum 4dr SUV 4WD (5.6L 8cyl 7A)
82 of 85 people found this review helpful

We now have over 100k on our Armada and we still like it, but we finally had several repair issues between 30-100k. First, we had battery/electric system issues. We are now on our 3rd battery and the dealership says this was from our aftermarket trailer brake attachment, but who knows? That's annoying, but nothing that can't be overcome and we don't really tow that frequently anyways, so we just leave it disconnected now and maybe they were right because we haven't had any issues in over a year now. The major issue that we had regarded the safety sensors. Please Google Nissan Armada BCI malfunction because it's unfortunately common in both the Armada and Q80 platforms. Basically, the BCI malfunction results in your safety sensors not working as intended, which initially disables most, if not all, of the auto safe features of the vehicle. Driver's assists, such as adaptive cruise control, collision avoidance, lane departure/collision, etc, are either degraded or disabled. However, there are reports of the vehicle's faulty sensors deciding to spontaneously turn on resulting in a near-instantaneous restoring of driver assist functions and results in an unwelcomed, if not dangerous, safety correction - which did happen to my wife while driving down I-10 resulting in her being pulled off into the shoulder due to inappropriate breaking and a "lane departure assist" that she did not require or desire. Thankfully, this was the only instance that we had with our Armada and we never experienced the advanced issues that others have reported, but it did result in the replacement of 2 x faulty sensors. Side note, the dealership initially told us that "all of the sensors required replacement." Our Armada has never been in an accident and has received all of the scheduled maintenance items, so it has been abused by our family of 6 on road trips, but it has been maintained. Aside from this, we still enjoy the comfortable ride and it does very well for 5 people with luggage/gear, but you will still need a trailer tow-hitch or back pack/small bags if you are traveling with 6+ with luggage/gear (think sporting event weekends, beach trips, etc). After 100k, mileage continues to remain unchanged. We are still happy with our purchase and so long as you don't have a BCI warning, we still recommend the Armada to anybody looking for a family SUV that can handle just about anything. Original Review Below: The 2019 Platinum Armada comes equipped with just about every bell and whistle that you could want. While the tech and layout are somewhat outdated compared to newer competitor models, the Armada continues to provide a comfortable ride with tons of safety features and it's actually fun to drive. While it may be somewhat outdated, the tech that the Armada offers is decent. The driver display and cabin layout are efficient and easy to learn. The maps and Navigation system are accurate and work well, but the system is cumbersome to input an address into. You can import locations/addresses via your smartphone, but this is still a chore and I never fully got the hang of it (or honestly cared to). That being said, it still is functional and works well. There is no Android Auto or Apple Car Play in the Armada, which as I previously said is weird because other Nissan models have it, but oh well. Our family has both Android and Apple and everybody can connect their phones to the system via Bluetooth or USB. There are 4 x accessible and usable USB ports: 2 x in the front and 2 x in the middle row, which work great. As I said in my previous review, we are coming from a Honda Odyssey minivan, which has the central TV screen. The Armada has the dual, built in TV screens in the back of the front seat headrests. The middle row USB can control their respective side TV screen to independently play/stream media, if desired. Or you can play DVD from the front console (only DVD, not BluRay). Additionally, we haven't had any issues or complaints with our kids viewing the TV screens from the back seats. Finally, the sound system is awesome. I'm not sure if this is from the Bose sound system, the sound dampening interior, or combination of both, but whether it's music, podcasts, or movies playing, the sound is great. The seats are very comfortable and there is more than enough passenger comfort space in the front and middle row captain chairs. The front seats are ventilated/heated and can be multipositioned. The middle seats are heated, can be reclined/inclined, and are still very plush, roomy, and comfortable. The 3rd row in the back is definitely not the same. I'm 6'2" and can fit back there, but I wouldn't want to go more than an hour riding in the back. Our family of 6 with 2 x dogs can still take road trips (see luggage/cargo concern below). I still like all of the safety/driver aids. The adaptive cruise control holds speed and standoff distance like a champ. The collision warning/self breaking can be harsh, so check your settings, but it works well. The lane keeping assist can be overbearing at times, but it's easy to disable if you don't like it. I only enable it on long road trips and it's nice once you learn the nuances. The blind spot warning and intervention works well and the cameras offer true dimensions and great lines of sight. We have found the Armada to be very responsive and it handles much better than you would expect from a big SUV. It turns sharply, handles well and thanks to the V8, you most certainly can get up and go if needed. City and highway driving are nice thanks to the high ride with excellent lines of sight. The only blind spots I have issues with are the right front and rear bumper regions - and thanks to the bird's eye view, safety cameras, large mirrors, and warning systems, this really isn't an issue. It offers a smooth, level ride despite any turns or potholes encountered. We haven't really needed the 4WD, but on the 2 x occasions we used it, it performed well and we didn't get stuck in mud. We haven't really been in icy/snowy conditions much, but so far, the Armada has handled well in all environments. My only concerns continue to be the relative poor fuel economy and lack of luggage space with all 3 rows in use. With respect to the fuel economy, it's a 3 ton SUV with a large V8, so expect it to be bad. We're still averaging 14 mpg mixed with city and highway driving. We have found that true city stop and go driving gets in the 10-12 mpg range and highway driving gets in the 16-20 mpg range. With the middle row Captain's Chairs installed, there is actually a fair amount of internal storage space in the cabin, so the personal space is awesome, but the back luggage area will barely fit 2 full size suit cases unless the 3rd row seats are straight 90 degrees. We ended up getting a trailer tow hitch with a cargo bag to overcome this. It's a hassle, but well worth it (side note - minimal, if any, effect on gas mileage). Final note, we towed a small travel trailer (~4000 lbs) and the Armada handled it as though it wasn't there, with the exception of the trash fuel economy (we averaged 8-9 mpg while towing).

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5 out of 5 stars

Exceeding My Expectations

Sam, 11/04/2018
updated 05/09/2024
2018 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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We are very pleased with our purchase!

Zac, 08/28/2019
2019 Nissan Armada Platinum 4dr SUV 4WD (5.6L 8cyl 7A)
45 of 48 people found this review helpful

We bought our 2019 Armada Platinum about a month ago. This is our 2nd Armada. We’ve racked up about 800 miles so far and it’s everything we hoped it would be. Comfortable, quiet ride. Very roomy. Kids love the captains chairs in the back as well as the DVD player. I keep hearing folks talk about the gas mileage, what do you expect when you buy a beast. You can’t have everything. Go buy a Prius and sit on top of each other. We are very pleased with our purchase.

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5 out of 5 stars

Great riding vehicle

KW, 10/31/2019
2019 Nissan Armada SV 4dr SUV (5.6L 8cyl 7A)
25 of 26 people found this review helpful

I have rented Armada's many times and always enjoyed driving them. So much so, that i finally bought one. I cannot think of a car that rides better than this vehicle, and my other car is a Lexus, and i will drive this one any day over that vehicle. Smooth, quiet, and powerful.

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I love this vehicle!

Lisa, 04/28/2018
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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Class of the fleet

Swfl electrician, 10/07/2018
2018 Nissan Armada SV 4dr SUV (5.6L 8cyl 7A)
20 of 21 people found this review helpful

I have owned several full size SUVs mostly suburbans and Yukon’s but had an 08 pathfinder that was the best vehicle I’ve ever owned and a RT Durango that was a blast to drive when it wasn’t in the repair shop. I’ve always been a Chevy guy but after the pathfinder a 2500 NV van and now this armada Nissans got me. They build the best highest quality vehicles at an affordable price hands down. They’re not the best looking or best equipped but when it comes to quality and reliability they’ve got the domestic brands beat by a long shot. The armada is a luxury SUV at an affordable price and is a delight to drive plenty of power and like most Nissans feels like a much smaller vehicle when you’re behind the wheel. If nissan would only make an XD version with that Cummins in it my prayers would b answered.

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Overall, a very good experience

Dennis Doherty, 07/07/2022
2019 Nissan Armada SL 4dr SUV 4WD (5.6L 8cyl 7A)
12 of 12 people found this review helpful

The other posts are correct about the starting issues. I had swapped the brake switch and then still had the issue. It ended up being addressed under warranty with a software update (Search NTB19-099) and haven't had the issue since. I work from home, prior to COVID as well. So, I don't put a lot of miles on it and drive it infrequently as I have other cars. I use it mostly for towing a boat and longer family trips. I love the sound of the V8 and it's an extremely quiet cabin compared to any vehicle I've owned before or currently do. The rear air suspension levels out when I have a trailer, or the boat connected. It feels planted towing 6000# at highway speeds. If i had to replace it, I'd get another Armada without hesitation.

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Great SUV if I could get one that worked correctly

Kyle, 12/13/2020
2019 Nissan Armada Platinum 4dr SUV 4WD (5.6L 8cyl 7A)
10 of 10 people found this review helpful

Nissan does not stand by their product. I have dealt with a continual problem on my 2019 armada platinum for 36k miles and the dealer has attempted to fix it 9 times without success. Nissan refuses to do anything. This is my second Gen 2 armada platinum and the first one had a terrible issue with the transmission that took many attempts to correct and never really worked like it should. I had to trade that one in to get a proper working transmission. So here I am almost 5 years after buying a Nissan armada still dealing with problems they can’t seem to fix and won’t offer a solution for. We have also owned 3 QX56/QX80 and those did not have these kinds of issues. Seems illogical since they are basically the same vehicle.

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4 out of 5 stars

Infiniti at 10K less - give or take

Michael Hawxhurst, 01/15/2019
2018 Nissan Armada Platinum 4dr SUV (5.6L 8cyl 7A)
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My Take after 2,000 miles on the 2018 Armada Platinum. As a note, this is more a comparison of the QX56 - 2012 model than as a new SUV owner of the brand family. We currently have the QX and the Armada, and I can actively drive each in turn for immediate comparisons. Interior: Both Vehicles have similar interiors if looking casually. The layouts are nearly identical, with usually just button or feature placement changes for the console. The difference is found primarily in the materials used. The QX has much more luxurious feeling and looking materials for the doors, seats, dash and floor areas. In my experience so far the seat comfort is the largest let down on the Armada. It's tough to drive more than an hour or so, without having to fidget and squirm every five minutes due to rear end sleep syndrome. With the QX, even at 7 years old, I can drive 8 hours comfortably. The ride is very similar on the Armada as compared to the Infiniti with one exception. Road noise. Under 50 MPH, they are nearly identical. Get to HWY speeds and wind and road noise become substantial on the Nissan. I did some phone DB comparisons. Same day, same app. 65MPH. QX56 (7 years old mind you) had a noise db rating of 74 on average. The 2018 Armada in the prime of it's life had a rating of 78 at the same speed on the same road. Up at 75MPH it becomes a wider gap. I like a quiet car on the interstate. The Armada is simply not that. Overall, great SUV considering, however it has two primary flaws in my opinion as compared to the QX. Seating comfort and Driving Noise. I'm hoping that the seats break in, and that additional noise insulation (aftermarket install) will do the trick..... I would not purchase this model again as an Armada.

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Electrical Issues Galore / Lemon Law

Matthew , 12/19/2020
2019 Nissan Armada SV 4dr SUV 4WD (5.6L 8cyl 7A)
21 of 24 people found this review helpful

Within the first 18 months, our 2019 Armada was towed 8 times. Eight. It happened twice right before we were leaving for vacation. It simply wouldn’t crank. It happened the first time at less than 6,000 miles. The dealer could only say it was an electrical issue somehow connected to the brake sensors. They would reset a few things and it would work for 2 months. There was later a recall that they guaranteed would fix it. Then it didn’t. Then on the eight tow, still for an electrical issue, they called in a corporate mechanic and “figured it out.” We contacted Nissan Consumer Affairs and they have officially ruled it eligible for lemon law and we are in the process of a buyback. DO NOT BUY THIS CAR.

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Disappointed with Nissan Corporate problem solving

SAM from Missouri, 07/21/2020
2018 Nissan Armada SV 4dr SUV 4WD (5.6L 8cyl 7A)
30 of 35 people found this review helpful

Bought my wife a 2018 Nissan Armada in September 2019. Loved the car inside and out, didn't have an issue other than the GPS screen acting up every now and then, which wasn't a big deal. The car is mechanically sound, solid, and felt real safe having my wife driving it. After all it's a Nissan and we paid high dollar for it. July 2020, my wife gets in the car, puts it in reverse and the car does NOTHING, just sat there. Luckily she was able to roll it back, the car drove perfect in drive, but now we have NO REVERSE. Called Nissan corporate and explained the issue, they had me take it to the local dealership that after a quick inspection determined that the issue is an internal transmission problem. Nissan corporate contacts me and tell me since we ae are at 60218 miles, the transmission is no longer under warranty, but we can take the car back to the dealership for a further internal diagnostic where they have to take the transmission out and apart to determine the problem, at our expense which would be several hundred dollars, with no guarantee of any kind of repairs after they get the report from the dealer. In other words, Nissan wants me to waste more money on top of the money I spent to buy this beautiful piece of junk they manufactured. INTERNAL TRANSMISSION ISSUE = DEFECTIVE PARTS USED TO MANUFACTURE THE TRANSMISSION. I am not mad just because the transmission went out but also of the way Nissan has handled the issue so far. They want to say 200 miles over warranty, I can't accept that with all the money I spent to buy this piece of junk. I am even considering parking this car infront of the local dealership with a big sign on it saying DON"T BUY .

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4 out of 5 stars

Great SUV if you can get it to start- Updated

Bob McCluskie, 06/23/2020
updated 06/23/2023
2019 Nissan Armada SL 4dr SUV 4WD (5.6L 8cyl 7A)
30 of 36 people found this review helpful

Update: I’ve now had my Armada about 3yrs and have 78,000 miles on it. The not-starting issue was a sensor at the brake which tells the CPU the brake is engaged for starting. It didn’t think the brake was being presses so it wouldn’t start. The first time at the dealership the said that wasn’t the problem. The second time they replaced it and no more starting issues. Apparently this is a common problem. Other than that no more serious mechanical issues. The navigation and audio controls are still a hot mess. Nothing could be done about that because that’s how they were designed. It seems to struggle starting many times as if the battery is low. I still have the factory battery and had it checked under load and it was fine. Overall I’m now happy with the Armada! I bought a one yr old Armada with 35K miles on it. For ride, comfort, feeling safe while driving, and just looking good I would give it Very high marks. The technology controls are a hot mess. Not easy to navigate and just programmed backwards. My SL has the collision avoidance system which will hit the brakes for you if you’re not slowing down quick enough. It works great and the manual says it should almost always be on, but the default is off?!? You have to remember to turn it on every Time you start. It makes no sense. If someone is in your blind spot the blind stop indicator light is too dim. It’s sometimes hard to tell if it’s even on. It you turn on your blinker but someone is in the blind spot it chimes quickly which is great but the volume is so low it’s hard to hear! Neither is adjustable from what I could find. Here’s the biggie. The SOB many times just simply wont start. Not a battery, key Fob, or mechanical issue....it’s the electronics, electric control unit, or brake sensor. I’ve had it less than four months and it wouldn’t start as it should at least 20 times. As I write this this is the second time I had to have it towed to the dealer because i couldn’t get it to start for over a full day. Many times it won’t start but you let it sit for 5-30min it would somehow reset itself then start. Stopping to fill up or to leave work is a way to stressful situation because I may get stranded. I’m currently documenting and preparing for legal action if they can’t or won’t fix it. I’m not paying for a $35K driveway ornament. This is not an uncommon problem with the newer Armadas or Q56’s from online blogs but Nissan hasn’t cracked the code on how to fix. If it wasn’t for the not starting Debacle I’d give it a 3.5 or 4.

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New tow vehicle needed

Brian W, 04/27/2019
2019 Nissan Armada Platinum 4dr SUV 4WD (5.6L 8cyl 7A)
21 of 26 people found this review helpful

I traded my 12 Expedition as it was time for an upgrade. I was disappointed this did not have CarPlay but proceeded anyway. Overall - this is a lot of fun to drive. Sight lines are great. Lots of low end torque rides smooth and quiet. I have one annoying rattle near the shifter/AV console that I cannot figure out. Less than 500 miles on it thus far so I think it’ll be going in for a look. I have yet to tow anything with it but based on its HP and tranny, it will pull my 3,500 lb boat around fine. My 7 yr old Ford pulled it around fine with it as well.

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Nissan number 11

Sgt. Grinch, 01/14/2019
2018 Nissan Armada Platinum 4dr SUV (5.6L 8cyl 7A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful

An Armada Platinum Reserve is a massive vehicle that is easy to live with. On the open road it is comfortable and safe. During my 30 minute commute to work I have a quiet place to enjoy. As a grandsons hauler it provides my guys more than just a ride to karate classes. They love all the second row features. Happy and safe travels is what I have with my Armada. They love my new Maxima too. I have leased 12 Nissan's in a row. Next time I'm purchasing a Titan XD.

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Great SUV!

Girl from Iowa , 02/09/2022
2019 Nissan Armada Platinum 4dr SUV 4WD (5.6L 8cyl 7A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful

This is my 2nd Armada...1st Armada I had for 4 years and this 2019 Armada for 3 years now with no issues on either vehicle. The only only negative is no apple car play, my son's car has this and I absolutely love it! I really wish they would add this at some point. Otherwise, this SUV is the smoothest I have ever driven for it being so large! Of course the gas mileage sucks, but what do expect when you buy a V8?!! The interior is luxurious and comfortable and large enough for everything I need it for. I would highly recommend this SUV!!

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Great Vehicle

N.Mayer, 07/08/2020
2019 Nissan Armada Platinum 4dr SUV 4WD (5.6L 8cyl 7A)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful

This truck is a great vehicle. It is big, comfortable and powerful. If you are looking for fuel economy then you are looking at the wrong vehicle.It's size weight and engine are not made for economy.If you judge this vehicle by a ragged out rental you are missing out. The infotainment system is out dated but still has most things you need. You get this vehicle for the ride and towing capacity and it does these things very well.It is a well made and reliable vehicle.The comfortable ride and road presence are its best qualities.

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The Tank

D. Bertinetti, 10/28/2019
2019 Nissan Armada Platinum 4dr SUV 4WD (5.6L 8cyl 7A)
9 of 11 people found this review helpful

This vehicle is a beast on the highway with a smooth v8 transmission and comfortable and spacious. But my Nissan has a very bad, bad paint job with paint chips all over. Nissan refuses to deal with the problem. I also have an irritating noise in the dash that goes away only when you press on it.

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Will leave you stranded

MMM, 05/04/2021
2019 Nissan Armada Platinum 4dr SUV 4WD (5.6L 8cyl 7A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful

3 new batteries in less than 2 years. It was explained to me by an ex service manager for Nissan that if you take short trips that the alternator doesn’t charge and you’ll be stranded in some of these cars. I’ve been stranded so many times. The 2019 is not a good model. Buyer beware.

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Drives nice but infotainment is the WORST on the m

Larry F, 11/01/2019
2019 Nissan Armada SL 4dr SUV 4WD (5.6L 8cyl 7A)
8 of 11 people found this review helpful

Drives great on highway, smooth ride, and comfortable. Gas mileage is atrocious, 17 or so on a 500 mile trip. The infotainment/navigation is the worst I have ever used. Hard to navigate menus and no CarPlay or android auto. Stock tires horrible, lots of wheel slippage in rain under moderate acceletation(only 18k on vehicle)

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Wolf Wrapped in a Sheep Cloke

Justin, 02/15/2018
2018 Nissan Armada Platinum 4dr SUV (5.6L 8cyl 7A)
43 of 69 people found this review helpful

This is a nice looking vehicle, however, I will state that I preferred a GMC or Chevrolet but my wife preferred the look of the Armada. ELECTRONICS: Currently, we only have 6,000 miles on it since purchase and the entire electronic system is having to be replaced. All the safety sensors stopped working for lane departure, forward collision warning, etc. The dealership states that this is what is causing the very poor display of the camera system as the backup camera display is that of a very cheap security system camera that is essentially useless. It is noted that the electronic system is a 1980's model that i assume they selected to keep the price down from that of the equivalent GMC or Chevrolet compatibles. EXTERIOR: For the most part the exterior of the vehicle has a nice look. That is until you start to drive it. In another attempt to apparently shave cost off the vehicle Nissan has thinned the sheet metal for the body panels that flimsy. In fact that the hood is so thin that as you drive down the interstate the hood will flex and bend in the wind. I assume it is only a matter of time the dents will start to show up on the doors and quarter panels due to this thin material as it will definitely not be able to withstand any type of impact. INTERIOR: Overall with the exception of the poorly chosen drivers display mentioned above the interior does have a nice look and the leather covering of the seats are adequate. That is until you sit on them. The front and rear captions chairs feel like you are sitting on aluminum bleachers. The seats are very flat, hard, and not form fitting in any manner. The best option you have for adjustment are the lumbar support, or incline/decline. OVERALL CONCLUSION: At first appearance this is a nice looking vehicle. However, in this case beauty truly is only skin deep. Nissan has taken the infinity look and stripped everything down from that point to make the vehicle as cheap as possible and it show once you have spent some time in it. If you are looking to purchase one of these vehicles I recommend that you spend more time in it than just a quick test drive around the block.

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Love my new car

Vlassss, 04/30/2018
2018 Nissan Armada Platinum 4dr SUV 4WD (5.6L 8cyl 7A)
7 of 10 people found this review helpful

Love my new Armada. Very comfortable. Main reason for this vehicle comfort of the kids in bucket seats for ling rides -10-24 hrs which we do monthly. Fuel economy poor but comfort makes up for it.

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The Silver Bullet

Roberto Sanchez, 07/03/2018
2018 Nissan Armada SL 4dr SUV (5.6L 8cyl 7A)
5 of 7 people found this review helpful

It’s bigger then our previous Armada. The engine performance is superior and the handling is awesome

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Head lights

Halinka Vail, 05/23/2018
2018 Nissan Armada Platinum 4dr SUV 4WD (5.6L 8cyl 7A)
8 of 13 people found this review helpful

Low bean lights are not good. Poor visibility

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Dissapointed

Will, 01/16/2018
2018 Nissan Armada Platinum 4dr SUV (5.6L 8cyl 7A)
29 of 52 people found this review helpful

Handling is poor, is like driving a school bus. Seats are flat and hard, they don't wrap around your bottom or back. Instrument panel is behind the times as it is not digital and in color, something most models have at this price level, e.g. Tahoe, Pilot, Atlas. Sound system is below average. I am really unhappy and will probably trade it in within 1 year.

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A Drivers Full Size SUV

John, 04/19/2018
updated 11/01/2018
2018 Nissan Armada Platinum 4dr SUV 4WD (5.6L 8cyl 7A)
18 of 33 people found this review helpful

If you like driving this SUV could be better. It's fully capable both on and off road and drives well in both environments. If you enjoy driving and a vehicle designed for the driver the Nissan Armada isn't it. Terrible fuel economy and poor ride quality. Not impressed with this vehicle and looking to trade into a Ford Expedition first chance I get.

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Love mu Nissan Armada

Wes, 04/07/2018
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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Won’t start

Not happy , 05/20/2021
2019 Nissan Armada SL 4dr SUV (5.6L 8cyl 7A)
5 of 8 people found this review helpful

I also own a 2019 and have had issues with the won’t start like a lot of people I have owned it for 6 months and feel like I have been ripped off!!, bi am like most and not happy with it breaking down. Especially since it’s a newer car.

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Gas guzzler and rough ride

KitKat77, 07/16/2019
2019 Nissan Armada SL 4dr SUV 4WD (5.6L 8cyl 7A)
14 of 28 people found this review helpful

Rental company gave me an Armada as “Ford Explorer or similar” for week long rental to drive from Ohio to Texas. I’ve driven an Explorer and the Armada doesn’t come close in regard to handling and gas mileage. Had to stop so many times to refill tank. Nice interior and safety features but poor stability. Top heavy and didn’t feel solid or smooth when going over rough roads. Felt like it was skidding left or right going over bumps. Access to back is difficult because it sits up so high. Dog had difficult time getting into the back. Hard to pack in luggage. Not an SUV I would purchase. Taking back to rental company early.

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A technology mess.

John Smith, 06/21/2019
2019 Nissan Armada SL 4dr SUV 4WD (5.6L 8cyl 7A)
13 of 28 people found this review helpful

We rented a 2019 Armada SL for an 8-day road trip. It was generally nice to drive - comfortable with a strong and quiet V8. I guzzled gas and had a pretty small tank, but neither was a surprise. The additional seating in the back was nice when we didn’t have our luggage with us, but is unusable if you need any storage. Lots of bells and whistles seemed a bit over the top - both a rear and overhead camera views for backing up is a good example. Nice, but overkill when you can just use your eyes to look around. The bells and whistles ended up making driving the car a real hassle - the whole system needed to reset pretty regularly. The front radar unit used for emergency braking and cruise control was broken from the start. It took some time with the owners manual to figure out what was wrong and how to work around that failure to get just regular old cruise control to work. About half the time, though, the broken radar would turn off even regular cruise control functionality and the only solution was to pull over, turn off the engine, and then restart to reboot the electronics system. One time both the cruise control and the stereo volume adjustment both went out. One engine shut off fixed the volume knob, but it took a second engine shut off to get the cruise control working again. Since you only know if the cruise control works when you are going down the highway, this whole event took more time than we wanted to waste and was really annoying. There were other weird things - one was some sort of “check the back seat” kind of warning that would occasionally honk the horn 5-8 times after I left the vehicle. I think it is supposed to stop you from locking an infant in the back, but in practice is just unnecessary. Walking away from a car that sounds like the alarm is going off is not really a safety feature in my mind. I can only imagine that the neighbors would get pretty sick of this pretty quickly if you owned this thing. There were other warnings that I would turn off, only to have them on the next time I started the car. All-in-all a really poor implementation of some probably unnecessary “features.” In the end it was a relief to return the Armada. One week convinced me to stay away from every buying one of these. All the minor annoyances never left us stranded or anything, but I sure would not want to be stuck paying the repair bills on this thing. The radar unit alone is probably $1k, and it would probably take ten trips to the dealer to figure out why the volume knob sometimes stops working. Our rental only had 20k miles on it - I can only imagine what a mess this Armada will be at 40k.

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I love my armada

Heber cortes, 04/05/2020
2018 Nissan Armada SV 4dr SUV (5.6L 8cyl 7A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful

First i always read reviews before buying anything, i gave this car a chance and i have to say that me and family love this car,the interior looks very nice ,the touch screen is a lil small for the size of the car but does the job Half tank of gas last a whole week, too many people complaining about the "poor gas mileage " that depends on how you drive. The seats are comfortable I would say 9/10 For me the ride quality is good enough is really smooth , huge visibility all around the car wich is very important for a big suv.

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After the first trip

Judy, 07/23/2019
updated 01/26/2022
2019 Nissan Armada Platinum 4dr SUV (5.6L 8cyl 7A)
10 of 23 people found this review helpful

I love most things about this vehicle. I thrilled we bought it. That said the navigation system is somewhat out of date! It is not a GPS system. In addition, in certain weather conditions the cruise completely goes offline. When the front sensors get covered the cruise control is unusable. That is a flaw in the system. Update: After having the Armada for several years I’ve put a lot of miles on it. For a few years I had to drive from IL to WY to Memphis again and again. I drove in all types of weather - sunshine to blizzards. I was seldom home. This vehicle is amazing and comfortable. I wouldn’t trade the Armada for anything.

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Great value in a full size SUV

Nick Heckerson, 12/28/2018
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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Would never consider buying one

Trainwreck , 07/02/2019
2019 Nissan Armada SL 4dr SUV (5.6L 8cyl 7A)
13 of 35 people found this review helpful

Rented a full size SUV from one of the large rental companies for a week-long trip that was over 1800 miles total. The company listed full size SUV vehicles as Ford Expedition or "similar". I go to pick up my rental and they had a new Armada for me. I was never more happy to return a vehicle. It got us there and back, but that's about where it ended. None of the vehicles in that class have stellar fuel economy, but the Armada is worst. Averaged 16 mpg on the highway. The steering is terrible and it's a constant fight to keep it in the lane. Not to mention that the thing jams on the brakes if it thinks you are too close to another car. Dangerous on a highway when you're trying to pass or change lanes. The seats are horrible. I've made road trips three times as long and have never hurt so bad after a few hours behind the wheel. The middle row seats didn't recline and sat so upright they almost felt like sitting against a wall. The cargo area is a nightmare to load, especially if you lower the 3rd row for more space. Lowering the 3rd is electric and takes about forever for them to go all the way down. The rear bumper sticks out so far it's nearly impossible to reach in unless you're 6'8". Add all of that to a poorly laid out nav and stereo system, the whole package is a disaster in design and a prime example of how NOT to build a vehicle. Politely decline if your rental company offers you an Armada and definitely RUN if a car dealer tries to sell you one.

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Love my new suv

Liesl, 02/24/2019
2018 Nissan Armada SV 4dr SUV 4WD (5.6L 8cyl 7A)
2 of 4 people found this review helpful

I Iove love this vehicle. I have had it for a few weeks now and I’m so impressed. I traded in my Tahoe for the Armada and this is such a smoother ride. Go buy one!

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Happy Armada Owner

Sunshiner, 03/20/2019
2018 Nissan Armada SV 4dr SUV 4WD (5.6L 8cyl 7A)
2 of 4 people found this review helpful

Very safe reliable transportation with lots of room!!! So glad I went to South Colorado Springs Nissan. GREAT buying experience and very knowledgeable sales staff!

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Great Looks, Nice Drive 5breakdowns are too much

TrevorGillott , 10/22/2019
2018 Nissan Armada Platinum 4dr SUV (5.6L 8cyl 7A)
2 of 4 people found this review helpful

3 breakdowns in 1 st 1500 eventually replaced front wir8ng harness and gave me $600 and extra 5 years warranty. Recently broke down again, roadside jumped flat battery. Dealer checks and ins5alls new battery. 6 weeks later, same scenario. Dealer can’t diagnose fault but fits yet another new battery. Something somewhere there’s a gremlin draining this. Not Happy. Nissan phone whilst in shower, now awaiting recall.

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Buyers remorse

TLB, 12/11/2018
2018 Nissan Armada Platinum 4dr SUV 4WD (5.6L 8cyl 7A)
6 of 17 people found this review helpful

I have always wanted a QX56/80 until now. I was so excited for this car but it’s not meeting expectations in drive and technology for the price of the vehicle. I love the look of this car, inside and out but so much I don’t love. First off - no apple car play. Most nissans have this now, why would they not put that in this vehicle? And then little things...like heated steering wheel doesn’t come on auto with remote start (it does heat up nicely though), instrument panel in dash is so boring, and you have to flip through it to get basic info like gas mileage and temp. Lighting is poor in vehicle, storage bins don’t light up. USB and Bluetooth are cumbersome, I don’t get texts. Technology is way behind in this car and I know Nissan has it in other cars. But most importantly I hate the drive in this car. It’s beautiful and comfortable on straight, smooth roads, but is like a boat on bumpy and winding roads (I live in Pittsburgh and the roads are bad). Gas mileage is atrocious (but I knew that going in). Front sensors are touchy, the car constantly beeps at me if it’s snowing. I can’t wait to get rid of this car.

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Buy a Sequoia

Cole Winters, 09/03/2023
2018 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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Horrible lights!!

Lesha, 03/13/2019
2018 Nissan Armada SV 4dr SUV (5.6L 8cyl 7A)
2 of 6 people found this review helpful

The headlights are horrible. Can’t see hardly at all on dim and bright has a yellow halogen light which sucks also. No excuse for this on a new vehicle

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Don't be tall!

Dave S, 12/06/2018
2018 Nissan Armada SL 4dr SUV 4WD (5.6L 8cyl 7A)
8 of 29 people found this review helpful

Rented for four days in Ottawa for a business trip. Nice leather, wide seats, tall ride position. However, deal killer is entering the driver's seat. You absolutely cannot slide in without hitting your head or harshly contorting your body and heat. I would have considered this as a possible future personal vehicle but no way. Don't be over 6' tall. Fair warning.

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Aged like milk in an Arizona garage

Mark, 07/24/2023
2019 Nissan Armada SV 4dr SUV (5.6L 8cyl 7A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

I have owned my 2019 Armada SV for almost 2 years now. It's an ok car but not really worth what I paid for it. It doesn't have a lot of features that I could have gotten in a car half the price. Other people must agree with my low assessment because the resale value is atrocious making it impossible to unload now that I have seen it's true colors. First the good. It rides really nicely, the seats are big and comfy, the rear legroom is amazing. The car looks really nice from a distance. Lot's of v8 power on tap for anyone willing to drop the hammer. Now the bad: The cargo area is small even with 3rd row laid down and has a slant to it b/c 3rd row doesn't fold completely flat. With 3rd row up, the cargo hold is smaller than in some midsize suvs. The entertainment center is not intuitive and doesn't include either Apple Carplay or Android carplay. To make simple changes in BT phone connection, you must go through several menus. If you forget before you take off driving, it's very unsafe to change it because the steering wheel controls aren't good. For example, there are no buttons on the backside of the wheel, everything is the face. The volume is a weird open toggle switch which I am surpised no one has accidentally spilled something into yet. There are separate buttons for dash display updates and entertainment center updates and no speed display on dash gauges despite there being a digital info center, I have a 2015 Dodge Journey and it has a digital speedo but this car that costs 2x as much doesn't have one. The paint is coming off of front edge of hood in tiny chips and a rust spot appeared on the rear hatch (I live in south Central US far from oceans or much roadsalt). The chrome can be permanently marred by simple bug strikes which means that if you own it long enough all the chrome in the grille area is going to have weird splattery effect to it. The wheels are an odd size making tire options harder to find and expensive. NissanConnect can't remote start or roll windows down unless you have a higher-end model. Also it's a $12-$24/month for the service. The collision sensors intermittently chirp for no reason but the dealer can never replicate it. The cruise automatically drops the speed 5-10 mph when going around even the slightest curves and will overbrake on hills and under accelerate on hills which causes the car to be accelerating and braking constantly even on interstates. I had someone driving with me in a convoy and they asked me to stop using it b/c they had to keep braking and accelerating nonstop to keep a decent distance behind me. The resale value is terrible. Dropped 25% in less than a year. It's probably 50% lower at this point and I bought it 2 years old with 40,000 miles which should have absorbed a lot of the depreciation. 2 years and 25,000 miles later, it's worth about as much as a toyota Camry with the same mileage and age despite Some of these problems don't exist with a newer Armada since they now have Carplay. Also it's possible that the remote start feature is now available at lower trim levels. So if you are looking for an Armada, I would skip the 2019 for sure.

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Bought with much anticipation

Lynne Henning, 07/01/2019
2018 Nissan Armada Platinum 4dr SUV (5.6L 8cyl 7A)
2 of 8 people found this review helpful

We bought this vehicle after selling our daughter and her husband our 2011 GMC Denali. I have been extremely disappointed with the poor fuel economy of this vehicle. We took it on a road trip to Destin and every time we stopped for bathroom breaks we needed to refuel. It is a huge gas guzzler. Also it doesn't hold the road very well when you hit a bump in the road. It has a tendency to move and doesn't have the stealth to hold steady

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Better than a Tahoe....cheaper too

Mark, Flint. Texas, 09/21/2023
2018 Nissan Armada SL 4dr SUV 4WD (5.6L 8cyl 7A)
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Just bought a 2018 Nissan Armada SL, upgraded from a 2015 Armada Platinum. The 2015 felt like a tank compared to the 2018. Reliable of course, but big and bulky, but I have zero complaints. Now the 2018 is fast, tech plenty and comfortable and very nice looking. The gear ratio is stock car fast out the gate, the drivers seat is nice, but I am 6'4" so its a little tight, not much. I love the Gunmetal Grey paint job, the adjusting headlights, the feeling of having a very nice SUV. And the 5.6 V8 will be tested when we go camping and haul the 5K pound bumper pull, I am sure it will do fine. Last, the 4WD features are sweet, which dont come with Tahoe or GMC trims normally unless you pay big bucks. The nice thing is that it is a 20k cheaper version of the Infinity SUV, but with all the same features. I bought Cooper Discoverer Plus tires and its rides great. The 7 speed transmission shifts smoothly and the dash layout is fine. I dont need fancy doo dads like the other SUV's have. Dont get me wrong, I love Tahoes, but they are priced through the roof, and this Nissan will give me over 200k if I take good care of it, and I will

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Nissan Armada 2019

Nissan Armada 2019 Minnesota, 07/17/2020
2019 Nissan Armada SL 4dr SUV (5.6L 8cyl 7A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

This is a great SUV. First time ever I have purchased anything but a Chevrolet, but it was the best decision I have made. Much smoother ride and absolutely beautiful vehicle. Never have I had so many people ask about this vehicle - very sharp and great ride.

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2019 Armada and a 5,500 lb boat

Jerry O, 12/05/2023
2019 Nissan Armada SL 4dr SUV 4WD (5.6L 8cyl 7A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

I am very happy with this vehicle. We háve driven it 28,000 miles with about 12,000 miles of that on trips. We get 19.5 mpg on the highway, 15.5 in the city and about 11. pulling the boat. Acceleration is very good. The ride is not too firm but not at all mushy. The second row seats are very comfortable but there is too much leg room, which means the third row is cramped. It is fine for young teens and kids. Quiet rattle in the dash. It is a DEV --> Do Everything Vehicle.

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The last straw. I wont buy Nissan again.

Bob in PA, 01/01/2025
2019 Nissan Armada SL 4dr SUV 4WD (5.6L 8cyl 7A)
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I bought a used 2019 Armada in 2019 with 30k miles and I was really excited about it. I’ve always really liked Armadas and their fancy cousin the Q80. Just days after buying it, it wouldn’t start. After having to be towed twice with two misdiagnosis at the dealership it was finally fixed. The switch that shows your pushing the brake pedal down is cheap crap. It wont start unless the brake is fully depressed. The dealership rightfully didn't charge anything. The next few years went fairly smooth and keeping up with normal scheduled maintenance. The information system and Navigation is glitchy and the vehicle needs to be stopped and restarted to reset. Nov 2024 I took it for its 100k service…oil change, brake fluid system drained and refilled, and replace spark plugs. Shortly after getting it home it was running rough so I took it back. One of the pre gapped plugs was bent causing misfired. Apparently inspecting new parts before installing isn’t standard procedure. The rightfully fixed at no cost. Dec 2024 after pressing the gas there was a delay before it started moving. At first it was rare then became more regular after a week. There were no warning light. I went to check the transmission fluid but there is no dip stick to check with this type. I made an appointment again with the dealer and took the next day. At the very end the following day they said the found a transmission fluid leak in one of the line. The transmission was nearly drained of fluid and its now making a grinding sound. They say theres no way to fix it and it will only get worse. The recommend a full transmission and transmission lines replacement. The fragile line that was punctured somehow is directly under the vehicle with zero protection from road debris or the elements. This apparently is a common issue. I understand not everything under the vehicle can or should get extra protection, but this fragile line should especially when a failure can cause such a big repair or leave a person stranded. Now I’m looking at $6,000 to $8,000 in repairs and still have about 12 payments left. Never again.

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4 out of 5 stars

Sturdy!

SF, 05/26/2022
2018 Nissan Armada Platinum 4dr SUV (5.6L 8cyl 7A)
0 of 2 people found this review helpful

Love my car but wish it had CarPlay featured on this model. It is a gas guzzler so if you’re trying to save on gas this isn’t the truck for you. It is very roomy with a roomy 3rd row that adults could fit in if needed with a decent trunk space with third row up. I had done A LOT of shopping prior to purchasing this car and did not want a suburban size car. For the most part I do like my car. Again, I wish it had CarPlay. One of my biggest annoyances lol newer models I hear have it now.

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5 out of 5 stars

Loved it!

Natalia , 03/08/2020
2019 Nissan Armada Platinum 4dr SUV 4WD (5.6L 8cyl 7A)
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Love this car,

Safety
5 out of 5 stars
Technology
5 out of 5 stars
Performance
5 out of 5 stars
Interior
5 out of 5 stars
Comfort
5 out of 5 stars
Reliability
5 out of 5 stars
Value
5 out of 5 stars
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