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NHTSA crash test of the 2019 Nissan Armada

NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED

2019 Nissan Armada

Federal crash-test performance, recalls, and complaints, scored into one NHTSA Safety Index.

1Recalls
72Complaints
0Investigations
ABOUT THE NISSAN ARMADA

The Nissan Armada is a full-size, body-on-frame SUV aimed at families and buyers who need serious towing capacity and three-row seating without stepping into pickup-truck territory. It competes against the Chevrolet Tahoe and Ford Expedition, positioning itself as a value-forward alternative with truck-derived underpinnings. The 2019 to 2025 generation carries that rugged DNA into an era of heightened safety expectations.

VERDICT

The 2019 Nissan Armada earns an NHTSA Safety Index of 77 out of 100, an average result driven by its federal crash-test stars and its recall record. It has 1 recall on record, reflected in the score.

WHO IT IS FOR
  • urban drivers exposed to side-impact risk
WHAT REVIEWERS SAY

Reviewers generally regard the Armada as a capable, no-nonsense full-size SUV that delivers on towing and interior space but trails more modern rivals in ride refinement and driver-assistance technology. Most acknowledge it as a solid choice for utility-focused buyers while noting that competitors have moved further ahead in overall polish and available safety features.

NCAP // CRASH TESTCrash-test breakdown

Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover
Rollover risk 23.7%

Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 13465

Index breakdown

Crash protection52/70
Avoidance tech8.5/10
Defect record16.75/20
Forward collision warning: StandardLane departure warning: OptionalStability control: Standard

NCAP // CRASH IMAGESCrash-test images

Crash-test images are US federal government works (NHTSA / NCAP), public domain.

NHTSA // RECALLSRecall record

BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA19V654000

Risk: The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Nissan will notify owners in phases, having dealers update the back-up camera settings software, free of charge. The recall began November 11, 2019 and all affected VINs should be activated. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669 or INFINITI customer service at 1-800-662-6200.

Reported 2019-09-12

NHTSA // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints

72 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.

4reported crash
0reported fire
1reported injuries
0reported deaths
Most-reported systemsElectrical System 38Unknown Or Other 20Service Brakes 11Engine 9Forward Collision Avoidance 7Suspension 6

Other Armada years

Rivals in SUV (2019)

Last verified 2026-07-02. Sources: NHTSA SafetyRatings (VehicleId 13465), recallsByVehicle, complaintsByVehicle for Nissan Armada 2019. Class rank 77 of 93 in SUV 2019. Methodology · Disclosure