Exterior Lighting Problems of Nissan Armada

Nissan Armada owners have reported 18 problems related to exterior lighting (under the exterior lighting category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Nissan Armada based on all problems reported for the Armada.

1 Exterior Lighting problem of the 2025 Nissan Armada

Failure Date: 04/24/2026

The low beam is too dim, making it difficult to see the road clearly at night.

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2 Exterior Lighting problem of the 2008 Nissan Armada

Failure Date: 03/09/2026

No brake lights.

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3 Exterior Lighting problem of the 2025 Nissan Armada

Failure Date: 01/14/2026

Collision with deer. The vehicle cannot be driven because Nissan cannot supply a bumper with no eta.

4 Exterior Lighting problem of the 2018 Nissan Armada

Failure Date: 07/01/2023

The dashboard instrument panel lighting has begun to go dark. It started with a section of the odometer going dark and has since spread to a lot of the instrument panel. After researching it further it is a known issue among other Armada owners. It poses a safety risk as you can no longer glance at the panel to get information, but instead must look for a longer period of time to see the gauges. Below is a link to others who have experienced the same issue. I wrote Nissan about the issue and have not received a response. Thanks for your time and attention. . Read more...

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5 Exterior Lighting problem of the 2017 Nissan Armada

Failure Date: 03/16/2023

Middle section of instrument panel lights are out. This is making it hard to see your speed while driving at night and in turn takes your eyes off the road for longer. Service center couldn't believe that a led instrument panel would go out so soon. Additionally, something drains the battery if the car sits for more than a day. Several times I have not been able to start the car both at home and away. Battery has been replaced 3 times in the last year and a half. Last battery pulled was tested as still good by the service center. There were no warning lights or messages for these issues.

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6 Exterior Lighting problem of the 2018 Nissan Armada

Failure Date: 02/01/2023

Parts of the dash lights are not illuminated. Seems to be a trend on the 2017-2018 models according to forms I have read. Dash replacements are roughly $1200 not including labor. Kind of steep to expect customers to pay with as many customers having the same issue.

7 Exterior Lighting problem of the 2018 Nissan Armada

Failure Date: 10/31/2022

I have noticed that on my 2018 Nissan Armada, has roughly 82,456 miles on it , an I noticed the rpm between 7/8 don't light up like the other numbers ! and I noticed while driving on the speedometer between 0-20mph on the dash will blink in an out while driving , it does it pretty often, it will stay off quit a bit an then light back up.

8 Exterior Lighting problem of the 2015 Nissan Armada

Failure Date: 07/01/2022

Nothing specific happened to cause one rear reverse light to not work anymore. Changed light bulb and checked spark plugs nothing has fixed the issue. There is also an airbag recall I need taken care of.

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9 Exterior Lighting problem of the 2015 Nissan Armada

Failure Date: 01/31/2022

It is very easy to mistake turning on the wipers by turning off the lights while driving at night. This is very dangerous if performed at night. There is no lighting on the right or left function arms. This mistake has happened to all 4 drivers in my household. It should seriously be looked into as a safety recall.

10 Exterior Lighting problem of the 2017 Nissan Armada

Failure Date: 10/02/2021

Unable to see speedometer between 30 and 100 mph.

11 Exterior Lighting problem of the 2018 Nissan Armada

Failure Date: 09/30/2021

Lighting for speed and rpm indication failed. Unable to read speed at night. Lighting is not individually replaceable. Entire cluster must be replaced.

12 Exterior Lighting problem of the 2020 Nissan Armada

Failure Date: 06/13/2021

I feel that there should be a more visible notification or warning if the headlights are not on at night. While driving at night on the highway a car in front of me rapidly switched lanes to avoid exiting the highway and nearly caused a major high speed accident. He didn’t see us because the headlights weren’t on. All of the dashboard lights come on even though the headlights are off- so it gives you a false sense that the headlights are on. There is a very small green light that comes on when the headlights are on, but there should either be no dashboard lights or a message that warns you about the headlights.

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13 Exterior Lighting problem of the 2018 Nissan Armada

Failure Date: 12/10/2020

Electrical system issuses. So far needing to replace o2sensor, parking assist sensors, dash speedometer assembly, rear camera assembly. Other issuse not repairs as of yet, driving stability, auto head light sensors, what ever controls storing radio stations, fluctuating battery voltage while driving: fluctuates from 10 volts to 17 while driving.

14 Exterior Lighting problem of the 2019 Nissan Armada

Failure Date: 10/21/2020

In August 2020, I had to jump start my Armada due to battery drained while parked. The very next day, same thing happened. Nissan reprogrammed ecm in September due to recall. Worked fine until October 21, when the same problem occurred again. I drove it that morning, but when I tried to start it that afternoon, it would not start and the interior just flash on and off. Had to jump start again.

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15 Exterior Lighting problem of the 2019 Nissan Armada

Failure Date: 05/01/2020

Having issues with my dome lights staying on, once all the doors, are closed. I've had this checked 3 times, at 2 different Nissan's and know one can find the issue. I'm putting it in the shop, later this week I've had to replace the battery, do to the dome lights, being on and I have no knowledge until my family comes home, or my neighbor lets us know. I just purchased this vehicle in March 2020.

16 Exterior Lighting problem of the 2017 Nissan Armada

Failure Date: 02/20/2020

There are several electrical problems with this vehicle that through research has proven to be a problem with several people with this vehicle. The speedometer lights only illuminate half of the numbers, which can cause an issue when its dark and you can't see your speed. The battery seems to be drained in about a year after installing new battery. The right rear tv in the headrest does not work properly as well as the cooled and heated seats on the driver side. This does not necessarily cause a safety problem, but it does seem to be assisting in draining the battery. This morning the car would not start, but when trying to turn the car off the vehicle remained on, no matter what was tried to turn off. It is a fear that the vehicle will cut off while driving and would put the driver and passengers in danger. This has been an ongoing issue and Nissan claims that this is a personal issue, due to it not being under warranty. When forums are created and several people are having the same issue, it is concerning and Nissan needs to take care of this situation.

17 Exterior Lighting problem of the 2004 Nissan Armada

Failure Date: 08/10/2016

Brakes, at about 65mph car shakes violently, tv in the middle sounds like its falling out, engine turning over but not starting.

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18 Exterior Lighting problem of the 2008 Nissan Armada

Failure Date: 06/01/2015

The rear overhead console became loose and fell while I was at work one day, when I came out to my vehicle the whole console was hanging by one of the wires that connects to the ac and radio in the ceiling. I have 3 young children that sit in the second seat of my vehicle where the console had fallen, thank goodness they were not sitting there that day! I had asked my mechanic to attempt to fix the console, he was not able to and suggested that I bring it to my local Nissan dealership. From the multiple complaints that I have read online regarding this issue, Nissan is not considering it a recall item . . . . Why not??? it is obviously a bad design, it is too big, it is not attached to the ceiling securely enough for such a big console and once the plastic becomes older and brittle . . . . It breaks! now, I do not have ac or lights throughout my vehicle due to the vents and lights being in the ceiling for anyone riding in the second and third seats aka my children!.


Other Common Exterior Lighting related problems of Nissan Armada

Problem Category Number of Problems
Exterior Lighting problems
18
Headlights problems
5
Tail Light problems
1
Brake Light problems
1
Headlight Switch problems
1

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