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2018 Nissan Armada

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2018 Armada.

Body SUVTransmission Automatic (S7)

The 2018 Nissan Armada is an SUV that features a 6.5‑quart oil capacity filled with 5W‑30 API‑rated lubricant and is mated to an Automatic (S7) transmission. It achieves EPA‑rated fuel economy of 14 mpg city, 19 mpg highway and 16 mpg combined. In terms of reliability, the 2018 model records 73 total owner complaints, a single recall and falls near the low end of the model’s complaint history, which ranges from a high of 462 complaints in 2004 to just one complaint in 2016.

Model year202620252024202320222021202020192018

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity6.5 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-30 APIOEM · verified
Lug nut torque98 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy14/19/16 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 24F - EX TOW PKG. · 650 - EX TOW PKG. CCA battery, OE oil filter 152089E01A. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 24F - EX TOW PKG. · 650 - EX TOW PKG. CCAOEM · verified
Tail / brake / turnLAMPOEM · verified
Tire sizeP265/70R18OEM · verified
Wheel / rim8.0 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter152089E01A
Engine air filter165461LA0A
Spark plug224011LA1C
Front wiper blades288901LB1B alt 288901LB0D
Serpentine belt117201LA0B
Thermostat110625ZM0A alt 21250EZ31A
Cabin air filter27277VX01A

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S7)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length209.1 in
Overall width79.9 in
Overall height76 in
Wheelbase121.3 in
Curb weight5917 lb
Track (front / rear)67.7 / 68.1 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)52/48

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined14 / 19 / 16 mpg
DrivetrainRear-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Armada of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

6.2 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 6.20 sec — 2018 Platinum
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2018Platinum 5.6L V86.20 sec14.80 sec390 hpAWD
2017Platinum 5.6L V85.90 sec14.70 sec390 hpAWD
2017Platinum 5.6L V86.30 sec14.90 sec390 hpAWD
2021Platinum 5.6L V86.50 sec14.90 sec400 hpAWD
2022Platinum 5.6L V86.20 sec14.80 sec400 hpAWD
2025Pro-4X 3.5L Twin-Turbo V65.90 sec14.40 sec425 hp4WD
2025Platinum Reserve 3.5L Twin-Turbo V66.00 sec14.50 sec425 hp4WD
2025Platinum Reserve 3.5L Twin-Turbo V66.00 sec14.40 sec425 hp4WD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 6.5 qt of 5W-30 API engine oil, Synthetic · 80W-90 · GL-5 · 75W-90 in the differential, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 98 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 25.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-8-7-3-6-5-4-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity14.8
Brake FluidDOT 3
Differential Gear OilSynthetic · 80W-90 · GL-5 · 75W-90
Engine CoolantUse Nissan long life coolant
Engine Coolant Capacity17.3
Engine Oil5W-30 · API
Engine Oil Capacity6.5 qt

Engine torques

Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)5.1 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)5.1 ft-lbs
Camshaft Sprocket and/or Gear Bolt(s)76.0 ft-lbs
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Bolt(s)5.1 ft-lbs
Oxygen (O2S) Sensor Bolt(s)22.0 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts65.0 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts8 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug25.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts98 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub87.0-90.0 Install a new nut. ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub161.0-164.0 Install a new nut. ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub161.0-164.0 Install a new nut. ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-8-7-3-6-5-4-2
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)600 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)50 rpm
Curb Idle Speed (Secondary Under Load)600 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (Secondary Under Load)50 rpm
Spark Plug ManufacturerNissan
Spark Plug Gap.043 in
Spark Plug Torque14 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity7.10 oz
Standard BCI Group Number24F - EX TOW PKG.
Standard BCI Cranking Performance650 - EX TOW PKG. cca
Optional BCI Group Number27F - TOW PKG.
Optional BCI Cranking Performance710 - TOW PKG. cca
Standard BCI Group Number27

Service checks

RPM51.0

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueRear: 20
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 111; Rear: 116
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness after RefinishFront: 1.260; Rear: .709
Variation from Parallelism Thickness Variation.0006
Maximum Rotor RunoutFront: .0016; Rear: .0020

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 3 stages
117.0 inch lbs.17 in
252.0 inch lbs.52 in
396.0 inch lbs.96 in
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 4 stages
122.0 ft. lbs.22 ft. lbs
2Back off 360.0 degrees360 degrees
313.0 ft. lbs.13 ft. lbs
490.0
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
1151.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90151 ft. lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts — tightening sequence 2 stages
121 ft. lbs.21 ft. lbs
221
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 5 stages
1Bolts 1-1029 ft. lbs
2Bolts 11-2022 ft. lbs
3Bolts 1-1040 degrees
4Bolts 11-2030 degrees
536.0
Engine Valve Cover Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
11.5 ft. lbs., Step 2: 6.11.5 ft. lbs
Oil Change Lamp Reset Procedure — tightening sequence 1 stages
1In the SETTINGS mode, press the circular button to display MAINTENANCE. Step 3: Set a desired interval by pressing the circular button to highlight the maintenance field and pressing the square button. The reset mode will open, allowing the desired distance to be entered. Select RESET and enter a new time or distance. Repeat steps 2 and 3 for ENGINE OIL FILTER.

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 5,000 mi; spark plugs at 105,000 mi; coolant at 105,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 105,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 5,000 miEngine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 10,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Differential (inspect fluid level) · Driveshaft (inspect)
Every 15,000 miCabin Air Filter (replace) · Keyless Entry Remote Battery (replace)
Every 20,000 miBrake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed) · Drive Axle Assembly (inspect) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect) · Steering Gear Box Assembly (inspect)
Every 30,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace)
At 40,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
At 105,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Spark Plugs (replace)
At 180,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

In the 2018 model year, the Armada received 73 complaints and one recall, a slight uptick from 2017’s 81 complaints but still well below the 2004 peak of 462 complaints. The recall count has been low across the decade, with 2018’s single recall matching the 2019 figure and far fewer than the 7 recalls in 2008. The 2018 year sits in the middle of a gradual decline in complaints after 2012, suggesting a stabilization of issues. Top complaint areas for 2018 were the electrical system (17 complaints), power train (5), engine (4), and service brakes (4), with only one crash complaint and no fire complaints. Given the modest complaint level, minimal recalls, and the absence of serious safety incidents, 2018 remains a reasonable year to consider for a used Armada.

1
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
139
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
73
Owner complaints
1 involved a crash · 0 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★
Frontal★★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 73 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Electrical System17
Power Train5
Engine4
Service Brakes4
Exterior Lighting4
Electrical System,Service Brakes4
Electrical System,Engine3
Unknown Or Other3

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

19V654000Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: CameraReported 12/09/2019

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Nissan Altima, Armada, Frontier, Kicks, Leaf, Maxima, Murano, NV, NV200, Pathfinder, Rogue, Rogue Sport, Sentra, Titan, Titan Diesel, Versa Note and… 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…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 139 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
NTB09-131C2026-04-13StructureCERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision…
NTB09-131C2026-04-13StructureCERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision…
NTB15-049CC2026-03-30Electrical SystemTELEMATICS SERVICE INFORMATION HINT: This bulletin applies to vehicles equipped with a 4G…
NTB19-042F2025-02-20Electrical SystemAUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING WARNING LIGHT BLINKING APPLIED SYSTEMS: Vehicles equipped…
NTB19-033G2025-02-20Forward Collision AvoidanceINTELLIGENT CRUISE CONTROL INOPERATIVE AND AEB/FEB WARNING LIGHT ON OR RADAR OBSTRUCTION…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2018 Armada take?

6.5 qt of 5W-30 API, per the factory manual.

Does the 2018 Armada have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Armada get?

EPA figures are 14 city / 19 highway / 16 combined mpg.