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2019 Nissan Armada

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2019 Armada.

Body SUVTransmission Automatic (S7)

The 2019 Nissan Armada is a full-size SUV powered by an engine requiring 6.9 quarts of 0W-20 oil and routed through an automatic seven-speed transmission, delivering EPA-estimated fuel economy of 14 mpg city, 19 mpg highway, and 16 mpg combined. Within the Armada's 2004–2026 complaint history, the 2019 model registers 72 owner complaints — a moderate volume that sits far below the 2004 high of 462 yet well above the 2016 low of 1 — with the electrical system cited as the top concern and one recall on file. That profile places the 2019 Armada in relatively familiar territory for the nameplate: not the most troubled year, but not the cleanest either, meaning researchers should weigh the single recall and electrical complaints against the broader model trend when evaluating this model year.

Model year202620252024202320222021202020192018

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity6.9 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-20OEM · 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 sizeP275/60R20 114HOEM · verified
Wheel / rim8 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.

5.9–6.5 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 5.90 sec — 2025 Pro-4X
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 6.9 qt of 0W-20 engine oil, Dot 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 98 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-8-7-3-6-5-4-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity10.6 qt
Brake FluidDot 3
Engine CoolantNissan Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant
Engine Coolant Capacity17.3
Engine CoolantNissan Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant
Engine Coolant Capacity17.3 qt
Engine Oil0W-20

Engine torques

Engine Flywheel Bolts65 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts8 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts8.8 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs96 inch lbs. ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts98 ft-lbs
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
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)600 Setting Speed rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)±50 rpm
Curb Idle Speed (Secondary Under Load)600 Checking Speed rpm

Battery & A/C

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 Number31R
Standard BCI Cranking Performance780 cca

Service checks

RPM65.0
RPM51.0

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 53.0 ft-lbs; Rear: 20.0 ft-lbs
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 122.0 ft-lbs; Rear: 116.0 ft-lbs
ABS Sensor TorqueFront: 6.0; Rear: 6.0
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 1 stages
117 inch lbs., Step 2: 52 inch lbs., Step 3: 96 inch lbs.17 in
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
122 ft. lbs., Step 2: 0 ft. lbs., Step 3: 15 ft. lbs., Step 4: 90°.22 ft. lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
1151.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90151 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
130 ft. lbs. Step 2: 75°. Step 3: Loosen all bolts in reverse order. Step 4: 30 ft. lbs. Step 5: 90°. Step 6: Repeat Step 5.30 ft. lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts — tightening sequence 2 stages
121 ft. lbs.21 ft. lbs
221
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
121 ft. lbs., Step 2: 2121 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Bolts 1-1029 ft. lbs

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) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Differential (inspect fluid level)
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 2019 the Armada generated 72 consumer complaints, one recall and 114 total TSBs, marking the tail end of a decline that started after the 2016 low‑complaint trough. That figure is comparable to the 73 complaints in 2018 but considerably lower than the 85 complaints recorded in 2007 and the 462 complaints recorded in 2004. The single recall in 2019 matches the 2018 and 2020 counts and fits the near‑zero recall pattern observed from 2016 onward. Electrical‑system problems accounted for 18 of the 72 complaints, while crash‑related complaints numbered four and fire‑related complaints were absent. Because complaint volume remains modest, recall activity is minimal, and issues concentrate in known areas, the 2019 model year is a reasonable purchase provided the buyer confirms that electrical‑system service actions have been completed.

1
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
114
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
72
Owner complaints
4 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 72 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Electrical System18
Unknown Or Other9
Electrical System,Unknown Or Other4
Engine4
Suspension4
Service Brakes4
Electrical System,Engine3
Electrical System,Unknown Or Other,Service Brakes2

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 114 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 2019 Armada take?

6.9 qt of 0W-20, per the factory manual.

Does the 2019 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.