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2018 Nissan Armada

US · SUV · Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD

The 2018 Nissan Armada is listed in the US market as a suv with gasoline power. Every figure below carries the source it came from, and anything our sources do not publish is left out rather than estimated.

Engine
5.6L 8-cylinder (SIDI)
Transmission
7-speed automatic
Drivetrain
Varies by configuration: RWD, 4WD
Fuel
Gasoline
Economy
15 mpg (15.7 L/100 km) to 16 mpg (14.7 L/100 km) combined
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Specifications at a Glance

Key Figures

Units:
Engine / Powertrain
5.6L 8-cylinder (SIDI)
Combined Economy
15 mpg (15.7 L/100 km) to 16 mpg (14.7 L/100 km) combined
Drivetrain
RWD, 4WD
Transmission
7-speed automatic
Market: US·Switch units to convert the figures shown.
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Engine

Engine
SpecificationValueSource
Engine5.6L 8-cylinder (SIDI)
Displacement5.6 L
Cylinders8
Fuel typeGasoline

Transmission and drivetrain

Transmission and drivetrain
SpecificationValueSource
TransmissionAutomatic
Gears7
DrivetrainVaries by configuration: RWD, 4WD

Fuel economy and range

Fuel economy and range
SpecificationValueSource
Combined15 mpg (15.7 L/100 km) to 16 mpg (14.7 L/100 km)
City13 mpg (18.1 L/100 km) to 14 mpg (16.8 L/100 km)
Highway18 mpg (13.1 L/100 km) to 19 mpg (12.4 L/100 km)

Our sources do not publish these for this vehicle: Aspiration, Power, Torque, Electric range, Battery capacity. We leave them out instead of estimating.

Trims and configurations

2 configurations listed by our sources. Engines, drivetrains and fuel economy can differ between them.

Recalls

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. Last checked November 10, 2026.

  • 19V654000: BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

    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 Versa Sedan vehicles, as well as Infiniti Q50, Q60, QX30 and QX80 vehicles. Additionally included are 2019 Nissan GT-R and Taxi and Infiniti QX50, QX60, Q70, Q70L vehicles. The…

    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…

    Reported September 12, 2019. View on NHTSA

Data sources

  • EPA fueleconomy.gov · retrieved November 5, 2026 · US Government public data
  • NHTSA vPIC · retrieved October 12, 2026 · US Government public data

Source checked: November 5, 2026

Data verified: November 5, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

What engine does the 2018 Nissan Armada have?

5.6L 8-cylinder (SIDI). Engines can differ by trim, so check the trim list below.

What is the fuel economy of the 2018 Nissan Armada?

Combined fuel economy is 15 mpg (15.7 L/100 km) to 16 mpg (14.7 L/100 km), as published by the source shown in the specification table.

Is the 2018 Nissan Armada front-wheel, rear-wheel or all-wheel drive?

Drivetrain: Varies by configuration: RWD, 4WD.

Are there recalls for the 2018 Nissan Armada?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year (last checked November 10, 2026). Details are in the Recalls section.