2018 Buick Enclave vs 2018 Nissan Armada
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2018 Buick Enclave | 2018 Nissan Armada |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 64 | 75 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,027 | 140 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 5 | 2 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–21 | 15–16 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 25,793 mi | 46,984 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Buick Enclave | Nissan Armada |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 9 | 41 |
| Service Brakes | 20 | 15 |
| Engine | 13 | 14 |
| Power Train | 15 | 7 |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 6 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 3 | 4 |
| Back Over Prevention | 2 | 5 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 4 | 2 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 8 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 16 |
| Stalling | 0 | 7 |
2018 Buick Enclave
2018 Nissan Armada
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.