2018 GMC Acadia vs 2018 Nissan Armada
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2018 GMC Acadia | 2018 Nissan Armada |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 393 | 75 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,070 | 140 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 8 | 2 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–23 | 15–16 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 32,000 mi | 46,984 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | GMC Acadia | Nissan Armada |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 163 | 7 |
| Electrical System | 108 | 41 |
| Engine | 33 | 14 |
| Service Brakes | 21 | 15 |
| Steering | 24 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 12 | 1 |
| Back Over Prevention | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 7 | 2 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 8 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 7 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 5 | 0 |
| Battery drain | 5 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 16 |
| Stalling | 0 | 7 |
2018 GMC Acadia
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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.