Complaints by model year
Each bar is one model year. Highlighted: 2004. The most recent years are still collecting complaints.
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026
New York safety inspections
Share of first inspections failed on safety, by model year. Older cars fail more as miles build up, so compare each year with the average car of the same year. Best against its own year: 2024.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections, initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Year by year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Armada | 9 | 2 |
| 2025 Armada | 21 | 2 |
| 2024 Armada | 4 | 1 |
| 2023 Armada | 5 | 1 |
| 2022 Armada | 9 | 1 |
| 2021 Armada | 13 | 2 |
| 2020 Armada | 27 | 2 |
| 2019 ArmadaMost complaints | 79 | 1 |
| 2018 ArmadaMost complaints | 75 | 1 |
| 2017 ArmadaMost complaints | 81 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 Armada | 21 | 3 |
| 2014 Armada | 12 | 1 |
| 2013 Armada | 17 | 2 |
| 2012 Armada | 17 | 1 |
| 2011 Armada | 40 | 1 |
| 2010 Armada | 48 | 4 |
| 2009 Armada | 23 | 3 |
| 2008 ArmadaMost complaints | 161 | 6 |
| 2007 ArmadaMost complaints | 86 | 2 |
| 2006 ArmadaMost complaints | 266 | 3 |
| 2005 ArmadaMost complaints | 373 | 3 |
| 2004 ArmadaMost complaints | 464 | 1 |
A model year gets its own page when it has enough data for at least three sections
Most common problems
- Service brakes565
- Service brakes, hydraulic323
- Electrical system278
- Air bags145
- Unknown or other129
- Engine110
- Structure101
- Power train97
NHTSA ODI complaints, all model years
Fatal crashes in the US
From 2020 to 2023, 258 Armada vehicles were involved in crashes on US public roads in which someone died, and 130 people died inside them. These are counts, not crash rates: a model with more cars on the road shows up more often, and people killed outside the vehicle are not counted here.
| Model year | Vehicles in fatal crashes | Deaths in the vehicle |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 3 |
| 2022 | 4 | 0 |
| 2021 | 7 | 5 |
| 2020 | 19 | 8 |
| 2019 | 15 | 6 |
| 2018 | 15 | 7 |
| 2017 | 16 | 3 |
| 2015 | 21 | 10 |
| 2014 | 7 | 3 |
| 2013 | 6 | 3 |
| 2012 | 15 | 6 |
| 2011 | 17 | 5 |
| 2010 | 13 | 8 |
| 2009 | 3 | 0 |
| 2008 | 21 | 13 |
| 2007 | 10 | 6 |
| 2006 | 14 | 9 |
| 2005 | 25 | 17 |
| 2004 | 29 | 18 |
NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), crash years 2020–2023 (public domain) · how we count
Crash-test ratings by year
NHTSA 5-star results for 16 model-year variants; 0 of 5 rated variants score five stars overall. Rollover risk is the estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Year | Variant | Overall | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 2027 NISSAN ARMADA SUV ICE AWD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2026 | 2026 NISSAN ARMADA SUV N/A AWD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2025 | 2025 Nissan Armada SUV AWD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2024 | 2024 Nissan Armada SUV 4WD | ★★★★☆ | 21.9 % |
| 2023 | 2023 Nissan Armada SUV 4WD | ★★★★☆ | 21.9 % |
| 2022 | 2022 Nissan Armada SUV AWD | — | 21.9 % |
| 2021 | 2021 Nissan Armada SUV AWD | — | 21.9 % |
| 2020 | 2020 Nissan Armada SUV AWD | ★★★★☆ | 21.9 % |
| 2019 | 2019 Nissan Armada SUV AWD | ★★★★☆ | 21.9 % |
| 2018 | 2018 Nissan Armada SUV AWD | ★★★★☆ | 21.6 % |
| 2017 | 2017 Nissan Armada SUV AWD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2015 | 2015 Nissan Armada SUV 4WD | — | 21.9 % |
| 2014 | 2014 Nissan Armada SUV 4WD | — | 21.9 % |
| 2013 | 2013 Nissan Armada SUV 4WD | — | 21.9 % |
| 2012 | 2012 Nissan Armada SUV 4WD | — | 21.9 % |
| 2011 | 2011 Nissan Armada SUV 4WD | — | 21.9 % |
NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), api.nhtsa.gov · US federal work, public domain
Fuel consumption by year
Official Canadian test results for 21 model years, best variant per year. Combined consumption ranges from 13.7–17.3 L/100 km.
| Year | Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Armada 4WD · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Premium gasoline | 14.7 | 12.4 | 13.7 |
| 2025 | Armada 4WD · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Premium gasoline | 14.7 | 12.4 | 13.7 |
| 2024 | Armada 4WD · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Premium gasoline | 17.5 | 12.9 | 15.4 |
| 2023 | Armada 4WD · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Premium gasoline | 17.5 | 12.9 | 15.4 |
| 2022 | Armada 4WD · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Premium gasoline | 17.5 | 12.9 | 15.4 |
| 2021 | Armada 4WD · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Premium gasoline | 17.5 | 12.9 | 15.4 |
| 2020 | Armada 4WD · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Regular gasoline | 17.5 | 12.9 | 15.4 |
| 2019 | Armada 4WD · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Regular gasoline | 17.7 | 12.9 | 15.5 |
| 2018 | Armada 4WD · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Regular gasoline | 17.5 | 12.8 | 15.4 |
| 2017 | Armada 4WD · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Regular gasoline | 17.5 | 12.9 | 15.4 |
| 2015 | Armada 4WD · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Regular gasoline | 19.2 | 13.4 | 16.6 |
| 2014 | Armada 4WD · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Regular gasoline | 19.1 | 13.4 | 16.5 |
| 2013 | Armada 4WD · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Regular gasoline | 19.1 | 13.4 | 16.5 |
| 2012 | Armada 4WD · Sport utility vehicle · Regular gasoline | 19.1 | 13.4 | 16.5 |
| 2011 | Armada 4WD · Sport utility vehicle · Regular gasoline | 19.1 | 13.4 | 16.5 |
| 2010 | Armada 4WD · Sport utility vehicle · Regular gasoline | 19.1 | 13.4 | 16.5 |
| 2009 | Armada 4X4 · Sport utility vehicle · Regular gasoline | 19.1 | 13.4 | 16.5 |
| 2008 | Armada 4X4 · Sport utility vehicle · Regular gasoline | 20.0 | 13.7 | 17.2 |
| 2007 | Armada 4X4 · Sport utility vehicle · Regular gasoline | 19.7 | 13.9 | 17.1 |
| 2006 | Armada 4X4 · Sport utility vehicle · Regular gasoline | 19.8 | 14.1 | 17.2 |
| 2005 | Armada 4X4 · Sport utility vehicle · Regular gasoline | 19.9 | 14.1 | 17.3 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
New registrations in Europe
4 new Nissan Armada cars registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland between 2018 and 2021, from the European Environment Agency's CO₂ monitoring of every new car. In 2021 the largest markets were Germany (2).
| Year | New cars | CO₂ g/km |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2 | 388 (WLTP) |
| 2020 | 1 | 382 (WLTP) |
| 2018 | 1 | — |
Averages are weighted by registrations; CO₂ is the type-approval value (NEDC until the WLTP switch). European Environment Agency, CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars · re-use permitted with acknowledgement
Recalls
19 campaigns cover the Armada; the latest 12 are below.
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2026 Nissan Armada, 2011-2013 Infiniti QX56, and 2014-2027 QX80 vehicles equipped with 22" wheels. The Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) listed on the certification label is incorrect, which can allow the vehicle to be overloaded. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2025 Murano, 2025-2026 Armada, and Infiniti QX80 vehicles. A software error may occur in the In-Vehicle Infotainment (IVI) system at vehicle startup, resulting in the rearview camera image not displaying when the vehicle is shifted into reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2008-2011 Titan, Frontier, Xterra, Pathfinder, Armada, and 2008-2009 Quest vehicles. The resin emblem on the driver's air bag cover may develop cracks and detach during air bag deployment.
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Nissan Armada and 2020-2021 INFINITI QX80 vehicles equipped with V8 engines. The impeller can swell and bind within the fuel pump module, causing it to fail.
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2012-2017 NV Cargo and NV Passenger Van, 2013-2015 Titan and Armada and 2011-2012 Infiniti QX56 vehicles. Due to a manufacturing issue, the air bag inflator may not function properly or may rupture during deployment.
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 back-up camera and display settings can be adjusted such that the rear view image is no longer visible and the system will retain that setting the next time the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2015 Nissan Armada vehicles manufactured April 30, 2015, to June 5, 2015. The affected vehicles may have been built with driver or front passenger seat belt assemblies that may not properly latch or that may not unlatch when the release button is pressed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection" and number 209, " Seat Belt Assemblies."
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2015 Nissan Armada vehicles manufactured September 15, 2014, to October 14, 2014. Due to interference between the parking rod and the transmission housing, the parking pawl may not fully engage.
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013 Titan and Armada vehicles manufactured February 22, 2013, through May 3, 2013. The affected vehicles have a brake master cylinder which may intermittently reduce the pressure supplied to the front brakes.
NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 TITAN AND ARMADA VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 12, 2011, THROUGH MARCH 13, 2012. THE PART 567 CERTIFICATION LABELS ON THE VEHICLES DO NOT CONTAIN RIM SIZE INFORMATION. THUS, THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS.
NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2006 ARMADA, TITAN, INFINITI QX56 AND MODEL YEAR 2005-2006 FRONTIER, PATHFINDER AND XTERRA VEHICLES. THE INTELLIGENT POWER DISTRIBUTION MODULE (IPDM) ASSEMBLY CONTAINS AN ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) RELAY THAT HAS A DIODE FOR ELECTRICAL CURRENT NOISE REDUCTION. THE ECM RELAY MAY ALLOW SILICON VAPOR TO FORM AND, OVER TIME, THE SILICON EVAPORATES FROM THE DIODE MOLDING WHICH CAUSES SILICON OXIDE TO DEVELOP ON THE ECM RELAY CONTACT DUE TO ARCING.
NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 NISSAN ARMADA VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 7, 2010 THROUGH JUNE 11, 2010. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 207, "SEATING SYSTEMS." THE SECOND ROW CENTER SEAT HINGE ASSEMBLY WAS MANUFACTURED OUT OF SPECIFICATION. THIS MAY PREVENT THE REAR CENTER SEATBACK FROM FULLY LOCKING IN THE IN-USE (UPRIGHT) POSITION.
NHTSA recalls