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Nissan Armada

Model years 2004–2026 in the US safety record. Years that drew the most complaints: 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2017, 2018, 2019. Fewest complaints: 2016, 2022, 2023.

1,852owner complaints
19recall campaigns
1,814service bulletins
23model years on record

Complaints by model year

Each bar is one model year. Highlighted: 2004. The most recent years are still collecting complaints.

’04’07’10’13’16’19’22’25464’04’07’10’13’16’19’22’25464

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.

0.0%1.0%2.1%’04’06’08’10’12’14’17’19’21’23’24’25’260.2%0.0%1.0%2.1%’04’07’10’13’17’20’23’24’260.2%

NY DMV Vehicle Inspections, initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count

Year by year

Model yearComplaintsRecallsBulletinsCrashes · fires
2026 Armada9200 · 0
2025 Armada21202 · 0
2024 Armada41120 · 0
2023 Armada51501 · 0
2022 Armada91731 · 0
2021 Armada132821 · 0
2020 Armada272722 · 1
2019 ArmadaMost complaints7911104 · 0
2018 ArmadaMost complaints7511352 · 0
2017 ArmadaMost complaints8101063 · 1
201610350 · 0
2015 Armada213851 · 0
2014 Armada121940 · 0
2013 Armada1721113 · 1
2012 Armada1711020 · 1
2011 Armada4011062 · 2
2010 Armada4841001 · 1
2009 Armada233893 · 1
2008 ArmadaMost complaints1616910 · 1
2007 ArmadaMost complaints862850 · 0
2006 ArmadaMost complaints26638214 · 13
2005 ArmadaMost complaints3733928 · 5
2004 ArmadaMost complaints464110221 · 2

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 yearVehicles in fatal crashesDeaths in the vehicleRolled over
2023131
2022401
2021752
20201984
20191561
20181574
20171632
201521102
2014732
2013632
20121564
20111755
20101386
2009300
200821139
20071064
20061492
2005251713
2004291810

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.

YearVariantOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover risk
20272027 NISSAN ARMADA SUV ICE AWD————0.0 %
20262026 NISSAN ARMADA SUV N/A AWD————0.0 %
20252025 Nissan Armada SUV AWD————0.0 %
20242024 Nissan Armada SUV 4WD★★★★☆★★★☆☆★★★★★★★★☆☆21.9 %
20232023 Nissan Armada SUV 4WD★★★★☆★★★☆☆★★★★★★★★☆☆21.9 %
20222022 Nissan Armada SUV AWD———★★★☆☆21.9 %
20212021 Nissan Armada SUV AWD———★★★☆☆21.9 %
20202020 Nissan Armada SUV AWD★★★★☆★★★☆☆★★★★★★★★☆☆21.9 %
20192019 Nissan Armada SUV AWD★★★★☆★★★☆☆★★★★★★★★☆☆21.9 %
20182018 Nissan Armada SUV AWD★★★★☆★★★☆☆★★★★★★★★☆☆21.6 %
20172017 Nissan Armada SUV AWD————0.0 %
20152015 Nissan Armada SUV 4WD———★★★☆☆21.9 %
20142014 Nissan Armada SUV 4WD———★★★☆☆21.9 %
20132013 Nissan Armada SUV 4WD———★★★☆☆21.9 %
20122012 Nissan Armada SUV 4WD———★★★☆☆21.9 %
20112011 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.

YearVariantEngineTransmissionCityHighwayCombinedCO₂ g/km
2026Armada 4WD · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Premium gasoline3.5 L, 6 cyl.AS914.712.413.7323
2025Armada 4WD · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Premium gasoline3.5 L, 6 cyl.AS914.712.413.7323
2024Armada 4WD · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Premium gasoline5.6 L, 8 cyl.AS717.512.915.4363
2023Armada 4WD · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Premium gasoline5.6 L, 8 cyl.AS717.512.915.4362
2022Armada 4WD · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Premium gasoline5.6 L, 8 cyl.AS717.512.915.4362
2021Armada 4WD · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Premium gasoline5.6 L, 8 cyl.AS717.512.915.4362
2020Armada 4WD · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Regular gasoline5.6 L, 8 cyl.AS717.512.915.4362
2019Armada 4WD · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Regular gasoline5.6 L, 8 cyl.AS717.712.915.5364
2018Armada 4WD · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Regular gasoline5.6 L, 8 cyl.AS717.512.815.4362
2017Armada 4WD · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Regular gasoline5.6 L, 8 cyl.AS717.512.915.4362
2015Armada 4WD · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Regular gasoline5.6 L, 8 cyl.A519.213.416.6382
2014Armada 4WD · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Regular gasoline5.6 L, 8 cyl.A519.113.416.5380
2013Armada 4WD · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Regular gasoline5.6 L, 8 cyl.A519.113.416.5380
2012Armada 4WD · Sport utility vehicle · Regular gasoline5.6 L, 8 cyl.A519.113.416.5380
2011Armada 4WD · Sport utility vehicle · Regular gasoline5.6 L, 8 cyl.A519.113.416.5380
2010Armada 4WD · Sport utility vehicle · Regular gasoline5.6 L, 8 cyl.A519.113.416.5380
2009Armada 4X4 · Sport utility vehicle · Regular gasoline5.6 L, 8 cyl.A519.113.416.5380
2008Armada 4X4 · Sport utility vehicle · Regular gasoline5.6 L, 8 cyl.A520.013.717.2396
2007Armada 4X4 · Sport utility vehicle · Regular gasoline5.6 L, 8 cyl.A519.713.917.1393
2006Armada 4X4 · Sport utility vehicle · Regular gasoline5.6 L, 8 cyl.A519.814.117.2396
2005Armada 4X4 · Sport utility vehicle · Regular gasoline5.6 L, 8 cyl.A519.914.117.3398

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).

YearNew carsLargest marketsMass kgCO₂ g/kmPower kW
20212Germany2,752388 (WLTP)298
20201Germany2,712382 (WLTP)291
20181Iceland2,630—282

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.

26V455000 · Equipment15 Jul 2026 · 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

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."

25V821000 · Back over prevention26 Nov 2025 · 2025, 2026

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."

23V067000 · Air bags10 Feb 2023 · 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011

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.

21V373000 · Fuel system, gasoline20 May 2021 · 2020, 2021

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.

20V188000 · Air bags30 Mar 2020 · 2013, 2014, 2015

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.

19V654000 · Back over prevention12 Sept 2019 · 2018, 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 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."

15V501000 · Seat belts10 Aug 2015 · 2015

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."

14V803000 · Power train19 Dec 2014 · 2015

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.

13V451000 · Service brakes, hydraulic18 Sept 2013 · 2013

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.

12V143000 · Equipment4 Apr 2012 · 2012

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.”

10V517000 · Engine and engine cooling28 Oct 2010 · 2004, 2005, 2006

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.

10V371000 · Seats9 Aug 2010 · 2010

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