Nissan Armada problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 402 owner complaints and 16 recalls on file for the Nissan Armada (2005–2026). The 2019 Armada has the most serious complaints, most often about electrical system.

Complaints
402
Recalls
16
Model years
21
Worst year
2019

Complaints by model year

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NHTSA complaints per Nissan Armada model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Worst Nissan Armada years to buy

Ranked by our severity-weighted complaint score (crashes, fires and injuries count extra — how it works).

  1. 2019 Nissan Armada — 74 complaints, 4 crashes; top problem: Electrical System
  2. 2017 Nissan Armada — 58 complaints, 3 crashes; top problem: Electrical System
  3. 2018 Nissan Armada — 70 complaints, 2 crashes; top problem: Electrical System
  4. 2020 Nissan Armada — 27 complaints, 2 crashes, 1 fire; top problem: Electrical System

Fewest serious complaints among years at least 3 years old: 2014 (5 complaints).

Every Nissan Armada model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2026 Armada80002Transmission & Drivetrain
2025 Armada212012Electrical System
2024 Armada40001Electrical System
2023 Armada51001Visibility & Wipers
2022 Armada91031Electrical System
2021 Armada131012Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
2020 Armada272132Electrical System
2019 Armada744011Electrical System
2018 Armada702011Electrical System
2017 Armada583020Electrical System
2015 Armada91013Airbags
2014 Armada50001Airbags
2013 Armada51112Airbags
2012 Armada60001Body & Structure
2011 Armada110001Engine
2010 Armada130004Airbags
2009 Armada51113Body & Structure
2008 Armada150014Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
2007 Armada100001Brakes
2006 Armada150202Brakes
2005 Armada191222Brakes

Most common Nissan Armada problem areas (all years)

  • Electrical System
    151 complaints
  • Brakes
    77 complaints
  • Engine
    59 complaints
  • Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
    50 complaints
  • Airbags
    49 complaints
  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    37 complaints
  • Transmission & Drivetrain
    30 complaints
  • Suspension
    21 complaints
  • Lighting
    19 complaints
  • Body & Structure
    14 complaints

Complaint trend

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Complaints about the Nissan Armada received by NHTSA each month.

Nissan Armada recalls

  • Recall 26V455000Jul 15, 2026168,149 vehiclesModel years 2020–2026

    Risk: An overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 25V821000Nov 26, 202564,085 vehiclesModel years 2025–2026

    Risk: A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 23V067000Feb 10, 2023404,690 vehiclesModel years 2008–2011

    Risk: A detached emblem can become a projectile during air bag deployment, increasing the risk of injury to vehicle occupants.

  • Recall 21V373000May 20, 202124,140 vehiclesModel years 2020–2021

    Risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 20V188000Mar 30, 2020216,678 vehiclesModel years 2013–2015

    Risk: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

  • Recall 19V654000Sep 12, 20191,228,830 vehiclesModel years 2018–2019

    Risk: The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 15V501000Aug 10, 20151,554 vehiclesModel years 2015

    Risk: A seat belt that does not properly latch would not restrain a user, increasing their risk of injury in the event of a crash. A seat belt that does not properly unlatch when the release button is pressed may prevent the occupant from quickly exiting the vehicle in a emergency, such as after a crash, increasing their risk of injury.

  • Recall 14V803000Dec 19, 2014194 vehiclesModel years 2015

    Risk: This condition may allow the vehicle to move with the shifter in the "Park" position, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

  • Recall 13V451000Sep 18, 20133,247 vehiclesModel years 2013

    Risk: If the front brake pressure is reduced there would be less braking power, requiring a longer distance to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 12V143000Apr 4, 201226,626 vehiclesModel years 2012

    Risk: The omission of the rim size may lead to an incorrect tire/wheel combination which may increase the likelihood of a crash.

  • Recall 10V517000Oct 28, 2010747,480 vehiclesModel years 2005–2006

    Risk: This could cause engine stalling increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 10V371000Aug 9, 2010174 vehiclesModel years 2010

    Risk: In the event of a crash, the second row center seat may not function properly increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.

  • Recall 10V349000Jul 22, 201021 vehiclesModel years 2008

    Risk: Incorrect inflation of the side curtain air bag may increase the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant in the event of a crash requiring deployment of that air bag.

  • Recall 10V208000May 14, 201041,649 vehiclesModel years 2010

    Risk: If the collar weld separates, the vehicle handling will deteriorate, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

  • Recall 10V074000Mar 3, 2010340,000 vehiclesModel years 2005–2009

    Risk: This could cause the vehicle to run out of gas and stall on the highway, which could cause a crash.

  • Recall 10V072000Mar 2, 2010179,383 vehiclesModel years 2008–2010

    Risk: The driver will experience unusual and noticeable looseness in the pedal and a reduction in braking force increasing the risk of a crash.

Other Nissan models

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology