Nissan Armada Problems by Year

We compared every Nissan Armada model year from 2004–2026 using 1,847 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, 19 recalls and federal defect investigations. The years to avoid are 2025, 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2004, which drew far more complaints than other Armada years at the same age. The best years are 2014, 2012 and 2013.

21model years
1,847complaints
19recalls
2025, 2017worst years
2014, 2012best years

Complaints by model year

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Owner complaints per model year, Nissan Armada. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).
YearComplaintsvs. typical*RecallsTop problemVerdict
202692.8×2TransmissionAverage
2025215.3×2ElectricalCaution
20235−50%1Window & WiperGood
20229−47%1ElectricalGood
202113−42%2Fuel SystemGood
202027−20%2ElectricalAverage
2019792.0×1ElectricalCaution
2018752.4×1ElectricalAvoid
2017812.6×—ElectricalAvoid
201521−62%3AirbagGood
201412−80%1AirbagGood
201317−68%2BrakeGood
201217−70%1BodyGood
201140−37%1EngineAverage
201048−34%4BrakeAverage
200923−62%3BodyGood
20081613.7×6BrakeAvoid
2007862.1×2BrakeAvoid
20062665.4×3BrakeAvoid
20053737.6×3BrakeAvoid
20044649.0×1BrakeAvoid

* Complaints compared with the median Armada year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.

Most common Nissan Armada problems

Latest Nissan Armada recalls

Equipment › Other › Labels

NHTSA recall 26V-455 · Jul 15, 2026 · 168,149 vehicles

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.

Remedy: Dealers will install new labels, free of charge. Additionally, Nissan will mail replacement labels to owners. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed September 2, 2026.

Back over prevention › Software

NHTSA recall 25V-821 · Nov 26, 2025 · 64,085 vehicles

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.

Remedy: The IVI system software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 2, 2026.

Air bags › Frontal

NHTSA recall 23V-067 · Feb 10, 2023 · 404,690 vehicles

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.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver's airbag cover. Owner letters were mailed December 8, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall are PC944, PC945, and PC946.

Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump › Control/drive module

NHTSA recall 21V-373 · May 20, 2021 · 24,140 vehicles

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.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 4, 2022. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R21A2.

Air bags › Frontal › Driver side › Inflator module

NHTSA recall 20V-188 · Mar 30, 2020 · 216,678 vehicles

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.

Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driver air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began May 7, 2020.

All 19 Nissan Armada recalls by year →

Frequently asked questions

What years of the Nissan Armada should you avoid?

2025, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2004 and 2005 — these years have the most complaints relative to other Armada years at the same age, led by electrical system problems in the 2025.

What is the best year for the Nissan Armada?

2014 has the fewest complaints compared with other Armada years at the same age, followed by 2012 and 2013. Newer years can look better simply because fewer complaints have come in yet, so we compare like with like.

What are the most common Nissan Armada problems?

Across all years, owners report the most problems with the brakes (926), electrical system (275) and fuel & propulsion system (180). Brake complaints peak in the 2004 model year.

How many recalls has the Nissan Armada had?

19 recalls across 2004–2026. The model year with the most is 2008. See all Nissan Armada recalls by year.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.