2025 Nissan Armada Problems & Complaints

Use caution5.3× as many complaints as a typical year of the Armada at the same age

Owners have filed 21 complaints about the 2025 Nissan Armada with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That is 5.3× as many as a typical Armada model year at the same age — above average, so look closely at the problem areas below before you buy. The most reported problem area is the electrical system (7 complaints). 2 recalls cover this model year.

21complaints
2recalls
2crashes
0fires
1injuries
0deaths

Most common 2025 Nissan Armada problems

  • Electrical system
    733%
  • Other / not specified
    629%
  • Speed control & acceleration
    314%
  • Driver assistance
    210%
  • Transmission & drivetrain
    210%
  • Air bags
    210%
  • Brakes
    210%
  • Seats~13,000 miles
    210%
  • Lights
    210%
  • Windows, wipers & sunroof
    15%
  • Seat belts~16,000 miles
    15%
  • Body & structure
    15%
  • Suspension
    15%
  • Fuel & propulsion system
    15%

Share of the 21 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.

Nissan Armada 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).

Best Armada years: 2014, 2012, 2013. Years to avoid: 2025, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2004. Compare all years →

2025 Nissan Armada recalls (2)

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.

What 2025 Nissan Armada owners say

Electrical system

I am writing to report a critical safety failure regarding my vehicle's display systems. While driving, the left side of the infotainment system (the digital instrument cluster) went completely dark. I lost all visibility of my speedometer, odometer, and critical vehicle warnings. I immediately pulled over and attempted to power-cycle the vehicle, but the display remained unresponsive. Shortly after, the right side of the infotainment system also failed, resulting in a total loss of control over the HVAC (AC), radio, and integrated garage door opener. This is a recurring issue documented by other owners of this model, and given the loss of the speedometer while in motion, I consider the vehicle unsafe to drive until repaired.

Apr 2026

I was driving and the left side of infotainment system went out. I could not see my speed, odometer everything on the dash. I pulled over, stopped the car, turned it off and on but that did not work. This was very dangerous. After sitting for about 30 minutes it started working. i took it to the dealer and picked it up because they were waiting on direction from Nissan. Then the right side of the infotainment went out. It has not come back on. This side controls the radio, ac and garage door opener. Something is wrong and I am not the only owner this has happened to.

Mar 2026

Speed control & acceleration

While driving my 2025 Nissan Armada Platinum Reserve during morning rush hour traffic and moving with the speed of traffic, the accelerator (gas) pedal assembly physically broke off, causing an immediate loss of throttle control. The failure occurred in active traffic at a busy intersection located at the top of a hill, leaving the vehicle stranded partially in a turn lane and straight-through lane. I was unable to safely move the vehicle out of traffic due to the pedal detaching from its mounting point. There were no warning lights, no prior looseness, and no unusual resistance prior to the failure. This appears to be a mechanical/structural failure of the accelerator pedal assembly, not an electronic throttle or sensor malfunction. …

Jan 2026

I am writing to report a critical safety failure regarding my vehicle's display systems. While driving, the left side of the infotainment system (the digital instrument cluster) went completely dark. I lost all visibility of my speedometer, odometer, and critical vehicle warnings. I immediately pulled over and attempted to power-cycle the vehicle, but the display remained unresponsive. Shortly after, the right side of the infotainment system also failed, resulting in a total loss of control over the HVAC (AC), radio, and integrated garage door opener. This is a recurring issue documented by other owners of this model, and given the loss of the speedometer while in motion, I consider the vehicle unsafe to drive until repaired.

Apr 2026

2025 Nissan Armada engines & fuel economy

EngineTransmissionDriveMPG city / hwy / combined
3.5L 6-cyl turbo9-speed automaticRWD16 / 20 / 18
3.5L 6-cyl turbo9-speed automatic4WD16 / 19 / 17

EPA ratings. Class: SUV.

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2025 Nissan Armada a good car?

Based on 21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2025 Armada rates use caution: 5.3× as many complaints as a typical year of the Armada at the same age. It is one of the Armada years we suggest avoiding. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.

What is the most common problem with the 2025 Nissan Armada?

The electrical system — 7 complaints, 33% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the speed control & acceleration (3) and driver assistance (2).

How many recalls does the 2025 Nissan Armada have?

There are 2 recalls for the 2025 Nissan Armada, the most recent from July 15, 2026 (labels). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.

What are the best and worst years of the Nissan Armada?

The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2014, 2012 and 2013. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2025, 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2004. See the full Nissan Armada years comparison.

At what mileage do 2025 Nissan Armada problems happen?

The median mileage reported in complaints is about 16,000 miles; 100% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.

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.