Nissan Armada
Registered from 2002 to 2027.
About this model
The Nissan Armada is a full-size SUV manufactured by Nissan for the North American market, since 2003 for the 2004 model year.
From the Wikipedia article Nissan Armada, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where it stands out against its peers
- Electrical system: more complaints than 97% of 2017 cars — 41% of its 81 complaints, where an ordinary 2017 car has 17%.
- Back over prevention: more complaints than 94% of 2017 cars — 9% of its 81 complaints, where an ordinary 2017 car has 1%.
Same model year only, at least 30 peer cars, zeros included. Every car has a worst part; this shows which, and how far from ordinary it is. A high share means more to check, not a verdict.
Crash test
| Stability control | Standard |
| Forward collision warning | Standard |
| Lane departure warning | Standard |
Crash-tested by NHTSA, the American road safety agency.
Specification
| Year | Measured |
|---|---|
| 2026 | 425 hp · 2744 kg · 3080 mm wheelbase · 13.8 L/100km (EPA) · 14.7 L/100km city · 12.4 motorway · Suv, 4-door |
| 2025 | 425 hp · 2744 kg · 3080 mm wheelbase · 13.8 L/100km (EPA) · 14.7 L/100km city · 12.4 motorway · Suv, 4-door |
| 2024 | 400 hp · 2721 kg · 3080 mm wheelbase · 15.7 L/100km (EPA) · 18.1 L/100km city · 13.1 motorway · Suv, 4-door |
| 2023 | 400 hp · 2721 kg · 3080 mm wheelbase · 15.7 L/100km (EPA) · 18.1 L/100km city · 13.1 motorway · Suv, 4-door |
| 2022 | 400 hp · 2721 kg · 3080 mm wheelbase · 15.7 L/100km (EPA) · 18.1 L/100km city · 13.1 motorway · Suv, 4-door |
| 2021 | 400 hp · 2684 kg · 3080 mm wheelbase · 15.7 L/100km (EPA) · 18.1 L/100km city · 13.1 motorway · Suv, 4-door |
| 2020 | 390 hp · 2684 kg · 3080 mm wheelbase · 15.7 L/100km (EPA) · 18.1 L/100km city · 13.1 motorway · Suv, 4-door |
| 2019 | 381 hp · 2684 kg · 3080 mm wheelbase · 15.7 L/100km (EPA) · 18.1 L/100km city · 13.1 motorway · Suv, 4-door |
| 2018 | 381 hp · 2684 kg · 3080 mm wheelbase · 15.7 L/100km (EPA) · 18.1 L/100km city · 13.1 motorway · Suv, 4-door |
| 2017 | 381 hp · 2684 kg · 3080 mm wheelbase · 15.7 L/100km (EPA) · 18.1 L/100km city · 13.1 motorway · Suv, 4-door |
| 2015 | 317 hp · 2652 kg · 3130 mm wheelbase · 16.8 L/100km (EPA) · 19.6 L/100km city · 13.1 motorway · Suv, 4-door |
| 2014 | 317 hp · 2652 kg · 3130 mm wheelbase · 16.8 L/100km (EPA) · 19.6 L/100km city · 13.1 motorway · Suv, 4-door |
Recalls
Filed by the manufacturer with a regulator. A recall is repaired free of charge, whoever owns the car now.
77% of 2022 cars have more recall campaigns than this one, and an ordinary one has 3. More of them means more to check the service record for, not a worse car.
12V143000
THE OMISSION OF THE RIM SIZE MAY LEAD TO AN INCORRECT TIRE/WHEEL COMBINATION WHICH MAY INCREASE THE LIKELIHOOD OF A CRASH.
NISSAN WILL SUPPLY OWNERS WITH A NEW LABEL AND INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW INSTALL THE LABEL OR THE OWNER WILL HAVE THE OPTION OF TAKING THEIR VEHICLE TO A NISSAN DEALER TO HAVE THE NEW LABEL INSTALLED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 28, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-615-725-1000.
13V451000
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.
Nissan has notified owners, and dealers will replace the master cylinder, free of charge. The recall began on October 21, 2013. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
14V803000
This condition may allow the vehicle to move with the shifter in the "Park" position, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the casting date stamp on the transmission housing and replace the affected transmissions, free of charge. The recall began January 19, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1- 800-647-7261.
15V501000
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.
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the both front seat belt buckle assemblies, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on September 14, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
19V654000
The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
Nissan will notify owners in phases, having dealers update the back-up camera settings software, free of charge. The recall began November 11, 2019 and all affected VINs should be activated. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669 or INFINITI customer service at 1-800-662-6200.
20V188000
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driver air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began May 7, 2020. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669 or Infiniti customer service at 1-800-662-6200.
21V373000
Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
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. Owners may contact INFINITI customer service at 1-800-662-6200. INFINITI's number for this recall is R21A3.
26V455000
An overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
Dealers will install new labels, free of charge. Additionally, Nissan will mail replacement labels to owners. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed August 21, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's numbers for this recall are R26B1 and P6A13/4. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 16, 2026.
Regulator investigations
Opened by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation is a question the regulator asked about a possible defect, not a fault it found — most end without a recall.
Engine compartment fire
Preliminary evaluation, opened May 2008, closed August 2008.
Side air bag non-deployment
Preliminary evaluation, opened January 2008, closed May 2008.
What the maker told its dealers
Service bulletins are the manufacturer's own repair guidance to dealers, filed with NHTSA. A bulletin is not a defect finding; the count rises with how many things a maker writes down, not only with how many go wrong.
Nissan filed 6 bulletins about the 2026 Armada.
- Structure: 3
- Fuel/propulsion system: 2
- Engine: 1
- FUEL FILLER TUBE LOWER SEAL IS LEAKING AND DTC P0456 IS STORED IN THE ECM This bulletin is no longer active. Please discard previous versions of NTB26-006. · May 2026
- CERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “Certification Label” or “VIN Plate/Label” may be needed. HINT:… · April 2026
- CERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “Certification Label” or “VIN Plate/Label” may be needed. HINT:… · April 2026
- VENT CONTROL VALVE IN ACTIVE TEST INOPERATIVE IN CONSULT 4 SERVICE INFORMATION An issue in CONSULT 4 has been identified in “EVAP system close” in Work support. · After selecting the "EVAP system… · February 2026
- DOOR MIRROR REVERSE TILT-DOWN FEATURE NOT WORKING PROPERLY SERVICE INFORMATION If the customer states that the door mirror tilt position does not return to the set memory position when shifting from… · February 2026
- FUEL FILLER TUBE LOWER SEAL IS LEAKING AND DTC P0456 IS STORED IN THE ECM IF YOU CONFIRM The vehicle has a visible leak with a smoke machine test coming from the fuel filler tube lower seal, AND DTC… · February 2026
Grouped by NHTSA's top-level system; a bulletin filed under a sub-heading counts toward its system.