Nissan Armada years to avoid (and the best years)
428 NHTSA owner complaints and 14 recalls across 12 model years, 2010 to 2025. Built from NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, generated October 26, 2026.
- 428complaints
- 14recalls
- 20reported crashes
- 7reported fires
- 14reported injuries
- 2reported deaths
Which Nissan Armada years should you avoid?
No Nissan Armada model year stands out from the others in NHTSA owner complaints. The typical Nissan Armada year has 21 complaints on file. The busiest years are the 2017 (81), 2018 (75) and 2019 (73).
What are the best Nissan Armada years?
The Nissan Armada years with the fewest complaints on file are the 2020 (10), 2014 (12) and 2021 (13). Model years after 2023 are left out: they have not been on the road long enough to compare.
NHTSA does not publish sales figures, so these are complaint counts, not a rate per car on the road. A year that sold more cars collects more complaints, and older years have had longer to collect them.
Every model year
| Year | Complaints | vs typical year | Recalls | Crashes | Injuries | Our read | Most reported |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 21 | 1.0× | 2 | 2 | 1 | Few red flags | Electrical system |
| 2021 | 13 | 0.6× | 2 | 1 | 1 | Few red flags | Fuel system |
| 2020 | 10 | 0.5× | 2 | 1 | 1 | Few red flags | Electrical system |
| 2019 | 73 | 3.5× | 1 | 4 | 1 | Some concerns to check | Electrical system |
| 2018 | 75 | 3.6× | 1 | 2 | 1 | Some concerns to check | Electrical system |
| 2017 | 81 | 3.9× | 0 | 3 | 4 | Some concerns to check | Electrical system |
| 2015 | 21 | 1.0× | 3 | 1 | 1 | Some concerns to check | Airbags |
| 2014 | 12 | 0.6× | 1 | 0 | 0 | Few red flags | Airbags |
| 2013 | 17 | 0.8× | 2 | 3 | 1 | Few red flags | Brakes |
| 2012 | 17 | 0.8× | 1 | 0 | 1 | Few red flags | Body and structure |
| 2011 | 40 | 1.9× | 1 | 2 | 1 | Few red flags | Engine |
| 2010 | 48 | 2.3× | 5 | 1 | 1 | Few red flags | Brakes |
Most reported problem areas
Share of the 134 complaints sorted by system, all years together.
- Engine & powertrain29 (22%)
- Electrical & infotainment26 (19%)
- Steering, suspension & tires18 (13%)
- Brakes17 (13%)
- Other systems17 (13%)
Recalls (14)
Safety · 26V455000 · Jul 2026 · model years 2020, 2021, 2025
An overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
Safety · 25V821000 · Nov 2025 · model year 2025
A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Airbags · 23V067000 · Feb 2023 · model years 2010, 2011
A detached emblem can become a projectile during air bag deployment, increasing the risk of injury to vehicle occupants.
Fuel system · 21V373000 · May 2021 · model years 2020, 2021
Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Airbags · 20V188000 · Mar 2020 · model years 2013, 2014, 2015
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Safety · 19V654000 · Sep 2019 · model years 2018, 2019
The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
Seat belts · 15V501000 · Aug 2015 · model year 2015
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.
Transmission · 14V803000 · Dec 2014 · model year 2015
This condition may allow the vehicle to move with the shifter in the "Park" position, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Brakes · 13V451000 · Sep 2013 · model year 2013
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.
Safety · 12V143000 · Apr 2012 · model year 2012
THE OMISSION OF THE RIM SIZE MAY LEAD TO AN INCORRECT TIRE/WHEEL COMBINATION WHICH MAY INCREASE THE LIKELIHOOD OF A CRASH.
Safety · 10V371000 · Aug 2010 · model year 2010
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SECOND ROW CENTER SEAT MAY NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT.
Suspension · 10E019000 · May 2010 · model year 2010
IF THE COLLAR WELD SEPARATES, THE VEHICLE HANDLING WILL DETERIORATE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Suspension · 10V208000 · May 2010 · model year 2010
IF THE COLLAR WELD SEPARATES, THE VEHICLE HANDLING WILL DETERIORATE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Brakes · 10V072000 · Mar 2010 · model year 2010
THE DRIVER WILL EXPERIENCE UNUSUAL AND NOTICEABLE LOOSENESS IN THE PEDAL AND A REDUCTION IN BRAKING FORCE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.