Nissan Armada Problems by Year
NHTSA has 1,850 owner complaints and 19 safety recalls on file for the Nissan Armada, across 23 model years (2004–2026). The 2004 model year has the most complaints (464). The most reported problem area overall is service brakes.
Nissan Armada years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Armada year: 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2017, 2018, 2019. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2004 Armada: 464 complaints, 1 recall
- 2005 Armada: 373 complaints, 3 recalls
- 2006 Armada: 266 complaints, 3 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2016 Armada: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
- 2024 Armada: 4 complaints, 1 recall
- 2023 Armada: 5 complaints, 1 recall
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Nissan Armada problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes problems | 565 | 20 | 29 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems | 322 | 8 | 7 |
| Electrical System problems | 278 | 22 | 7 |
| Air Bags problems | 145 | 20 | 24 |
| Engine problems | 110 | 15 | 1 |
| Structure problems | 101 | 18 | 5 |
| Power Train | 97 | 18 | 7 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 95 | 16 | 1 |
| Suspension | 82 | 17 | 3 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 67 | 8 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 64 | 11 | 1 |
| Steering | 38 | 12 | 5 |
| Seat Belts | 34 | 11 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 33 | 12 | 2 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 33 | 12 | 5 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 32 | 11 | 5 |
| Exterior Lighting | 28 | 12 | 1 |
| Fuel System, Other | 27 | 4 | 0 |
| Visibility | 25 | 8 | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 22 | 4 | 0 |
| Wheels | 22 | 11 | 2 |
| Back Over Prevention | 20 | 6 | 1 |
| Equipment | 20 | 5 | 0 |
| Seats | 18 | 8 | 0 |
| Tires | 18 | 9 | 1 |
| Parking Brake | 17 | 6 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 15 | 8 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 14 | 3 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 12 | 9 | 0 |
| Lane Departure | 5 | 4 | 0 |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Traction Control System | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Child Seat | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Chest Clip, Buckle, Harness | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Nissan Armada problems by model year
Problem areas with enough reports for their own page.
- 2008: service brakes (57)
- 2006: service brakes (138) · service brakes, hydraulic (51)
- 2005: service brakes (109) · service brakes, hydraulic (94)
- 2004: service brakes, hydraulic (157) · service brakes (145)
All Nissan Armada model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Armada | 8 | 2 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2025 Armada | 21 | 2 | — | Electrical System | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2024 Armada | 4 | 1 | 4★ | Electrical System | |
| 2023 Armada | 5 | 1 | 4★ | Visibility/wiper | |
| 2022 Armada | 9 | 1 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2021 Armada | 13 | 2 | — | Fuel/propulsion System | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 2020 Armada | 27 | 2 | 4★ | Electrical System | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2019 Armada | 78 | 1 | 4★ | Electrical System | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2018 Armada | 75 | 1 | 4★ | Electrical System | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2017 Armada | 81 | 0 | — | Electrical System | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2016 Armada | 1 | 0 | — | Air Bags | |
| 2015 Armada | 21 | 3 | — | Air Bags | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2014 Armada | 12 | 1 | — | Air Bags | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2013 Armada | 17 | 2 | — | Service Brakes | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 2012 Armada | 17 | 1 | — | Service Brakes | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 2011 Armada | 40 | 1 | — | Engine | More complaints than other years |
| 2010 Armada | 48 | 4 | — | Unknown or Other | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2009 Armada | 23 | 3 | — | Structure | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2008 Armada | 161 | 6 | — | Service Brakes | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2007 Armada | 86 | 2 | — | Service Brakes | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2006 Armada | 266 | 3 | — | Service Brakes | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2005 Armada | 373 | 3 | — | Service Brakes | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2004 Armada | 464 | 1 | — | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Far more complaints than other years |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Nissan Armada years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 2004 (464), 2005 (373), 2006 (266), 2007 (86), 2008 (161), 2010 (48), 2017 (81), 2018 (75), 2019 (78) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Armada year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Nissan Armada?
Service Brakes, with 565 complaints across 20 model years.
How many recalls does the Nissan Armada have?
19 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.