2013 Nissan Armada Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Armada years
- Fewer complaints than other years 15th of 23 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 17 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Nissan Armada. That ranks 15th out of 23 Armada model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes (7 complaints, 41%), typically at around 60,518 miles. Complaints mention 3 crashes, 1 fire, 1 injury. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 17owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 3complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2013 Nissan Armada problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 7 | 41% | 60,518 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 3 | 18% | 90,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 3 | 18% | 36,718 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 2 | 12% | 47,674 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 12% | 12,200 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 12% | 96,150 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 6% | 15,671 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 6% | 15,671 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 6% | 15,671 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 6% | 348 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 6% | 95,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2013 Nissan Armada recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module
Problem: 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.
Risk: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: 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.
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:master cylinder
Problem: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013 Titan and Armada vehicles manufactured February 22, 2013, through May 3, 2013. The affected vehicles have a brake master cylinder which may intermittently reduce the pressure supplied to the front brakes.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Armada. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact's wife, who was occupying the front passenger's side seat noticed that the front passenger's side seat belt failed to retract as needed. Additionally, the contact stated that both the…
The instrument cluster starts giving wrong signals which causes the car to either shutdown or not start randomly. for now a tap on the dashboard would help it start sometimes. it is a great safety hazard as if it shuts down on a dangerous road or if it wont start in dangerous areas, which happened…
You have to press the brakes really hard and they are loose.
On March 12, 2022 the supplemental air bag warning light came on in my vehicle. Nothing new has happened. When I looked in my manual that came with the vehicle it stated it needed servicing. It is flashing intermittently. If not checked and repaired it may not function properly. I have not received…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 NISSAN ARMADA. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, SHE REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THE FRONTAL DRIVER'S AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY TO FULL CAPACITY. THE CONTACT STATED HER WRIST WAS SWOLLEN, BUT DID NOT SEEK ANY MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS…
Other Nissan Armada years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Armada | 8 | 2 |
| 2025 Armada | 21 | 2 |
| 2024 Armada | 4 | 1 |
| 2023 Armada | 5 | 1 |
| 2022 Armada | 9 | 1 |
| 2021 Armada | 13 | 2 |
| 2020 Armada | 27 | 2 |
| 2019 Armada | 79 | 1 |
| 2018 Armada | 75 | 1 |
| 2017 Armada | 81 | 0 |
| 2016 Armada | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 Armada | 21 | 3 |
| 2014 Armada | 12 | 1 |
| 2013 | 17 | 2 |
| 2012 Armada | 17 | 1 |
| 2011 Armada | 40 | 1 |
| 2010 Armada | 48 | 4 |
| 2009 Armada | 23 | 3 |
| 2008 Armada | 161 | 6 |
| 2007 Armada | 86 | 2 |
| 2006 Armada | 266 | 3 |
| 2005 Armada | 373 | 3 |
| 2004 Armada | 464 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Nissan Armada?
Owners most often report service brakes, air bags, electrical system problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 7 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2013 Nissan Armada?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2013 Nissan Armada a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Armada model years, the 2013 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.