2017 Nissan Armada Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Armada years
- Far more complaints than other years 6th of 23 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 81 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Nissan Armada. That ranks 6th out of 23 Armada model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (33 complaints, 41%), typically at around 47,000 miles. Complaints mention 3 crashes, 1 fire, 4 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 81owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 3complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2017 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 33 | 41% | 47,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 17 | 21% | 36,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 16 | 20% | 47,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 13 | 16% | 45,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 12 | 15% | 43,500 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 8 | 10% | 56,970 | — | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 7 | 9% | 44,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 | 5% | 5 | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 4 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 3 | 4% | 39,200 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 4% | 19,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 2 | 2% | 51,979 | — | — |
| Lane Departure | 2 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 1% | 58,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 1% | 3,051 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 1% | 19,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2017 Nissan Armada recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2017 Nissan Armada.
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.
Half of the speedometer lights as well as dash lights go out while driving. Lights are full lit when vehicle is started but then fail.
Dashboard lights for speedometer blink and half the side has gone dark
Unknown
I own a 2017 Nissan Armada with factory paint color QAB Pearl White. The paint has begun peeling and separating from the primer in multiple areas despite normal use and proper care. This appears to be a premature paint failure or manufacturing defect, not normal wear. I am requesting Nissan review…
Bci malfunction light comes on after driving for about one mile and will stay like that till the vehicle is turned off. The cruise control will not work during this time. On other online forum a lot of nissan owners have the same issue but nissan dealership said that there is no recall on this. I…
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 | 78 | 1 |
| 2018 Armada | 75 | 1 |
| 2017 | 81 | 0 |
| 2016 Armada | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 Armada | 21 | 3 |
| 2014 Armada | 12 | 1 |
| 2013 Armada | 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 2017 Nissan Armada?
Owners most often report electrical system, power train, engine problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 33 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2017 Nissan Armada?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2017 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 2017 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.