Nissan

Armada

Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD · model years 2010 to 2025

Includes Armada 2WD, Armada 2WD FFV, Armada 4WD and 2 more as listed by the EPA.

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The verdict

Best year: 2024. complaints: 0, below this model's typical 9; recalls: 0, below this model's typical 1.

Worst year: 2010. complaints: 48, about 2.8x this model's typical 17; recalls: 5, about 5x this model's typical 1.

Year by year

Year by year summary for the Nissan Armada
Year	Trims	MPG	HP	Fuel cost	Recalls	Complaints	Top complaints
2010	4Gas	14	no data	$4,450	5	48	UNKNOWN OR OTHER 16%, AIR BAGS 9%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 9%
complaints: 48, about 2.8x this model's typical 17 recalls: 5, about 5x this model's typical 1 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 1 Score: 0 of 100, where higher is better.
2011	4Gas	14.5	no data	$4,300	1	40	ENGINE 15%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 10%, SERVICE BRAKES 10%
complaints: 40, about 2.4x this model's typical 17 recalls: 1, in line with this model's typical 1 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 1 Score: 29 of 100, where higher is better.
2012	4Gas	14.5	no data	$4,300	1	17	SERVICE BRAKES 17%, STRUCTURE 17%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 13%
complaints: 17, in line with this model's typical 17 recalls: 1, in line with this model's typical 1 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 1 Score: 69 of 100, where higher is better.
2013	4Gas	14.5	no data	$4,300	2	17	SERVICE BRAKES 27%, AIR BAGS 12%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 12%
complaints: 17, in line with this model's typical 17 recalls: 2, about 2x this model's typical 1 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 1 Score: 49 of 100, where higher is better.
2014	4Gas	14.5	no data	$4,300	1	12	AIR BAGS 18%, UNKNOWN OR OTHER 18%, POWER TRAIN 12%
complaints: 12, below this model's typical 17 recalls: 1, in line with this model's typical 1 Score: 74 of 100, where higher is better.
2015	4Gas	14.5	no data	$4,300	3	21	AIR BAGS 30%, SEAT BELTS 15%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 7%
complaints: 21, above this model's typical 17 recalls: 3, about 3x this model's typical 1 deaths reported in NHTSA complaints: 2 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 1 Score: 2 of 100, where higher is better.
2017	2Gas	15.5	381	$4,025	0	0	no data
complaints: 0, below this model's typical 9 recalls: 0, below this model's typical 1 Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better.
2018	2Gas	15.5	390	$4,025	1	73	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 35%, ENGINE 12%, SERVICE BRAKES 12%
complaints: 73, about 8.1x this model's typical 9 recalls: 1, in line with this model's typical 1 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 1 Score: 29 of 100, where higher is better.
2019	2Gas	15.5	390	$4,025	1	71	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 34%, UNKNOWN OR OTHER 19%, SERVICE BRAKES 10%
complaints: 71, about 7.9x this model's typical 9 recalls: 1, in line with this model's typical 1 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 1 Score: 29 of 100, where higher is better.
2020	2Gas	15.5	390	$4,025	1	6	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 38%, AIR BAGS 13%, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 13%
complaints: 6, below this model's typical 9 recalls: 1, in line with this model's typical 1 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 1 Score: 74 of 100, where higher is better.
2021	3Gas	15	400	$5,150	1	12	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 16%, ENGINE 16%, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 16%
complaints: 12, below this model's typical 13 recalls: 1, in line with this model's typical 1 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 1 Score: 70 of 100, where higher is better.
2022	3Gas	15	400	$5,150	0	0	no data
complaints: 0, below this model's typical 13 recalls: 0, below this model's typical 1 Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better.
2023	3Gas	15	400	$5,150	0	0	no data
complaints: 0, below this model's typical 13 recalls: 0, below this model's typical 1 Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better.
2024	2Gas	15.5	400	$4,975	0	0	no data
complaints: 0, below this model's typical 9 recalls: 0, below this model's typical 1 Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better.
2025	3Gas	17	425	$4,550	1	18	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 23%, UNKNOWN OR OTHER 20%, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 10%
complaints: 18, above this model's typical 13 recalls: 1, in line with this model's typical 1 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 1 Score: 58 of 100, where higher is better.

How the numbers moved

Combined MPG, median2010: 14 to 2025: 17

Owner complaints2010: 48 to 2025: 18

How we score each year

We compare each year of the Nissan Armada to the model's own typical numbers, not to other cars. A year reads solid when its recalls, owner complaints, and federal investigations sit at or below what is typical for this model, mixed when some of those numbers run above typical, and avoid when they run far above it. Deaths, reported fires, and an NHTSA advisory to park outside count against a year no matter what this model's baseline looks like.

A year is scored only when NHTSA has both complaint and recall counts for it. Complaint data often lags for the newest years, so a recent year can read not enough data even while its recall count already shows in the table. When the history is too thin, we say not enough data instead of guessing. Service bulletins are routine maintenance guidance from the manufacturer and do not lower a year's score.

Scores run 0 to 100, higher is better. Recall, complaint, and investigation figures come from NHTSA records. Fuel economy, fuel cost, and horsepower figures come from the EPA, shown as the median across the year's trims.

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.