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2012 Nissan

Armada 4WD

Auto 5-spd, 8 cyl, 5.6 L

Nissan Armada: best and worst years
2012 Nissan Armada 4WD
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Overview

Body
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Drivetrain
4-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Transmission
Automatic 5-spdEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Powertrain
GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel
RegularEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Engine & performance

Cyl
8EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Aspiration
Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy
18 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG City
12 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG Comb
14 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel $/yr
$4,450EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Smog score
5/10
Elec. Range
0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
SmartWay certified
No

Dimensions & capacity

Length
207 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Width
79 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Height
79 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Wheelbase
123 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Curb Weight
5,847 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Recalls
1
Owner complaints
17
Reported injuries
1

Feature availability

Which features come standard, cost extra, or are locked to a pricier trim arrives with the next data phase. Standard equipment shows here today.

Standard

Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • SERVICE BRAKES17%
  • STRUCTURE17%
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM13%
  • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE13%
  • AIR BAGS8%
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER8%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 24 total.

Nissan Armada: best and worst years

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
3 yr / 36k mi
Powertrain
5 yr / 60k mi
Roadside assistance
3 yr / 36k mi
EV battery
8 yr / 100k mi

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice.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.