Nissan Armada years to avoid
More than twice the Armada's typical complaint count for a model year.
Best Nissan Armada years
Fewest owner complaints among the last 20 model years, counting only those with at least four years on the road.
Nissan Armada complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Nissan Armada problems
All model years combined.
- Brakes927
- Electrical279
- Fuel system181
- Engine178
- Airbags145
- Body101
- Transmission97
- Driver assistance86
- Suspension82
- Steering38
- Visibility37
- Seat belts34
Most reported problems on the Nissan Armada
Grinding brakes 327ABS 175Brake failure 168Fuel gauge 107Stalling 86Shudder 43Loss of power 33Premature wear 19
Nissan Armada problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | - | 9 | Electrical | 2 | 0 | ||
| 2025 | - | 21 | Electrical | 2 | 2 | ||
| 2024 | - | 4 | Electrical | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2023 | - | 5 | Visibility | 1 | 1 | ||
| 2022 | 82 | 10 | Electrical | 1 | 1 | ||
| 2021 | 87 | 13 | Fuel system | 2 | 1 | ||
| 2020 | 75 | 27 | Electrical | 2 | 2 | Fewest complaints | |
| 2019 | 50 | 79 | Electrical | 22,000 | 1 | 4 | |
| 2018 | 52 | 76 | Electrical | 48,200 | 1 | 2 | |
| 2017 | 49 | 81 | Electrical | 44,000 | 0 | 3 | Avoid |
| 2016 | 95 | 1 | Airbags | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2015 | 74 | 21 | Airbags | 50,000 | 3 | 1 | |
| 2014 | 90 | 13 | Airbags | 70,000 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2013 | 78 | 17 | Brakes | 50,000 | 2 | 3 | |
| 2012 | 86 | 17 | Body | 60,000 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2011 | 73 | 40 | Engine | 54,000 | 1 | 2 | Fewest complaints |
| 2010 | 66 | 48 | Brakes | 65,000 | 4 | 1 | Fewest complaints |
| 2009 | 73 | 23 | Body | 80,000 | 3 | 3 | |
| 2008 | 21 | 161 | Brakes | 80,000 | 6 | 0 | Avoid |
| 2007 | 47 | 86 | Brakes | 78,000 | 2 | 0 | Avoid |
| 2006 | 5 | 266 | Brakes | 84,000 | 3 | 14 | Avoid |
| 2005 | 5 | 373 | Brakes | 80,000 | 3 | 8 | Avoid |
| 2004 | 5 | 464 | Brakes | 67,000 | 1 | 21 | Avoid |
Recalls 19
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Questions about the Nissan Armada
What years of the Nissan Armada should you avoid?
2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2017. Each has more than twice the Nissan Armada's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2004 alone has 464, mostly about brakes and fuel system.
What is the best year for a used Nissan Armada?
2020, 2011 and 2010 have the fewest owner complaints among model years that have been on the road for at least four years (27, 40 and 48).
What is the most common problem with the Nissan Armada?
Brakes, with 927 complaints across all years, followed by electrical (279) and fuel system (181).
How many recalls does the Nissan Armada have?
19 recalls between 2004 and 2026. The 2008 model year has the most, with 6.
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