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Nissan Armada problems, recalls & best years

The deets on every Armada from 2004 to 2026: 1,850 owner complaints and 43 recalls across 23 model years.

The model years with the most owner complaints are 2004 (464), 2005 (373), 2006 (266). Best fuel economy: 18 mpg combined (2026).

Nissan Armada
Photo: Charles from Port Chester, New York · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons. Representative photo of this generation; trim may differ.

Problem areas across all years

Brakes565
Brakes (hydraulic)322
Electrical278
Airbags145
Other / unknown128
Engine110
Body & structure101
Transmission & drivetrain97

Year by year

YearRecallsComplaintsBest mpg
20041464–
2005337314
2006326614
200728614
2008616114
200932314
201044815
201114015
201211715
201321715
201411215
201532115
201601–
201708116
201817516
201917816
202022716
202121316
20221916
20231516
20241416
202522118
20262818

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FAQ

What is the worst year for the Nissan Armada?

The model years with the most owner complaints are 2004 (464), 2005 (373), 2006 (266).

How many recalls has the Nissan Armada had?

Across 2004–2026, NHTSA lists 43 vehicle recall campaigns by model year (a campaign that covers several years counts once per year).