2015 Nissan Armada: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 2015 Nissan Armada: 3 recalls, 21 owner complaints and up to 15 mpg combined.
Recalls
3 vehicle recalls from the manufacturer. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.
Transmission & drivetrain Vehicle recall #14V803000 · 2014 · 194 vehicles
What's wrong: Nissan north america, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2015 Nissan armada vehicles manufactured September 15, 2014, to October 14, 2014. Due to interference between the parking rod and the transmission housing, the parking pawl May not fully engage.
Why it matters: This condition May allow the vehicle to move with the shifter in the "park" position, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
The fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the casting date stamp on the transmission housing and replace the affected transmissions, free of charge. The recall began January 19, 2015.
Seat belts Vehicle recall #15V501000 · 2015 · 1,554 vehicles
What's wrong: Nissan north america, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2015 Nissan armada vehicles manufactured April 30, 2015, to June 5, 2015. The affected vehicles May have been built with driver or front passenger seat belt assemblies that May not properly latch or that May not unlatch when the release button is pressed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety…
Why it matters: A seat belt that does not properly latch would not restrain a user, increasing their risk of injury in the event of a crash. A seat belt that does not properly unlatch when the release button is pressed May prevent the occupant from quickly exiting the vehicle in a emergency, such as after a crash,…
The fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the both front seat belt buckle assemblies, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on September 14, 2015.
Airbags Vehicle recall #20V188000 · 2020 · 216,678 vehicles
What's wrong: Nissan north america, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2012-2017 nv cargo and nv passenger van, 2013-2015 titan and armada and 2011-2012 Infiniti qx56 vehicles. Due to a manufacturing issue, the air bag inflator May not function properly or May rupture during deployment.
Why it matters: An inflator rupture May result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
The fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driver air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began May 7, 2020.
Most-reported problems
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component. One complaint can list several components. 0 mention a fire, 1 injuries and 2 deaths were reported.
What owners describe
- Airbags (8): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
- Seat belts (4): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
- Steering (2): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
- Other / unknown (2): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
The 2015 Nissan Armada has 21 owner complaints, ranking #13 of 23 Armada model years for complaints (well below the 80 average). Complaints peaked in 2019 (5 filed that year). The typical problem showed up when the car was about 4 years old, at a median of 50,000 miles. Neighboring years: 2014 (12 complaints, 1 recalls), 2016 (1 complaints, 0 recalls).
Engines & fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.6 L 8-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 13 | 19 | 15 | Regular |
| 5.6 L 8-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 13 | 19 | 15 | Gasoline or E85 |
| 5.6 L 8-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 12 | 18 | 14 | Regular |
| 5.6 L 8-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 12 | 18 | 14 | Gasoline or E85 |
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FAQ
Does the 2015 Nissan Armada have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 vehicle recalls for the 2015 Nissan Armada. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, no matter how old the car is. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 2015 Nissan Armada problems?
Owners have filed 21 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are airbags (8), seat belts (4), steering (2).
What gas mileage does the 2015 Nissan Armada get?
EPA ratings run up to 15 mpg combined (5.6 L, Automatic 5-spd), across 4 engine and transmission combos.
Where can I get a 2015 Nissan Armada repair manual?
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