NHTSA Data Explorer

Nissan Armada

Data refreshed September 6, 2026

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Complaints

1,842

Active records

Recalls

21

Active records

TSBs

399

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

2

Injuries

68

Crashes

68

Fires

29

Top reported issues — Nissan Armada

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Braking behavior

843

Reporting mechanism

667

Operating state

646

Noise

531

Condition issue

376

Vibration/harshness

269

Driver assistance issue

218

Safety restraint issue

166

Engine behavior

119

Starting behavior

111

Electrical issue

82

Performance issue

81

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

70

Access/entry issue

64

Lighting behavior

57

Thermal issue

57

Fluid issue

52

Infotainment behavior

51

Safety restraint behavior

45

Ride/handling behavior

43

Steering behavior

31

HVAC behavior

29

Powering on/off behavior

27

Recent change

18

Smell

15

Communication/network issue

3

Wiper/washer behavior

1

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2018 NISSAN ARMADA

Filed Aug 27, 2026


When starting vehicle, the AV screen turns on but the screen is black. The screen lighting still illuminates but no other functions appear. Camera still works and shows when reversing but no entertainment is available.

2025 NISSAN ARMADA

Filed Aug 25, 2026


The contact owns a 2025 Nissan Armada. While the contact’s [XXX] child was secured in a child safety seat in the third-row passenger seat, the power-folding seat unexpectedly started folding over, trapping the child and the car seat inside. The mother quickly rushed to the back of the vehicle and pressed the power seat button to stop the seat from folding. Soon after the seat button was released, the seat resumed folding with the [XXX] still seated in the car seat. The contact held the button…

2004 NISSAN ARMADA

Filed Aug 20, 2026


The ecm tells the abs to kick on the parking brake causing it to not have brakes while driving down the road unless you pull over and turn the car off and back on.

2022 NISSAN ARMADA

Filed Aug 19, 2026


The contact owns a 2022 Nissan Armada. The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced abnormal battery drain, and the vehicle failed to immediately start. The contact stated that the ABS warning light was illuminated during the failure. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The battery was fully charged at the dealer, and the following day the failure reoccurred. The manufacturer was not yet contacted. The failure mileage was…

2020 NISSAN ARMADA

Filed Aug 10, 2026


Fire

Safety Defect Complaint – 2020 Nissan Armada I am reporting a serious safety concern involving my 2020 Nissan Armada with approximately 90,000 miles. On August 6, 2026, the right/passenger-side exterior mirror suddenly became extremely hot and then exploded/broke. The failure also caused damage to the surrounding area near the side of the windshield/side guard. This happened unexpectedly and created a serious safety concern. I am concerned that an electrical or heating problem with the…

2019 NISSAN ARMADA

Filed Aug 3, 2026


The contact owns a 2019 Nissan Armada. The contact stated that the vehicle occasionally failed to start as needed. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the smart alternator had caused the battery to drain. The dealer informed the contact that the alternator kit needed to be reassembled, and an unknown system needed to be reconfigured. The vehicle was not repaired due to the cost. The manufacturer was not notified of…

2026 NISSAN ARMADA

Filed Jul 30, 2026


Vehicle has a known defect in which a safety module is faulty in it that disables all safety features in the vehicle. Nissan has been very defensive in addressing less, despite the fact of acceptance that it is a known defect that is putting peoples lives at risk

2021 NISSAN ARMADA

Filed Jul 27, 2026


Stalling out in traffic, and have to keep restarting. Very dangerous

2007 NISSAN ARMADA

Filed Jul 23, 2026


I called the manufacturer, Nissan Consumer Affairs at [XXX] - After entering my VIN# the automated computer system stated there is no recalls for my vehicle, even though your NHTSA Vehicle Safety Website lists the following recall: February 09, 2023 Manufacturer Recall Number: PC947 NHTSA Recall Number: 23E-012 Recall Status: Recall Incomplete Please advise how to fix this recall. Thank you. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION…

2008 NISSAN ARMADA

Filed Jul 16, 2026


It just stop shifting and won't come out of park and won't go into reverse or drive

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Updated September 6, 2026. Refreshed nightly.