Model year record
2017 Nissan Armada recalls & problems
The 2017 Nissan Armada has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA, and 81 owner complaints. The most-reported problem area is electrical system (33 complaints).
Safety recalls
No safety recalls have been filed for the 2017 Nissan Armada.
Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.
Crash test ratings
2017 Nissan Armada SUV AWD
| Frontal crash | Not Rated |
|---|---|
| Side crash | Not Rated |
| Rollover | Not Rated |
Forward collision warning: Optional · Lane departure warning: Optional
2017 Nissan Armada SUV RWD
| Frontal crash | Not Rated |
|---|---|
| Side crash | Not Rated |
| Rollover | Not Rated |
Forward collision warning: Optional · Lane departure warning: Optional
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program). Ratings are comparable only between vehicles of similar size and weight, and ratings from 2011 on use tougher tests than earlier years. Photos: NHTSA.
Fuel economy
Armada 2WD
| City / highway | 14 / 19 mpg |
|---|---|
| Fuel | Regular Gasoline |
5.6 L · 8 cyl · Automatic (S7) · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $4,200/year to fuel
Armada 4WD
| City / highway | 13 / 18 mpg |
|---|---|
| Fuel | Regular Gasoline |
5.6 L · 8 cyl · Automatic (S7) · 4-Wheel Drive · about $4,450/year to fuel
EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.
What owners report
| Problem area | Complaints | Typical mileage* |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical systemIgnition | 33 | 47,000 mi |
| Power trainAutomatic transmission › Internal › Shaft › Input | 17 | 36,000 mi |
| Engine | 16 | 47,500 mi |
| Service brakes | 13 | 45,000 mi |
| Air bags | 12 | — |
| Back over preventionWarnings; Rearview system braking | 9 | — |
| Unknown or other | 8 | 56,970 mi |
| Exterior lightingHeadlights | 4 | — |
| Forward collision avoidanceWarnings; Automatic emergency braking | 4 | — |
| Vehicle speed control | 3 | — |
| SeatsFront assembly › Seat heater/cooler | 3 | — |
| Electronic stability control (esc) | 2 | — |
*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Recent owner complaints
- Electrical system
Half of the speedometer lights as well as dash lights go out while driving. Lights are full lit when vehicle is started but then fail.
- Electrical system
Dashboard lights for speedometer blink and half the side has gone dark
- Electrical system
Unknown
- Unknown or other
I own a 2017 Nissan Armada with factory paint color QAB Pearl White. The paint has begun peeling and separating from the primer in multiple areas despite normal use and proper care. This appears to be a premature paint failure or manufacturing defect, not normal wear. I am requesting Nissan review this issue for goodwill repair or extended paint warranty consideration.
- Back over prevention › Warnings
BCI MALFUNCTION LIGHT COMES ON AFTER DRIVING FOR ABOUT ONE MILE AND WILL STAY LIKE THAT TILL THE VEHICLE IS TURNED OFF. THE CRUISE CONTROL WILL NOT WORK DURING THIS TIME. ON OTHER ONLINE FORUM A LOT OF NISSAN OWNERS HAVE THE SAME ISSUE BUT NISSAN DEALERSHIP SAID THAT THERE IS NO RECALL ON THIS. I DID PURCHASE NEW BRAKE SWITCHES BOTH OF THEM AND IT GOT WORSE. A BUNCH OF OTHER LIGHTS COME ON AND THE CAR WILL NOT START AT ALL. I REMOVED THE NEW BRAKE SWITCHES AND CLEANED THE OLD ONES. PUT THEM BACK AND IS DOING THE SAME THING WERE AFTER ONE MILE THE BCI LIGHT WILL COME ON.
- Electrical system
Iâve had my 2017 armada since 2018 and have had issues from the beginning. My GPS antenna has never worked and I assumed it was just a settings issue but after many attempts at resetting them and even purchasing the updated maps CD from the Nissan website it never fixed the issue. When I am driving you can feel the car jerk and slip. We have replaced the battery maybe 3 times in the last year. When I try to start my car it will turn on all the dash lights, shake, then shut off and sometimes if I wait it starts back up and other times it doesnât. My car is running lean as well. I have kept up with the maintenance of my car and about 6 months ago I paid $3,000 to do repairs on it not…
- Air bags
Iâve had to replace the battery three times in three years that Iâve owned the vehicle I purchased it used. The transmission jerks like itâs slipping. It has done this ever since I purchased it no recalls on transmission. The side door airbag sensor is defective. The airbag light flashes on the dashboard took it to the new Nissan dealership was gonna cost five to $7000 for the sensor so that airbag will not deploy in the driver side door. I had a 2010 Nissan Armada airbag sensor went out and the steering wheel and it was outrageous to replace that airbag sensor no recalls I will never buy a Nissan Armada again.. I have had all maintenance and upkeep completed at the dealership on my…
- Unknown or other
BCI Malfunction has occurred twice with the vehicle. I almost always have my children in the car with me. The first time it wouldnât start again after I shut the engine off. Now the malfunction lights remain on. The brake switch was replaced and isnât the issue. Iâm afraid of this happening more often and am afraid of the potential risk for sudden braking.
Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.