Nissan Armada years to avoid and best years
Newer Nissan Armada years have fewer owner complaints per year than the older ones. 2019 has the most complaints per year, at 10 (73 complaints). 2017 through 2019 are in that same range. Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2020 at 0 (from 10 complaints), 2014 at 0 (from 12 complaints), and 2023 at 1 (from 5 complaints). The Nissan Armada 2025 and 2026 model years are too early to compare: none has had 3 full years on the road yet. On the 2019 Nissan Armada, 19 of 73 complaints name Electrical system.
Data as of .
2020
2014
2023
2025–26
Nissan Armada reliability by year
Each year is complaints filed in that year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. A model year younger than 3 years is too early to compare, so it is left out of the years named as having the fewest or the most complaints. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market Nissan Armada. How we count.
By model year
| Year | Per year on the road | Complaints | Recalls | Most-filed complaint | Avg. combined MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Too early | 0 | 0 | 2 | — | 17 |
| 2025 → Too early | 11 | 21 | 2 | Electrical system | 17 |
| 2024 → | 1 | 4 | 1 | Electrical system | 15.5 |
| 2023 → Fewest | 1 | 5 | 1 | Visibility and wipers | 15.3 |
| 2022 → | 1 | 9 | 1 | Electrical system | 15.3 |
| 2021 → | 1 | 13 | 2 | Electrical system | 15.3 |
| 2020 → Fewest | 0 | 10 | 2 | Electrical system | 15.5 |
| 2019 → Most | 10 | 73 | 1 | Electrical system | 15.5 |
| 2018 → | 6 | 75 | 1 | Electrical system | 15.5 |
| 2017 → | 8 | 81 | 0 | Electrical system | 15.5 |
| 2015 → | 1 | 21 | 3 | Air bags | 14.5 |
| 2014 → Fewest | 0 | 12 | 1 | Air bags | 14.5 |
| 2013 → | 2 | 17 | 2 | Service brakes | 14.5 |
| 2012 → | 1 | 17 | 1 | Air bags | 14.5 |
Years with a → link have a full model-year page.
What owners file about
Generations
- Body styles
- SUV
- Oil
- 5W-30 (VK56DE; about 6.9 qt with filter) · 6.9 qt capacity
- Tire size
- 265/70R18 (common OEM)
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- Body styles
- SUV
- Oil
- 0W-20 (Nissan Motor Oil 0W-20 SN or equivalent) · 6.9 qt capacity
- Tire size
- 265/70R18, 275/60R20 or 275/50R22 (trim-dependent)
Known issues for this generation
Recall 19V-654 covers certain 2018-2019 Nissan Armada vehicles among many other Nissan models: dealers update the back-up camera settings software so the rearview image displays as required.
Frequently asked questions
Which Nissan Armada years have fewer owner complaints?
Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2020 at 0 (from 10 complaints), 2014 at 0 (from 12 complaints), and 2023 at 1 (from 5 complaints).
Which Nissan Armada year has the most owner complaints?
2019 has the most complaints per year, at 10 (73 complaints). 2017 through 2019 are in that same range. On the 2019 Nissan Armada, 19 of 73 complaints name Electrical system.
How do Nissan Armada owner complaints compare by year?
Newer Nissan Armada years have fewer owner complaints per year than the older ones.
Which Nissan Armada years are too early to compare?
The Nissan Armada 2025 and 2026 model years are too early to compare: none has had 3 full years on the road yet.
What engine oil does a Nissan Armada use?
TA60 (VK56DE) models commonly use 5W-30 (~6.9 qt with filter); Y62 models commonly use 0W-20 (~6.9 qt with filter).
What tire sizes does a Nissan Armada use?
Earlier Armadas commonly use 265/70R18; later Y62 packages commonly include 265/70R18, 275/60R20, and 275/50R22.
What back-up camera recall covers certain Armada models?
Recall 19V-654 covers certain 2018-2019 Nissan Armada vehicles among many other Nissan models; dealers update back-up camera settings software.