2017 Nissan Armada reliability
The 2017 Nissan Armada has 81 complaints with NHTSA after 10 years, or 8 per year. That is more complaints per year than most Armada years here — over the median of the other years, which is 1. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.
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The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (33 of 81), then Powertrain (17) and Engine (16). Those filings include 3 that report a crash, 1 that reports a fire, and 4 that report an injury.
The 2015 Armada has 21 complaints, 1 per year, and the 2018 has 75 complaints, 6 per year. The 2017 has more complaints per year than the 2015. The 2017 has more complaints per year than the 2018.
The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2017 Nissan Armada. How we count. Data as of .
Recalls (0)
No recalls on file with NHTSA for this model year.
Complaints by component (81 total)
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Complaints filed per year
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
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"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."
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"Dashboard lights for speedometer blink and half the side has gone dark"
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"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…"
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"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…"
NHTSA crash ratings
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
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| 2017 Nissan Armada SUV AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
| 2017 Nissan Armada SUV RWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.
Fuel economy
| Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Combined | Annual fuel cost |
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| Armada two-wheel drive | 5.6L, 8-cyl | Automatic (7-speed) | Rear-wheel drive | 14 | 19 | 16 MPG | $4050 |
| Armada four-wheel drive | 5.6L, 8-cyl | Automatic (7-speed) | Four-wheel drive | 13 | 18 | 15 MPG | $4300 |
Specs and fitment
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.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 2017 Nissan Armada reliable?
The 2017 Nissan Armada has 81 complaints with NHTSA after 10 years, or 8 per year. That is more complaints per year than most Armada years here — over the median of the other years, which is 1. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.
What are common problems with a 2017 Nissan Armada?
The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (33 of 81), then Powertrain (17) and Engine (16). Those filings include 3 that report a crash, 1 that reports a fire, and 4 that report an injury.
Is the 2017 Nissan Armada more reliable than the years next to it?
The 2015 Armada has 21 complaints, 1 per year, and the 2018 has 75 complaints, 6 per year. The 2017 has more complaints per year than the 2015. The 2017 has more complaints per year than the 2018.
Has the 2017 Nissan Armada been recalled?
NHTSA has no recalls on file for the 2017 Nissan Armada.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2017 Nissan Armada?
Owners have filed 81 complaints about the 2017 Nissan Armada with NHTSA.
What mpg does a 2017 Nissan Armada get?
EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2017 Nissan Armada is 15.5 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.
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.