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2022 Nissan Armada reliability

Is it reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2022 Nissan Armada holds 9 complaints after 5 years, a rate of 1 per year. Armada years here cluster close together — the other years’ median is 1 complaints per year. NHTSA has 1 recall on file, including Labels.

2012 Nissan Armada
Photo by Charles, resized from the original. Wikimedia Commons CC BY 2.0
Complaints

9

Per year

1

Recalls

1

Years on the road

5

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (6 of 9), then Engine (3) and Forward collision avoidance (3). Those filings include 1 that reports a crash and 1 that reports an injury.

Next to 2021 and 2023

The 2021 Armada has 13 complaints, 1 per year, and the 2023 has 5 complaints, 1 per year. The 2022 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2021. The 2022 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2023.

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 2022 Nissan Armada. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (1)

Recall Labels 2026-07-15 · NHTSA campaign 26V455000
Summary Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2026 Nissan Armada, 2011-2013 Infiniti QX56, and 2014-2027 QX80 vehicles equipped with 22" wheels. The Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) listed on the certification label is incorrect, which can allow the vehicle to be overloaded. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Remedy Dealers will install new labels, free of charge. Additionally, Nissan will mail replacement labels to owners. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed September 2, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated Fall 2026. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's numbers for this recall are R26B1 and P6A13/4. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 16, 2026.

Complaints by component (9 total)

Electrical system
6
Engine
3
Forward collision avoidance
3
Hydraulic brakes
1
Lane departure
1
Speed control
1
Crash-flagged

1

Fire-flagged

0

Injury reports

1

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

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Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "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…"
    Hydraulic brakes, Electrical system · filed 2026-08-19
  • "Check engine light and collision lights come on at start of vehicle due to the wiring harness issue. The throttle body and EMC have been replaced. This is a huge safety concern as it effects the engine and the operation…"
    Electrical system, Engine · filed 2026-06-25
  • "Battery drain happens and vehicle Will be hard to start or not start at all. New battery was installed and 4 months later, same issue. It has been taken into dealership multiple times and they can never recreate the…"
    Electrical system, Engine · filed 2025-10-29
  • "The vehicle radiator fan clutch engaged all the time and slowed acceleration responsiveness. This could cause safety issues when the vehicle responds to gas differently. This seemed to be a common component that goes…"
    Speed control, Engine · filed 2025-08-24
  • "The battery in our car has repeatedly drained for no reason. There seems to be an issue with the battery not charging the alternator correctly. At times this causes electrical components to go out."
    Electrical system · filed 2025-04-28

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2022 Nissan Armada SUV AWD Not rated Not rated Not rated 3 stars
2022 Nissan Armada SUV RWD Not rated Not rated Not rated 3 stars

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
Armada two-wheel drive 5.6L, 8-cyl Automatic (7-speed) Rear-wheel drive 14 19 16 MPG $5000
Armada four-wheel drive 5.6L, 8-cyl Automatic (7-speed) Four-wheel drive 13 18 15 MPG $5300
Armada four-wheel drive 5.6L, 8-cyl Automatic (7-speed) Four-wheel drive 13 18 15 MPG $5300

Specs and fitment

Y62 generation, 2017–present
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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2022 Nissan Armada reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2022 Nissan Armada holds 9 complaints after 5 years, a rate of 1 per year. Armada years here cluster close together — the other years’ median is 1 complaints per year. NHTSA has 1 recall on file, including Labels.

What are common problems with a 2022 Nissan Armada?

The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (6 of 9), then Engine (3) and Forward collision avoidance (3). Those filings include 1 that reports a crash and 1 that reports an injury.

Is the 2022 Nissan Armada more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2021 Armada has 13 complaints, 1 per year, and the 2023 has 5 complaints, 1 per year. The 2022 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2021. The 2022 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2023.

Has the 2022 Nissan Armada been recalled?

The 2022 Nissan Armada has 1 recall on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2022 Nissan Armada?

Owners have filed 9 complaints about the 2022 Nissan Armada with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2022 Nissan Armada get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2022 Nissan Armada is 15.3 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.