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2023 Nissan Armada reliability

Is it reliable?

The 2023 Nissan Armada has 5 complaints with NHTSA after 4 years, or 1 per year. That is about even with the other Armada years here. Their median is 1 complaints per year. NHTSA has 1 recall on file, including Labels.

2012 Nissan Armada
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Complaints

5

Per year

1

Recalls

1

Years on the road

4

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Visibility and wipers (3 of 5), then Electrical system (2) and Powertrain (2). Those filings include 1 that reports a crash.

Next to 2022 and 2024

The 2022 Armada has 9 complaints, 1 per year, and the 2024 has 4 complaints, 1 per year. The 2023 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2022. The 2023 has fewer complaints per year than the 2024.

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 2023 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 (5 total)

Visibility and wipers
3
Electrical system
2
Powertrain
2
Fuel and propulsion system
1
Service brakes
1
Crash-flagged

1

Fire-flagged

0

Injury reports

0

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

120242202522026
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "The power sunroof exploded into thousands of pieces. It is available for inspection currently upon request. Thankfully I was parked and had only started the vehicle so nobody was injured but this could have injured…"
    Visibility and wipers · filed 2026-03-23
  • "On the morning of Saturday, January 31st, we went to get in the vehicle and saw that the back hatch window had begun to shatter. It did not appear to be caused by vandalism or that it had been hit by any objects.…"
    Unknown or other, Visibility and wipers · filed 2026-02-04
  • "Bought vehicle used from dealer so it must have been damaged by previous owner. In less than 1 hour driving in freeway over 60mph in extreme outside heat of 107F, the transmission went out. It was returned to the dealer…"
    Powertrain, Electrical system, Fuel and propulsion system · filed 2025-08-16
  • "On July 29, 2025, while pulling into the driveway, my 2023 Nissan Armada experienced a complete electrical and brake failure. I put the vehicle in Park, and the entire dash and infotainment screen went black while the…"
    Powertrain, Electrical system, Service brakes · filed 2025-07-30
  • "Sunroof/Moonroof exploded while parked in driveway - loud firework/gunshot sound rang out between 9:30-10:00 PM. At that time, I went outside to find the sunroof/moonroof shattered. Brand new Nissan Armada purchased 5…"
    Visibility and wipers · filed 2024-06-07

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2023 Nissan Armada SUV 4WD 4 stars 3 stars 5 stars 3 stars
2023 Nissan Armada SUV RWD 4 stars 3 stars 5 stars 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 2023 Nissan Armada reliable?

The 2023 Nissan Armada has 5 complaints with NHTSA after 4 years, or 1 per year. That is about even with the other Armada years here. Their median is 1 complaints per year. NHTSA has 1 recall on file, including Labels.

What are common problems with a 2023 Nissan Armada?

The complaints owners file most often name Visibility and wipers (3 of 5), then Electrical system (2) and Powertrain (2). Those filings include 1 that reports a crash.

Is the 2023 Nissan Armada more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2022 Armada has 9 complaints, 1 per year, and the 2024 has 4 complaints, 1 per year. The 2023 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2022. The 2023 has fewer complaints per year than the 2024.

Has the 2023 Nissan Armada been recalled?

The 2023 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 2023 Nissan Armada?

Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 2023 Nissan Armada with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2023 Nissan Armada get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2023 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.