2017 Nissan Armada vs 2018 Nissan Armada
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2017 Nissan Armada | 2018 Nissan Armada |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 81 | 75 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 110 | 140 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 3 | 2 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 15–16 | 15–16 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 45,000 mi | 46,984 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Nissan Armada | Nissan Armada |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 33 | 41 |
| Engine | 16 | 14 |
| Service Brakes | 13 | 15 |
| Power Train | 17 | 7 |
| Air Bags | 12 | 3 |
| Back Over Prevention | 7 | 5 |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 | 6 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 4 | 4 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 8 | 7 |
| Airbag warning light | 8 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 7 | 16 |
| Hesitation / surging | 5 | 0 |
2017 Nissan Armada
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.