2017 Nissan Armada engine problems
16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2017 Nissan Armada — 20% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I’ve had to replace the battery three times in three years that I’ve owned the vehicle I purchased it used. The transmission jerks like it’s slipping. It has done this ever since I purchased it no recalls on transmission. The side door airbag sensor is defective. The airbag light flashes on the…”
filed Nov 14, 2025
“The middle section of lights in the instrument panel has been blinking on/off intermittently for about two weeks. This makes it difficult to see your speed while driving at night and it's distracting, which causes me to take my eyes off the road for longer than I consider safe. Also, intermittently…”
filed Feb 22, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine problems in other Armada years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Armada | 4 | 15% |
| 2019 Armada | 9 | 12% |
| 2018 Armada | 14 | 19% |
| 2011 Armada | 9 | 23% |
| 2010 Armada | 5 | 10% |
| 2009 Armada | 3 | 13% |
| 2008 Armada | 2 | 1% |
| 2007 Armada | 4 | 5% |
| 2006 Armada | 9 | 3% |
| 2005 Armada | 12 | 3% |
| 2004 Armada | 14 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2017 Nissan Armada
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.