Nissan Armada
The 2026 Nissan Armada offers a generally good reliability record, but buyers should prioritize confirming the rearview camera software update has been successfully applied.
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Fuel economy
EPA-rated city, highway, and combined economy by year.
| Year | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | City L/100 km | Highway L/100 km | Combined L/100 km | Fuel-economy range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 15 | 18 | 16 | 15.68 | 13.07 | 14.7 | — |
| 2025 | 15 | 18 | 16 | 15.68 | 13.07 | 14.7 | — |
| 2024 | 13 | 18 | 15 | 18.09 | 13.07 | 15.68 | — |
| 2023 | 13 | 18 | 15 | 18.09 | 13.07 | 15.68 | — |
| 2022 | 13 | 18 | 15 | 18.09 | 13.07 | 15.68 | — |
| 2021 | 13 | 18 | 15 | 18.09 | 13.07 | 15.68 | 13-15 mpg combined |
| 2020 | 13 | 18 | 15 | 18.09 | 13.07 | 15.68 | 13-19 mpg combined |
| 2019 | 13 | 18 | 15 | 18.09 | 13.07 | 15.68 | — |
| 2018 | 13 | 18 | 15 | 18.09 | 13.07 | 15.68 | 13-19 mpg combined |
| 2017 | 13 | 18 | 15 | 18.09 | 13.07 | 15.68 | — |
| 2015 | 12 | 18 | 14 | 19.6 | 13.07 | 16.8 | — |
| 2013 | 12 | 18 | 14 | 19.6 | 13.07 | 16.8 | — |
| 2012 | 12 | 18 | 14 | 19.6 | 13.07 | 16.8 | — |
| 2011 | 12 | 18 | 14 | 19.6 | 13.07 | 16.8 | 12-19 mpg combined |
Engine, transmission & drivetrain
Powertrain specifications can vary between model years.
| Year | Body style | Cylinders | Displacement | Fuel type | Engine code | Transmission | Drivetrain | Engine configuration | Horsepower | Torque |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | suv | 6 | 3.5 | Premium | — | Automatic (S9) | 4-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2025 | suv | 6 | 3.5 | Premium | — | Automatic | 4-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2024 | suv | 8 | 5.6 | Premium | — | Automatic | 4-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2023 | suv | 8 | 5.6 | Premium | — | Automatic | 4-Wheel Drive | V-Shaped | — | — |
| 2022 | suv | 8 | 5.6 | Premium | — | Automatic | 4-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2021 | suv | 8 | 5.6 | Premium | — | Automatic | 4-Wheel Drive | V8 | 400 hp @ 5800 rpm | 413 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
| 2020 | suv | 8 | 5.6 | Regular | — | Automatic (S7) | 4-Wheel Drive | V8 | 390 hp | 394 lb-ft |
| 2019 | — | 8 | 5.6 | Regular | — | Automatic | 4x2 | — | — | — |
| 2018 | suv | 8 | 5.6 | Regular | VK56VD | Automatic (S7) | 4-Wheel Drive | V8 | 390 hp | 394 lb-ft |
| 2017 | suv | 8 | 5.6 | Regular | — | Automatic | 4-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2015 | suv | 8 | 5.6 | Regular | — | Automatic 5-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2013 | crossover | 8 | 5.6 | Regular | — | Automatic 5-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2012 | crossover | 8 | 5.6 | Regular | — | Automatic 5-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2011 | minivan | 8 | 5.6 | Regular | — | Automatic 5-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | V8 | 317 hp | 385 lb-ft |
Pricing & configuration
Original pricing and model configuration where available.
| Year | msrp | pricing | Trim | currency | Base MSRP | MSRP range | Confidence | notes | Source | estimatedAt | Base price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | — | Trim: SL | SL | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | currency: USD, Base MSRP: $48,500, MSRP range: $48,500 - $66,995, Confidence: 0.9, notes: Starting MSRP for the 2021 model year., Source: llm_estimate, estimatedAt: 6/15/2026 | Trim: SV | SV | USD | $48,500 | $48,500 - $66,995 | 0.9 | Starting MSRP for the 2021 model year. | llm_estimate | 6/15/2026 | — | — |
| 2020 | currency: USD, Base MSRP: $47,100, MSRP range: $47,100 - $65,030, Confidence: 0.9, notes: MSRP for SV trim to Platinum Reserve trim., Source: llm_estimate, estimatedAt: 6/15/2026 | Base price: $52,300, Trim: PLATINUM | PLATINUM | USD | $47,100 | $47,100 - $65,030 | 0.9 | MSRP for SV trim to Platinum Reserve trim. | llm_estimate | 6/15/2026 | $52,300 | — |
| 2019 | — | Trim: NYC Taxi | NYC Taxi | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | currency: USD, Base MSRP: $46,090, MSRP range: $46,090 - $66,485, Confidence: 0.9, notes: MSRP for SV 2WD to Platinum Reserve 4WD trims., Source: llm_estimate, estimatedAt: 6/15/2026 | Base price: $46,090 | — | USD | $46,090 | $46,090 - $66,485 | 0.9 | MSRP for SV 2WD to Platinum Reserve 4WD trims. | llm_estimate | 6/15/2026 | $46,090 | — |
| 2017 | — | Note: Number of Seats: 7/8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Number of Seats: 7/8 |
| 2015 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | currency: USD, Base MSRP: $37,910, MSRP range: $37,910 - $52,890, Confidence: 0.9, notes: MSRP for the 2011 model year ranged from $37,910 for the 2WD SV to $52,890 for the 4WD Platinum Edition., Source: llm_estimate, estimatedAt: 6/15/2026 | — | — | USD | $37,910 | $37,910 - $52,890 | 0.9 | MSRP for the 2011 model year ranged from $37,910 for the 2WD SV to $52,890 for the 4WD Platinum Edition. | llm_estimate | 6/15/2026 | — | — |
Space, dimensions & utility
Seating, cargo, and physical configuration by model year.
| Year | Seats | Doors | Cargo (L) | Cargo (cu ft) | bodyAndInterior | mechanical | Keyless ignition | Seat rows | Steering location | Axles | Wheels | Wheelbase | Front wheel | Rear wheel | Entertainment system |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8 | 4 | 578 | 20.4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | 7 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 3 | — | Standard | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | 8 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 3 | — | Standard | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | 8 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 3 | — | Standard | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | 8 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 3 | — | Standard | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | 8 | 4 | 467 | 16.5 | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 3 | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 121.1, Front wheel: 20, Rear wheel: 22 | Standard | 3 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 121.1 | 20 | 22 | — |
| 2020 | 8 | 4 | 470 | 16.6 | Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 121.1, Front wheel: 18, Rear wheel: 20 | — | — | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 121.1 | 18 | 20 | — |
| 2019 | 8 | 4 | 470 | 16.5 | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Entertainment system: CD + Stereo, Seat rows: 3 | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 121.1 | Standard | 3 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 121.1 | — | — | CD + Stereo |
| 2018 | 7 | 4 | 467 | 16.5 | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 3 | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 121.1 | Standard | 3 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 121.1 | — | — | — |
| 2017 | 8 | 4 | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 3 | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 121.1 | Standard | 3 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 121.1 | — | — | — |
| 2015 | 8 | 4 | 566 | 20 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | 8 | 4 | 2750 | 97.1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Safety ratings & driver assistance
NHTSA safety ratings and listed driver-assistance availability.
| Year | Rated vehicle | abs | esc | tractionControl | adaptiveCruiseControl | autoBrake | forwardCollisionWarning | pedestrianAeb | blindSpotMonitoring | blindSpotIntervention | laneDepartureWarning | rearCamera | rearCrossTrafficAlert | rearAeb | parkAssist | adaptiveDrivingBeam | autoReverseSystem | Overall rating | Frontal crash | Side crash | Rollover | tpms | laneCenteringAssist |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2026 NISSAN ARMADA SUV N/A AWD | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | 2025 Nissan Armada SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | 2024 Nissan Armada SUV 4WD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | standard | — |
| 2023 | 2023 Nissan Armada SUV 4WD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | standard | — |
| 2022 | 2022 Nissan Armada SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | — | standard | — | standard | standard | — | — | standard | standard | standard | — | — | — | 3 | standard | — |
| 2021 | 2021 Nissan Armada SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | — | — | — | 3 | standard | standard |
| 2020 | 2020 Nissan Armada SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | standard | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | standard | — |
| 2019 | 2019 Nissan Armada SUV RWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | standard | standard | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | standard | — |
| 2018 | 2018 Nissan Armada SUV RWD | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | standard | standard | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | standard | — |
| 2017 | 2017 Nissan Armada SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | standard | standard | — | — | — | — | standard | — |
| 2015 | 2015 Nissan Armada SUV RWD | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | standard | — |
| 2013 | 2013 Nissan Armada SUV RWD | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | standard | — |
| 2012 | 2012 Nissan Armada SUV 4WD | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | standard | — |
| 2011 | 2011 Nissan Armada SUV 4WD | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | standard | — |
Technology & electrification
Listed infotainment, equipment, battery, and charging data.
Model year reports
2026
NewestThe 2026 Nissan Armada offers a generally good reliability record, but buyers should prioritize confirming the rearview camera software update has been successfully applied.
2025
The 2025 Nissan Armada presents as a capable, if unremarkable, large SUV.
2024
The 2024 Nissan Armada presents an excellent reliability score, bolstered by zero recalls and complaints.
2023
The 2023 Nissan Armada presents an excellent reliability profile, boasting a high public score and no reported recalls or complaints.
2022
The 2022 Nissan Armada presents a strong reliability score of 9.7, with no recalls or consumer complaints logged.
2021
The 2021 Nissan Armada offers robust V8 power and 4WD capability, but buyers should prioritize confirming the fuel pump module recall has been addressed.
2020
The 2020 Nissan Armada offers robust V8 power and a comfortable ride, but buyers should prioritize confirming the fuel pump module recall has been completed.
2019
The 2019 Nissan Armada offers robust capability and a comfortable ride, but buyers should prioritize confirming the rear-view camera recall has been addressed.
2018
The 2018 Nissan Armada offers robust capability, but its reliability is average, with a notable concern around the backup camera system.
2017
The 2017 Nissan Armada presents a generally good reliability picture, with no recalls or complaints logged in the available data.
2015
The 2015 Nissan Armada offers robust V8 power and towing capability, but its average reliability rating and critical safety recalls demand thorough pre-purchase inspection.
2013
The 2013 Nissan Armada presents an average reliability profile, but buyers must prioritize confirming the completion of significant safety recalls, particularly concerning the airbags and brakes, before purchase.
2012
The 2012 Nissan Armada offers robust capability with its 5.6L V8 and 4WD, but its 'Average' reliability verdict warrants careful inspection.
2011
The 2011 Nissan Armada presents an average reliability profile, making thorough inspection paramount.
Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.
What are the best years for the Nissan Armada?
Carfocal currently has 14 published Armada reports, covering 2011 through 2026. Compare the year-specific reports directly to see how reliability, recalls, ownership costs, and value change over time. The newest published verdict says: The 2026 Nissan Armada offers a generally good reliability record, but buyers should prioritize confirming the rearview camera software update has been successfully applied.
Published year coverage: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026.
Is the Nissan Armada reliable?
There is no single reliability answer for every Nissan Armada. Carfocal's published year reports show why the model year matters, with verdicts that include the 2026 nissan armada offers a generally good reliability record, but buyers should prioritize confirming the rearview camera software update has been successfully applied. and the 2026 nissan armada can represent good value if purchased at a reasonable price, especially considering its "good" public reliability rating. Compare the report for the year you are considering before you make a decision.
14 published year-specific reports are available for comparison.
What are common problems with the Nissan Armada?
Across Carfocal's published Armada guides, recurring problem areas include Infotainment System Software, Brake Pads and Rotors, and Suspension Components (e.g., Shocks/Struts). The exact risk depends on the model year, so open the report for the vehicle you are evaluating to see which issues, recalls, and repair concerns apply.
Common problem areas found in published repair predictions: Infotainment System Software, Brake Pads and Rotors, and Suspension Components (e.g., Shocks/Struts).
Supporting data
- Published guides
- 14
- Years tracked
- 14
- Data sources
- NHTSA, EPA, owner complaints