What are the most common problems with the 2015 Nissan Armada?

Owners name the air bags group most often, with 8 complaints. Seat belts come next with 4 complaints. Steering and suspension each have 2.

Does the 2015 Nissan Armada have recalls?

Yes. The by-year facts list 3 recalls for 2015. See the Recalls section on this page for the details.

How many complaints has the 2015 Nissan Armada had?

NHTSA has 21 owner complaints on file. They are unverified and are not adjusted for sales.

What is the gas mileage of the 2015 Nissan Armada?

See the fuel economy section on this page for EPA figures and yearly fuel cost.

Which year of the Nissan Armada is best?

See the by-year comparison on this page. It lines up complaints and recalls for each model year.

2015 Nissan Armada Problems, Recalls and MPG

NHTSA has 21 owner complaints on file for the 2015 Nissan Armada^[1]. The air bags group is the biggest, with 8 complaints^[2].

21owner complaints^[1]

3recalls^[3]

14–15MPG combined (EPA)^[4]

Problems
Recalls
Fuel economy
Safety
Engine and size
By year
Verdict
FAQ

Most reported problems

These are reports sent to NHTSA by owners, and they have not been verified. Here are the groups, biggest first.

Air Bags. 8 complaints^[2]. Owners describe a warning light that comes on or flashes with no clear cause, and repair quotes after a shop pointed to a failed part in the system. One owner also wrote about a fatal crash, so this group carries the page's most serious reports.
Seat Belts. 4 complaints^[5]. In the stories we read, the driver's belt will not catch or will not stay buckled. Some owners were confused about whether a recall applied to their truck.
Steering. 2 complaints^[6]. Owners describe a truck that felt hard to hold on its line on the highway, along with many shop visits.
Suspension. 2 complaints^[7]. In the stories we read, the truck felt unsettled after a rough patch of road, and the dealer found nothing.
Electrical System. 2 complaints^[8].
Exterior Lighting. 2 complaints^[9].
Unknown Or Other. 2 complaints^[10].
Visibility/Wiper. 1 complaint^[11].

Recalls

Newest first. Each recall covers only certain vehicles, so not every 2015 Armada is necessarily included.

Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module (20V188), March 2020. About 216,678 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: injury, death. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[12]
Seat Belts › Front › Buckle Assembly (15V501), August 2015. About 1,554 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, injury. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[13]
Power Train › Automatic Transmission (14V803), December 2014. About 194 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[14]

Fuel economy

EPA ratings depend on the engine and drive. Annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not prices when the car was new.

Version	City / highway / combined MPG	Annual fuel cost
Armada 2WD, 5.6L 8-cyl, Automatic 5-spd, Regular, Rear-Wheel Drive^[4]	13 / 19 / 15	$4,450
Armada 2WD, 5.6L 8-cyl, Automatic 5-spd, Gasoline or E85, Rear-Wheel Drive^[15]	13 / 19 / 15	$4,450
Armada 4WD, 5.6L 8-cyl, Automatic 5-spd, Regular, 4-Wheel Drive^[16]	12 / 18 / 14	$4,800
Armada 4WD, 5.6L 8-cyl, Automatic 5-spd, Gasoline or E85, 4-Wheel Drive^[17]	12 / 18 / 14	$4,800

Safety ratings

Version	Overall	Frontal	Side	Rollover	Rollover risk
SUV 4WD^[18]	n/a	n/a	n/a	3	21.9%
SUV RWD^[19]	n/a	n/a	n/a	3	21.2%

Engine and size

These are Canadian-market specifications from Transport Canada, so US models can differ slightly.

Version	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Curb weight
ARMADA 4DR SUV 4WD PLATINUM^[20]	207 in	80 in	78 in	123 in	5,847 lb

How 2015 compares with other years

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for each Armada model year. The 2015 is highlighted^[3].

Show the numbers

Model year	Complaints	Recalls
2005	373	3
2006	266	3
2007	86	2
2008	161	6
2009	23	3
2010	48	4
2011	40	1
2012	17	1
2013	17	2
2014	12	1
2015	21	3
2017	81	0
2018	75	1
2019	79	1
2020	27	2
2021	13	2
2022	9	1
2023	5	1
2024	4	1
2025	21	2
2026	9	2

NHTSA's counts for the Armada show 21 complaints and 3 recalls for 2015^[3]. Among the 21 model years listed, 8 have fewer complaints than 2015 and 11 have more^[3]. The fewest complaints are for 2024 (4) and the most are for 2005 (373)^[3]. These counts are not adjusted for sales, so treat them as a rough guide. The chart above shows every year.

Should you buy a used 2015 Armada?

The 2015 Armada has a small complaint record, with 21 complaints on file^[1]. Air bags and seat belts lead the list^[2]^[5]. Those are safety systems, so they deserve a close look before you buy. Recalls exist for this year^[3], so check the Recalls section on this page. Complaints are not adjusted for sales, so treat the counts as a guide and not a score.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2015 Nissan Armada?: Owners name the air bags group most often, with 8 complaints^[2]. Seat belts come next with 4 complaints^[5]. Steering and suspension each have 2^[6]^[7].
Does the 2015 Nissan Armada have recalls?: Yes. The by-year facts list 3 recalls for 2015^[3]. See the Recalls section on this page for the details.
How many complaints has the 2015 Nissan Armada had?: NHTSA has 21 owner complaints on file^[1]. They are unverified and are not adjusted for sales.
What is the gas mileage of the 2015 Nissan Armada?: See the fuel economy section on this page for EPA figures and yearly fuel cost.
Which year of the Nissan Armada is best?: See the by-year comparison on this page. It lines up complaints and recalls for each model year^[3].

Keep exploring

Other model years of the Nissan Armada

2005 373 complaints, 3 recalls
2006 266 complaints, 3 recalls
2008 161 complaints, 6 recalls
2010 48 complaints, 4 recalls
2015 this page
2017 81 complaints, 0 recalls
2018 75 complaints, 1 recall
2019 79 complaints, 1 recall
2025 21 complaints, 2 recalls
2026 9 complaints, 2 recalls

Compare all model years of the Nissan Armada

Other Nissan models from 2015

2015 Nissan Sentra 352 complaints, 3 recalls
2015 Nissan Titan 12 complaints, 1 recall
2015 Nissan Versa 254 complaints, 2 recalls
2015 Nissan Murano 204 complaints, 6 recalls
2015 Nissan Pathfinder 321 complaints, 6 recalls
2015 Nissan Quest 12 complaints, 0 recalls

All Nissan models

Similar cars from 2015: suvs

2015 Chevrolet Traverse 313 complaints, 5 recalls
2015 Ford Explorer 1,815 complaints, 8 recalls
2015 GMC Acadia 243 complaints, 4 recalls
2015 GMC Yukon 975 complaints, 10 recalls
2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee 1,367 complaints, 9 recalls
2015 Lincoln Navigator 21 complaints, 4 recalls

All suvs we cover

Facts and sources

NHTSA has 21 owner complaints on file for the 2015 Nissan Armada (1 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 1 injuries, 2 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
8 complaints name the air bags component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
Owner complaints and recalls for every Nissan Armada model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
EPA rating for Armada 2WD, 5.6L 8-cyl, Automatic 5-spd, Regular, Rear-Wheel Drive: 13 city / 19 highway / 15 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $4,450. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
4 complaints name the seat belts component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
2 complaints name the steering component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
2 complaints name the suspension component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
2 complaints name the electrical system component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
2 complaints name the exterior lighting component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
2 complaints name the unknown or other component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
1 complaints name the visibility/wiper component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
Recall 20V188, filed March 30, 2020: Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module. NHTSA recall database
Recall 15V501, filed August 10, 2015: Seat Belts › Front › Buckle Assembly. NHTSA recall database
Recall 14V803, filed December 19, 2014: Power Train › Automatic Transmission. NHTSA recall database
EPA rating for Armada 2WD, 5.6L 8-cyl, Automatic 5-spd, Gasoline or E85, Rear-Wheel Drive: 13 city / 19 highway / 15 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $4,450. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
EPA rating for Armada 4WD, 5.6L 8-cyl, Automatic 5-spd, Regular, 4-Wheel Drive: 12 city / 18 highway / 14 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $4,800. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
EPA rating for Armada 4WD, 5.6L 8-cyl, Automatic 5-spd, Gasoline or E85, 4-Wheel Drive: 12 city / 18 highway / 14 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $4,800. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, SUV 4WD: rollover 3 stars; rollover risk 21.9%. NHTSA vehicle records
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, SUV RWD: rollover 3 stars; rollover risk 21.2%. NHTSA vehicle records
Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, ARMADA 4DR SUV 4WD PLATINUM: length 207 in, width 80 in, height 78 in, wheelbase 123 in, curb weight 5,847 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov

Complaints submitted to NHTSA by owners; unverified reports, one complaint can name several components. Complaint counts are not normalized by sales; compare years of the same model, not different models. EPA annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not the price when the car was new. Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles. Dimensions are Canadian-market specifications and can differ slightly from US models.

2015 Nissan Armada: problems, recalls and fuel economy