NHTSA has 13 owner complaints on file for the 2021 Nissan Armada[1]. The 2021 model year also has 2 recalls, which are listed further down the page[2].
Most reported problems
Here are the complaint groups in the reports on file, biggest first.
- Fuel/Propulsion System. 4 complaints[4]. Owners describe a car that sputters, skips and sometimes stalls after a fuel stop, and a drained battery that leaves the car stuck.
- Forward Collision Avoidance. 3 complaints[5]. In the stories we read, the emergency braking steps in on an empty road, and one owner describes brakes that grabbed hard while avoiding a car that pulled in front.
- Engine. 3 complaints[6]. Owners describe loud noise and revving that rises and falls, along with stalling and a battery that keeps going flat.
- Electrical System. 3 complaints[7]. Owners describe screens going dark, batteries replaced again and again, and a car that leaves them stranded.
- Unknown Or Other. 2 complaints[8]. These reports do not name a clear component.
- Power Train. 2 complaints[9].
- Air Bags. 1 complaint[10].
- Brakes. 1 complaint[11].
Recalls
Newest first. Each recall covers only certain vehicles, so not every 2021 Armada is necessarily included.
- Equipment › Other › Labels (26V455), July 2026. About 168,149 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.[12]
- Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump › Control/Drive Module (21V373), May 2021. About 24,140 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, stalling. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[13]
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 (S7), Premium, Rear-Wheel Drive[3] | 14 / 19 / 16 | $5,150 |
| Armada 4WD, 5.6L 8-cyl, Automatic (S7), Premium, 4-Wheel Drive[14] | 13 / 18 / 15 | $5,500 |
| Armada 4WD, 5.6L 8-cyl, Automatic (S7), Premium, 4-Wheel Drive[15] | 13 / 18 / 15 | $5,500 |
Safety ratings
Engine and size
Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles.
| Engine | Horsepower |
|---|---|
| 2021 Nissan Armada with 5.6L 8-cylinder[18] | 400 hp |
These are Canadian-market specifications from Transport Canada, so US models can differ slightly.
| Version | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARMADA 4DR SUV[19] | 209 in | 80 in | 76 in | 121 in | 5,917 lb |
How 2021 compares with other years
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 13 complaints and 2 recalls for 2021[2]. Among the 21 model years listed, 5 have fewer complaints than 2021 and 15 have more[2]. The fewest complaints are for 2024 (4) and the most are for 2005 (373)[2]. 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 2021 Armada?
The 2021 Armada has a small number of complaints on file[1]. Some of the stories we read touch on starting, stalling or battery trouble[4][7]. Safety systems also show up, since the forward collision group includes the one report that names both a crash and an injury[5]. Complaints are not adjusted for sales, so treat the counts as a rough guide. Check the recall section and ask a dealer about open recalls before you buy[2].
Frequently asked questions
- What are the most common problems with the 2021 Nissan Armada?
- Fuel and propulsion is the biggest group with 4 complaints[4]. Forward collision avoidance, engine and electrical each have 3[5][6][7].
- Does the 2021 Nissan Armada have recalls?
- Yes. The by-year facts show 2 recalls for this model year[2]. See the Recalls section on this page for the list.
- How many complaints are there for the 2021 Nissan Armada?
- NHTSA has 13 owner complaints on file[1]. One names a crash and one names injuries[1].
- Is the 2021 Nissan Armada reliable?
- The complaint count is 13[1]. Owners describe starting, battery and stalling trouble[4][7]. Read the recall and by-year sections for more context.
- What is the gas mileage of the 2021 Nissan Armada?
- See the fuel economy section on this page. It is generated from EPA data.
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Facts and sources
- NHTSA has 13 owner complaints on file for the 2021 Nissan Armada (1 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 1 injuries, 0 deaths reported). 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 (S7), Premium, Rear-Wheel Drive: 14 city / 19 highway / 16 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $5,150. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
- 4 complaints name the fuel/propulsion system component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 3 complaints name the forward collision avoidance component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 3 complaints name the engine component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 3 complaints name the electrical system 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
- 2 complaints name the power train component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 1 complaints name the air bags component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 1 complaints name the brakes component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- Recall 26V455, filed July 15, 2026: Equipment › Other › Labels. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 21V373, filed May 20, 2021: Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump › Control / Drive Module. NHTSA recall database
- EPA rating for Armada 4WD, 5.6L 8-cyl, Automatic (S7), Premium, 4-Wheel Drive: 13 city / 18 highway / 15 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $5,500. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
- EPA rating for Armada 4WD, 5.6L 8-cyl, Automatic (S7), Premium, 4-Wheel Drive: 13 city / 18 highway / 15 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $5,500. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, SUV AWD: rollover 3 stars; rollover risk 21.9%. NHTSA vehicle records
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, SUV RWD: rollover 3 stars; rollover risk 23.7%. NHTSA vehicle records
- EPA Test Car List, 2021 Nissan Armada with 5.6L 8-cylinder: rated 400 hp. www.epa.gov
- Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, ARMADA 4DR SUV: length 209 in, width 80 in, height 76 in, wheelbase 121 in, curb weight 5,917 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov