NHTSA has 5 owner complaints on file for the 2023 Nissan Armada[1]. That is a small pile, and the reports are unverified.
Most reported problems
Here is how the complaints on file group up, biggest first.
- Visibility and wipers. 3 complaints[5]. Owners describe glass that broke on its own, in the roof panel and the rear hatch window, while the vehicle sat parked.
- Electrical system. 2 complaints[6]. In the stories we read, the dash and screen went dark while the engine was still running.
- Power train. 2 complaints[7]. Owners describe a vehicle that rolled after being put in Park, and a drive that ended with the gearbox giving out.
- Brakes. 1 complaint[8]. An owner describes losing braking at the same moment as the electrical trouble, and the vehicle bumping a house.
- Fuel and propulsion system. 1 complaint[9]. The details on file are thin.
- Unknown or other. 1 complaint[10]. It does not fit a clear component group.
Recalls
Newest first. Each recall covers only certain vehicles, so not every 2023 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.[11]
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[12] | 13 / 18 / 15 | $5,500 |
| Armada 4WD, 5.6L 8-cyl, Automatic (S7), Premium, 4-Wheel Drive[13] | 13 / 18 / 15 | $5,500 |
Safety ratings
Engine and size
Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles.
| Engine | Horsepower |
|---|---|
| 2023 Nissan Armada with 5.6L 8-cylinder[15] | 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[16] | 209 in | 80 in | 76 in | 121 in | 5,999 lb |
How 2023 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 5 complaints and 1 recalls for 2023[2]. Among the 21 model years listed, 1 have fewer complaints than 2023 and 19 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 2023 Armada?
The 2023 Armada has a short complaint record at 5 reports[1]. Glass that broke while parked is the largest group[5]. One report involved a crash, and no fires, injuries or deaths were reported[1]. Complaint counts are not adjusted for sales, so treat them as a rough guide. Check the recalls section on this page before you buy[2].
Frequently asked questions
- What are the most common 2023 Nissan Armada problems?
- Owners filed 5 complaints with NHTSA[1]. Visibility and wiper issues about broken glass, lead the list[5]. See the problems section above for the rest.
- Does the 2023 Nissan Armada have recalls?
- Yes, the pack lists 1 recall for this model year[2]. The details are in the recalls section of this page.
- What is the gas mileage of the 2023 Nissan Armada?
- See the fuel economy section on this page for the EPA figures.
- Is the 2023 Nissan Armada reliable?
- The record is small, with 5 complaints on file[1]. They are owner reports and are not verified. The crash ratings and year comparison sections give more context.
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Facts and sources
- NHTSA has 5 owner complaints on file for the 2023 Nissan Armada (1 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 0 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
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, SUV 4WD: overall 4 stars, frontal 3 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 3 stars; rollover risk 21.9%. NHTSA vehicle records
- 3 complaints name the visibility/wiper component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 2 complaints name the electrical system component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 2 complaints name the power train component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 1 complaints name the brakes component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 1 complaints name the fuel/propulsion system component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 1 complaints name the unknown or other component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- Recall 26V455, filed July 15, 2026: Equipment › Other › Labels. 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 RWD: overall 4 stars, frontal 3 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 3 stars; rollover risk 23.7%. NHTSA vehicle records
- EPA Test Car List, 2023 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 5,999 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov