NHTSA has 21 owner complaints on file for the 2025 Nissan Armada[1]. The same model year also lists 2 recalls[2].
Most reported problems
Owners filed complaints about a handful of parts of the 2025 Armada. Here are the groups, biggest first.
- Electrical System. 7 complaints[4]. Owners describe screens that go dark, including the driver display that shows speed, and an infotainment unit that freezes. One owner says a wireless phone charger overheats and shuts the phone off. Another says the vehicle waited on a replacement part after hitting an animal.
- Unknown Or Other. 6 complaints[5]. These reports did not point to one clear part.
- Speed Control. 3 complaints[6]. In the stories we read, one owner says the gas pedal assembly broke loose while driving in traffic. Others describe the dash display going out so they could not see their speed.
- Power Train. 2 complaints[7].
- Air Bags. 2 complaints[8]. Owners describe a crash where the driver assist features did not slow the vehicle, and an air bag system that could not be repaired because a part was not available.
- Brakes. 2 complaints[9].
- Seats. 2 complaints[10]. Owners describe a seat heater that kept heating until it burned a passenger, and a power folding third row seat that began to fold with a child in it.
- Exterior Lighting. 2 complaints[11].
Recalls
Newest first. Each recall covers only certain vehicles, so not every 2025 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]
- Back Over Prevention › Software (25V821), November 2025. About 64,085 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.[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, 3.5L 6-cyl turbo, Automatic (S9), Premium, Rear-Wheel Drive[3] | 16 / 20 / 18 | $4,550 |
| Armada 4WD, 3.5L 6-cyl turbo, Automatic (S9), Premium, 4-Wheel Drive[14] | 16 / 19 / 17 | $4,850 |
| Armada 4WD PRO-4X, 3.5L 6-cyl turbo, Automatic (S9), Premium, 4-Wheel Drive[15] | 15 / 18 / 16 | $5,150 |
Safety ratings
NHTSA lists these versions as not rated: SUV AWD[16], SUV RWD[17].
Engine and size
Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles.
| Engine | Horsepower |
|---|---|
| 2025 Nissan Armada with 3.5L 6-cylinder[18] | 425 hp |
These are Canadian-market specifications from Transport Canada, so US models can differ slightly.
How 2025 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 21 complaints and 2 recalls for 2025[2]. Among the 21 model years listed, 8 have fewer complaints than 2025 and 11 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 2025 Armada?
The 2025 Armada has 21 complaints on file[1], and the electrical system is the biggest group[4]. These are owner reports sent to NHTSA, and they have not been verified. The model year also has 2 recalls[2], so it is worth checking that any open recall work is done. Complaint counts are not adjusted for sales, so they say little when set against other models. If you are shopping, ask about screen and display behavior on a test drive.
Frequently asked questions
- What are the most common problems with the 2025 Nissan Armada?
- The electrical system has the most complaints on file[4]. Unknown or other parts come next[5], then speed control[6]. See the problems section above for what owners describe.
- Does the 2025 Nissan Armada have any recalls?
- Yes, the model year lists 2 recalls[2]. They are listed by code in the Recalls section of this page.
- What is the gas mileage of the 2025 Nissan Armada?
- See the fuel economy section of this page, which is built from EPA data.
- Is the 2025 Nissan Armada reliable?
- The page shows 21 complaints on file for this model year[1]. They are unverified owner reports, so read the problems section and the recalls section together.
- What is the best year for the Nissan Armada?
- See the by-year comparison section of this page, which lines up the model years side by side.
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Facts and sources
- NHTSA has 21 owner complaints on file for the 2025 Nissan Armada (2 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, 3.5L 6-cyl turbo, Automatic (S9), Premium, Rear-Wheel Drive: 16 city / 20 highway / 18 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $4,550. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
- 7 complaints name the electrical system component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 6 complaints name the unknown or other component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 3 complaints name the speed control 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
- 2 complaints name the air bags component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 2 complaints name the brakes component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 2 complaints name the seats component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 2 complaints name the exterior lighting component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- Recall 26V455, filed July 15, 2026: Equipment › Other › Labels. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 25V821, filed November 26, 2025: Back Over Prevention › Software. NHTSA recall database
- EPA rating for Armada 4WD, 3.5L 6-cyl turbo, Automatic (S9), Premium, 4-Wheel Drive: 16 city / 19 highway / 17 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $4,850. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
- EPA rating for Armada 4WD PRO-4X, 3.5L 6-cyl turbo, Automatic (S9), Premium, 4-Wheel Drive: 15 city / 18 highway / 16 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $5,150. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, SUV AWD: not rated. NHTSA vehicle records
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, SUV RWD: not rated. NHTSA vehicle records
- EPA Test Car List, 2025 Nissan Armada with 3.5L 6-cylinder: rated 425 hp. www.epa.gov
- Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, ARMADA PLATINUM 4DR SUV: length 210 in, width 80 in, height 77 in, wheelbase 121 in, curb weight 6,080 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
- Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, ARMADA PRO-4X 4DR SUV: length 210 in, width 80 in, height 77 in, wheelbase 121 in, curb weight 6,049 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
- Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, ARMADA SL 4DR SUV: length 210 in, width 80 in, height 77 in, wheelbase 121 in, curb weight 5,963 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov