NHTSA has 9 owner complaints on file for the 2026 Nissan Armada[1]. None of them mention a crash, a fire or an injury[1].
Most reported problems
Owners filed complaints under several parts of the vehicle, and here they are from biggest group to smallest.
- Power train. 3 complaints[4]. Owners describe a very new vehicle that lost power or would not respond when they pressed the gas, along with warning codes and a tow to the dealer.
- Electrical system. 3 complaints[5]. In the stories we read, owners describe screens that flicker, camera error messages and on-off glitches that the dealer could not repeat. One owner describes water getting into the front passenger footwell.
- Fuel and propulsion system. 2 complaints[6]. Owners describe fuel smell inside the cabin that caused headaches, and a case of sudden engine trouble early in the vehicle's life.
- Unknown or other. 2 complaints[7]. These reports do not point to one clear part.
- Visibility and wipers. 1 complaint[8].
- Engine. 1 complaint[9].
- Structure. 1 complaint[10]. The owner describes a water leak on a nearly new vehicle.
- Brakes. 1 complaint[11].
Recalls
Newest first. Each recall covers only certain vehicles, so not every 2026 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026 Nissan Armada with 3.5L 6-cylinder[18] | 425 hp |
How 2026 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 9 complaints and 2 recalls for 2026[2]. Among the 21 model years listed, 2 have fewer complaints than 2026 and 17 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 2026 Armada?
The 2026 Armada has a small complaint file so far, with 9 complaints on record and none that mention a crash, a fire or an injury[1]. The complaints are spread across several parts, with the power train and electrical system leading the list[4][5]. These are unverified owner reports, so treat them as a guide for questions to ask rather than proof of a pattern. The by-year record also shows 2 recalls for 2026[2]. Check the Recalls section above, then ask the seller or dealer to confirm that any open recall work is done.
Frequently asked questions
- What are the most common problems with the 2026 Nissan Armada?
- The biggest groups are the power train and the electrical system, with 3 complaints each[4][5]. Fuel and propulsion follows with 2[6]. See the problems section above for what owners describe.
- Does the 2026 Nissan Armada have any recalls?
- The by-year record shows 2 recalls for 2026[2]. The Recalls section on this page lists them with the details.
- How many complaints has the 2026 Nissan Armada received?
- NHTSA has 9 owner complaints on file[1]. None of them mention a crash, a fire or an injury[1].
- What gas mileage does the 2026 Nissan Armada get?
- See the fuel economy section on this page for the EPA figures.
- Is the 2026 Nissan Armada reliable?
- The complaint record is small at 9 complaints[1], and these are unverified owner reports. Read the problems and recalls sections together before you decide.
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Facts and sources
- NHTSA has 9 owner complaints on file for the 2026 Nissan Armada (0 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, 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
- 3 complaints name the power train 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 fuel/propulsion 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
- 1 complaints name the visibility/wiper component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 1 complaints name the engine component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 1 complaints name the structure component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 1 complaints name the brakes component group (0 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, 2026 Nissan Armada with 3.5L 6-cylinder: rated 425 hp. www.epa.gov