NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls and 13 owner complaints for the 2021 Nissan Armada. Most complaints involve fuel/propulsion system (4) and electrical system (3). The EPA rates it 15–16 mpg combined.
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2026 Nissan Armada, 2011-2013 Infiniti QX56, and 2014-2027 QX80 vehicles equipped with 22" wheels. The Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) listed on the certification label is incorrect, which can allow the vehicle to be overloaded. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Nissan Armada and 2020-2021 INFINITI QX80 vehicles equipped with V8 engines. The impeller can swell and bind within the fuel pump module, causing it to fail.
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.
Complaints for each Armada model year we’ve synced.
| Model year | NHTSA complaints |
|---|---|
| 2005 | 373 |
| 2006 | 266 |
| 2007 | 86 |
| 2008 | 161 |
| 2009 | 23 |
| 2010 | 48 |
| 2011 | 40 |
| 2012 | 17 |
| 2013 | 17 |
| 2014 | 13 |
| 2015 | 21 |
| 2017 | 81 |
| 2018 | 76 |
| 2019 | 80 |
| 2020 | 10 |
| 2021 | 13 |
| 2022 | 10 |
| 2023 | 5 |
| 2024 | 4 |
| 2025 | 22 |
| 2026 | 9 |
“My family and I traveled to Ohio to visit family. After stopping for fuel, 6hrs into our drive, our 2021 nissan Armada started bucking, skipping, and eventually stalled 50 yards from the fuel station. Several attempts at restarting the vehicle resulted in a sputtering idle and stall. This put my family is grave danger as we were beginning our acceleration onto the interstate at 11pm eastern standard time. After some research, our vehicle doesnt fall under the recall for faulty pump. The pump assembly is $900 as well as a $700 tow bill. This is very dangerous and its evident their's more Armadas with the faulty pump than nissan originally recalled. My wife and I are extremely disappointed and frightened to drive this suv 10 hours back home once its fixed. Please review and consider our vehicle for reimbursement for the near miss situation. Best regards”
“The contact owns a 2021 Nissan Armada. The contact stated that while driving, the engine overheated and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was jump-started. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with a low-voltage battery. The battery was replaced. After the battery was replaced, there was battery acid leaking from the battery. The battery was replaced a second and a third time; however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 34,000.”
“My emergency breaking will come on and almost stop my vehicle driving down the road with no one near me. It’s very scary and it happens frequently. I will put my most recent incident below”
Towing, payload and dimensions aren’t in the EPA or NHTSA data, so we don’t list them.
| Version | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Armada 2WD Auto (S7), 8 cyl, 5.6 L · Rear-Wheel Drive | 14 | 19 | 16 | $4,850 | 558 |
| Armada 4WD Auto (S7), 8 cyl, 5.6 L, SIDI · 4-Wheel Drive | 13 | 18 | 15 | $5,150 | 595 |
| Armada 4WD Auto (S7), 8 cyl, 5.6 L, SIDI; MDPV (Curb Weight >6000 lbs) · 4-Wheel Drive | 13 | 18 | 15 | $5,150 | 594 |
| Item | Miles | Time | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine oil & filter | 5,000–10,000 mi | 6–12 months | Follow the oil-life monitor if fitted |
| Tire rotation | 5,000–7,500 mi | Every oil change | Check pressure monthly |
| Engine air filter | 15,000–30,000 mi | 1–2 years | Sooner in dusty areas |
| Cabin air filter | 15,000–25,000 mi | 1–2 years | |
| Brake fluid | — | 2–3 years | Absorbs moisture over time |
| Coolant | 60,000–100,000 mi | 5–10 years | Long-life coolants last longer |
| Spark plugs | 60,000–100,000 mi | — | Iridium/platinum plugs at the long end |
| 12V battery | — | 3–5 years | Heat shortens battery life |
2 safety recalls as of Nov 10, 2026, according to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at a dealer. Check your VIN to see whether your car is included and whether the repair was done.
Owners filed 13 complaints with NHTSA. The most-cited components are fuel/propulsion system (4), electrical system (3), forward collision avoidance (3). Complaints are unverified owner reports and aren't adjusted for how many cars were sold.
The EPA rates the 2021 Nissan Armada at 15–16 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain (3 versions rated).