YearToAvoid

2014 Nissan Armada Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

Best The 2014 Nissan Armada ranks as a Best year among 21 model years, with just 12 NHTSA complaints, a complaint index of 5, and 1 recall. It ranks 20th worst (meaning near-lowest risk) with no crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths reported.

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index
5/100
#20 of 21 Armada years
Verdict
Best
vs. other years of this model
Complaints
12
unique NHTSA reports
Recalls
1
distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes
0
reported in complaints
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Top issue
Airbags
Best nearby year
2012
rated Best
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
14.5
12.5 city / 18.5 hwy
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Top 2014 Nissan Armada problems

Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Airbags3 (25%)
  2. Other3 (25%)
  3. Brakes2 (17%)
  4. Steering2 (17%)
  5. Structure & Body2 (17%)
  6. Transmission & Powertrain2 (17%)
  7. Electrical System1 (8%)
  8. Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (8%)
  9. Visibility & Wipers1 (8%)

A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.

What owners report

  • Parking brake fails to hold on steep inclines, letting the vehicle roll until it suddenly catches.
  • Power steering fluid leaks from the pressure hose, sometimes reported by owners at 70,000 miles or 55,000 miles.
  • Transmission coolant line develops an internal leak requiring dealer replacement.
  • Liftgate opens unexpectedly while driving, sometimes accompanied by a dashboard chime with no warning light.
  • Airbag warning light stays illuminated after recall repairs, in some cases returning after being fixed multiple times.
  • Rear door handle motor corrodes, causing the rear hatch to open unintentionally while driving or parked.
2014 Nissan Armada complaints: complaints filed per month1Jul 2015May 2017Mar 2018Nov 2018Jul 2023Aug 2024
12 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2015 to Jul 2025; peak Jul 2015 (1).

2014 Nissan Armada recalls

1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 20V188000Mar 30, 2020Airbags216,678 vehicles

    Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module

    Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2012-2017 NV Cargo and NV Passenger Van, 2013-2015 Titan and Armada and 2011-2012 Infiniti QX56 vehicles. Due to a manufacturing issue, the air bag inflator may not function properly or may rupture during deployment.

    Risk: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

    Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driver air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began May 7, 2020. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669 or Infiniti customer service at 1-800-662-6200.

2014 Nissan Armada fuel economy and fuel cost

City
12.5 MPG
Highway
18.5 MPG
Combined
14.5 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$4,475
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Regular
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2014 compared with other Armada years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’05’06’07’08’09’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2012Best2017114.5
2013Good2517214.5
2014Best512114.5
2015Good3521314.5
2016No verdict010—

All Nissan Armada years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2014 Nissan Armada reliable?
Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2014 Armada earns a Best verdict among 21 model years, with only 12 complaints and a complaint index of 5.
What problems does the 2014 Nissan Armada have?
The top problem area is Airbags, making up 25% of complaints, followed by Brakes, Steering, Structure & Body, and Transmission & Powertrain, each around 17%.
Does the 2014 Nissan Armada have a recall?
Yes, NHTSA lists one recall (campaign 20V188000) covering a front driver airbag inflator that may not deploy properly; Nissan replaces the inflator free of charge.
How does the 2014 Armada compare to other years?
The 2014 Armada ranks 20th worst out of 21 model years, meaning it has one of the lowest complaint indexes in the lineup, well below years like 2005 (index 100) and 2019 (index 80).
What is the fuel economy of the 2014 Nissan Armada?
EPA rates it at 14.5 mpg combined (12.5 city, 18.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,475.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.