2015 Nissan Armada Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Good The 2015 Nissan Armada has 21 complaints and a complaint index of 35, ranking 14th out of 21 model years and earning a Good verdict relative to other Armada years. Airbags account for 38% of complaints, followed by electrical system and seat belt issues at 19% each. Three recalls affect this model year.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 35/100
- #14 of 21 Armada years
- Verdict
- Good
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 21
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 3
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 1
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 1
- Top issue
- Airbags
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 14.5
- 12.5 city / 18.5 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 1 / 2
Top 2015 Nissan Armada problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Airbags8 (38%)
- Electrical System4 (19%)
- Seat Belts4 (19%)
- Other2 (10%)
- Steering2 (10%)
- Structure & Body2 (10%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires2 (10%)
- Brakes1 (5%)
- Visibility & Wipers1 (5%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Front driver airbag inflators are subject to a manufacturing defect that can cause the airbag to malfunction, with one reported crash and death linked to a head-on collision.
- Driver's side seat belt buckles sometimes fail to latch or stay clicked, a problem tied to a 2015 seat belt recall that some owners say dealers denied applied to their vehicle.
- The driver's side sun visor does not stay secured against the headliner and can drop down while driving over uneven pavement.
- Owners report the vehicle feels unstable on rough highway patches, with a sensation similar to hydroplaning followed by an over-correction.
- Water has been found entering the cabin near the driver-side tailgate after washing, with dealers unable to pinpoint the cause.
- The airbag warning light illuminates and flashes without any crash or apparent cause.
2015 Nissan Armada recalls
3 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- 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.
- NHTSA 15V501000Aug 10, 2015Seat Belts1,554 vehicles
Seat belts:front:buckle assembly
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2015 Nissan Armada vehicles manufactured April 30, 2015, to June 5, 2015. The affected vehicles may have been built with driver or front passenger seat belt assemblies that may not properly latch or that may not unlatch when the release button is pressed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection" and number 209, " Seat Belt Assemblies."
Risk: A seat belt that does not properly latch would not restrain a user, increasing their risk of injury in the event of a crash. A seat belt that does not properly unlatch when the release button is pressed may prevent the occupant from quickly exiting the vehicle in a emergency, such as after a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the both front seat belt buckle assemblies, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on September 14, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
- NHTSA 14V803000Dec 19, 2014Transmission & Powertrain194 vehicles
Power train:automatic transmission
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2015 Nissan Armada vehicles manufactured September 15, 2014, to October 14, 2014. Due to interference between the parking rod and the transmission housing, the parking pawl may not fully engage.
Risk: This condition may allow the vehicle to move with the shifter in the "Park" position, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the casting date stamp on the transmission housing and replace the affected transmissions, free of charge. The recall began January 19, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1- 800-647-7261.
2015 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.
2015 compared with other Armada years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2015 Nissan Armada reliable?
- The 2015 Armada has a complaint index of 35 and ranks 14th out of 21 model years, earning a Good verdict compared to other Armada years.
- What are the most common problems with the 2015 Nissan Armada?
- Airbags make up 38% of complaints, followed by electrical system issues and seat belt problems, each at 19%, based on NHTSA data.
- Does the 2015 Nissan Armada have a seat belt recall?
- Yes. Recall 15V501000 covers 2015 Armada vehicles built between April 30 and June 5, 2015, for seat belt buckle assemblies that may not latch properly.
- Are there airbag recalls on the 2015 Nissan Armada?
- Yes. Recall 20V188000 covers front driver airbag inflators on certain 2013-2015 Armada vehicles due to a manufacturing issue with the inflator.
- How does the 2015 Armada compare to other years?
- With a complaint index of 35, the 2015 Armada ranks better than years like 2005, 2006, 2008, 2017, 2019, and 2025, which carry Avoid verdicts.