YearToAvoid

2017 Nissan Armada Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Avoid

Complaint Index

80/100

#5 most-complained of 21 Armada years

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

The 2017 Nissan Armada has 81 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 80 out of 100 — #5 highest of 21 Armada model years (verdict: Avoid). The most reported problem area is electrical system (35 complaints, 43% of the total). Complaints report 3 crashes, 1 fire, and 4 injuries.

Complaints
81
Recalls
0
Crashes / fires
3 / 1
Injuries / deaths
4 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
15.5
13.5 city / 18.5 hwy

Top 2017 Nissan Armada problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Electrical System35 (43%)
  2. Engine18 (22%)
  3. Transmission & Powertrain17 (21%)
  4. Brakes15 (19%)
  5. Airbags12 (15%)
  6. Collision Avoidance & Cameras8 (10%)
  7. Other8 (10%)
  8. Structure & Body4 (5%)
  9. Fuel System2 (2%)
  10. Lane Departure2 (2%)
2017 Nissan Armada complaints: complaints filed per quarter92017 Q12018 Q22019 Q42021 Q22022 Q32023 Q42025 Q1
123 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2017 Q1 to 2026 Q2; peak 2020 Q3 (9).

2017 Nissan Armada recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2017 Nissan Armada fuel economy and fuel cost

City
13.5 MPG
Highway
18.5 MPG
Combined
15.5 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$4,175
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.

2017 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
2015Good3521314.5
2016No verdict010—
2017Avoid8081015.5
2018Caution6575115.5
2019Avoid7573115.5

All Nissan Armada years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2017 Nissan Armada a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2017 Nissan Armada ranks #5 of 21 among Armada model years (Complaint Index 80/100, verdict: Avoid). It has 81 complaints and 0 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Nissan Armada?
The most reported problem areas are electrical system (35 complaints), engine (18 complaints), and transmission & powertrain (17 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 42,000 miles.
Does the 2017 Nissan Armada have any recalls?
No safety recall campaigns list the 2017 Nissan Armada in NHTSA’s recall database at the time of the last data update.
What is the fuel economy of the 2017 Nissan Armada?
EPA rates the 2017 Nissan Armada at 15.5 MPG combined (13.5 city / 18.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,175. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.

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.