YearToAvoid

2017 Nissan Armada Brakes Problems

NHTSA lists 15 brake-related complaints for the 2017 Nissan Armada, 19% of its 81 total complaints for the year. No brakes-related recall exists for this model year, and the median mileage at failure was 45,000 miles.

Brakes complaints
15
19% of 81
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
45,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical brake symptoms owners report

  • Brake pedal switch fails and prevents the engine from starting or the shifter from leaving park until the pedal is pressed repeatedly or forcefully.
  • BCI (Backup Collision Intervention) malfunction warnings appear intermittently and in some cases trigger sudden hard braking while driving at low speed.
  • Vehicle loses power and decelerates unexpectedly at highway or city speed while the antiskid, 4x4, or ABS warning lights illuminate.
  • Some owners report the brake pedal switch failing more than once on the same vehicle, with dealers citing it as outside the standard warranty window.
  • Braking response is described as intermittent, with the car able to roll even when the brake pedal is applied while stopped.

When 2017 Nissan Armada brake complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 6, 2018, latest Aug 27, 2024.

2017 Nissan Armada brakes complaints: complaints filed per month2Jun 2018Jul 2019Oct 2019Sep 2020Jun 2021Mar 2022Jun 2024
15 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2018 to Aug 2024; peak Jul 2020 (2).

Brakes recalls for the 2017 Nissan Armada

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by Armada model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 2005223 (60%)
  2. 2006193 (73%)
  3. 200747 (55%)
  4. 200868 (42%)
  5. 20093 (13%)
  6. 20108 (17%)
  7. 20118 (20%)
  8. 20124 (24%)
  9. 20138 (47%)
  10. 20142 (17%)
  11. 20151 (5%)
  12. 20161 (100%)
  13. 201715 (19%)
  14. 201816 (21%)
  15. 201911 (15%)
  16. 20206 (22%)
  17. 20211 (8%)
  18. 20221 (11%)
  19. 20231 (20%)
  20. 20240 (0%)
  21. 20252 (10%)

Frequently asked questions

How many brake complaints does the 2017 Nissan Armada have?
NHTSA lists 15 brake-related complaints for the 2017 Armada, which is 19% of the 81 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a brake recall for the 2017 Nissan Armada?
No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for brakes on the 2017 Armada.
At what mileage do brake problems typically show up on the 2017 Armada?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for brake complaints on this model year is 45,000 miles.
What is the most common brake complaint on the 2017 Armada?
Owners most often describe a failing brake pedal switch that prevents the engine from starting or the shifter from leaving park, along with intermittent BCI malfunction warnings.
Did brake problems cause crashes or injuries on the 2017 Armada?
NHTSA data shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries tied to the 15 brake complaints for this model year.

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.