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2017 Nissan Armada Engine Problems

NHTSA lists 18 engine complaints for the 2017 Nissan Armada, 22% of the 81 total complaints filed for that model year. Median mileage at failure is 47,500 miles. No related recalls are listed for this engine issue.

Engine complaints
18
22% of 81
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
47,500 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

  • Owners report hesitation and rpm fluttering during slow starts, especially on inclines, with a delay before the vehicle accelerates.
  • Some describe a rambling noise from the rear along with dashboard warning lights and a diagnosed faulty throttle.
  • Others report ticking noises during startup traced to a misfire in cylinder 7, in one case requiring an engine replacement.
  • A few describe unclear cruise control status indicators, calling the lack of feedback dangerous.

When 2017 Nissan Armada engine complaints were filed

First complaint Sep 21, 2017, latest Nov 14, 2025.

2017 Nissan Armada engine complaints: complaints filed per month2Sep 2017Sep 2019Jan 2021Apr 2022Aug 2023Feb 2025
18 complaints filed with NHTSA from Sep 2017 to Nov 2025; peak Sep 2024 (2).

Engine recalls for the 2017 Nissan Armada

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Armada model year

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

  1. 20106 (13%)
  2. 201111 (28%)
  3. 20120 (0%)
  4. 20131 (6%)
  5. 20140 (0%)
  6. 20150 (0%)
  7. 20160 (0%)
  8. 201718 (22%)
  9. 201816 (21%)
  10. 201910 (14%)
  11. 20204 (15%)
  12. 20213 (23%)
  13. 20223 (33%)
  14. 20230 (0%)
  15. 20240 (0%)
  16. 20253 (14%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are engine problems in the 2017 Nissan Armada?
NHTSA lists 18 engine complaints for the 2017 Armada, which is 22% of the 81 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2017 Nissan Armada engine?
No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this engine issue.
At what mileage do engine problems typically show up?
The median mileage at failure for engine complaints on the 2017 Armada is 47,500 miles.
Do the engine complaints involve crashes or fires?
NHTSA data shows 0 crashes and 0 fires associated with these engine complaints.
How does the 2017 Armada compare to other years for engine complaints?
The 2017 model year's 18 engine complaints and 22% share are close to 2018's 16 complaints and 21% share, both higher than most other Armada model years listed.

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.