How common are transmission problems on the 2017 Nissan Armada?

NHTSA lists 17 transmission & powertrain complaints for the 2017 Armada, which is 21% of all 81 complaints filed for that model year, the largest share among the years listed.

At what mileage do 2017 Armada transmission problems usually appear?

The median mileage at failure reported in NHTSA complaints for this issue is 36,000 miles.

Is there a recall for the 2017 Nissan Armada transmission?

No. NHTSA does not list any related recalls tied to this transmission & powertrain complaint area for the 2017 Armada.

What do owners describe happening with the transmission?

Owners describe hesitation and flutter on slow starts, gear hunting and delayed downshifts at highway speed, and cases where the vehicle abruptly slowed or would not accelerate above about 30 mph, with warning lights illuminated.

2017 Nissan Armada Transmission & Powertrain Problems

The 2017 Nissan Armada logged 17 transmission & powertrain complaints, 21% of its 81 total complaints, the highest share of any model year listed. Median mileage at failure was 36,000 miles. NHTSA lists no related recalls for this issue.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 17; 21% of 81
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 36,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

Transmission hesitates and flutters on slow starts, with the tachometer fluctuating before hesitation reaches the wheels.
Vehicle hunts between gears at highway speed and requires heavy accelerator input to force a downshift, sometimes followed by oscillation before settling into gear.
Transmission stays in lower gears too long, especially uphill between 30 and 50 mph, causing a lack of power and delayed acceleration.
Vehicle abruptly slows or stalls at low speed with the check engine, ABS, or 4x4 warning lights illuminated, and fails to accelerate above roughly 30 mph afterward.
Cold-weather driving causes the transmission to hold 2nd and 3rd gears longer than expected, with dealers describing it as normal fluid-warming behavior.
Owner reported a failed rear CV axle around 87,000 miles alongside general powertrain shifting complaints.

When 2017 Nissan Armada transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 6, 2017, latest Jan 8, 2024.

17 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2017 to Jan 2024; peak Mar 2021 (2).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2017 Nissan Armada

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Armada model year

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

200516 (4%)
20069 (3%)
20072 (2%)
20081 (1%)
20093 (13%)
20103 (6%)
20112 (5%)
20121 (6%)
20132 (12%)
20142 (17%)
20150 (0%)
20160 (0%)
201717 (21%)
20187 (9%)
20194 (5%)
20200 (0%)
20212 (15%)
20220 (0%)
20232 (40%)
20240 (0%)
20252 (10%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are transmission problems on the 2017 Nissan Armada?: NHTSA lists 17 transmission & powertrain complaints for the 2017 Armada, which is 21% of all 81 complaints filed for that model year, the largest share among the years listed.
At what mileage do 2017 Armada transmission problems usually appear?: The median mileage at failure reported in NHTSA complaints for this issue is 36,000 miles.
Is there a recall for the 2017 Nissan Armada transmission?: No. NHTSA does not list any related recalls tied to this transmission & powertrain complaint area for the 2017 Armada.
What do owners describe happening with the transmission?: Owners describe hesitation and flutter on slow starts, gear hunting and delayed downshifts at highway speed, and cases where the vehicle abruptly slowed or would not accelerate above about 30 mph, with warning lights illuminated.