2022 Nissan Armada Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
CautionComplaint Index
53/100
#8 most-complained of 16 Armada years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2022 Nissan Armada has a Complaint Index of 53 and ranks 8th worst out of 16 model years, earning a 'Caution' verdict. Electrical System issues, mainly battery drain, account for 67% of its 9 complaints.
- Complaints
- 9
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes / fires
- 1 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 3 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 15
- 13 city / 18 hwy
Top 2022 Nissan Armada problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System6 (67%)
- Engine3 (33%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras3 (33%)
- Brakes1 (11%)
- Lane Departure1 (11%)
What owners report
- Battery drains unexpectedly, leaving the vehicle hard to start or unable to start, sometimes with the ABS warning light on at a median mileage of 60,000.
- Owners report replacing the battery only to have the same drain issue return within months.
- Wiring harness problems trigger the check engine and collision warning lights at startup, with the issue reproduced by the dealer but not resolved.
- Forward Collision Warning and Automatic Emergency Braking failed to activate before a crash when a vehicle ahead stopped short.
- The radiator fan clutch stays engaged, reducing acceleration responsiveness.
2022 Nissan Armada recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 26V455000Jul 15, 2026Other168,149 vehicles
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Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2026 Nissan Armada, 2011-2013 Infiniti QX56, and 2014-2027 QX80 vehicles equipped with 22" wheels. The Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) listed on the certification label is incorrect, which can allow the vehicle to be overloaded. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Risk: An overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will install new labels, free of charge. Additionally, Nissan will mail replacement labels to owners. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed September 2, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated Fall 2026. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's numbers for this recall are R26B1 and P6A13/4. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 16, 2026.
2022 Nissan Armada fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 13 MPG
- Highway
- 18 MPG
- Combined
- 15 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $5,300
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Premium
- 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.
2022 compared with other Armada years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2022 Nissan Armada reliable?
- NHTSA lists a Complaint Index of 53 for the 2022 Armada, giving it a 'Caution' verdict, better than the 2017-2019 Armada years marked 'Avoid' but worse than 2021 and 2023.
- What is the most common problem with the 2022 Nissan Armada?
- Electrical System complaints make up 67% of reported issues, mostly involving unexplained battery drain and difficulty starting, with a median failure mileage of 60,000.
- Does the 2022 Nissan Armada have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2022 Armada, covering incorrect Gross Axle Weight Rating labels on vehicles with 22-inch wheels; it is not a do-not-drive recall.
- How does the 2022 Armada compare to other model years?
- The 2022 Armada ranks 8th worst of 16 model years tracked, with a Complaint Index of 53, well below the worst years like 2025 (100) and 2017 (93), but above the best years like 2014 (7).
- What is the fuel economy of the 2022 Nissan Armada?
- EPA rates the 2022 Armada at 15 mpg combined (13 city / 18 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $5,300.