2023 Nissan Armada Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
BestComplaint Index
15/100
#18 most-complained of 21 Armada years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2023 Nissan Armada has 5 owner complaints and 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 15 out of 100 — #18 highest of 21 Armada model years (verdict: Best). The most reported problem area is visibility & wipers (3 complaints, 60% of the total). Complaints report 1 crash.
- Complaints
- 5
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes / fires
- 1 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 4 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 15
- 13 city / 18 hwy
Top 2023 Nissan Armada problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Visibility & Wipers3 (60%)
- Electrical System2 (40%)
- Transmission & Powertrain2 (40%)
- Brakes1 (20%)
- Fuel System1 (20%)
- Other1 (20%)
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 compared with other Armada years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2023 Nissan Armada a reliable year?
- Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2023 Nissan Armada ranks #18 of 21 among Armada model years (Complaint Index 15/100, verdict: Best). It has 5 complaints and 1 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
- What are the most common problems with the 2023 Nissan Armada?
- The most reported problem areas are visibility & wipers (3 complaints), electrical system (2 complaints), and transmission & powertrain (2 complaints).
- Does the 2023 Nissan Armada have any recalls?
- Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2023 Nissan Armada, most recently reported 2026, covering other.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2023 Nissan Armada?
- EPA rates the 2023 Nissan Armada at 15 MPG combined (13 city / 18 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $5,300. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.