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2025 Nissan Armada Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Avoid

Complaint Index

85/100

#4 most-complained of 21 Armada years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2025 Nissan Armada has 21 owner complaints and 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 85 out of 100 — #4 highest of 21 Armada model years (verdict: Avoid). The most reported problem area is electrical system (8 complaints, 38% of the total). Complaints report 2 crashes and 1 injury.

Complaints
21
Recalls
2
Crashes / fires
2 / 0
Injuries / deaths
1 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
17
16 city / 19 hwy

Top 2025 Nissan Armada problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Electrical System8 (38%)
  2. Other6 (29%)
  3. Engine3 (14%)
  4. Structure & Body3 (14%)
  5. Airbags2 (10%)
  6. Brakes2 (10%)
  7. Transmission & Powertrain2 (10%)
  8. Collision Avoidance & Cameras1 (5%)
  9. Fuel System1 (5%)
  10. Lane Departure1 (5%)
2025 Nissan Armada complaints: complaints filed per month9Mar 2025Jul 2025Jan 2026Mar 2026May 2026Aug 2026
32 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2025 to Sep 2026; peak Mar 2026 (9).

2025 Nissan Armada recalls

2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 26V455000Jul 15, 2026Other168,149 vehicles

    Equipment:other:labels

    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.

  2. NHTSA 25V821000Nov 26, 2025Collision Avoidance & Cameras64,085 vehiclesOver-the-air fix

    Back over prevention:software

    Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2025 Murano, 2025-2026 Armada, and Infiniti QX80 vehicles. A software error may occur in the In-Vehicle Infotainment (IVI) system at vehicle startup, resulting in the rearview camera image not displaying when the vehicle is shifted into reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

    Risk: A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: The IVI system software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 2, 2026. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 800-647-7261 or Infiniti's customer service at 1-800-662-6200. Nissan's numbers for this recall are R25D6, R25D5, and R25D7. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning December 12, 2025.

2025 Nissan Armada fuel economy and fuel cost

City
16 MPG
Highway
19 MPG
Combined
17 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$4,700
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.

2025 compared with other Armada years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’05’06’07’08’09’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2023Best155115
2024No verdict104115.5
2025Avoid8521217

All Nissan Armada years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2025 Nissan Armada a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2025 Nissan Armada ranks #4 of 21 among Armada model years (Complaint Index 85/100, verdict: Avoid). It has 21 complaints and 2 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2025 Nissan Armada?
The most reported problem areas are electrical system (8 complaints), engine (3 complaints), and structure & body (3 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 14,549 miles.
Does the 2025 Nissan Armada have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2025 Nissan Armada, most recently reported 2026, covering other and collision avoidance & cameras.
What is the fuel economy of the 2025 Nissan Armada?
EPA rates the 2025 Nissan Armada at 17 MPG combined (16 city / 19 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,700. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.

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.