2025 Nissan Armada Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Avoid The 2025 Nissan Armada has 21 complaints, 2 recalls, and a complaint index of 85, ranking it 4th worst among 21 model years with an Avoid verdict. Electrical System problems, especially infotainment and gauge failures, are the top concern.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 85/100
- #4 of 21 Armada years
- Verdict
- Avoid
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 21
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 2
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 2
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 1
- Top issue
- Electrical System
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 17
- 16 city / 19 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 1 / 0
Top 2025 Nissan Armada problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System8 (38%)
- Other6 (29%)
- Engine3 (14%)
- Structure & Body3 (14%)
- Airbags2 (10%)
- Brakes2 (10%)
- Transmission & Powertrain2 (10%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras1 (5%)
- Fuel System1 (5%)
- Lane Departure1 (5%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Infotainment screens and driver displays go blank or freeze, sometimes taking the speedometer and turn signal indicators with them.
- Braking system reportedly makes popping or clicking noises and requires harder pedal pressure to stop the vehicle.
- Wireless charging pad overheats enough to shut off a phone and trigger temperature warnings.
- Seat heater ran continuously without cycling off, causing a second-degree burn on a long drive.
- Lane centering and steering assist reportedly wander between lane lines rather than holding center, especially on curves.
- Driver's side front seat belt failed to latch securely, with a fractured mechanism reported by the dealer.
2025 Nissan Armada recalls
2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- 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.
- 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
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2025 Nissan Armada reliable?
- NHTSA data shows 21 complaints and a complaint index of 85, ranking it 4th worst out of 21 model years, so it carries an Avoid verdict relative to other Armada years.
- What is the biggest problem with the 2025 Nissan Armada?
- Electrical System issues lead complaints with 8 reports, 38% of the total, including infotainment blackouts and gauge cluster failures.
- Does the 2025 Nissan Armada have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 2 recalls: one for a GAWR label issue on 22-inch wheels and one for an infotainment software error affecting startup.
- How does the 2025 Armada compare to other model years?
- Its complaint index of 85 is higher than most recent years like 2023 (15) and 2024 (10), placing 2025 among the worse-ranked years for this model.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2025 Nissan Armada?
- EPA rates it at 17 mpg combined (16 city / 19 highway), with an annual fuel cost of $4,700.