The 2017 Nissan Armada has 81 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and zero open safety recall campaigns recorded in the federal database. The most frequently reported component area is Electrical System, accounting for 14 reports (17% of total complaints). EPA testing covers 2 certified vehicle configurations spanning 5.6l 8-cyl powertrain configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 15 to 16 MPG combined. Detailed NHTSA crash-test ratings are not available in the current AutoUtility dataset for this model year.
- • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 81 reports
- • Safety Recall Campaigns: 0 campaigns
- • Top Reported Defect Area: Electrical System (14 / 17%)
- • Safety Incident Signals: 3 crash / 1 fire / 4 injury reports
- • NHTSA Overall Safety Rating: Not rated by NHTSA
- • EPA Efficiency: 15–16 MPG (2 variants)
What is the fuel economy and range of the 2017 Nissan Armada?
Official EPA laboratory test ratings, electric driving range, and annual energy cost estimates by certified vehicle variant
| Variant | Engine | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Highway | Combined | EV Range | Est. Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Armada 2WD | 5.6L 8-Cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S7) | 14 MPG | 19 MPG | 16 MPG | — | $3,850 / yr |
| Armada 4WD | 5.6L 8-Cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S7) | 13 MPG | 18 MPG | 15 MPG | — | $4,100 / yr |
What are the crash test safety ratings for the 2017 Nissan Armada?
Official 5-Star Safety Ratings evaluated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
| Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant | Overall Rating | Frontal Crash | Side Crash | Rollover Rating | Rollover Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUV AWD | — | ||||
| SUV RWD | — |
Optional and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as Optional in official NHTSA records for tested 2017 Nissan Armada models.
What defect complaints are reported for the 2017 Nissan Armada?
Summary of 81 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)
Top Reported Problem Categories
Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA
Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.
View all 2017 Nissan Armada problems & component breakdown (38 categories) →Are there open safety recalls on the 2017 Nissan Armada?
Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA
No open safety recall campaigns are currently on file with NHTSA for the 2017 Nissan Armada.
View all 2017 Nissan Armada recalls & campaign history (0 campaigns) →The specifications, safety ratings, defect reports, and recall campaigns published on this page are retrieved directly from official United States Government agency databases:
- NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI): Consumer complaints and defect reports.
- NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP): Frontal, side, and rollover 5-Star crash safety test ratings.
- U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov: Standardized multi-cycle dynamometer fuel economy, MPGe, and electric driving range ratings.
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