The 2023 Nissan Armada is associated with 5 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and 1 safety recall campaign in the federal safety database. The most frequently reported component area is Visibility & Wipers, accounting for 2 reports (40% of total complaints). EPA testing covers 3 certified vehicle configurations spanning 5.6l 8-cyl powertrain configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 15 to 16 MPG combined.

Key Data Findings
  • • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 5 reports
  • • Safety Recall Campaigns: 1 campaign
  • • Top Reported Defect Area: Visibility & Wipers (2 / 40%)
  • • Safety Incident Signals: 1 crash / 0 fire / 0 injury reports
  • • NHTSA Overall Safety Rating: 4 / 5 Stars
  • • EPA Efficiency: 15–16 MPG (3 variants)
Data Note: Compiled directly from official NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, and EPA FuelEconomy.gov databases.
Fuel Economy
15–16MPG
3 EPA certified variants (5.6l 8-cyl powertrain configurations)
Reported Complaints
5
5 submitted owner reports
Safety Recalls
1
1 official NHTSA recall
NCAP Safety Rating
4 / 5 Stars Overall

What is the fuel economy and range of the 2023 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 — $4,750 / yr
Armada 4WD 5.6L 8-Cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (S7) 13 MPG 18 MPG 15 MPG — $5,050 / yr
Armada 4WD 5.6L 8-Cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (S7) 13 MPG 18 MPG 15 MPG — $5,050 / yr
Data Boundary Note: EPA specifications are shown by certified vehicle configuration. NHTSA complaints and recall totals are recorded at the model-year level across all configurations.

What are the crash test safety ratings for the 2023 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 4WD 21.9%
SUV RWD 23.7%
Active Driver Assistance Systems (NHTSA Recorded): Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is documented as Standard and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as Optional in official NHTSA records for tested 2023 Nissan Armada models.
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What defect complaints are reported for the 2023 Nissan Armada?

Summary of 5 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

Total Complaints
5
Crash Reports
1
Fire Reports
0
Complaints w/ Injury
0
Total Injuries
0

Top Reported Problem Categories

Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA

Visibility & Wipers 2 complaints
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 1 complaint
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES 1 complaint (1 crash)
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,VISIBILITY/WIPER 1 complaint

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 2023 Nissan Armada problems & component breakdown (4 categories) →

Are there open safety recalls on the 2023 Nissan Armada?

Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA

NHTSA Campaign #26V455000 Active Recall
Affected Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Defect Summary: 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."

Free Manufacturer 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 are expected to be mailed August 21, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available. 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.
View all 2023 Nissan Armada recalls & campaign history (1 campaigns) →
Official US Government Data Provenance

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.

Local Production Store Compiled: August 2026 • Deterministic Audited Dataset • Zero Dynamic External API Runtime Latency.