2015 Nissan Armada
Only 21 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 21 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2004 | 463 |
| 2005 | 373 |
| 2006 | 266 |
| 2007 | 85 |
| 2008 | 160 |
| 2009 | 23 |
| 2010 | 48 |
| 2011 | 40 |
| 2012 | 17 |
| 2013 | 17 |
| 2014 | 12 |
| 2015 | 21 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2017 | 81 |
| 2018 | 73 |
| 2019 | 72 |
| 2020 | 26 |
| 2021 | 12 |
| 2022 | 8 |
| 2023 | 5 |
| 2024 | 4 |
| 2025 | 19 |
| 2026 | 6 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
Only 21 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
8 of 21 total reports mention: air bags.
CRASH INJURY DEATHShow complaint excerpts
MY WIFE WAS KILLED IN A HEAD ON COLLISION. DIED FROM BLUNT FORCE TRAUMA TO THE CHEST. THE STEERING WHEEL WAS BENT.
NHTSA ODI report, 20200118
Airbag light went on. Took it to the Nissan dealer in Naples, Florida paid to have diagnostics done to determine the problem. The drivers seat airbag is defective. Per the diagnostics, The dealer service department said it was a safety issue.
NHTSA ODI report, 20231217
4 of 21 total reports mention: seat belts.
2 of 21 total reports mention: suspension.
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FRONT LEFT LOWER LINK DEFECTIVE AND REQUIRED REPLACEMENT.
NHTSA ODI report, 20180730
2 of 21 total reports mention: steering.
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THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN REPAIRED 22 TIMES. ISSUES RANGED FROM COMPUTER TO STEERING ISSUES. ON MORE THAN 1 OCCASION, THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN AT THE DEALERSHIP BEING REPAIRED FOR THREE WEEKS OF MORE IN A SINGLE MONTH.
NHTSA ODI report, 20151105
2 of 21 total reports mention: exterior lighting.
SAFETY TIMELINE
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2015 Nissan Armada vehicles manufactured September 15, 2014, to October 14, 2014.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the casting date stamp on the transmission housing and replace the affected transmissions, free of charge. The recall began January 19, 2015.
Campaign 14V803000 — check if this car was fixed
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2015 Nissan Armada vehicles manufactured April 30, 2015, to June 5, 2015.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the both front seat belt buckle assemblies, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on September 14, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
Campaign 15V501000 — check if this car was fixed
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2012-2017 NV Cargo and NV Passenger Van, 2013-2015 Titan and Armada and 2011-2012 Infiniti QX56 vehicles.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driver air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began May 7, 2020. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669 or Infiniti customer service at 1-800-662-6200.
Campaign 20V188000 — check if this car was fixed
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2015 Nissan Armada — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for air bags issues (8 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for seat belts issues (4 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for suspension issues (2 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 14V803000 (power train) has been completed.
- Verify recall 15V501000 (seat belts) has been completed.
- Verify recall 20V188000 (air bags) has been completed.
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FAQ
Is the 2015 Nissan Armada reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Nissan Armada?
The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 38% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2015 Nissan Armada have?
3 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.