MYRModel Year Report

2017 Nissan Armada

● Typical for this model
2017 Nissan Armada
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:08:01.480Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Nissan Armada Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2017 highlighted. 2004: 463 complaints 2004 2005: 373 complaints 2006: 266 complaints 2007: 85 complaints 2007 2008: 160 complaints 2009: 23 complaints 2010: 48 complaints 2010 2011: 40 complaints 2012: 17 complaints 2013: 17 complaints 2013 2014: 12 complaints 2015: 21 complaints 2016: 1 complaints 2016 2017: 81 complaints 2017 2018: 73 complaints 2019: 72 complaints 2019 2020: 26 complaints 2021: 12 complaints 2022: 8 complaints 2022 2023: 5 complaints 2024: 4 complaints 2025: 19 complaints 2025 2026: 6 complaints 2026
2017: 81 complaints
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YearComplaints
2004463
2005373
2006266
200785
2008160
200923
201048
201140
201217
201317
201412
201521
20161
201781
201873
201972
202026
202112
20228
20235
20244
202519
20266

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 40%

40% of complaints: electrical system — 32 distinct reports on file.

FIRE INJURY
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I DRIVE A 2017 NISSAN ARMADA THAT CAUGHT FIRE!!! WE PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE MARCH OF THIS YEAR. MY HEATED SEAT MALFUNCTIONED AND CAUGHT MY PANTS AND MY SEAT ON FIRE WHILE I WAS DRIVING WITH TWO-2- SMALL CHILDREN!!!

NHTSA ODI report, 20191114

POWER TRAIN 20%

20% of complaints: power train — 16 distinct reports on file.

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My driver's side rear "CV axel" needs replaced, and there are many TSB's regarding the Powertrain. My vehicle has roughly 87,000 miles on it.

NHTSA ODI report, 20231011

SOMETIMES WHEN PRESSING THE ACCELERATOR, THE VEHICLE WILL ACT LIKE IT IS TRYING TO CHOKE OUT AND WILL SHUDDER AND/OR HESITATE. THIS CAN OCCUR WHEN TRYING TO CLIMB AN INCLINE OR WHEN MERGING INTO TRAFFIC FROM A SLOWED DOWN OR STOPPED STANDING.

NHTSA ODI report, 20170619

FROM SLOW STARTS, THE TACHOMETER WILL FLUTTER AND THAT HESITATION IS TRANSMITTED THROUGH THE DRIVETRAIN TO THE WHEELS. THIS HESITATION HAS BEEN SEEN AROUND ALL SHIFT POINTS AND HAS BEEN CONFIRMED BY SERVICE TECHNICIANS.

NHTSA ODI report, 20170106

ENGINE 20%

20% of complaints: engine — 16 distinct reports on file.

SERVICE BRAKES 16%

16% of complaints: service brakes — 13 distinct reports on file.

AIR BAGS 15%

15% of complaints: air bags — 12 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2017 Nissan Armada — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (32 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (16 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine issues (16 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2011 ▲ 2010 ● 2019

WORST YEARS

■ 2004 ■ 2005 ■ 2006

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FAQ

Is the 2017 Nissan Armada reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2017 Nissan Armada is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2017 Nissan Armada?

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 40% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2017 Nissan Armada have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.