2021 Nissan Armada
Only 13 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 13 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 13
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2021
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2021: 13 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2004 | 464 |
| 2005 | 373 |
| 2006 | 266 |
| 2007 | 86 |
| 2008 | 161 |
| 2009 | 23 |
| 2010 | 48 |
| 2011 | 40 |
| 2012 | 17 |
| 2013 | 17 |
| 2014 | 13 |
| 2015 | 21 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2017 | 81 |
| 2018 | 75 |
| 2019 | 77 |
| 2020 | 27 |
| 2021 | 13 |
| 2022 | 8 |
| 2023 | 5 |
| 2024 | 4 |
| 2025 | 20 |
| 2026 | 9 |
Known problem areas
Only 13 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Fuel/propulsion system
4 of 13 total reports mention: fuel/propulsion system.
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Stalling out in traffic, and have to keep restarting. Very dangerous
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-27
Forward collision avoidance
4 of 13 total reports mention: forward collision avoidance, most commonly citing automatic emergency braking and warnings.
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I was driving a RENTED 2021 Nissan Armada. The brakes of this vehicle locked up when I was trying to avoid rear ending a car that had suddenly jumped in front of me.
NHTSA ODI report, 2022-01-12
Also filed under Air bags and service brakes
Iâm reaching out with an urgent issue regarding my 2021 Nissan Armada Platinum, which is part of our ongoing lemon law case, Case # 2023-1489 Division B (Avoyelles Parish, La.) I began experiencing electrical issues with the vehicle early on,...
NHTSA ODI report, 2025-02-10
Also filed under Electrical system and back over prevention
Engine
3 of 13 total reports mention: engine.
Electrical system
3 of 13 total reports mention: electrical system.
Power train
2 of 13 total reports mention: power train.
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2022-02-04Fuel system, gasoline21V373000 Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Nissan Armada and 2020-2021 INFINITI QX80 vehicles equipped with V8 engines. The impeller can swell and bind within the fuel pump module, causing it to fail.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 4, 2022. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R21A2.
Buy-smart checklist
2021 Nissan Armada — pre-purchase inspection
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- Fuel/propulsion system: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Forward collision avoidance: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 3 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 21V373000 · Fuel system, gasoline
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- Is the 2021 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 2021 Nissan Armada?
- The most-reported component is fuel/propulsion system, accounting for 31% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2021 Nissan Armada have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.