2021 Nissan Armada

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2021 Nissan Armada
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:07:52.242Z

Only 12 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 12 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Nissan Armada Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2021 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 2018: 73 complaints 2019: 72 complaints 2019 2020: 26 complaints 2021: 12 complaints 2021 2022: 8 complaints 2022 2023: 5 complaints 2024: 4 complaints 2025: 19 complaints 2025 2026: 6 complaints 2026
2021: 12 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

Only 12 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

3 of 12 total reports mention: fuel/propulsion system.

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

3 of 12 total reports mention: forward collision avoidance.

CRASH INJURY
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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, 20220112

I’m 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, 20250210

ENGINE

3 of 12 total reports mention: engine.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

3 of 12 total reports mention: electrical system.

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I’m 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, 20250210

POWER TRAIN

2 of 12 total reports mention: power train.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20220204 — fuel system, gasoline

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.

Campaign 21V373000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2021 Nissan Armada — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for fuel/propulsion system issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for forward collision avoidance issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 21V373000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2011 ▲ 2010 ● 2019

WORST YEARS

■ 2004 ■ 2005 ■ 2006

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FAQ

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 25% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2021 Nissan Armada have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

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