2017 Nissan Armada Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 2017 Nissan Armada, and owners have filed 81 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 2017 Nissan Armada. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.
81 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2017 Nissan Armada have filed 81 complaints with NHTSA; 3 describe a crash and 1 describe a fire. Reports cite 4 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 39,550 miles. Complaints peaked in 2021 with 12 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Half of the speedometer lights as well as dash lights go out while driving. Lights are full lit when vehicle is started but then fail.”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 12, 2026 · Electrical system
“Dashboard lights for speedometer blink and half the side has gone dark”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 4, 2026 · Electrical system
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2017 Nissan Armada (Armada 2WD, Armada 4WD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 15–16 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 13–14 / 18–19 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| Engine | 8 cyl, 5.6 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (S7) |
Compare Nissan Armada model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Nissan Armada model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 Nissan Armada | 1 | 464 |
| 2005 Nissan Armada | 3 | 373 |
| 2006 Nissan Armada | 3 | 266 |
| 2007 Nissan Armada | 2 | 86 |
| 2008 Nissan Armada | 6 | 161 |
| 2009 Nissan Armada | 3 | 23 |
| 2010 Nissan Armada | 4 | 48 |
| 2011 Nissan Armada | 1 | 40 |
| 2012 Nissan Armada | 1 | 17 |
| 2013 Nissan Armada | 2 | 17 |
| 2014 Nissan Armada | 1 | 12 |
| 2015 Nissan Armada | 3 | 21 |
| 2016 Nissan Armada | 0 | 1 |
| 2017 Nissan Armada | 0 | 81 |
| 2018 Nissan Armada | 1 | 75 |
| 2019 Nissan Armada | 1 | 78 |
| 2020 Nissan Armada | 2 | 27 |
| 2021 Nissan Armada | 2 | 13 |
| 2022 Nissan Armada | 1 | 9 |
| 2023 Nissan Armada | 1 | 5 |
| 2024 Nissan Armada | 1 | 4 |
| 2025 Nissan Armada | 2 | 21 |
| 2026 Nissan Armada | 2 | 8 |
Checking a specific 2017 Nissan Armada
How do I know if my 2017 Nissan Armada has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Nissan dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number.
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Nissan models
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- Rogue7,322 complaints
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- Murano5,958 complaints
- Sentra5,954 complaints
- Frontier3,357 complaints
- Versa3,325 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.