2023 Nissan Armada
Gas Midsize / large SUV
The 2023 Nissan Armada is sold in the U.S. as a gas midsize or large SUV with 3 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Armada 2WD, is EPA-rated at 16 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of A. Owners have filed 5 complaints, most often about visibility/wiper. NHTSA crash-tested it at 4 stars overall.
Specs & fuel economy (EPA)
| Configuration | Powertrain | Drive | Engine / motor | City | Hwy | Comb | Annual fuel* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Armada 2WD | Gas | RWD | 5.6L 8-cyl | 14 | 19 | 16 | $4,850 |
| Armada 4WD | Gas | 4WD | 5.6L 8-cyl | 13 | 18 | 15 | $5,150 |
| Armada 4WD | Gas | 4WD | 5.6L 8-cyl | 13 | 18 | 15 | $5,150 |
*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year and EPA reference fuel/electricity prices. Source: fueleconomy.gov vehicle records.
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Recalls (1)
Equipment
minorProblem: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2026 Nissan Armada, 2011-2013 Infiniti QX56, and 2014-2027 QX80 vehicles equipped with 22" wheels. The Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) listed on the certification label is incorrect, which can allow the vehicle to be overloaded. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Risk: An overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will install new labels, free of charge. Additionally, Nissan will mail replacement labels to owners. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed September 2, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated Fall 2026. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's numbers for this recall are R26B1 and P6A13/4. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on Ju
Owner complaints
5 complaints filed
1 involved a crash, 0 a fire, 0 injuries, 0 deaths reported by owners.
Filed by year — 2024: 1 · 2025: 2 · 2026: 2
Most-cited components
- Visibility/Wiper — 3
- Electrical System — 2
- Power Train — 2
- Service Brakes — 1
- Fuel/Propulsion System — 1
Complaint counts are raw owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many were sold. Use them to spot patterns, not to rank.
Crash ratings
| Configuration | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUV 4WD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★☆☆ | 22% |
| SUV RWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★☆☆ | 24% |
NHTSA New Car Assessment Program. Standard driver-assist: forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking.
Other Armada model years
2026 Armada
2 recalls · 7 complaints
A2025 Armada
2 recalls · 20 complaints
A2024 Armada
1 recalls · 4 complaints
A2022 Armada
1 recalls · 9 complaints
B2021 Armada
2 recalls · 13 complaints
B2020 Armada
2 recalls · 27 complaints
A2019 Armada
1 recalls · 73 complaints
A2018 Armada
1 recalls · 75 complaints
A2017 Armada
0 recalls · 81 complaints
Sources & method
Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). Floor 35. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Complaint counts and NHTSA crash ratings are shown separately and are not blended into the grade.
EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records (ids 46238, 46427, 46428). Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed weekly.