Last updated: 2026-10-10

2025 Nissan Armada Reliability Report
The 2025 Nissan Armada rates good for reliability, but owners report digital screens going black while driving.
Recalls
2
Complaints
19
Complaint Rate
11per 10,000 sold
Est. Repair Cost
$550
Annual Fuel Cost
$4,150–$4,650
Detailed Score Breakdown
Component-weighted complaints normalized by sales volume
Independent repair cost ratings
Recall count weighted by severity
Breadth of reported problem categories
The Verdict
First year of the Y63 generation, with more complaints than the years on either side, mainly screen blackouts and two loss-of-throttle reports.
Top Issues to Watch
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (7)
- AIR BAGS (2)
- POWER TRAIN (2)
Generation & Refresh (US)
2025 is the first model year of the Third generation (Y63).
- First-year models may have unresolved issues from the new design.
- Redesigned for the 2025 model year.
- 3rd generation Armada (US).
What this means for buyers
First-year models carry more risk — early production issues are common. Consider waiting for the second year if reliability is a priority.
2025: Third generation (Y63) Launch
Generation start — new platform.
Should You Buy the 2025 Nissan Armada?
Reliability is good, though this is not the cleanest Armada year. It sits close to average among 2025 SUVs and in the middle of the nine scored Armada model years. Independent repair-cost data puts yearly upkeep for the model at $550, well under the $784 for its class. The 2024 and 2026 years rate about the same, with far fewer complaints (4 and 6, against 19 here).
Electrical trouble leads the complaints. Owners say the digital instrument cluster goes black while driving, taking the speedometer, turn signal indicators, and warning lights with it. The center screen can also fail, which cuts off climate control and the backup camera. Restarting often does not help, and dealers report no fix. Two owners describe loss of throttle: one had the accelerator pedal assembly break off its mount, and another had the SUV act stuck in first gear. There are also two recalls, in equipment and back over prevention.
Ask the seller for proof that both recalls were completed, and for any dealer visits about screen blackouts. Look at 2024 and 2026 too, keeping in mind that 2026 has had less time to collect complaints.
Compared to the 2026 Nissan Armada, which scored 1 points higher. See also the 2024 Nissan Armada for an earlier comparison.
Pros
- +Acceptable reliability score
- +$234 cheaper to maintain than avg fullsize SUVs
- +Low major repair risk (13%)
- +Low recall count
Cons
- −Above-average complaint rate for SUV
- −ELECTRICAL SYSTEM issues reported (7 complaints)
- −AIR BAGS: Parts shortages are the main theme here (2 complaints)
Compare 2025 Nissan Armada With

2025 Chevrolet Tahoe
Reliability: 80/100

2025 Ford Expedition
Reliability: 71/100

2025 GMC Yukon
Reliability: 76/100

2025 Lincoln Navigator
Reliability: 64/100

2025 Cadillac Escalade
Reliability: 72/100
Common Problem Categories
Safety
LOW RISK- 2 manufacturer recalls issued
Other
HIGH RISK- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (7)
- AIR BAGS (2)
Recall Overview
2
recalls on record
The 2025 Nissan Armada carries 2 recalls — a low count. Authorized dealers repair any open recall free of charge, regardless of warranty status.
NHTSA.gov →Complaint Breakdown
11
per 10,000 soldSegment avg: 3.5
Safety Incidents
2
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Deaths
Data sourced from NHTSA complaint filings and manufacturer recall notices. Complaint narratives are owner-reported.
2025 Nissan Armada Recall Details
2 recalls have been issued for the 2025 Nissan Armada. All recall repairs are performed free of charge at authorized dealerships.
EQUIPMENT
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."
Consequence
An overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will install new labels, free of charge. Additionally, Nissan will mail replacement labels to owners. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 4, 2026. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's numbers for this recall are R26B1 and R26B2. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 16, 2026.
BACK OVER PREVENTION
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2025 Murano, 2025-2026 Armada, and Infiniti QX80 vehicles. A software error may occur in the In-Vehicle Infotainment (IVI) system at vehicle startup, resulting in the rearview camera image not displaying when the vehicle is shifted into reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Consequence
A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
The IVI system software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 2, 2026. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 800-647-7261 or Infiniti's customer service at 1-800-662-6200. Nissan's numbers for this recall are R25D6, R25D5, and R25D7. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning December 12, 2025.
Buying a used 2025 Nissan Armada? Check its history first
Electrical system problems lead owner complaints about the 2025 Nissan Armada, and 2 recalls were issued for it. A VIN check shows whether this car's recall work was done, plus accident, title, and odometer history.
- Accidents
- Open Recalls
- Title History
- Odometer Rollback
2025 Nissan Armada NHTSA Safety Ratings
Crash Test Results by Configuration (expand)
Gas Powertrain
Rollover risk: 0.0%
Safety Technologies
Nissan ArmadaRepair Costs & Maintenance
Maintenance Rating
3.5Maintenance rating: 3.5 out of 5Based on NHTSA complaint patterns, recall severity, and publicly available cost benchmarks.
Est. Annual Maintenance
$550
vs $784 avg for fullsize SUVs
vs $652 avg for all vehicles
Repair Frequency
0.4
unscheduled repair visits per year
Severe Repair Probability
13%
chance of a major repair
Annual Cost Comparison
Category-level averages derived from publicly available industry reports (AAA, CarMD). Model-level estimates produced by Auto Reliability Index.
MPG & Annual Running Costs
Gas
16–18 MPG
Running cost: $4,700–$5,200/yr
Fuel + repair
15–16 city / 18–20 hwy MPG
Running cost includes EPA fuel-cost estimate and independent repair-cost data (repair cost estimated at model level). Excludes routine maintenance, depreciation, and insurance. Data as of 2025 EPA label cycle.
Gas trims
| Trim | Drive | Trans. | City | Hwy | Comb | Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Armada 2WD 3.5L 6-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S9) | 16 | 20 | 18 | $4,150 |
| Armada 4WD 3.5L 6-cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S9) | 16 | 19 | 17 | $4,400 |
| Armada 4WD PRO-4X 3.5L 6-cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S9) | 15 | 18 | 16 | $4,650 |
Used Buying Checklist
Key things to inspect or verify before purchasing a 2025 Nissan Armada.
Drive at least 30 minutes and watch both screens for blackouts, freezing, or a missing speedometer.
Check that the backup camera, turn signal indicators, and climate controls all display and respond during the drive.
Charge a phone on the wireless pad for 20 minutes and check for overheating warnings.
Pull away from a stop and through a turn several times, feeling for hesitation, loud revving, or no upshift.
Push the accelerator pedal by hand and check that it feels firm on its mount.
Unlock the car, walk behind it with the key, and see if the liftgate opens without a kick.
Ask the dealer to check whether any airbag or body parts are on back order for this VIN.
Brake firmly from moderate speed and listen for popping or clicking or a pedal that takes extra force.
2025 Nissan Armada Common Problems by Component
19 owner complaints grouped by vehicle system.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
7 complaintsSafety-relatedThe digital instrument cluster goes black while driving, taking out the speedometer, odometer, turn signal indicators, and warning lights. The center screen can fail too, which cuts off climate control, radio, the backup camera, collision alerts, and the garage door opener. Restarting the engine often does not bring the screens back, and dealers report no fix. Separate reports describe a wireless charging pad that overheats phones until they shut down, which owners see as a fire risk. The one crash-related report is about a deer strike and a replacement bumper Nissan cannot supply.
AIR BAGS
2 complaintsSafety-relatedParts shortages are the main theme here. In one case the airbag system was left inoperable because a front passenger seat cushion frame assembly was on back order, and Nissan's case manager offered no acceptable fix in the meantime. The other report is crash-related and describes brakes rather than airbags. The owner says that with adaptive cruise control on, the SUV failed to slow in a rear-end collision even with the brake pedal pressed fully, and that no skid marks were left.
POWER TRAIN
2 complaintsTwo loss-of-throttle failures appear. In one, the accelerator pedal assembly breaks off its mount in traffic with no warning, and the SUV cannot be moved. In the other, the vehicle won't accelerate when pulling away from a stop or making a turn. It acts stuck in first gear, revs loudly, and tops out around 15-20 mph, which makes crossing oncoming traffic dangerous. Turning the engine off and on, or shifting to park and back to drive, clears the problem until it happens again.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER (2 complaints)
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2 complaintsThe power liftgate opens by itself. The hands-free kick sensor triggers from as far as 6 feet away whenever the vehicle is unlocked or the key is nearby, and it can trip after driving in snow. Reports describe the hatch pinning a person against a garage door and swinging into the door hard enough to damage the spoiler. Dealers say they have no remedy from Nissan yet, so the injury and property-damage risk remains.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING (1 complaints)
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1 complaintThe low beam is too dim, making it difficult to see the road clearly at night.
SUSPENSION (1 complaints)
SUSPENSION
1 complaintIndependent air suspension part (air pump or compressor) is un-protected in real left side. also AC unit is exposed similar issues. both needs to be protected and secured to mitigate potential damage and failure issues. These are located in right behind real tires.
SEATS (1 complaints)
SEATS
1 complaintMy wife drove 2 hours on 11/18/2025 and got a second degree burn from her seat heater. She turned the seat heater on in the beginning of the drive, she didn't interact with it again, and it slow cooked her over the drive. It didn't cycle or lower itself at all.
LANE DEPARTURE (1 complaints)
LANE DEPARTURE
1 complaintWe came from a 2020 Telluride which had the steering assist and it was awesome. It worked great and kept the vehicle centered in the lane. I bought this vehicle about two weeks ago and we put over 4000 miles this week on the pro4x with the pilot 1.1. This thing is all over the road and it hugs the right line then with any curve even the slightest, it acts like a ping pong ball putting the line to line and have to fight it to straighten it out. We played with the lane assist settings also and no matter which one it’s on, (except for off) if does it. I posted this on a 2025 Armada owners group on Facebook and multiple people said they are having the same issue and that most don’t use it because it feels like the vehicle is going to lose control. I reached out to Nissan USA via email and after a week still don’t have a response.
SEAT BELTS (1 complaints)
SEAT BELTS
1 complaintThe contact owns a 2025 Nissan Armada. The contact stated that the driver's side front seat belt failed to click and close securely. The message that the driver’s seat belt not buckled was displayed. The local dealer was contacted, and it was determined that the seat belt was defective and was fractured. The vehicle was not repaired due to parts being on backorder. The manufacturer was contacted, and referred the contact to the dealer, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 16,097.
VISIBILITY/WIPER (1 complaints)
VISIBILITY/WIPER
1 complaintThe component causing the issue is the rearview mirror of my 2025 Nissan Armada Platinum. This issue occurs only at night or in low-light conditions when the automatic anti-glare feature activates. When this feature turns on and a vehicle is behind me with its headlights on, the rearview mirror becomes foggy/cloudy, significantly obstructing my rear visibility. This is a serious safety concern as it severely limits my ability to see vehicles, pedestrians, and objects behind me, especially during critical maneuvers such as lane changes, reversing, and merging onto highways. Rear visibility is crucial for safe driving at night, and this obstruction increases the risk of an accident. I reported this issue to both Nissan Consumer Affairs and the dealership. They confirmed that this is the intended design of the rearview mirror. However, when I asked them about the technical benefit of this design, they were unable to provide a clear explanation as to why the mirror should become cloudy instead of properly dimming like standard auto-dimming mirrors. Additionally, my side mirrors, which have the same automatic anti-glare feature, dim properly without becoming cloudy or obstructing my view. This inconsistency raises further concerns about the design or functionality of the rearview mirror. The dealership and Nissan Consumer Affairs have inspected and acknowledged the issue, stating that the mirror is working as designed. However, I strongly believe that this design compromises safety. There are no warning lights, error messages, or other indicators associated with this issue. The symptom appears only when the anti-glare feature activates at night, and the problem is consistently reproducible under these conditions. I am requesting a formal investigation into this issue to determine if this design meets vehicle safety standards and to prevent potential hazards for other drivers. I've attached the pictures of the event as well
Best & Worst Nissan Armada Years
Best Nissan Armada Years to Buy
Based on reliability index scoreNissan Armada Years to Avoid
No Nissan Armada years are statistical outliers in our data.
Scores stay between 70 and 75 across 9 scored model years.
Nissan Armada Reliability Score Trend
Scores 0–100. Higher is better. Current year highlighted.
| Year | Score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 70/100 | Good |
| 2019 | 72/100 | Good |
| 2020 | 72/100 | Good |
| 2021 | 74/100 | Good |
| 2022 | 75/100 | Good |
| 2023 | 75/100 | Good |
| 2024 | 75/100 | Good |
| 2025 | 73/100 | Good |
| 2026 | 74/100 | Good |
Nissan Armada Reliability Compared to Other Years
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Don’t buy a 2025 Nissan Armada without checking its VIN first — hidden accidents, title issues, and open recalls could cost you thousands.
How we score the 2025 Nissan Armada
Of the four inputs behind this score, the 2025 Nissan Armada does best on recall impact (80/100) and worst on complaint severity (69/100). Scores weight complaint severity at 35%, repair costs at 30%, recall impact at 20%, and the spread of complaints across systems at 15%, with complaint counts adjusted for US sales. Read the full methodology.
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