2021 Nissan Armada Problems, Recalls & Reliability
21 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2021 Nissan Armada, alongside 2 recall campaigns and 0 defect investigations. It scores 5/100 on the trouble index — too lightly reported for a fair score.
Few reports
Where 2021 sits among all Armada years
What owners report
Recalls (2)
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…
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 are expected to be mailed August 21,…
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.
Fix: 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…
Technical service bulletins
86 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on electrical and driver assistance — are on file for the 2021 Nissan Armada. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.
See the 2021 Armada TSB list →
Complaint history for this model year
When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.
Questions buyers ask
Is the 2021 Nissan Armada reliable?
The 2021 Nissan Armada drew 21 complaints in federal safety records — too lightly reported for a fair score. Its trouble index is 5/100, scored against the model's worst year (2004).
What are the most common 2021 Nissan Armada problems?
The top reported problems for the 2021 Nissan Armada are driver assistance (5 complaints), fuel system (4), and engine (3).
Does the 2021 Nissan Armada have recalls?
2 recall campaigns apply to the 2021 Nissan Armada. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer.
Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.