Verdict
2014 Nissan Armada: Complaints, Recalls & Known Issues
What the public record actually says about the 2014 Nissan Armada — every figure below is a NHTSA or EPA number, not an opinion.
The read
Fewer reported complaints than most SUV.
Owners filed 12 NHTSA complaints — fewer complaints than 83% of 2014 SUVs. Unknown Or Other leads the reports (25%). 1 safety recall campaign on record — check the VIN and remedy terms with a dealer.
Based on NHTSA complaint volume against 2014 SUVs, not adjusted for how many were sold. It describes the model year, not the individual car you are looking at.
Complaints filed
12
Reports to NHTSA, 2014
Safety recalls
1
NHTSA campaigns on record
NHTSA crash test
Not rated
Overall NCAP rating
Combined MPG
14.5
EPA estimate
Complaint volume vs. segment peers
Fewer complaints than 83% of 2014 SUVs
The bar is this car's percentile among 2014 SUVs by complaint volume — a full bar means the fewest complaints in its class. Not adjusted for sales.
Known issues
Unknown Or Other issues lead owner complaints (25% of 12 reports), followed by air bags (17%).
Share of all 12 NHTSA complaints for this model year, grouped by the component owners named. Bars are scaled to the largest category. Examples: ODI 11677387, ODI 11119019, ODI 10985976.
Recalls(1)
Open a recall to read what NHTSA says is wrong, what can happen, and how it gets fixed. Check the VIN and remedy eligibility with a dealer; federal no-charge requirements have an age limit, though a manufacturer may offer more coverage.
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Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2012-2017 NV Cargo and NV Passenger Van, 2013-2015 Titan and Armada and 2011-2012 Infiniti QX56 vehicles. Due to a manufacturing issue, the air bag inflator may not function properly or may rupture during deployment.
Risk: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driver air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began May 7, 2020. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669 or Infiniti customer service at 1-800-662-6200.
A campaign can apply to this model year without being incomplete on a specific vehicle. Check the VIN with NHTSA or a dealer to confirm whether a particular car needs repair.
Investigations
0 NHTSA investigations on record
No investigations are on record as of Jul 2026. An empty record is not a clean bill of health.
Crash-test ratings
2014 Nissan Armada SUV 4WD NHTSA source
- Overall
- Not rated
- Frontal
- Not rated
- Side
- Not rated
- Rollover
2014 Nissan Armada SUV RWD NHTSA source
- Overall
- Not rated
- Frontal
- Not rated
- Side
- Not rated
- Rollover
Fuel economy by trim
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Armada 2WD | 5.6L 8-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 5-spd | 13 | 19 | 15 |
| Armada 2WD | 5.6L 8-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 5-spd | 13 | 19 | 15 |
| Armada 4WD | 5.6L 8-cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 5-spd | 12 | 18 | 14 |
| Armada 4WD | 5.6L 8-cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 5-spd | 12 | 18 | 14 |
EPA laboratory estimates by trim and engine. Actual mileage varies with driving, weather, load, and maintenance. EPA source.
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"Fewest reports" and "most complained" describe raw NHTSA complaint totals, not vehicle reliability. The last few model years are left unlabelled because they have had less road time.
2014 Nissan Armada: frequently asked
What does the complaint record show for the 2014 Nissan Armada?
Owners filed 12 NHTSA complaints about the 2014 Nissan Armada — fewer complaints than 83% of comparable 2014 SUVs, so it sits toward the stronger end of its class. That's a signal, not a guarantee about any single car.
What are the most common problems on the 2014 Nissan Armada?
The most-reported problem areas are Unknown Or Other (25% of complaints) and air bags (17%).
How many recalls does the 2014 Nissan Armada have?
1 recall has been issued that affect the 2014 Nissan Armada, covering components such as air bags. Check the VIN with NHTSA and ask a dealer to confirm remedy eligibility; federal no-charge requirements have an age limit, though manufacturers may offer more coverage.
What gas mileage does the 2014 Nissan Armada get?
The EPA rates the 2014 Nissan Armada between 14 and 15 mpg combined, depending on trim and drivetrain.