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2023 Nissan Armada: Complaints, Recalls & Known Issues

What the public record actually says about the 2023 Nissan Armada — every figure below is a NHTSA or EPA number, not an opinion.

The read

Fewer reported complaints than most SUV.

Owners filed 5 NHTSA complaints — fewer complaints than 90% of 2023 SUVs. Power Train leads the reports (40%). No safety recalls on record.

Based on NHTSA complaint volume against 2023 SUVs, not adjusted for how many were sold. It describes the model year, not the individual car you are looking at.

Complaints filed

5

Reports to NHTSA, 2023

Safety recalls

0

NHTSA campaigns on record

NHTSA crash test

Overall NCAP rating

Combined MPG

15

EPA estimate

Complaint volume vs. segment peers

Fewer complaints than 90% of 2023 SUVs

The bar is this car's percentile among 2023 SUVs by complaint volume — a full bar means the fewest complaints in its class. Not adjusted for sales.

Known issues

Power Train issues lead owner complaints (40% of 5 reports), followed by visibility/wiper (40%).

Power Train40% · 2 reports
Visibility/Wiper40% · 2 reports
Unknown Or Other20% · 1 report

Share of all 5 NHTSA complaints for this model year, grouped by the component owners named. Bars are scaled to the largest category. Examples: ODI 11677388, ODI 11681093.

Recalls

0 recalls — none issued for this model year as of Jul 2026. Recall records can change as NHTSA publishes new campaigns.

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

2023 Nissan Armada SUV RWD NHTSA source

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2023 Nissan Armada SUV 4WD NHTSA source

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Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).

Fuel economy by trim

TrimEngineDrivetrainCityHwyCombined
Armada 2WD5.6L 8-cylRear-Wheel Drive141916
Armada 4WD5.6L 8-cyl4-Wheel Drive131815
Armada 4WD5.6L 8-cyl4-Wheel Drive131815

EPA laboratory estimates by trim and engine. Actual mileage varies with driving, weather, load, and maintenance. EPA source.

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Compare model years

"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.

2023 Nissan Armada: frequently asked

What does the complaint record show for the 2023 Nissan Armada?

Owners filed 5 NHTSA complaints about the 2023 Nissan Armada — fewer complaints than 90% of comparable 2023 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 2023 Nissan Armada?

The most-reported problem areas are Power Train (40% of complaints) and visibility/wiper (40%).

How many recalls does the 2023 Nissan Armada have?

No safety recalls are on record for the 2023 Nissan Armada as of Jul 2026.

What gas mileage does the 2023 Nissan Armada get?

The EPA rates the 2023 Nissan Armada between 15 and 16 mpg combined, depending on trim and drivetrain.