2013 Nissan Armada Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2013 Nissan Armada.

20122014
Complaints
26
per 10K Sold
18.1
US Sales
14,383
Crashes
4
Fires
1
Injuries
1
Fatalities
Recalls
2

Worst 2013 Nissan Armada Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#17 complaints

Brakes

Avg mileage:54,091 mi
Crash-related:1
#23 complaints

Airbags

Crash-related:1
Fires:1
#33 complaints

Electrical Faults

Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2013 Nissan Armada.

Brakes
7
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
54,091
Airbags
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Electrical Faults
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Electronic Stability Control
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Transmission / Drivetrain
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belt Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Parking Brake:Conventional:Mechanical:Linkage And Cable
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Structure:Frame And Members
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Unintended Acceleration
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wheel Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2013 Nissan Armada

2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~219,925 vehicles.

20V188000Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module
~216,678 affected

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.

13V451000Brake Master Cylinder
~3,247 affected

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013 Titan and Armada vehicles manufactured February 22, 2013, through May 3, 2013. The affected vehicles have a brake master cylinder which may intermittently reduce the pressure supplied to the front brakes.

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2013 Nissan Armada — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2013 Nissan Armada reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2013 Nissan Armada has 26 NHTSA complaints, 4 crash-related, and 2 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Brakes with 7 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2013 Nissan Armada?
Top reported problems: Brakes (7 complaints, avg 54,091 mi); Airbags (3 complaints); Electrical Faults (3 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2013 Nissan Armada?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 54,091 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2013 Nissan Armada?
NHTSA complaints for the 2013 Nissan Armada include 4 crash-related reports, 1 fire reports, 1 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2013 Nissan Armada have any recalls?
Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 219,925 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2013 Nissan Armada?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Nissan Armada reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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