Complaints
129
per 10K Sold
36.2
US Sales
35,667
Crashes
3
Fires
2
Injuries
5
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2017 Nissan Armada Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#130 complaints
Electrical Faults
Avg mileage:46,466 mi
Fires:1
#216 complaints
Engine Problems
Avg mileage:42,182 mi
#316 complaints
Transmission / Drivetrain
Avg mileage:34,408 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2017 Nissan Armada.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 30 | — | 1 | 46,466 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 16 | — | — | 42,182 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 16 | — | — | 34,408 mi | |
| Brakes | 13 | — | — | 42,372 mi | |
| Airbags | 12 | 3 | — | 43,500 mi | |
| Back Over Prevention: Warnings | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Rearview System Braking | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| Backup Camera | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Filler Pipe And Cap | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Warning | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Internal:Shaft:Input | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seats:Front Assembly:Seat Heater/Cooler | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 1 | — | — | — |
Electrical Faults
30
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
46,466
Engine Problems
16
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
42,182
Transmission / Drivetrain
16
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
34,408
Brakes
13
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
42,372
Airbags
12
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
43,500
Back Over Prevention: Warnings
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Back Over Prevention: Rearview System Braking
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Headlight/Taillight Failures
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electronic Stability Control
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat-Related Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Backup Camera
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Filler Pipe And Cap
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Lane Departure: Warning
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Internal:Shaft:Input
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seats:Front Assembly:Seat Heater/Cooler
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Body Structure
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2017 Nissan Armada — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2017 Nissan Armada reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2017 Nissan Armada has 129 NHTSA complaints, 3 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 30 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2017 Nissan Armada?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (30 complaints, avg 46,466 mi); Engine Problems (16 complaints, avg 42,182 mi); Transmission / Drivetrain (16 complaints, avg 34,408 mi). 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 2017 Nissan Armada?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 42,440 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2017 Nissan Armada?
NHTSA complaints for the 2017 Nissan Armada include 3 crash-related reports, 2 fire reports, 5 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 2017 Nissan Armada have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2017 Nissan Armada as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2017 Nissan Armada?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
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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