2021 Nissan Armada Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2021 Nissan Armada.

20202022
Complaints
19
per 10K Sold
8.3
US Sales
22,815
Crashes
3
Fires
0
Injuries
3
Fatalities
—
Recalls
1

Worst 2021 Nissan Armada Problems

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

#13 complaints

Engine Problems

#23 complaints

Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking

Crash-related:1
#33 complaints

Fuel System

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2021 Nissan Armada.

Engine Problems
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical Faults
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Airbags
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Back Over Prevention: Warnings
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—

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Recalls for 2021 Nissan Armada

1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~24,140 vehicles.

21V373000Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump:control/drive Module
~24,140 affected

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.

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2021 Nissan Armada — FAQ

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

Is the 2021 Nissan Armada reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2021 Nissan Armada has 19 NHTSA complaints, 3 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most common issue is Engine Problems with 3 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2021 Nissan Armada?
Top reported problems: Engine Problems (3 complaints); Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking (3 complaints); Fuel System (3 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
How safe is the 2021 Nissan Armada?
NHTSA complaints for the 2021 Nissan Armada include 3 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 3 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 2021 Nissan Armada have any recalls?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 24,140 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 2021 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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