2017 Nissan Armada Reliability
The 2017 Nissan Armada has 81 owner complaints and 0 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about electrical system and powertrain / transmission. Compared with nearby Armada model years (2015–2019), it rates as a solid year: complaints are in line with the Armada's typical year.
By CarWhere Research · Updated 2026-11-04 · Source: NHTSA
81
NHTSA owner complaints
0
Recall campaigns
3
Complaints citing a crash
1
Complaints citing a fire
2017 Nissan Armada complaints by component
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2017 model year, filed between 2017 and 2026. A complaint can name more than one component.
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 33 | 41% |
| Powertrain / transmission | 17 | 21% |
| Engine | 16 | 20% |
| Service brakes | 13 | 16% |
| Air bags | 12 | 15% |
| Unknown or other | 8 | 10% |
| Backup camera / back-over prevention | 7 | 9% |
| Forward collision avoidance | 4 | 5% |
2017 Nissan Armada recalls
No recall campaigns are listed for the 2017 Nissan Armada in NHTSA's recall database.
How the 2017 compares with nearby Armada years
Verdicts compare these Armada model years with each other.
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Most-reported area | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 21 | 3 | Air bags | Better year |
| 2016 | 1 | 0 | Air bags | Too few reports |
| 2017 (this page) | 81 | 0 | Electrical system | Solid |
| 2018 | 76 | 1 | Electrical system | Solid |
| 2019 | 79 | 1 | Electrical system | Solid |
Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA and are not adjusted for how many of each year were sold, so they compare years of the same model rather than different models.
What to check on a used 2017 Nissan Armada
- Electrical: test every light, window, lock, the infotainment screen and the charging system; scan for stored fault codes.
- Transmission: test-drive from cold through every gear, feel for slipping, harsh or delayed shifts and shudder, and ask whether the fluid has been serviced.
- Engine: cold-start it yourself, listen for ticking or knocking, check for oil leaks and oil consumption, and ask for oil-change records.
- Brakes: check pedal feel, pulling and grinding, and look at rotor and pad wear; ask when the brake fluid was last changed.
- History: run the VIN for salvage, theft and odometer records, and have an independent mechanic inspect the car before you pay.
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2017 Nissan Armada reliability FAQ
Is the 2017 Nissan Armada reliable?
The 2017 Nissan Armada has 81 owner complaints and 0 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about electrical system and powertrain / transmission. Compared with nearby Armada model years (2015–2019), it rates as a solid year: complaints are in line with the Armada's typical year.
What are the most common 2017 Nissan Armada problems?
The most-reported problem areas in NHTSA owner complaints for the 2017 Nissan Armada are electrical system (33), powertrain / transmission (17), engine (16), service brakes (13). One complaint can name more than one component.
Does the 2017 Nissan Armada have recalls?
No recall campaigns are listed for the 2017 Nissan Armada in NHTSA's recall database.
How does the 2017 Nissan Armada compare with the 2016 and 2018 models?
By NHTSA records, the 2016 has 1 complaint and 0 recalls (too few reports); the 2018 has 76 complaints and 1 recall (solid). The 2017 has 81 complaints and 0 recalls.
How do I check a specific used 2017 Nissan Armada?
Run its VIN. The CarWhere Used Car Report checks one VIN for salvage records, salvage-auction records (with damage photos when the auction published them), stolen-vehicle records, the odometer trail and its listing and price history since 2015, with a free preview first and the full report at $12.99, one time. Pair it with an independent pre-purchase inspection.
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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation owner complaints (all body-style listings for the 2017 Armada, de-duplicated by complaint number) and NHTSA recall campaigns, retrieved 2026-11-04.