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2014 Nissan Armada problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 17 complaints on file for the 2014 Nissan Armada — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

17

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2014 compare to other Armada years?

Armada NHTSA complaints by model year, 2014 highlighted636 complaints2004: 636 complaints2005: 501 complaints2006: 329 complaints2007: 103 complaints2008: 206 complaints2009: 39 complaints2010: 63 complaints2011: 60 complaints2012: 24 complaints2013: 26 complaints2014: 17 complaints2015: 27 complaints2016: 3 complaints2017: 131 complaints2018: 115 complaints2019: 113 complaints2020: 38 complaints2021: 20 complaints2022: 14 complaints2023: 10 complaints2024: 8 complaints2025: 31 complaints2026: 11 complaints
Armada NHTSA complaints by model year, 2014 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2014 Nissan Armada problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Airbags318%
Other318%
Steering212%
Electrical System212%
Body & Structure212%
Transmission212%
Suspension16%
Brakes16%
Visibility & Wipers16%

Does the 2014 Nissan Armada have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

20V188000AirbagsMarch 30, 2020 · 216,678 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy

Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driver air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began May 7, 2020. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669 or Infiniti customer service at 1-800-662-6200.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“VEHICLE WAS ON THE INTERSTATE GOING SPEED LIMIT AT 60MPH. THERE WERE NO VEHICLES WITHIN THE VICINITY OF MY NISSAN ARMADA. SUDDENLY I HEARD A LOUD POP-SHATTER SOUND. ALMOST LIKE A GUN SHOT OR A VERY LOUD AND CLOSE THUNDER SOUND. I STARTED TO HEAR RATTLING AND I SLIGHTLY OPENED MY SUNROOF SHADE TO…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · May 16, 2017

“The contact owns a 2014 Nissan Armada. The contact stated while driving 35-40 MPH, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Airbags · July 31, 2024

“The contact owns a 2014 Nissan Armada. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving and while parked the rear hatch opened unintentionally. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed with corrosion of the rear door handle motor. The contact was informed that the door…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Body & Structure · July 31, 2023

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 NISSAN ARMADA. THE CONTACT SATED THAT THERE WAS AN INTERNAL LEAK. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND DETERMINED THAT THE TRANSMISSION COOLANT LINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT WAS UNCERTAIN IF THE DEALER (NISSAN OF STOCKTON, 3077 E HAMMER LN, STOCKTON, CA 95212, [PHONE])…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · June 1, 2017

“JUST TOLD BY DEALERSHIP THAT MY ARMADA IS LEAKING POWER STEERING FLUID. THEY WANT $500 TO PUT SOME PART ON IT. NOW YOU HAVE RECALL ON MURANO. ANY CHANCE SAME ISSUE WITH ARMADA'S?”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Steering · March 14, 2017

2014 Nissan Armada — common questions

Is the 2014 Nissan Armada reliable?

The record is thin — 17 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

What are the most common 2014 Armada problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are airbags (3 complaints), other (3 complaints), body & structure (2 complaints).

Does the 2014 Nissan Armada have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2014 Nissan Armada. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Nissan Armada years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Armada years to avoid are 2004, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2007, 2010, 2011. The cleanest record among Armada years belongs to 2016.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.