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2015 Nissan Armada problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 27 complaints on file for the 2015 Nissan Armada — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 3 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work. Reports tied to this model year include 2 deaths and 1 injuries, per the complaint records themselves.

27

NHTSA complaints

3

Recalls

0

Investigations

1

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

1

Injuries

2

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2015 compare to other Armada years?

Armada NHTSA complaints by model year, 2015 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, 2015 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2015 Nissan Armada problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Airbags830%
Seat Belts415%
Electrical System311%
Suspension27%
Other27%
Lighting27%
Steering27%
Visibility & Wipers14%
Seats14%
Body & Structure14%
Tires & Wheels14%

Does the 2015 Nissan Armada have recalls?

3 NHTSA recall campaigns 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.

15V501000Seat BeltsAugust 10, 2015 · 1,554 units

Defect

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2015 Nissan Armada vehicles manufactured April 30, 2015, to June 5, 2015. The affected vehicles may have been built with driver or front passenger seat belt assemblies that may not properly latch or that may not unlatch when the release button is pressed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection" and number 209, " Seat Belt Assemblies."

Consequence

A seat belt that does not properly latch would not restrain a user, increasing their risk of injury in the event of a crash. A seat belt that does not properly unlatch when the release button is pressed may prevent the occupant from quickly exiting the vehicle in a emergency, such as after a crash, increasing their risk of injury.

Remedy

Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the both front seat belt buckle assemblies, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on September 14, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.

14V803000TransmissionDecember 19, 2014 · 194 units

Defect

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2015 Nissan Armada vehicles manufactured September 15, 2014, to October 14, 2014. Due to interference between the parking rod and the transmission housing, the parking pawl may not fully engage.

Consequence

This condition may allow the vehicle to move with the shifter in the "Park" position, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Remedy

Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the casting date stamp on the transmission housing and replace the affected transmissions, free of charge. The recall began January 19, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1- 800-647-7261.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

“MY WIFE WAS KILLED IN A HEAD ON COLLISION. DIED FROM BLUNT FORCE TRAUMA TO THE CHEST. THE STEERING WHEEL WAS BENT. *DT*DT*TP*DT*JB*DT INSURANCE CLAIM (XXX) CRASH REPORT (XXX) VIN (XXXXXX) LIC PLATE (XXX) DOB(XX/XX/XX) INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C.…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Airbags · December 27, 2019 · crash

“THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT SOMETIMES DOESN'T LATCH AND SOMETIMES WON'T LATCH. THERE WAS A RECALL #15V501000 IN 2015 FOR THE SEAT BELT LATCH WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. I CONTACTED THE NISSAN DEALERSHIP WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED, THEY SAID THERE WASN'T A RECALL ON THE SEAT BELT. BUT I COULD BRING…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Seat Belts · October 15, 2019

“THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN REPAIRED 22 TIMES. ISSUES RANGED FROM COMPUTER TO STEERING ISSUES. ON MORE THAN 1 OCCASION, THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN AT THE DEALERSHIP BEING REPAIRED FOR THREE WEEKS OF MORE IN A SINGLE MONTH. DURING A RECENT ROAD TRIP, THE VEHICLE WAS HARD TO CONTROL ON THE ROAD; THE STEERING…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · October 11, 2015

“I HAVE BROUGHT THIS COMPLAINT UP NUMEROUS TIMES I HAVE A CLICKING NOISE COMING FROM THE WHEEL ON THE FRONT DRIVERS SIDE I WAS TOLD IT IS A NORMAL SOUND I MAY NOT WORK ON CARS BUT I'M SURE YOU SHOULD NOT HAVE A NOISE COMING FROM YOUR HUB OR WHEEL . I STILL HAVE THE SOUND COMING FROM THE AREA AND NO…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · February 9, 2016

“WHILE DRIVING ON THE HWY VEHICLE HITS A ROUGH PATCH. FEELS AS IF ITS HYDROPLANING, BUT CORRECTS TO OVER CORRECT ITSELF. VERY UNSAFE MAIN VEHICLE FOR TRANSPORTATION. FIRST OCCURRENCE WAS JUNE 2018 , AND ANYTIME I TRAVEL THE ONTERSTATE AND HIT A BAD PATCH OF ROAD. LAST INCIDENT 29 DEC 2018. BROUGHT…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Suspension · December 29, 2018

2015 Nissan Armada — common questions

Is the 2015 Nissan Armada reliable?

The record is thin — 27 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 3 recalls should be verified as completed.

What are the most common 2015 Armada problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are airbags (8 complaints), seat belts (4 complaints), electrical system (3 complaints).

Does the 2015 Nissan Armada have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns affecting the 2015 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.