DecodedCarsNissan Armada
21 model years from 2005 to 2026, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.
- Model years
- 2005–2026
- Class
- Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
- Latest engines
- 3.5L 6-cyl turbo
- Best MPG
- 14–18 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- ★★★★★ (2024)
- Recalls
- 16 campaigns, all years
- Most complaints
- 2006 (102)
- Fewest problems
- 2023
- Interest
- 8,708 Wikipedia views / 30 days
The 2026 Armada in brief
The 2026 Nissan Armada is a standard SUV offered with a 3.5L 6-cyl turbo engine and rear-wheel drive and 4-wheel drive.
It measures about 210 inches long and 80 inches wide on a 121-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 6,080 lb (Platinum 4dr SUV).
EPA rates its most efficient version at 18 MPG combined (16 city / 20 highway), 17% worse than the 2026 standard SUV average of 21.7 MPG, for an estimated $4,550 a year in fuel.
It has 2 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the power train.
The Nissan Armada has 21 model years in our data, from 2005 to 2026, classed as Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD.
Its most efficient year was 2026 at 18 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 14 to 18 MPG.
Owners most often report problems with the service brakes (227), electrical system (189), unknown or other (109).
Buying used? 2024 has the fewest problems in our data, and 2019 is the year to avoid.
2010 has the most recalls (4); all years together count 16 campaigns and 758 owner complaints.
How the 2005 Armada compares
The 2005 Nissan Armada is a SUV - offered with a 5.6L 8-cyl engine and rear-wheel drive and 4-wheel or all-wheel drive.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 14 MPG combined (12 city / 18 highway), 22% worse than the 2005 SUV - average of 18 MPG, for an estimated $4,800 a year in fuel.
About the Nissan Armada
The Nissan Armada is a full-size SUV manufactured by Nissan for the North American market, since 2003 for the 2004 model year.
From the Wikipedia article "Nissan Armada", licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
2026 Armada pros & cons
Full 2026 details →What's good
- Strong performanceUp to 460 hp, versus about 285 hp for similar 2026 models.
- AWD / 4WD available
- Seats up to 83 rows of seating.
- Lots of standard safety tech5 of 5 key driver aids standard on the versions we checked.
Watch out for
- Below-average fuel economyBest version gets 18 MPG combined, 17% below the 2026 standard SUV average of 21.7 MPG.
- Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.
Best and worst years to buy used
2024 Armada
4 owner complaints · 1 recall
NHTSA overall: ★★★★★
Year to avoid2019 Armada
79 owner complaints · 1 recall · 4 crash reports
Most reported: Electrical System
NHTSA recalls and complaints for 9 model years since 2015; use it alongside a pre-purchase inspection. How we calculate this →
Compare head to head
Armada changes by model year
- 2025
- Engine added: 3.5L 6-cyl turbo
- Engine dropped: 5.6L 8-cyl
- Best combined MPG up from 16 to 18
- 2023
- Now crash-tested by NHTSA: 4 stars overall
- 2018
- Now crash-tested by NHTSA: 4 stars overall
- 2017
- New body dimensions: 2.4 in longer, wheelbase −1.9 in — most likely a redesign or new generation
- 2007
- Lightest version 170 lb heavier
Years without a measurable change are left out.
Show all 21 model years side by side
| Year | Latest engines | Best MPG / range | Length | Weight | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3.5L 6-cyl turbo | 18 MPG | 209.8 in | 6,080 lb | Not rated | 2 | 9 |
| 2025 | 3.5L 6-cyl turbo | 18 MPG | 209.8 in | 6,080 lb | Not rated | 2 | 21 |
| 2024 | 5.6L 8-cyl | 16 MPG | 209.1 in | 5,999 lb | ★★★★★ | 1 | 4 |
| 2023 | 5.6L 8-cyl | 16 MPG | 209.1 in | 5,999 lb | ★★★★★ | 1 | 5 |
| 2022 | 5.6L 8-cyl | 16 MPG | 209.1 in | 5,999 lb | Not rated | 1 | 9 |
| 2021 | 5.6L 8-cyl | 16 MPG | 209.1 in | 5,917 lb | Not rated | 2 | 13 |
| 2020 | 5.6L 8-cyl | 16 MPG | 209.1 in | 5,917 lb | ★★★★★ | 2 | 27 |
| 2019 | 5.6L 8-cyl | 16 MPG | 209.1 in | 5,917 lb | ★★★★★ | 1 | 79 |
| 2018 | 5.6L 8-cyl | 16 MPG | 209.1 in | 5,917 lb | ★★★★★ | 1 | 76 |
| 2017 | 5.6L 8-cyl | 16 MPG | 209.1 in | 5,917 lb | Not rated | 0 | 81 |
| 2015 | 5.6L 8-cyl | 15 MPG | 206.7 in | 5,847 lb | Not rated | 3 | 21 |
| 2014 | 5.6L 8-cyl | 15 MPG | 206.7 in | 5,847 lb | Not rated | 1 | 13 |
| 2013 | 5.6L 8-cyl | 15 MPG | 206.7 in | 5,847 lb | Not rated | 2 | 11 |
| 2012 | 5.6L 8-cyl | 15 MPG | 206.7 in | 5,847 lb | Not rated | 1 | 14 |
| 2011 | 5.6L 8-cyl | 15 MPG | 206.7 in | 5,847 lb | Not rated | 1 | 28 |
| 2010 | 5.6L 8-cyl | 15 MPG | 206.7 in | 5,847 lb | Not rated | 4 | 30 |
| 2009 | 5.6L 8-cyl | 14 MPG | 206.7 in | 5,847 lb | Not rated | 3 | 12 |
| 2008 | 5.6L 8-cyl | 14 MPG | 206.7 in | 5,847 lb | Not rated | 4 | 74 |
| 2007 | 5.6L 8-cyl | 14 MPG | 206.7 in | 5,710 lb | Not rated | 1 | 29 |
| 2006 | 5.6L 8-cyl | 14 MPG | 206.7 in | 5,540 lb | Not rated | 2 | 102 |
| 2005 | 5.6L 8-cyl | 14 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 2 | 100 |
Alternatives to the 2026 Armada
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 GMC Yukon | 23 MPG | Not rated | 3 |
| 2026 Chevrolet Tahoe | 24 MPG | Not rated | 3 |
| 2026 Ford Expedition | 19 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2026 Dodge Durango | 20 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
| 2026 Honda Pilot | 22 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
| 2026 Toyota Sequoia | 22 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
Most common owner-reported problems
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Nissan. How we calculate this →