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2015 Nissan Armada

Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2015 models.

Nissan Armada
Pictured: 2023 Nissan Armada SL in Aspen White TriCoat, front left. Photo: Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Class
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
Body styles
4dr SUV 4WD Platinum
Engines
5.6L 8-cyl
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel Drive
Fuel
Regular Gasoline, FFV
MPG (best)
15 combined · 13 city / 19 hwy
Length
206.7 in
Curb weight
5,847 lb
NHTSA rating
Not rated
Recalls
3 campaigns

Pros & cons

What's good

  • AWD / 4WD available
  • Few owner complaints21 complaints filed with NHTSA versus about 243 for similar models.

Watch out for

  • Below-average fuel economyBest version gets 15 MPG combined, 20% below the 2015 standard SUV average of 18.7 MPG.

Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 13 similar 2015 models — not a review. How we calculate this →

Overview

The 2015 Nissan Armada is a standard SUV offered with a 5.6L 8-cyl engine and rear-wheel drive and 4-wheel drive.

It measures about 207 inches long and 80 inches wide on a 123-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 5,847 lb.

EPA rates its most efficient version at 15 MPG combined (13 city / 19 highway), 20% worse than the 2015 standard SUV average of 18.7 MPG, for an estimated $4,450 a year in fuel.

NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.

It has 3 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 21 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the air bags.

What changed for 2015

No changes to engines, powertrains, drivetrains, size, EPA ratings or NHTSA crash rating compared with the 2014 Armada — a carry-over year in the data.

Compared with 2014; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2014 Armada →

Dimensions & weight

BodyLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseTrack F / RCurb weightWeight F/R
4dr SUV 4WD Platinum206.7 in79.5 in78 in123.2 in67.7 / 68.1 in5,847 lb50/50

Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), Canadian-market figures.

Will it fit your garage? Check with your measurements →

Engines, MPG & running costs

VersionEngineTransmissionDriveCity / Hwy / Combvs. classFuel / yrCO₂ g/mi
Armada 2WD5.6L 8-cylAutomatic 5-spdRear-Wheel Drive13 / 19 / 15-20%$4,450601
Armada 2WD FFV5.6L 8-cylAutomatic 5-spdRear-Wheel Drive13 / 19 / 15-20%$4,450605
Armada 4WD5.6L 8-cylAutomatic 5-spd4-Wheel Drive12 / 18 / 14-23%$4,800623
Armada 4WD FFV5.6L 8-cylAutomatic 5-spd4-Wheel Drive12 / 18 / 14-23%$4,800622
3/10EPA fuel economy score (best version)
3/10EPA greenhouse gas score
Spend $10,250Fuel over 5 years vs. average new car
18.7 MPG2015 Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD average

EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2015 EPA class average. How we calculate this →

Safety ratings & technology

NHTSA has not published 5-Star ratings for the 2015 Nissan Armada.

Similar 2015 standard SUVs

ModelBest MPG / rangeNHTSA overallRecalls
2015 Nissan Armada (this car)15 MPGNot rated3
2015 Toyota Land Cruiser15 MPGNot rated4
2015 Ford Explorer23 MPGNot rated8
2015 GMC Yukon18 MPGNot rated10
2015 Chevrolet Tahoe18 MPGNot rated16
2015 Ford Expedition18 MPGNot rated3
2015 Nissan Pathfinder26 MPGNot rated6

Recalls (3)

Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module · Mar 30, 2020

NHTSA campaign 20V188000 · 216,678 vehicles

Problem
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.
Risk
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix
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.
Seat Belts › Front › Buckle Assembly · Aug 10, 2015

NHTSA campaign 15V501000 · 1,554 vehicles

Problem
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."
Risk
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.
Fix
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.
Power Train › Automatic Transmission · Dec 19, 2014

NHTSA campaign 14V803000 · 194 vehicles

Problem
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.
Risk
This condition may allow the vehicle to move with the shifter in the "Park" position, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Fix
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.
Check your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA ↗

Not every 2015 Nissan Armada is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.

Owner-reported problems

21Complaints to NHTSA since 2015
1Involved a crash
0Involved a fire
1Injuries reported
50,000 miTypical mileage at failure
Air Bags8
Seat Belts4
Steering2
Unknown Or Other2
Suspension2
Electrical System2
Exterior Lighting2
Visibility/Wiper1
Complaints received per month (last 24 months with reports)
15/10: 115/11: 116/09: 118/01: 118/07: 118/09: 118/12: 119/03: 119/08: 119/09: 119/10: 119/11: 120/01: 120/09: 120/10: 122/02: 123/12: 125/01: 125/07: 125/10: 125/12: 115/1018/0118/1219/0920/0122/0225/07max 1

Unverified owner reports; best-sellers collect more.

Used 2015 Nissan Armada buyer's checklist

  1. Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 3 recalls this year — ask for proof of repairs.
  2. Air Bags — 8 owner reports. Confirm the airbag warning light turns off after start-up and any airbag recall was completed.
  3. Seat Belts — 4 owner reports. Confirm the airbag warning light turns off after start-up and any airbag recall was completed.
  4. Steering — 2 owner reports. Turn lock-to-lock while parked and on the road; listen for noises and feel for heavy or loose steering.
  5. Mileage to watch. Owners typically reported problems around 50,000 miles; ask what was repaired near that point.
  6. Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.

Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2015 Nissan Armada. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.

Other Armada years

Compare all years →
YearMPG (best)LengthOverallRecallsComplaints
2026 Armada18209.8 inNot rated29
2025 Armada18209.8 inNot rated221
2024 Armada16209.1 in★★★★★14
2023 Armada16209.1 in★★★★★15
2022 Armada16209.1 inNot rated19
2021 Armada16209.1 inNot rated213
2020 Armada16209.1 in★★★★★227
2019 Armada16209.1 in★★★★★179
2018 Armada16209.1 in★★★★★176
2017 Armada16209.1 inNot rated081
2014 Armada15206.7 inNot rated113
2013 Armada15206.7 inNot rated211

Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Nissan. How we calculate this →