The Lemon Index
2023
20252nd generation
Too new: partial score · still collecting complaints
Complaints only. Too few sold to score: 15,267 in the U.S. in 2024 (sales source), under the 20,000 a fair per-car score needs. Owners filed 4 complaints in its first 3 years.
4 owner complaints, first 3 years 15–16 mpg combined, EPA
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When problems show up
No complaints for this year listed a mileage, so we can't say when problems show up.
Questions to ask the seller
- Were recall 26V455000 (equipment) done? Ask for the dealer printout, or check the VIN.
- Do all the lights, screens and power features work? Has the battery, alternator or any wiring been replaced?
- Any steering noise, wander or power-steering warning? Has the steering rack or pump been replaced?
- Nissan sent dealers 16 repair notes for this car. Was this one done: “DTC B2E01-96 (INTERNAL BATTERY) STORED AS CURRENT IN IVC This bulletin has been amended”?
From this year's own recalls, top problems, top repair bills and Nissan's repair notes. Recall repairs are free at any dealer.
How serious. Out of all 4 owner complaints filed so far (every year since it was sold, not just the first 3), owners reported:
“Average car” = what the same number of complaints would include at the rate across every model year we track. Owners report these themselves; NHTSA doesn't confirm the cause.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
Check engine light on? Look up any code →
In owners' words
On occasional engine startup infortainment screen is blank and you have no backup camera, Bluetooth, navigation or other safety apps.
2024 Nissan Armada owner · NHTSA complaint 11632432
Problems Nissan told dealers about
Nissan sent dealers 16 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- DTC B2E01-96 (INTERNAL BATTERY) STORED AS CURRENT IN IVC This bulletin has been amended
- AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING WARNING LIGHT BLINKING This bulletin has been amended
- AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING WARNING LIGHT BLINKING APPLIED SYSTEMS: Vehicles equipped with a…
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Recalls 1
- Equipment · recall issued 2026 New: most likely still open
The Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) listed on the certification label is incorrect, which can allow the vehicle to be overloaded.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Canada? See recalls at Transport Canada
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nissan Armada SUV 4WD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★☆☆ |
| Nissan Armada SUV RWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★☆☆ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $4,700–$5,000 (USD) a year in fuel (EPA estimate at U.S. prices, 15,000 miles or 24,000 km a year). Engines: 5.6L 8-cyl.
Every Nissan Armada year. 2024 is highlighted. Lower is better.
Newest year first. Red = worse than average, gray = about average, too new (2023+: a partial score, marked “partial”) or too few complaints to score.
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Is the 2024 Nissan Armada reliable?
We can't score it: only 15,267 were sold in the U.S. in 2024 (calendar-year sales), under the 20,000 we need for a fair per-car score. Owners filed 4 complaints with NHTSA in its first 3 years.
What are the most common 2024 Nissan Armada problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are electrical (75%), steering (25%) and backup camera (25%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2024 Nissan Armada have?
1 safety recall (latest: equipment). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2024 Nissan Armada get?
15 to 16 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2024 Nissan Armada safe?
NHTSA gave it 4 out of 5 stars overall in its best tested version. Ratings differ by body style, and the full table is on the advanced page.
Does the 2024 Nissan Armada have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues aren't among its top 5 complaint areas.
How much does the 2024 Nissan Armada cost in fuel a year?
About $4,700 to $5,000 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2024 Nissan Armada have?
5.6L 8-cyl.
What Nissan Armada year is better than the 2024?
No year within 3 model years of it drew fewer complaints. Across every year, 2017 drew the fewest (about half as many complaints as the average car).
The Lemon Index counts owner complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model years (100 = average, lower is better). It measures complaints, not crash safety. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works