Owners have filed 16 complaints
about the 2022 Nissan Armada with NHTSA between 2023 and 2026.
The largest single group is the electrical system.
Across this model's run it ranks 14 of 21 worst.
The letter says how bad. This says what kind — whether this year drew
an unusual number of complaints, unusually dangerous
ones, or failures that arrived unusually early.
The dashed ring is 50 — the national norm. Further out is worse.
Complaint volume — 7
Against the median year of the Nissan Armada. 50 means typical for this
model; 100 means roughly double.
Severity — 100
25% of these complaints
involved a crash, fire, injury or death, against a national rate of
9.7%.
Early failure — not reported
Too few complaints recorded a mileage to measure this.
Complaints filed with NHTSA, by model year. Bar colour is the FaultScore grade:
A
B
C
D
F
ungraded
What breaks on a 2022 Nissan Armada
Every complaint is filed against a part. Follow any row for the complaints about that part alone.
Electrical System
637.5%
Median failure at 60,000 miles
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
531.3%
2 crashes, 0 fires
Engine & Cooling
318.8%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
16.3%
Brakes
16.3%
Median failure at 60,000 miles
When owners complained
A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing
out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single
owner can see from inside their own car.
May 2023peak 3Aug 2026
Recalls on the 2022 Nissan Armada
A complaint is one owner's allegation. A recall is the point at which
the manufacturer or a regulator agreed the defect is real and dangerous
enough to fix for free — however old the car is.
Canada — Transport Canada
Canada runs its own recall programme, and its campaigns do not
always mirror the American ones.
Recall 202634411,868 units in Canada
Label
Issue: On certain vehicles, the compliance label may list the wrong gross axle weight rating (GAWR) information. This could lead you to overload the vehicle and cause poor handling or a tire failure. Note: This recall only affects models equipped with 22-inch wheels. Safety Risk: Poor handling or a tire failure could cause a loss of vehicle control and result in a crash. Corrective Action: The company will notify owners by mail and provide you with a new compliance label. If you'd like help to install it, you can contact a dealer to have it installed free of charge.
Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.
Maitland, FLCrash3 injured
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
The car in front of me stopped short and neither the Collision Warning or Emergency Braking activated or alerted at all, making no attempt to stop the vehicle, resulting in a collision.
NHTSA complaint #11557654 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The car in front of me stopped short and neither the Collision Warning or Emergency Braking activated or alerted at all, making no attempt to stop the vehicle, resulting in a collision.
NHTSA complaint #11557654 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The most recent complaints
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
at 60,000 milesTacoma, WA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
The contact owns a 2022 Nissan Armada. The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced abnormal battery drain, and the vehicle failed to immediately start. The contact stated that the ABS warning light was illuminated during the failure. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The battery was fully charged at the dealer, and the following day the failure reoccurred. The manufacturer was not yet contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.
NHTSA complaint #11758029 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 60,000 milesTacoma, WA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
The contact owns a 2022 Nissan Armada. The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced abnormal battery drain, and the vehicle failed to immediately start. The contact stated that the ABS warning light was illuminated during the failure. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The battery was fully charged at the dealer, and the following day the failure reoccurred. The manufacturer was not yet contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.
NHTSA complaint #11758029 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Columbia, SC
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Check engine light and collision lights come on at start of vehicle due to the wiring harness issue. The throttle body and EMC have been replaced. This is a huge safety concern as it effects the engine and the operation of the vehicle. The problem continues even after the dealer has confirmed and reproduced the issue.
NHTSA complaint #11746410 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Columbia, SC
ENGINE
Check engine light and collision lights come on at start of vehicle due to the wiring harness issue. The throttle body and EMC have been replaced. This is a huge safety concern as it effects the engine and the operation of the vehicle. The problem continues even after the dealer has confirmed and reproduced the issue.
NHTSA complaint #11746410 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Greenbrier, AR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Battery drain happens and vehicle Will be hard to start or not start at all. New battery was installed and 4 months later, same issue. It has been taken into dealership multiple times and they can never recreate the issue and have found nothing wrong with the vehicle to repair. This has caused wife and kids to be stranded because vehicle won’t start. No warning lights, nothing that the dealership found to cause issue.
NHTSA complaint #11696369 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Greenbrier, AR
ENGINE
Battery drain happens and vehicle Will be hard to start or not start at all. New battery was installed and 4 months later, same issue. It has been taken into dealership multiple times and they can never recreate the issue and have found nothing wrong with the vehicle to repair. This has caused wife and kids to be stranded because vehicle won’t start. No warning lights, nothing that the dealership found to cause issue.
NHTSA complaint #11696369 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Murfreesboro, TN
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
The vehicle radiator fan clutch engaged all the time and slowed acceleration responsiveness. This could cause safety issues when the vehicle responds to gas differently. This seemed to be a common component that goes out on Armada.
NHTSA complaint #11682739 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Murfreesboro, TN
ENGINE
The vehicle radiator fan clutch engaged all the time and slowed acceleration responsiveness. This could cause safety issues when the vehicle responds to gas differently. This seemed to be a common component that goes out on Armada.
NHTSA complaint #11682739 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Milton, MA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The battery in our car has repeatedly drained for no reason. There seems to be an issue with the battery not charging the alternator correctly. At times this causes electrical components to go out.
NHTSA complaint #11657381 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Kansas City, MO
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2022 Nissan Armada AWD battery is being drained for no apparent reason and system check does not reveal anything. Replaced original battery of just over two years and the new battery was drained within six months. Have seen where there are class action lawsuits for years 2019-2021, but nothing on the 2022 vehicle.
NHTSA complaint #11641633 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Maitland, FLCrash3 injured
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
The car in front of me stopped short and neither the Collision Warning or Emergency Braking activated or alerted at all, making no attempt to stop the vehicle, resulting in a collision.
NHTSA complaint #11557654 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The car in front of me stopped short and neither the Collision Warning or Emergency Braking activated or alerted at all, making no attempt to stop the vehicle, resulting in a collision.
NHTSA complaint #11557654 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
I was approaching a railroad track, and my truck slammed on brakes coming to a complete stop. With other cars behind me twice, this is the second time that has happened i was almost hit in the back
NHTSA complaint #11538835 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Lido Beach, NY
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
THE ENTIRE DASHBOARD, INFOTAINMENT, AND CLIMATE CONTROLS GO BLANK, THIS HAPPENS ALL THE TIME. TODAY, EVERY WARNING LIGHT ON THE ENTIRE DASHBOARD LIT UP BUZZING, HAD TO PULL OVER TO TURN OFF CAR, OPEN DOOR AND RE START. THIS IS VERY DISTRACTING, AND DANGEROUS. THIS GIVES NO WARNING AT ALL, IT JUST HAPPENS. BEEN TO THE DEALER 6 TIMES NOW, ON OUR WAY FOR 7. TWO TIMES WE WERE AT THE DEALER WE WERE TOLD THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO UNTIL MANUFACTURER PUTS OUT A SOFTWARE NEW UPDATE, THE CHANGED ENTIRE INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM, USB PORTS ETC, THE PROBLEM HAS SEEMED TO HAVE GOTTEN WORSE.
NHTSA complaint #11523355 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Lido Beach, NY
LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION
THE ENTIRE DASHBOARD, INFOTAINMENT, AND CLIMATE CONTROLS GO BLANK, THIS HAPPENS ALL THE TIME. TODAY, EVERY WARNING LIGHT ON THE ENTIRE DASHBOARD LIT UP BUZZING, HAD TO PULL OVER TO TURN OFF CAR, OPEN DOOR AND RE START. THIS IS VERY DISTRACTING, AND DANGEROUS. THIS GIVES NO WARNING AT ALL, IT JUST HAPPENS. BEEN TO THE DEALER 6 TIMES NOW, ON OUR WAY FOR 7. TWO TIMES WE WERE AT THE DEALER WE WERE TOLD THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO UNTIL MANUFACTURER PUTS OUT A SOFTWARE NEW UPDATE, THE CHANGED ENTIRE INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM, USB PORTS ETC, THE PROBLEM HAS SEEMED TO HAVE GOTTEN WORSE.
NHTSA complaint #11523355 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
THE ENTIRE DASHBOARD, INFOTAINMENT, AND CLIMATE CONTROLS GO BLANK, THIS HAPPENS ALL THE TIME. TODAY, EVERY WARNING LIGHT ON THE ENTIRE DASHBOARD LIT UP BUZZING, HAD TO PULL OVER TO TURN OFF CAR, OPEN DOOR AND RE START. THIS IS VERY DISTRACTING, AND DANGEROUS. THIS GIVES NO WARNING AT ALL, IT JUST HAPPENS. BEEN TO THE DEALER 6 TIMES NOW, ON OUR WAY FOR 7. TWO TIMES WE WERE AT THE DEALER WE WERE TOLD THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO UNTIL MANUFACTURER PUTS OUT A SOFTWARE NEW UPDATE, THE CHANGED ENTIRE INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM, USB PORTS ETC, THE PROBLEM HAS SEEMED TO HAVE GOTTEN WORSE.
NHTSA complaint #11523355 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.