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Nissan ArmadaModel year report

2015 Nissan Armada Problems

Complaints
21filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
50,000miles, 13 complaints with mileage
Recalls
3campaigns on record
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
—no overall rating published
EPA fuel economy
15 mpgcombined, 5.6L 8-cyl RWD · 13 city / 19 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2015 Nissan Armada (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 21 consumer complaints for the 2015 Nissan Armada. The part named most often is air bags, with 8 complaints (38% of the total), followed by seat belts (4) and electrical system (2). 13 of the complaints include a mileage, and 46% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 50,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 an injury, 2 a death, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 87 technical service bulletins for this model year. Air bags complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the inflator module and 7 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Seat belts complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the buckle assembly and 3 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (1), Wheels (1).

Example complaints

Air bags: “Air Bag indicator Light on, failed clockspring. Checked and verified by two certified dealers: C&E Tire and Auto on 10/17/25 estimated repair: $2,024.28 Nissan of Clearwater, FL on 10/28/25 estimated repair: $1,842.31 This model has recalls for airbags, but NOT my VIN#. Please answer why the 2015 Nissan Armada has recalls with its airbags, my 2025 Nissan Armada has a failed airbag, and my 2015 Nissan Armada is not covered?”

NHTSA complaint #11702939, filed 2025-12

Seat belts: “Takata recall - I see there was a recall on 15v501000 regarding seatbelts. I was never notified of any recall etc until I starting having an issue with my seatbelt light not turning off on the dashboard. I can Nissan and they said there was no such recall for 2015 Nissan Armada.”

NHTSA complaint #11256453, filed 2019-09, 66,000 miles

Exterior lighting: “It is very easy to mistake turning on the wipers by turning off the lights while driving at night. This is very dangerous if performed at night. There is no lighting on the right or left function arms. This mistake has happened to all 4 drivers in my household. It should seriously be looked into as a safety recall.”

NHTSA complaint #11449718, filed 2022-02

Mileage when problems were reported

46% of the 13 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 22,000 and 85,000 miles.

15%0–1015%10–2515%25–5023%50–7515%75–10015%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (13 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 50,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: rising. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

201520162018201952020202220232025
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2015 Nissan Armada. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
Armada · SUV 4WDnot rated———3 · 21.9% risk
Armada · SUV RWDnot rated———3 · 21.2% risk

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2015 Nissan Armada version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Armada 2WD5.6L 8-cyl5-speed automatic131915$4,450
Armada 4WD5.6L 8-cyl5-speed automatic121814$4,800
Armada 2WD5.6L 8-cyl · flex-fuel5-speed automatic131915$4,450
Armada 4WD5.6L 8-cyl · flex-fuel5-speed automatic121814$4,800

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2015 Nissan Armada → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 87 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 87 bulletins →

Other model years of the Nissan Armada

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
202693,5002—18—Too new
20252114,5482—18—Too new
20235—1416—Too new
2022960,0001—16—Not enough data
20211334,0002—16—Not enough data
20202758,500241641 · TypicalRising
20197922,000141678 · MoreStable
20187648,200141650 · TypicalRising
20178142,0000—1648 · TypicalStable
20152150,0003—15—Rising
20141366,5001—15—Not enough data
20131736,0002—15—Rising
20121748,5001—15—Rising
20114054,0001—1518 · FewerStable
20104864,0004—1557 · TypicalFalling
20092380,0003—14—Falling
200816179,0006—1484 · MoreFalling
20078675,0002—14Not compared (before 2008)Falling
200626683,5003—14Not compared (before 2008)Falling
200537380,0003—14Not compared (before 2008)Falling
200446467,0001——Not compared (before 2008)Falling

All Nissan Armada model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2015 Nissan Armada have?

NHTSA recorded 21 consumer complaints for the 2015 Nissan Armada as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2015 Nissan Armada is reported most often?

Air bags is named most often, in 8 complaints (38% of the total), followed by seat belts with 4.

Has the 2015 Nissan Armada been recalled?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2015 Nissan Armada get?

The EPA rates the 2015 Nissan Armada (Armada 2WD, 5.6L 8-cyl) at 15 mpg combined, 13 city and 19 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,450 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2015 Nissan Armada reported?

Among the 13 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 50,000 miles and the middle half falls between 22,000 and 85,000 miles; 46% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.