2017 Nissan Armada Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 33about this part
- Share
- 41%of 81 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 47,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 33 complaints about the electrical system of the 2017 Nissan Armada, 41% of the 81 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 47,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Car gave a bci malfunction warning on dash. When I turned the car off and went to restart it would not restart. This used to happen once every couple of weeks. It is now happened more than 10 times in the last two days.sometimes the car will start other times I have to try 15 times or more before it starts.”
NHTSA complaint #11254786, filed 2019-09, 47,000 miles“The bci malfunction keeps coming up while I'm driving. When I contact the dealer I'm told that I cannot get anything done unless the alert is on when they look at my vehicle. The car will also become difficult to start. The bci malfunction comes up while I am driving the vehicle randomly.”
NHTSA complaint #11350646, filed 2020-08, 58,000 miles“I saw the recall on the pathfinders today and I have a similar issue with my 2017 Armada. Something keeps causing my battery to drain. I have taken the vehicle to shop to be inspected, the battery is okay, the alternator okay, and the starter okay. I cut every feature off in my car but something is electrically draining the battery. I replaced the bcm not too long ago bc it kept failing. Have you guys had any reports of this happening with other people? I have seen several youtube people experiencing same issues and I have read articles as well. …”
NHTSA complaint #11390460, filed 2021-01, 78,500 miles“I drive a 2017 Nissan Armada that caught fire!!! We purchased this vehicle march of this year. My heated seat malfunctioned and caught my pants and my seat on fire while I was driving with two-2- small children!!! Tuesday morning november 12th, 2019 I was driving my 7 year old to school with my 3 year old with us when I started to feel a pain in my left leg. I lifted my leg which then I saw smoke and could smell something was burning. All this happened while I was driving with 2 small children strapped into their carseats. …”
NHTSA complaint #11280222, filed 2019-11, 39,200 miles“Went to start my vehicle and everything but the engine would start. Tried for several minutes, locked, unlocked car then left it alone for 5 minutes and it finally started. Then, less than a week later, while I was driving, the bci malfunction warning and a bunch of other lights came on and car slowed down significantly. Had to pull over, look up this warning and follow directions others who had this same issue did. I turned vehicle off, waited a minut and turned it back on. Warning cleares. The next morning my car wouldn't start. Had to swap cars with husband so I could get to work. …”
NHTSA complaint #11353126, filed 2020-09, 39,958 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 10235707Apr 27, 2023VEHICLE KEY NOT DETECTED / AUTHENTICATED, ENGINE WILL NOT START This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this…
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 33% |
| 2025 | 7 | 33% |
| 2023 | 2 | 40% |
| 2022 | 6 | 67% |
| 2021 | 3 | 23% |
| 2020 | 9 | 33% |
| 2019 | 42 | 53% |
| 2018 | 41 | 54% |
| 2017 | 33 | 41% |
| 2015 | 2 | 10% |
| 2014 | 1 | 8% |
| 2013 | 3 | 18% |
| 2012 | 3 | 18% |
| 2011 | 6 | 15% |
| 2010 | 6 | 13% |
| 2009 | 3 | 13% |
| 2008 | 23 | 14% |
| 2007 | 5 | 6% |
| 2006 | 24 | 9% |
| 2005 | 24 | 6% |
| 2004 | 29 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2017 Nissan Armada
17 complaintsEngine
16 complaintsBrakes
13 complaintsAir bags
12 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
7 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsForward collision avoidance
4 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 Nissan Armada
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.
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