{"id":"2026_nissan_armada","make":"Nissan","make_slug":"nissan","model":"Armada","model_slug":"armada","year":2026,"url":"/nissan/armada/2026/","pts":["gas"],"configs":[{"id":49557,"model":"Armada 2WD","pt":"gas","drive":"Rear-Wheel Drive","trany":"Automatic (S9)","cyl":6,"displ":3.5,"eng":"SIDI","turbo":true,"super":false,"start_stop":true,"city":16,"hwy":20,"comb":18,"cityA":0,"hwyA":0,"combA":0,"kwh100":null,"range":null,"range_city":null,"range_hwy":null,"erange":null,"phev_comb":null,"charge240":null,"charge240b":null,"charger":"","charger_b":"","motor":"","fuel":"Premium","vclass":"Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD","co2":506,"fe_score":3,"ghg_score":3,"fuel_cost":4300,"save_spend":-10250,"guzzler":false,"mfr_code":"NSX","modified":"Tue Oct 28 00:00:00 EDT 2025"},{"id":49602,"model":"Armada 4WD","pt":"gas","drive":"4-Wheel Drive","trany":"Automatic (S9)","cyl":6,"displ":3.5,"eng":"SIDI","turbo":true,"super":false,"start_stop":true,"city":16,"hwy":19,"comb":17,"cityA":0,"hwyA":0,"combA":0,"kwh100":null,"range":null,"range_city":null,"range_hwy":null,"erange":null,"phev_comb":null,"charge240":null,"charge240b":null,"charger":"","charger_b":"","motor":"","fuel":"Premium","vclass":"Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD","co2":524,"fe_score":3,"ghg_score":3,"fuel_cost":4550,"save_spend":-11500,"guzzler":false,"mfr_code":"NSX","modified":"Tue Oct 28 00:00:00 EDT 2025"},{"id":49603,"model":"Armada 4WD PRO-4X","pt":"gas","drive":"4-Wheel Drive","trany":"Automatic (S9)","cyl":6,"displ":3.5,"eng":"SIDI","turbo":true,"super":false,"start_stop":true,"city":15,"hwy":18,"comb":16,"cityA":0,"hwyA":0,"combA":0,"kwh100":null,"range":null,"range_city":null,"range_hwy":null,"erange":null,"phev_comb":null,"charge240":null,"charge240b":null,"charger":"","charger_b":"","motor":"","fuel":"Premium","vclass":"Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD","co2":556,"fe_score":3,"ghg_score":3,"fuel_cost":4850,"save_spend":-13000,"guzzler":false,"mfr_code":"NSX","modified":"Tue Oct 28 00:00:00 EDT 2025"}],"vclass":"Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD","segment":"Midsize / large SUV","recalls":[{"campaign":"26V455000","component":"EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS","mfr":"Nissan North America, Inc.","reported":"2026-07-15","owner_notified":"","units":168149,"summary":"Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2026 Nissan Armada, 2011-2013 Infiniti QX56, and 2014-2027 QX80 vehicles equipped with 22\" wheels. The Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) listed on the certification label is incorrect, which can allow the vehicle to be overloaded. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, \"Tire Selection and Rims.\"","consequence":"An overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.","remedy":"Dealers will install new labels, free of charge. Additionally, Nissan will mail replacement labels to owners. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed September 2, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated Fall 2026. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's numbers for this recall are R26B1 and P6A13/4. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 16, 2026.","notes":"","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"R26B1/2,  P6A13/4","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"minor"},{"campaign":"25V821000","component":"BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE","mfr":"Nissan North America, Inc.","reported":"2025-11-26","owner_notified":"2026-01-23","units":64085,"summary":"Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2025 Murano, 2025-2026 Armada, and Infiniti QX80 vehicles. A software error may occur in the In-Vehicle Infotainment (IVI) system at vehicle startup, resulting in the rearview camera image not displaying when the vehicle is shifted into reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, \"Rear Visibility.\"","consequence":"A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.","remedy":"The IVI system software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 2, 2026. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 800-647-7261 or Infiniti's customer service at 1-800-662-6200. Nissan's numbers for this recall are R25D6, R25D5, and R25D7. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning December 12, 2025.","notes":"","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"R25D6, R25D5, R25D7","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"minor"}],"recall_count":2,"critical_count":0,"park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"score":94,"grade":"A","complaints":{"count":7,"crash":0,"fire":0,"injured":0,"deaths":0,"comps":[["Power Train",3],["Electrical System",3],["Forward Collision Avoidance",2],["Visibility/Wiper",1],["Fuel/Propulsion System",1],["Engine",1]],"by_year":{"2026":7},"excerpts":[["2026-07-30","Air Bags","Vehicle has a known defect in which a safety module is faulty in it that disables all safety features in the vehicle. Nissan has been very defensive in addressing less, despite the fact of acceptance that it is a known defect that is putting peoples lives at risk"],["2026-06-29","Service Brakes","I am reporting recurring failures involving the vehicle's electronic control systems. These issues have been documented with the dealership on multiple occasions and a Nissan District Technical Service Manager (DTSM) has also inspected the vehicle. Nissan has not been able to replicate the issues as they are intermitte\u2026"],["2026-06-22","Structure","Category: Water intrusion / structural defect VIN: [XXX] Date of incident: [XXX] Description: Water leaking into passenger footwell from under dashboard during rain on a brand new vehicle with 779 miles INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)"]]},"investigations":[],"ncap":[],"popularity":999,"headline":{"range":null,"mpg":18,"ncap":null,"complaints":7},"presskit_trims":[],"generated_at":"2026-09-11 05:01 UTC","sources":["EPA fueleconomy.gov","NHTSA recalls","NHTSA complaints","NHTSA NCAP","NHTSA investigations"]}