Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2017 Nissan Armada
NHTSA data on file today
The 2017 Nissan Armada has no NHTSA recall campaigns and 81 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 33 complaints
- Power Train 17 complaints
- Engine 16 complaints
- Service Brakes 13 complaints
- Air Bags 12 complaints
- Unknown or Other 8 complaints
Of the 81 complaints on file, 3 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 81 complaints, owners report 4 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $10,000–$15,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2017 Nissan Armada has a below-average rating due to a moderate number of owner complaints, particularly concerning the electrical system and powertrain, with no recall campaigns posted. Evidence is somewhat limited due to absence of recalls, but notable issues in key systems suggest potential reliability concerns.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 60,000–90,000 miles | $300–$1,200 | common |
| Powertrain | 70,000–100,000 miles | $1,500–$4,000 | common |
| Engine | 60,000–90,000 miles | $500–$2,500 | occasional |
| Service brakes | 50,000–80,000 miles | $200–$800 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Tire rotations and balances
- Brake inspections and replacement
- Transmission fluid change
- Engine air filter replacement
- Coolant system service
- Battery test and replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Electrical malfunctions
- Transmission slipping
- Engine misfires or noises
- Brake pedal sponginess
- Unresponsive acceleration
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2017 Nissan Armada at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.