Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2021 Nissan Armada
NHTSA data on file today
The 2021 Nissan Armada has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 13 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #26V455000 Incorrect GAWR on Certification Label/FMVSS 110 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V373000 Fuel Pump Module Can Fail and Cause a Stall NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 4 complaints
- Electrical System 3 complaints
- Engine 3 complaints
- Forward Collision Avoidance 3 complaints
- Power Train 2 complaints
- Unknown or Other 2 complaints
Of the 13 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash; across all 13 complaints, owners report 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$8,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2021 Nissan Armada has an average reliability rating. The main issues stem from the fuel system and engine, with a recall on the fuel pump module. Repair costs and occurrences are moderate compared to industry averages.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel pump | 45,000–70,000 miles | $600–$1,200 | common |
| Engine components | 60,000–90,000 miles | $800–$1,500 | occasional |
| Electrical system | 50,000–80,000 miles | $300–$600 | occasional |
| Forward collision system | 40,000–70,000 miles | $400–$900 | 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
- Brake fluid replacement
- Coolant system check
- Tire rotation and balance
- Transmission fluid change
- Battery inspection and service
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Fuel pump noise or failure
- Check engine light illumination
- Electrical malfunctions
- Collision system alerts
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2021 Nissan Armada at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.