This page covers 2 recalls, 17 owner complaints and EPA fuel economy for the 2013 Nissan Armada.
14 mpg combined
16.8 L/100km
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 2 tested variants for this model year.
For the 2013 Nissan Armada, the complaints spread across a few systems with no single dominant pattern, but brakes and airbags draw the most attention. On the brake side, owners describe pedals that feel soft or require unusually hard pressure to stop the vehicle. Airbag complaints center on the warning light illuminating and staying on, along with one report of front airbags not deploying fully in a rear-end collision. The electrical system also shows up across multiple reports, with owners describing an instrument cluster that delivers erratic readings and can cause the vehicle to shut off unexpectedly or refuse to start, tapping the dashboard sometimes temporarily restores function. A handful of owners also report front seatbelts failing to retract properly on both the driver and passenger sides.
17
Total Complaints
3
Crash-Related
1
Fire-Related
1
With Injuries
By System
The 2013 Nissan Armada has 2 recalls, the most serious being a driver-side airbag inflator that can rupture during deployment and send metal fragments into the cabin, posing a risk of serious injury or death.
The second recall affects vehicles built between late February and early May 2013, where the brake master cylinder can intermittently reduce pressure to the front brakes. When this happens, the vehicle takes longer to stop, raising the risk of a crash.
At a glance
What can fail
The front driver air bag inflator may not work correctly or could rupture when the air bag deploys due to a manufacturing defect.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the front driver air bag inflators at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
At a glance
What can fail
The brake master cylinder may intermittently reduce pressure to the front brakes, potentially weakening braking power.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
