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2024 Nissan Armada
Full-size SUV · 2015–2027
Which year to buy
From our video research. NHTSA counts checked 2026-09-30. Tap a year for the details.
- Best buys: 2022-2024, with 2024 the pick (last V8 year, 4 complaints)
- OK: 2020-2021 with proof the fuel pump recall was done
- Careful: 2018-2019 (battery drain / no-start) and the all-new 2025
Trims and features
Engines: 5.6L 8-cyl · Drive: 4WD, RWD
2024 Armada trims
| PLATINUM | PLATINUM-CP | S | SL | SV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Rows of seats | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Adaptive cruise control | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Automatic emergency braking | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Pedestrian emergency braking | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear automatic braking | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Forward collision warning | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Blind-spot warning | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Blind-spot intervention | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear cross-traffic alert | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lane departure warning | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lane keeping assist | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Backup camera | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Parking assist | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Automatic high beams | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Headlights | LED | LED | LED | LED | LED |
| Push-button start | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
From NHTSA's vehicle database (vPIC), as Nissan reports it: base price, seating and driver-assistance equipment by trim. Tech and comfort features (CarPlay, heated seats, sunroof) for Nissan aren't in our data yet. "Varies": standard on some versions of the trim.
Year by year
| Year | Engines | Drive | Fuel economy | Crash rating | Recalls | Owner complaints | Collision warning | CarPlay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | — | — | — | Not rated | 0 | 0 | — | — |
| 2026 | 3.5L 6-cyl turbo | 4WD, RWD | 16–18 mpg | Not rated | 2 | 8 | Standard | — |
| 2025 | 3.5L 6-cyl turbo | 4WD, RWD | 16–18 mpg | Not rated | 2 | 21 | Some versions | Yes |
| 2024 | 5.6L 8-cyl | 4WD, RWD | 15–16 mpg | 4 of 5 | 1 | 4 | Standard | Yes |
| 2023 | 5.6L 8-cyl | 4WD, RWD | 15–16 mpg | 4 of 5 | 1 | 5 | Standard | Yes |
| 2022 | 5.6L 8-cyl | 4WD, RWD | 15–16 mpg | Not rated | 1 | 9 | Standard | Yes |
| 2021 | 5.6L 8-cyl | 4WD, RWD | 15–16 mpg | Not rated | 2 | 13 | Standard | Yes |
| 2020 | 5.6L 8-cyl | 4WD, RWD | 15–16 mpg | 4 of 5 | 2 | 10 | Standard | No |
| 2019 | 5.6L 8-cyl | 4WD, RWD | 15–16 mpg | 4 of 5 | 1 | 76 | Standard | No |
| 2018 | 5.6L 8-cyl, 390 hp | 4WD, RWD | 15–16 mpg | 4 of 5 | 1 | 75 | Optional | No |
| 2017 | 5.6L 8-cyl | 4WD, RWD | 15–16 mpg | Not rated | 0 | 81 | Optional | No |
| 2015 | 5.6L 8-cyl | 4WD, RWD | 14–15 mpg | Not rated | 3 | 21 | No | No |
Owner complaints are unverified reports to NHTSA and aren't adjusted for how many were sold, so compare years of the same model: a tall bar marks a year owners had more trouble with. Collision warning: forward collision warning as NHTSA lists it ("Some versions": standard on some). Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Apple.
Generations and measurements
Armada · 2017–2024
Second generation (Y62)
5.6L V8; 2021 refresh with a 12.3-inch screen and wireless CarPlay
Armada · 2025–2026
Third generation (Y63)
All-new body, twin-turbo V6, 14.3-inch screen
Apple lists CarPlay for: Armada 2021–2025 (Apple).
Every NHTSA-rated version: crash ratings, safety tech, recalls, complaints
| Year | Version | Stars | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | NISSAN ARMADA SUV ICE RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 0 | 0 |
| 2027 | NISSAN ARMADA SUV ICE AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 | NISSAN ARMADA SUV N/A AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 2 | 8 |
| 2026 | NISSAN ARMADA SUV N/A RWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 2 | 8 |
| 2025 | Nissan Armada SUV AWD | Not Rated | Standard & Optional | Standard & Optional | 2 | 21 |
| 2025 | Nissan Armada SUV RWD | Not Rated | Standard & Optional | Standard & Optional | 2 | 21 |
| 2024 | Nissan Armada SUV 4WD | 4 | Standard | Standard | 1 | 4 |
| 2024 | Nissan Armada SUV RWD | 4 | Standard | Standard | 1 | 4 |
| 2023 | Nissan Armada SUV 4WD | 4 | Standard | Optional | 1 | 5 |
| 2023 | Nissan Armada SUV RWD | 4 | Standard | Optional | 1 | 5 |
| 2022 | Nissan Armada SUV AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 1 | 9 |
| 2022 | Nissan Armada SUV RWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 1 | 9 |
| 2021 | Nissan Armada SUV AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 2 | 13 |
| 2021 | Nissan Armada SUV RWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 2 | 13 |
| 2020 | Nissan Armada SUV AWD | 4 | Standard | Optional | 1 | 10 |
| 2020 | Nissan Armada SUV RWD | 4 | Standard | Optional | 1 | 10 |
| 2019 | Nissan Armada SUV RWD | 4 | Standard | Optional | 1 | 77 |
| 2019 | Nissan Armada SUV AWD | 4 | Standard | Optional | 1 | 77 |
| 2018 | Nissan Armada SUV RWD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 1 | 75 |
| 2018 | Nissan Armada SUV AWD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 1 | 75 |
| 2017 | Nissan Armada SUV AWD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 0 | 81 |
| 2017 | Nissan Armada SUV RWD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 0 | 81 |
| 2015 | Nissan Armada SUV RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 3 | 21 |
| 2015 | Nissan Armada SUV 4WD | Not Rated | No | No | 3 | 21 |
Source: NHTSA.
Every EPA-rated version: engines and combined mpg
| Year | EPA model | Engines | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Armada 2WD | Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, Turbo | 18 |
| 2026 | Armada 4WD | Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, Turbo | 17 |
| 2026 | Armada 4WD PRO-4X | Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, Turbo | 16 |
| 2025 | Armada 2WD | Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, Turbo | 18 |
| 2025 | Armada 4WD | Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, Turbo | 17 |
| 2025 | Armada 4WD PRO-4X | Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, Turbo | 16 |
| 2024 | Armada 2WD | Auto (S7), 8 cyl, 5.6 L | 16 |
| 2024 | Armada 4WD | Auto (S7), 8 cyl, 5.6 L | 15 |
| 2023 | Armada 2WD | Auto (S7), 8 cyl, 5.6 L | 16 |
| 2023 | Armada 4WD | Auto (S7), 8 cyl, 5.6 L, SIDI; LDT Auto (S7), 8 cyl, 5.6 L, SIDI; MDPV |
15 |
| 2022 | Armada 2WD | Auto (S7), 8 cyl, 5.6 L | 16 |
| 2022 | Armada 4WD | Auto (S7), 8 cyl, 5.6 L, SIDI Auto (S7), 8 cyl, 5.6 L, SIDI; MDPV (Curb Weight >6000 lbs) |
15 |
| 2021 | Armada 2WD | Auto (S7), 8 cyl, 5.6 L | 16 |
| 2021 | Armada 4WD | Auto (S7), 8 cyl, 5.6 L, SIDI Auto (S7), 8 cyl, 5.6 L, SIDI; MDPV (Curb Weight >6000 lbs) |
15 |
| 2020 | Armada 2WD | Auto (S7), 8 cyl, 5.6 L | 16 |
| 2020 | Armada 4WD | Auto (S7), 8 cyl, 5.6 L | 15 |
| 2019 | Armada 2WD | Auto (S7), 8 cyl, 5.6 L | 16 |
| 2019 | Armada 4WD | Auto (S7), 8 cyl, 5.6 L | 15 |
| 2018 | Armada 2WD | Auto (S7), 8 cyl, 5.6 L | 16 |
| 2018 | Armada 4WD | Auto (S7), 8 cyl, 5.6 L | 15 |
| 2017 | Armada 2WD | Auto (S7), 8 cyl, 5.6 L | 16 |
| 2017 | Armada 4WD | Auto (S7), 8 cyl, 5.6 L | 15 |
| 2015 | Armada 2WD | Auto 5-spd, 8 cyl, 5.6 L Auto 5-spd, 8 cyl, 5.6 L, FFV |
15 |
| 2015 | Armada 4WD | Auto 5-spd, 8 cyl, 5.6 L Auto 5-spd, 8 cyl, 5.6 L, FFV |
14 |
Source: fueleconomy.gov.