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Owner report · 2013 model year

2013 Nissan Armada

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The Verdict

Worst problem area

Brakes

Brakes leads by volume: 8 of 17 complaints (47%) mention it. Complaints mentioning Airbags & Restraints include more reported injuries (1) than those mentioning any other identified area.

Complaints filed held steady at 17 in both 2012 and 2013.

Data last changed . Sources: NHTSA complaints and recalls, EPA fuel economy data. Methodology

At a glance

NHTSA complaints
17
Recall campaigns
2
EPA fuel cost per year
$4,150–$4,450
Combined MPG
14–15

Complaints by model year

  1. 402011
  2. 172012
  3. 172013
  4. 132014
  5. 212015

Where owners report problems

  1. Brakes8 (47%)
  2. Airbags & Restraints5 (29%)
  3. Electrical3 (18%)
  4. Suspension, Wheels & Tires2 (12%)
  5. Transmission & Drivetrain2 (12%)
  6. Body, Seats & Latches1 (6%)
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Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History

Fuel cost, fuel economy, and complaint history by model-yearScroll sideways to see all 5 years. Fuel figures show the range across trims for years with more than one EPA-rated configuration.Also cataloged for 2013: 2 configuration(s) of a different vehicle class, excluded from the comparison bar only (but included in the figures above).
Category20112012201320142015vs. 2013 Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
Annual fuel cost ($)4,150–4,4504,150–4,4504,150–4,4504,150–4,4504,150–4,450
Combined MPG14–1514–1514–1514–1514–15
City / Highway MPG12–13 / 18–1912–13 / 18–1912–13 / 18–1912–13 / 18–1912–13 / 18–19
CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi)592–635592–635601–623601–623601–623
Complaints filed4017171321Not compared
Recalls issued11213Not compared
Crash-involved complaints20301Not compared
Fire-involved complaints21100Not compared
Injuries reported11101Not compared
Deaths reported00002Not compared
Configurations compared22222

Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.

Common questions

How many recalls does the 2013 Nissan Armada have?

2 NHTSA recall campaigns as of Nov 7, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.

What is the most common complaint about the 2013 Nissan Armada?

Brakes: 8 of 17 NHTSA complaints (47%) mention it.

What gas mileage does the 2013 Nissan Armada get?

EPA rates it 14–15 MPG combined.

How much does it cost to fuel a 2013 Nissan Armada?

EPA estimates $4,150–$4,450 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.

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EPA-Rated Configurations (4)

Every EPA-rated configuration on this page, one row each.A number tagged (low) or (high) is this page’s own cost-table figure of that name, above.
ConfigurationTransmissionCylindersDisplacementDrivetrainFuel TypeVehicle ClassCityHighwayCombinedAnnual Fuel CostCO₂
Configuration 1Automatic 5-spd85.6LRear-Wheel DriveRegularStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD13 mpg (high)19 mpg (high)15 mpg (high)$4,150 (low)601 g/mi (low)
Configuration 2Automatic 5-spd85.6LRear-Wheel DriveGasoline or E85Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD13 mpg (high)19 mpg (high)15 mpg (high)$4,150 (low)605 g/mi
Configuration 3Automatic 5-spd85.6L4-Wheel DriveRegularStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD12 mpg (low)18 mpg (low)14 mpg (low)$4,450 (high)623 g/mi (high)
Configuration 4Automatic 5-spd85.6L4-Wheel DriveGasoline or E85Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD12 mpg (low)18 mpg (low)14 mpg (low)$4,450 (high)622 g/mi

Complaints by Category

Complaints by category, in the same fixed order on every page
CategoryComplaintsCrash-InvolvedFire-InvolvedInjuriesDeaths
Engine00000
Transmission & Drivetrain21000
Fuel System10000
Electrical31000
Brakes81000
Steering00000
Suspension, Wheels & Tires20000
Airbags & Restraints51110
Driver Assistance & Speed Control10000
Body, Seats & Latches10000
Visibility & Lighting00000
Other10000

A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.

Recalls (2)

  • AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

    Campaign 20V188000 · Mar 30, 2020

    Defect
    Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2012-2017 NV Cargo and NV Passenger Van, 2013-2015 Titan and Armada and 2011-2012 Infiniti QX56 vehicles. Due to a manufacturing issue, the air bag inflator may not function properly or may rupture during deployment.
    Consequence
    An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
    Remedy
    Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driver air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began May 7, 2020. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669 or Infiniti customer service at 1-800-662-6200.

  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER

    Campaign 13V451000 · Sep 18, 2013

    Defect
    Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013 Titan and Armada vehicles manufactured February 22, 2013, through May 3, 2013. The affected vehicles have a brake master cylinder which may intermittently reduce the pressure supplied to the front brakes.
    Consequence
    If the front brake pressure is reduced there would be less braking power, requiring a longer distance to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    Nissan has notified owners, and dealers will replace the master cylinder, free of charge. The recall began on October 21, 2013. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.