Used Nissan Armada: Inspection checklist
Pick the model year you are going to see. Each sheet lists the checks for the problems owners reported on that year, in the order you would do them at the car. Owners filed 225 complaints across these 9 years; the 2018 drew the most.
Choose a model year
2026
Most reported: transmission
6 complaints2 recallsOpen checklist
2025
Most reported: electrical
19 complaints2 recallsOpen checklist
2024
Fewest complaintsMost reported: electrical
4 complaints1 recallOpen checklist
2023
Most reported: transmission
5 complaints1 recallOpen checklist
2022
Most reported: electrical
8 complaints1 recallOpen checklist
2021
Most reported: electrical
12 complaints2 recallsOpen checklist
2020
Most reported: electrical
26 complaints2 recallsOpen checklist
2019
Most reported: electrical
72 complaints1 recallOpen checklist
2018
Most complaintsMost reported: electrical
73 complaints1 recallOpen checklist
Problems that follow the Armada from year to year
Each of these is a top-three complaint area in at least two model years. Darker cells mean more complaints that year. Whatever year you are looking at, give these extra time.
| Area | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical | 36 | 34 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 95 | ||
| Transmission | 7 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 20 | |||
| Engine | 5 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 14 | |||||
| Brakes | 4 | 5 | 3 | 12 |
Armada generations and updates
First years of a new generation and mid-cycle updates are marked. Each year links to its checklist.
Third generation
2025–now
Second generation
2017–2024
2021 update: Redesigned front end; Larger grille and LED headlights; Updated interior with wider infotainment screen; Standard Safety Shield 360
