Model year
2012 Nissan Armada
NHTSA lists 1 recall and 17 complaints for the 2012 Nissan Armada (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are SERVICE BRAKES (4), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (3), AIR BAGS (2). NHTSA lists crash-test variants for this model year and marks the overall rating Not Rated. EPA rates it 14–15 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $4,450–$4,800, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2005 373 complaints
- 2006 266 complaints
- 2007 86 complaints
- 2008 161 complaints
- 2009 23 complaints
- 2010 48 complaints
- 2011 40 complaints
- 2012 17 complaints
- 2013 17 complaints
- 2014 12 complaints
- 2015 21 complaints
- 2017 81 complaints
- 2018 75 complaints
- 2019 79 complaints
- 2020 27 complaints
- 2021 13 complaints
- 2022 9 complaints
- 2023 5 complaints
- 2024 4 complaints
- 2025 21 complaints
- 2026 9 complaints
Recalls
12V143000 · Apr 4, 2012
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 TITAN AND ARMADA VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 12, 2011, THROUGH MARCH 13, 2012. THE PART 567 CERTIFICATION LABELS ON THE VEHICLES DO NOT CONTAIN RIM SIZE INFORMATION. THUS, THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF…
Complaints
17 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 0, fire flag on 1, injury field 1, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
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Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUV 4WD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | 3 · possibility 0.219 | — |
| SUV RWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | 3 · possibility 0.212 | — |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Armada 2WD · 5.6L · Automatic 5-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 13 | 19 | 15 | — | — | $4,450 |
| Armada 4WD · 5.6L · Automatic 5-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 12 | 18 | 14 | — | — | $4,800 |
| Armada 2WD · 5.6L · Automatic 5-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · FFV | 13 | 19 | 15 | — | — | $4,450 |
| Armada 4WD · 5.6L · Automatic 5-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · FFV | 12 | 18 | 14 | — | — | $4,800 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2012 Nissan Armada at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.