Model year 2017 · Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD

2017 Nissan Armada: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2017 Nissan Armada at 15–16 mpg combined across 2 versions. NHTSA lists 0 safety recalls and 81 owner complaints for this model year.

Safety recalls

0

EPA combined mpg

15–16

NHTSA overall rating

—

Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Nissan dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.

2017 Nissan Armada recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 0 safety recalls for the 2017 Nissan Armada, newest first.

No recalls are listed for the 2017 Nissan Armada in NHTSA's recall file as of Oct 27, 2026.

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2017 Nissan Armada fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.

2017 Nissan Armada EPA fuel economy
VersionEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCity/Hwy/CombFuel cost/yrCO2 g/mi
Armada 2WD5.6L 8-cylAutomatic 7-speedRear-Wheel DriveRegular14/19/16 mpg$4,200555
Armada 4WD5.6L 8-cylAutomatic 7-speed4-Wheel DriveRegular13/18/15 mpg$4,450588

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.

EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.

2017 Nissan Armada crash-test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

2017 Nissan Armada NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicleOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover riskForward collision warning
2017 Nissan Armada SUV AWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated—Optional
2017 Nissan Armada SUV RWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated—Optional

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2017 Nissan Armada owner complaints

Owners have filed 81 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Nissan Armada, most recently on Jun 12, 2026. 3 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 4 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2017 Nissan Armada complaints
Component named in complaintsMentions
Electrical system32
Engine16
Power train16
Service brakes13
Air bags12
Unknown or other8
Back over prevention: Warnings5
Back over prevention: Rearview system braking3
Exterior lighting3
Vehicle speed control3

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other Nissan Armada model years

Nissan Armada by model year
YearCombinedRecallsComplaintsOverall rating
2026 Armada16–18 mpg29—
2025 Armada16–18 mpg221—
2024 Armada15–16 mpg144/5
2023 Armada15–16 mpg154/5
2022 Armada15–16 mpg19—
2021 Armada15–16 mpg213—
2020 Armada15–16 mpg2274/5
2019 Armada15–16 mpg1794/5
2018 Armada15–16 mpg1764/5
2015 Armada14–15 mpg321—

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Sources

  • Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 27, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
  • Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
  • Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
  • Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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