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2021 Nissan ArmadaProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 13 owner complaints about the 2021 Nissan Armada, most often about the fuel/propulsion system. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 21V-373 the manufacturer reports only 93% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 27, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2021 Nissan Armada has problems
13 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
4Fuel/propulsion system
3Forward collision avoidance1 crash/fire/injury
3Electrical system
3Engine
2Power train
1Air bags
1Service brakes
1Back over prevention
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion system | 4 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 3 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 3 | 0 |
| Engine | 3 | 0 |
| Power train | 2 | 0 |
| Air bags | 1 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 1 |
| Back over prevention | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2021 Nissan Armada recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2024 Q2
Fuel pump: control/drive module
Risk. Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Nissan.
Best & worst years
2021 vs. every other Armada year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Armada median. How we score
'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2021 Nissan Armada safety ratings
2021 Nissan Armada SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Rollover: 3 stars (21.9% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard
- Lane departure warning: Standard
In owners' words
What Armada owners report
Recent fuel/propulsion system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
My family and I traveled to Ohio to visit family. After stopping for fuel, 6hrs into our drive, our 2021 nissan Armada started bucking, skipping, and eventually stalled 50 yards from the fuel station. Several attempts at restarting the vehicle resulted in a sputtering idle and stall. This put my…
Vehicle battery is being drained. The vehicle won’t start. Purchase a new battery on March 2025. Vehicle Car fax states a new battery was installed in vehicle in May 2024. I purchased the vehicle on September 4, 2024.
Car started sputtering and code said misfire Dealership said it was the mass air sensor said they fixed it but symptoms continued when I picked up my vehicle Issue sounds like the recall reason of the fuel pump
Own a 2021 Armada?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.