2015 Nissan Armada
Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2015 models.

- Class
- Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
- Body styles
- 4dr SUV 4WD Platinum
- Engines
- 5.6L 8-cyl
- Drivetrain
- Rear-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel Drive
- Fuel
- Regular Gasoline, FFV
- MPG (best)
- 15 combined · 13 city / 19 hwy
- Length
- 206.7 in
- Curb weight
- 5,847 lb
- NHTSA rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 3 campaigns
Pros & cons
What's good
- AWD / 4WD available
- Few owner complaints21 complaints filed with NHTSA versus about 243 for similar models.
Watch out for
- Below-average fuel economyBest version gets 15 MPG combined, 20% below the 2015 standard SUV average of 18.7 MPG.
Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 13 similar 2015 models — not a review. How we calculate this →
Overview
The 2015 Nissan Armada is a standard SUV offered with a 5.6L 8-cyl engine and rear-wheel drive and 4-wheel drive.
It measures about 207 inches long and 80 inches wide on a 123-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 5,847 lb.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 15 MPG combined (13 city / 19 highway), 20% worse than the 2015 standard SUV average of 18.7 MPG, for an estimated $4,450 a year in fuel.
NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.
It has 3 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 21 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the air bags.
What changed for 2015
No changes to engines, powertrains, drivetrains, size, EPA ratings or NHTSA crash rating compared with the 2014 Armada — a carry-over year in the data.
Compared with 2014; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2014 Armada →
Dimensions & weight
| Body | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Track F / R | Curb weight | Weight F/R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4dr SUV 4WD Platinum | 206.7 in | 79.5 in | 78 in | 123.2 in | 67.7 / 68.1 in | 5,847 lb | 50/50 |
Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), Canadian-market figures.
Will it fit your garage? Check with your measurements →Engines, MPG & running costs
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | vs. class | Fuel / yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Armada 2WD | 5.6L 8-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 13 / 19 / 15 | -20% | $4,450 | 601 |
| Armada 2WD FFV | 5.6L 8-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 13 / 19 / 15 | -20% | $4,450 | 605 |
| Armada 4WD | 5.6L 8-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 12 / 18 / 14 | -23% | $4,800 | 623 |
| Armada 4WD FFV | 5.6L 8-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 12 / 18 / 14 | -23% | $4,800 | 622 |
EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2015 EPA class average. How we calculate this →
Safety ratings & technology
NHTSA has not published 5-Star ratings for the 2015 Nissan Armada.
Similar 2015 standard SUVs
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Nissan Armada (this car) | 15 MPG | Not rated | 3 |
| 2015 Toyota Land Cruiser | 15 MPG | Not rated | 4 |
| 2015 Ford Explorer | 23 MPG | Not rated | 8 |
| 2015 GMC Yukon | 18 MPG | Not rated | 10 |
| 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe | 18 MPG | Not rated | 16 |
| 2015 Ford Expedition | 18 MPG | Not rated | 3 |
| 2015 Nissan Pathfinder | 26 MPG | Not rated | 6 |
Recalls (3)
Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module · Mar 30, 2020
NHTSA campaign 20V188000 · 216,678 vehicles
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Fix
- 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.
Seat Belts › Front › Buckle Assembly · Aug 10, 2015
NHTSA campaign 15V501000 · 1,554 vehicles
- Problem
- Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2015 Nissan Armada vehicles manufactured April 30, 2015, to June 5, 2015. The affected vehicles may have been built with driver or front passenger seat belt assemblies that may not properly latch or that may not unlatch when the release button is pressed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection" and number 209, " Seat Belt Assemblies."
- Risk
- A seat belt that does not properly latch would not restrain a user, increasing their risk of injury in the event of a crash. A seat belt that does not properly unlatch when the release button is pressed may prevent the occupant from quickly exiting the vehicle in a emergency, such as after a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
- Fix
- Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the both front seat belt buckle assemblies, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on September 14, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
Power Train › Automatic Transmission · Dec 19, 2014
NHTSA campaign 14V803000 · 194 vehicles
- Problem
- Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2015 Nissan Armada vehicles manufactured September 15, 2014, to October 14, 2014. Due to interference between the parking rod and the transmission housing, the parking pawl may not fully engage.
- Risk
- This condition may allow the vehicle to move with the shifter in the "Park" position, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- Fix
- Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the casting date stamp on the transmission housing and replace the affected transmissions, free of charge. The recall began January 19, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1- 800-647-7261.
Not every 2015 Nissan Armada is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.
Owner-reported problems
Unverified owner reports; best-sellers collect more.
Used 2015 Nissan Armada buyer's checklist
- Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 3 recalls this year — ask for proof of repairs.
- Air Bags — 8 owner reports. Confirm the airbag warning light turns off after start-up and any airbag recall was completed.
- Seat Belts — 4 owner reports. Confirm the airbag warning light turns off after start-up and any airbag recall was completed.
- Steering — 2 owner reports. Turn lock-to-lock while parked and on the road; listen for noises and feel for heavy or loose steering.
- Mileage to watch. Owners typically reported problems around 50,000 miles; ask what was repaired near that point.
- Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.
Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2015 Nissan Armada. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.
Other Armada years
Compare all years →| Year | MPG (best) | Length | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Armada | 18 | 209.8 in | Not rated | 2 | 9 |
| 2025 Armada | 18 | 209.8 in | Not rated | 2 | 21 |
| 2024 Armada | 16 | 209.1 in | ★★★★★ | 1 | 4 |
| 2023 Armada | 16 | 209.1 in | ★★★★★ | 1 | 5 |
| 2022 Armada | 16 | 209.1 in | Not rated | 1 | 9 |
| 2021 Armada | 16 | 209.1 in | Not rated | 2 | 13 |
| 2020 Armada | 16 | 209.1 in | ★★★★★ | 2 | 27 |
| 2019 Armada | 16 | 209.1 in | ★★★★★ | 1 | 79 |
| 2018 Armada | 16 | 209.1 in | ★★★★★ | 1 | 76 |
| 2017 Armada | 16 | 209.1 in | Not rated | 0 | 81 |
| 2014 Armada | 15 | 206.7 in | Not rated | 1 | 13 |
| 2013 Armada | 15 | 206.7 in | Not rated | 2 | 11 |
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Nissan. How we calculate this →