Used 2017 Nissan Armada Consumer Reviews

Very Pleased

Great looking SUV with a great ride. Acceleration is very fast...and it runs very quite on the road. Of the large SUV's, to me it is the sharpest looking. Also, for all the amenities you get in the Platinum Armada, value wise it is pretty good. I have had it two months...and overall very satisfied. I got the bucket seats in the middle row...and it is fantastic for the kids. Update, all good. Runs great and have not had one single problem. Very comfortable, powerful ride. The platinum model is the way to go....looks great. Update, now up to 34k miles. Runs great. Only thing I changed out early were the tires to Michelin's, I just prefer them. Friends/family who ride in the vehicle always give compliments on the ride, power, and looks. Not one thing has gone wrong. Update 61,000..all still good. Changed out the Michelins to Nittos, much better and continues to run super smooth. No mechanical problems of any kind.

The New Armada is a Beast!! In a Good Way!!!

Tows my 7,000 boat and gear w no problems. Solid and smooth. The self leveling rear end works great. The safety nannies are awesome. The AC is awesome in the 110 plus degree heat in Phoenix. I shopped the GMC Yukon Denali against this new Armada. It's a much better value than the Denali. After test driving 3 new Denalis and finding vibration in all 3 I switched to looking at this new Armada.. The main reasons I purchased the Armada are 1) better value for the money 2) No vibrations, smooth, powerful and really tight - no rattles/noises 3) Nice looking and different than the typical GM or Ford form factors 4) 9+ inches ground clearance 5) All the safety technology 6) like the rear heater/AC venting in the back better.... Well I traded this in for a truck. But after a year of ownership I would buy another one. It’s far and above any GM or Ford product despite the media’s reviews of it. Go drive one yourself.

Comparison to Tahoe ltz

I understood he Tahoe LTZ. Purchase price was over 10,000 more than my new Armada 4 wheel drive Platinum. The Armada is by far the better deal. None of the nagging creeks and rattling of the LTZ. Better power, more technology, much nicer interior. I will not buy another Chevy product

NEW ARMADA IS THE DEAL OF THE DAY!

We were looking for a BIG SUV for awhile. Looked at both new and used GMC Denali, Escalade, VW Touareg, AUDI Q5 and QX80. Some of the prices are just outrageous. Saw this Executive Driven (had 4,000 miles on it) Armada Platinum and was totally impressed in the fit and finish as well as the ride. The interior is really high-end. Exterior color - Copper Red - VERY rich metallic. You do not think you are sitting in a NISSAN and my wife compared it to the quality of an Audi, Escalade, and Denali. No difference than the QX-80 except in price AND gas requirement (same engine - 390HP (regular) for the Armada, 410HP (Premium) for the QX-80). Traded in a 2008 Mazda CX-7 that needed Premium gas (averaged about19MPG vs, the ARMADA at 16.2MPH w/ regular). When you compare SUVs needing Premium instead of Regular, the ARMADA is actually cheaper to run than the smaller CX-7 was. Same goes for ANY SUVs you compare it with. For only 20HP more, the QX-80 needs to burn premium. You will NOT notice a 20HP difference. SO, it is not worth the added $28,000 sticker price (or 60-80 cent price difference in gas grades). List sticker on the Platinum was a little over $63,000. Same loaded QX-80 $91,000+. Denalis and Escalades cost even more money and I do not see paying the premium for them. As the title says, it is The Deal of the Day. Rides well and I am impressed with the pick-up and interior quality on it (other car is a Bentley Flying Spur). If you need the extra towing capacity (8500 pounds), everything is standard - so are bigger brakepads, heavier suspension, etc. comes with it. If you don't tow, you still get the added heavy-duty parts.(no optional Tow package - everything is standard and that should add to resale value later when you sell). ALSO - got the extended warranty from NISSAN to go to 10 year, 120,000 miles. If you are going to keep the SUV for awhile, this is a great investment. It covers everything - except the usual wear-and-tear items - tires, etc. (it is transferable - again, think added resale value). To me, great package - and we usually keep our cars a long time. Had several Nissans before this (2 300ZXs, Axxess, and Maxima) This truck is based on the NISSAN Patrol which is sold internationally and used by the UN Peacekeeping Forces. (solid). Although built in Japan, the V8 engine is built in Tennessee (American-made), so you ARE buying best of both worlds. If you are looking to buy the most you can for your money - this is it! Unless you need to say you are driving an Infiniti QX-80 to impress your friends AND pay a lot more at the gas pump. UPDATE- after 20,000 Miles - Great choice. Let me say it again, GREAT choice. Saving money by not having to pump Premium into it. Rides very well, just changed out Brake Fluids with another Oil Change and rotated tires. Many people think it's a QX-80 - Save your money and just buy the Armada Platinum. Went to Dealer and was treated very nicely. This is the best Nissan offers. Glad we waited til this platform (*based on the Nissan Patrol) came out. Wife enjoys driving it (she is five foot) and is very comfortable in handling it. No buyer's remorse here. An EXCELLENT buy. UPDATE - Checking in at over 31,400 miles - NO repairs. Oil and Filter changes have been only maintenance, plus tire rotation, a new cabin air filter and change of brake fluids. Using some of the technology more. The GPS map is always good to flick on to follow what roads you are on and what major intersections are coming up. Getting a little better gas mileage - 16.4 - 16.8 MPG. Putting in mid-range gas every 3-4 fill-ups. Thinking about getting an Exec-Driven Nissan Altima 3.5L. (a HOT car for the money) for an additional car because all the controls/ screen on it are the same. Will be keeping the Nissan Armada for a LONG time. UPDATE - 1/5/2019. No repairs - just changing Oil & Filters (and Transmission fluid). Did put on new tires (Bridgestone Duelers). Truck drives great. Fast and comfortable. I DID go back and buy a 2017 Exec Driven Altima 3.5L and it is also great (fast and runs on regular). The Armada was a great choice and what I saved by not buying an Infiniti QX-80 (basically the same truck for $28K more) I bought a loaded Exec-driven Altima (4-door) with the 3.5L V-6. Would highly recommend BOTH vehicles I bought as good choices for the money. UPDATE: 87,500 MILES. This truck is definitely the "Right Pick" when it comes to large SUVs. FINALLY, they are starting to advertise it and the "Best in Class" Horsepower rating is an understatement. This truck runs fast and does not drive "trucky". It drives more like a sports car. The one Consumer Reports (?) review which was done by some woman is so totally wrong it is not funny. She said it gets around 13 MPG in overall mileage? WRONG - we have been getting a very consistent 16MPG which includes both city and highway driving since the beginning. This is the truck to buy. UPDATE. (01/08/2022) - Truck is at 95,500 miles and I cannot complain. Just put on a new set of Pirelli Scorpion tires for the winter. Replacing all the fluids - Brake fluid, crankcase,and transmission fluid - if you have a 4x4 you should be doing this like every 50,000 miles - or less. Still have 25,000 miles left on an extended Nissan Warranty (Hopefully, I do not need any major repair) -Truck still drives well and I would say - for what we spent, we got a great truck! Big luxury SUVs are now well past $100,000 - You can still get a LOADED Armada (Platinum) for around $72,000 - still a BARGAIN for the service it will give you. With the Chip shortage, you may not find a new one - if you do BUY IT, you won't be disappointed. Glad I bought ours when we did. :Looking at putting on a Performance Air Intake on it to get maybe 30 more HP on it. It is fast already, but for a little extra money, why not make it faster? UPDATE (01/10/2023) - Mileage on Truck about 113,300. Still have some warranty left on it but nothing is broke (warranty up to 120,000 miles). Was a great pick as far as buying nice back in 2017. The Pirelli Scorpion tires are excellent in all types of weather. Added new wipers onto truck. Interior is like brand new even after 113,000 miles. Would buy another one but it looks like I can keep this one for another 100,000 miles. I may buy a smaller Nissan Pathfinder (2023) but will keep this Armada. I have been very satisfied with the performance and quality of this Armada. I will be changing out the transmission oil in it as per the Maintenance Schedule. Great dependable truck.

Still Very happy

Don't always believe the "professional" reviews, especially with this vehicle. Read the actual experience of the owners, much more realistic and reflect actual experiences. I love my new Platinum, size, ride, technology, quality are all great. Yes, there is a fuel penalty having a 390hp power plant but that is really the least expensive part of ownership and a trade off I am willing to accept to get the towing capacity. Take one for a test drive if you are looking in this class, well worth it. Update one year into ownership: zero problems, wonderful reliability and a joy to drive. I recently drove a friends 2018 Yukon Denali.. realized I liked my Armada better even though the GMC had more tricks, especially with electronics. Not an issue for me though, I am perfectly happy with my purchase. Year two of ownership and I am still very happy with the purchase. Reading some reviews that complain about the steering I laugh as it is a tad sensitive but hardly a bad thing. Reliability continues to be stellar and overall an extremely versatile vehicle. I would definitely recommend and would definitely buy again. Gas mileage is 17.1 mpg overall average as calculated by on board computer. Summer 2020, just passed 50k miles and not one repair needed. OEM tires have another 10k and will need replacement, probably new brake pads shortly after. Reliability has been stellar and I continue to love driving this beast! Update Feb 2021, replaced OEM tires even though they had a bit more tread just not enough for the winter weather here. Not a single maintenance issue so far with current mileage at 55k. Rear brakes will be replaced next oil change. Update 2023, 74k miles, Still loving this beast, replaced brakes at 70k, probably still had 10k left. From a repair perspective this has been a great rig, only replacing normal wear and tear items. Love the latest updated version, keep up the great work Nissan!

Passed 70,000 miles in 18 months.

70,000+ miles and not one squeak or rattle and never been back to the dealer for any repairs, adjustments or repairs. A real workhorse. UPDATE: Have owned 2 years now. Just this week replaced the battery and got a front brake job.

The Incredible Beast

I purchased my used 2017 Platinum edition with only 14,000 miles. This is by far the best SUV in its class when it comes to power, reliability, handling, safety features and overall value. Strengths - Smooth acceleration, very powerful V8, 390 HP, nice safety feature with adoptive cruise control, 360 degree view to help you park easily into the parking spots, heated and cooling front seats, and great entertainment system (comes with two screens embedded in the back of the driver and passenger seats with option to run them separately with an adopter). Opportunity: Fuel economy could be a bit better but they it is in the acceptable range of other SUVs. Overall, I absolutely LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this vehicle and every where I go I get nothing but compliments especially from the guys.

GREAT UPGRADE FROM MY 2008 SE MODEL, BUT LACKING..

Overall look, feel, and price range is well worth it. I chose an SV because of my large family. The captains chairs in 2nd row were an issue. Even for a “BASIC” model the truck is amazing. The feel of it, the handling, the braking, and the power of the truck are a lot better than the 2008 which I traded in. My 2008 was very well maintained to a point it put money down on the new one, paid for my extended warranty, and put some money into my pocket. Just to give you a sense of how well my 2008 was. Now with all good things come some bad things too. The 3rd row is more like the 3rd row of a Pathfinder than an Armada. Also, NYC traffic limits me to about 12 mpg on gas but while driving on I-95 to Florida and back the system reset itself to give me 18 mpg. Lastly, as someone else stated in a review, the transition from 2nd gear to 3rd gear is weird. It kind of feels as if 3rd gear is not even there. Feels as the truck is being held back, and as you floor it a little bit, 4th gear kicks in and it picks up really quickly at that point. Couple of times I did 105 mph with no issues and no one in the family knowing.

Great looking SUV, questionable quality

I evaluated a Yukon Denali and couldn't justify the 14K extra that was going to cost. I have bought GM products in the past and have not been pleased with the fit and finish, trim pieces falling off, leaks, electronics that stop working, etc. I am towing a trailer so need maximum towing capacity, so Armada seemed like the right choice. I liked the look and interior of the Armada. After having driven for a while there has been some issues. The interior lighting had a broken ground wire, the radio keep rebooting itself, the transmission kept losing power under acceleration. The last two required a software update from the dealer so remains to be seen whether I will encounter the issue again. The dealer has been good, but a car that is nearly $60K should not have issues like this.

It makes car owner experience great again

I bought this SUV in Oct 2016, and it's too new to give an accurate review. So far, it's a great full size SUV. My wife loves it (technically, it's hers). I took it back to the dealer a few days later for the wheel alignment because the steering wheel was off center. The dealer didn't have the wheel specs on 2017 model, but the Technician was able to use the 2016 Infinity QX80 specs to align the wheels. It has plenty of power and drinks lots of gas, but it has very nice safety features for the platinum package. I live in Pensacola, FL, but I bought the SUV in Mobile AL. We wanted to buy it locally, but the Nissan Dealership in Pensacola swapped the 2nd row captain seats to the bench seat after we agreed on the price. Good thing, I asked to see the SUV before I was going to sign the final paperwork. I went Mobile and got everything I wanted in the vehicle w/ the captain seats for $1300 less.

Good truck

gas consumption but if you compare it to land cruiser , infinity q80, Tahoe premium 2017 they all do. 30k less than land cruiser, 20 to 25k less than infinity and about 12k less than Tahoe premium. So if you spend 1k more yearly on gas it does worth it. After all I will use it 2 years before I sell it the same price in Africa, I really love this truck.

the most room

A comparison of full size luxury SUVs shows the 2017 Nissan Armada to be the best, especially for comfort and affordability. I particularly like the driver seat/front console configuration which allows for more room than any of the competition. It has significant luggage room and great space both in the front and back seat which places this SUV at the top of the luxury list. It is roomier in the front than any of the others save the Infinity which is its more expensive twin. Room for improvement include 1) on acceleration ...the way it is geared causes it to rev a little too much, 2) the headlight adjustment finds the dim lights pointed a little low for my tastes and 3) as a technophobe, I'd prefer better instructions with regard to understanding the electronics. That said, on the whole, this car, (which uses regular gas) is a delight to own and drive!

This SUV is a beast!

After driving the behemoth Chevys / GMC's we almost bought the better handling Expedition except the interior was too drab. The Nissan by contrast is very well designed, comfortable, very (very) quick off the line, handles well and is very quiet. The auto AWD mode is easy to drive but once you switch to other modes, driving gets clunky fast. A couple of complaints however, one is with four children and the back seat in use we like to keep the smaller of the middle seats folded. Unfortunately there is no way to safely secure it in that position, which creates a safety hazard, as it could flip down onto the foot of a third row passenger. The middle row release mechanism is also difficult for kids to manipulate. The Nav and touchscreen interface is poorly designed and the bluetooth has trouble switching between phones of different drivers if the first phone is no longer in the car. Voice commands appear to default only to navigation which is odd. Those issues aside the performance and driving characteristics of this vehicle are second-to-none in this class. Basically you're getting the Infiniti which makes this car a great value.

2017 Armada SL

Looked extensively at all the options. Less money than Chevy, GMC and Ford for the same type/options. Hard to see why the GM stuff is so much more. (For the record owned 8 new GM vehicles.) Compared against the old Ford, in short no comparison ( I have owned 5 new Ford vehicles). Quite good tow vehicle (very important to me). Very good room in the second row. IMPORTANT driver seat "sits" high (does go down enough for tall drivers, >6') this is one thing I live with. V8 has a more pleasant sound than the GM products and is very responsive. GM products do shift slightly smoother. The "bones" of this truck (sold over seas as the Nissan Petrol) is much more off road focused than either the GM or new Ford products. Please consider comparing to the Infiniti version (Q80) much the same vehicle. Suggest "Googling" Nissan Petrol to read overseas reviews.

Love It!! Best in Class

I've had my Armada Platinum for almost 2 years now and I absolutely love it. We needed something to replace my husband's Chevy pick up and needed the ability to tow 6,000lbs. I wanted something w/ a 3rd row so that ruled out the Porsche Cayenne which was my top choice. Drove the equivalent SUVs and none came close in comfort, upscale interior, ride quality, etc, etc. I had never considered a Nissan before and I've been so pleased with this as my daily driver. Yes it doesn't get great gas mileage but I knew that going in. I mostly drive it around town, but combined highway and town is about 16.5 mpg. I'm also a small woman at 5'2" and I have no problems parking it or driving in close quarters. Love it, will definitely be keeping it for a long time.

2017 Nissan Armada is EVERYTHING!

As much as I hated the old Armada, I love this new one!! This is the only SUV my husband and I could agree on and I love it. The entire vehicle almost exactly mirrors the Infiniy, for 20k less. The only "con" I can mention is that it sucks gas like crazy.....but at this size, they all do.

Great Full Size SUV

Very spacious interior, seats 8, powerful engine and great towing capacity in its class.

Heavy SUV

Great SUV handle very well and comfortable to drive with plenty of leg room and space for passage's and cargo.

2017 Disappointment

Returning Nissan customer. 2012 Rouge, 2015 Altima, 2018 Rogue that my sister and I purchased for our parents.Same dealership. Same salesman. My salesman is AMAZING and the only real reason I’ve stayed loyal to Nissan. I purchased a 2017 SL NEW in October of 2017. I love it’s look, size, comfort, MPG is pretty good considering the size/weight & it handles pretty well. I tow our 24 bay boat with ease. HOWEVER...the GPS was outdated the day we brought it home. To update would cost $350. My Bluetooth connectivity works when it wants & dealership can’t find the issue. 6 weeks ago my entire exhaust manifold failed and had to be replaced. Thank goodness I was just under 36k miles. I am currently sitting in the dealership service department waiting on the diagnostics as to why my front and back AC suddenly failed. THANK GOD I bought the extended warranty. I really love my truck, but I regret purchasing a 2017 after Nissan brought the Armada back. I should have waited until the had a few years to work all of the kinks out.

A Nissan Gotcha $$$$

When my 4-Runner was totaled, struck from behind at a stop light, we needed a vehicle that would tow my 5000 lbs boat. Found this gorgeous 2017 Armada with 35,900 miles. A week 10-days later the backlight for the speedometer's 0-20 mph started blinking and then several days later went black. Thought it was a simple bulb replacement. Then a month later 20-40 went black. The internet provided many reports that this was a Nissan defective part problem. Most occurred shortly after the 36K warranty had expired. A major expense to repair. Went to my local dealer, and yep, we know about the problem - go reachout to Nissan Customer Assistance. They were most welcoming and said my problem (speedometer backlights) was within the scope of their consideration. Sounds good. Instructed to take the car to the Nissan dealer and have a diagnostic performed so we can document the [well-known] problem. I did paying $106.20 to document an obvious problem - yep it is a backlight problem Dealership submitted the diagnosis to Nissan whom the next morning SURPRISE - NISSAN is NOT going to provide any assistance. WOW! For that I paid $106.00 for a well know defect. A defect that should have been recalled or at the very least accorded an extended warranty. How honest is that, and to replace the instrument cluster is 2-3 days in the shop plus paying $!,841.46. If a major part has a very high failure rate what is Nissan's honorable and trustworthy thing to do? Or close their eyes waiting for the "we are off the hook" 36,000 miles.

Large limo

Quiet and comfortable. Big and you will use the running boards. Now over 3 years later I have only had to replaced the windshield wipers and changed the oil.

Nothing Perfect in this World

We took delivery of our '17 Platinum AWD Armada the end of July, 2017 for an OTD price of $57,9. I have had a few months to live with it and have several gripes. The leather used for the steering wheel, door and center console armrests seems very thin. I cannot imagine that it will hold up very well. The rear passenger doors close with a very tiny sound that makes them sound very thin and cheap. Factory floor mats are the thinnest I have ever encountered. Both the carpet and rubber backing seems uber cheap. When you push and release the brake pedal it sounds loud (hard plastic noise?) like they forgot a rubber damper to deaden the sound. The biggest knock I have is that there is a buzzing vibration when the engine gets to 3k RPM. This vibration is felt through the pedals, steering wheel and seat and stops at 3500RPM. When I took the tech with me to demonstrate, he could feel it in the passenger seat. Really annoying but dealer claims "that they all do it". I feel like the tranny shifts odd for a big V8. At slower speeds it almost makes it feel like a V6. Once you stomp on it, it moves very well aside from the 3k vibration issue. Stomp on it too much and the penalty will be extreme reduction in an already sad MPG rating. Around town is 12ish. Freeway driving at 70 mph can yield close to 18. Bump up to 85 and your looking at 15 mpg. Had cause to use the seat heaters this week and at least with the driver seat, it was either blazing hot or off. Gonna have it looked at. The seat cooling works fine but nothing to gloat over. The thing looks great and the interior looks very luxurious and gets lots of compliments from guests. We have captain chair configuration and think it adds to the refinement feel. Ours came with the extra USB ports in the rear of the center console and they are great. The auto climate control is not the best that I have seen. I wish it was more consistent. The fan for the rear is pretty loud. Overall, I like it but was a little disappointed in the quality of some of the items. The vibration issue is something that is hard to live with and I will be escalating my concerns until it gets resolved. At this price, I suppose there are some compromises but I do feel that the previous generation Armadas felt more solid and possibly drove better.

A $50K SUV that only works on clear sunny days

Let me say I really wanted to like this car. I had high hopes for it. I traded a Chevy Tahoe for my 2017 Amada Platinum 4WD and I initially loved it untill it rained and snowed. The problem is that the car has a ton of electronic safety features but they are too sensitive so when it rains heavily or when it snows and you get a small snow flake on your bumper, the front bumper sonar report a "front radar obstruction" issue which the car interprets as you being close to crashing with something so you get uncontrollable beeping that can only be stopped by turning off the sonar from the central console. One additional quirk is that every time this happens, all your radio presents for FM 2 or XM 2 & 3 (there are three sets of presets) will be lost for 24 hours. After roughly 24 hours, the presents often (not always) come back. I've taken the car into service twice for this and brought them video (I've filmed the driver's console during a rain storm showing it showing the "front radar obstruction" error during a rain storm) and the dealer has returned it both times stating it is working as expected. Thus, this is a $50K car that apparently was manufactured to work only in clear sunny days.

Original owner since April 2017

The car has been wonderful. Great for long road trips and hauling a lot of stuff. Took my vehicle to the dealer every 5,000miles for scheduled maintenance now have almost 70,000 miles. Changed tires at 40,000 miles. Changed transmission, front, rear, transfer case fluids @ 60,000miles. ( I own 4x4 SL). Still haven’t changed brake pads! There still good! Only issue was @ 68,000 miles. Check engine light turned on. Needed new brake switch and fuel pump, which was covered by my 72month/75,000 Nissan Gold extended service contract. Can’t complain! Love my Armada! Forgot to mention that I went through 3 batteries since owning this vehicle. It eats batteries up! So make sure you get your battery checked every time you service your car. 95K Just changed brake pads and rotors… still had 6mm to front and back. Changed serpentine belt, spark plugs, PCV valves, transmission, tranfer case, front and rear differential fluids again. Changed oil cooler gaskets. Still the same battery(3rd) after unplugging battery sensor. Still turning my head back everytime I park the armada. Love this vehicle. Need to change the struts mans get some tires soon.

Second review

Running well. No problems. During first year had to replace battery at my expense and had to tow the vehicle twice before Nissan replaced the brake switch which kept it from starting. I did get reimbursed for towing. Then had to leave it overnight for repair of slow oil leak apparently there since manufacture.

We love our Armada.

If your reading this review, your likely considering the 2017 Armada. I've long been impressed with the looks and performance of the QX56/80 and when Nissan first released the very similar redesigned Armada, I immediately wanted one. After reading the "expert" reviews, I decided to pull the trigger and purchase a 2017 Black on Black Platinum 4WD. My new Armada is absolutely beautiful and is the envy of our friends. I found it a little odd that I was filling up so freequently but have gotten used to the fact that this beast is just a gas hog. As it stands, we are only getting about 220-260 miles per tank. The freequency of fill ups is excessive and inconvenient. When driving the vehicle, the ride is nice and pleasant. The steering is a little sloppy and steering wheel feedback is lacking. The wheel turns too easily and doesn't return to the neutral position with enough force. A couple additional items to note, the USB port in the front center console charges at a Very slow rate. It's so slow that it barely keeps your phone from discharging while plugged in. Interior lighting is adequate however, it's very surprising to find that LED bulbs are nowhere to be found. The Bose sound system is also very underwhelming. There are very limited adjustments available which include basic Bass, Trebble, fader and balance only. Overall, we are very pleased with the 2nd Gen Armada and proud to arrive in style. **I highly recommend getting the available software update. This has helped with acceleration and shifting issues.

Aramada

Great suv

Not worth the money

I bought this vehicle because as a previous Nissan owner I had a high confidence level in quality and performance. The 2017 Nissan armada platinum has been a disappointment. In just at a year of ownership the battery has had to be replaced, the key fob batteries have been replaced and still give me issues on opening the vehicle and using g for ignition, the engine has had to be re programmed the transmission had issues with pulling while shifting hears so it had to be re programmed the USB ports encasement was not properly built in the abs system has been replaced and now the ADAS system has been replaced. In all honesty the vehicle has been seen for the same issue (while driving I get. Amessage with all icons on. The dash board lit that I need to pull over stop and turn off the vehicle and restart it. Only to find the vehicle will not re start) this issue is still exists y and no one knows how to fix it because they can't re-create the issue. Nissan of San Marcos has been no help and Nissan One has been even worse at at least trying to find a resolution. I highly recommend if you are considering an armada I urge you. RECONSIDER!!!

Good until it wasn’t

I purchased my 2017 Nissan Armada new & loved the new look, spacious interior & the upgrades that I chose. It suited my family perfectly. I didn’t do a lot of long distance driving in it & always kept up with the maintenance. Update 2022, it has less than 60,000 miles on it, still looks good & still going in for regular maintenance. I was driving & felt like my suv was running out of gas but I knew that couldn’t be it since I just put a full tank of gas in it. Breaks down & I find out it’s the transmission, $5k later one of the new parts ordered from Nissan is faulty so now I’m w/o a vehicle for over a month. Going on 2 weeks now & was told the new part should be in from Japan at the end of the month! This is my 3rd Nissan & my last. Mechanic says the vehicle he’s sees less of is Toyota.

Horrible Owner Experience

I purchased my 2017 Nissan Armada in September and it has been in the shop for multiple issues. I bought my Platinum Armada thinking i wouldn't have any issues for a long time to come. Well that was farther from the truth..... The issues started the day I took it home and its currently in the repair shop for 12 days now for a total of 3 trips now. I'm wondering if I made the wrong decision in buying a model in its first year on the market... because it has been in the shop for 23 out of the 40 days since the day I brought it home. I have been a loyal customer to the Nissan Brand for many years. I never thought that I would be writing a review about how unhappy I am with my Nissan Armada. Its just painful when you make a purchase of this magnitude and spend your hard earned money for a product that turns out to be a NIGHTMARE. Im not sure how this story will end but its already taken a toll on me. If I had to do it all over again I would have waited another year before buying the Nissan Armada. I have to say its looks nice with all the bells and whistles. When you can't drive your new vehicle without issues all of that goes out the window. Well I will have to wait to see how this all plays out and do a follow up to this review after I get my vehicle back. So stay tuned for part 2 of my saga!!!

DO NOT BUY--TORQUE CONVERTER FAILURE NOT COVERED

Loved this car for the first four years for its power and ride. Then, it hit 5 years, 80,000 miles and the torque converter failed. This is a KNOWN defect subject to one of the many Technical Service Bulletins for this car; yet Nissan won't recall for the defect--it falls to you. Customer Service did not help. They put out junk, knowingly, and then don't stand behind it. Car will require a minimum repair of $3k--possibly more depending on what other transmission components have also failed. Nissan's powertrain warranty covers only 5 years/60k, a very poor warranty indeed for such a major component. Buy Toyota.

Piece of junk.

I've had the car for les than a year. First off it's a 4x4 but the SL version does not come rewired for towing lights, but has a hitch welded to the chassis. Then not enough leg room in the back seat for small kids. Then the Throttle body went bad and the MAF. Runs rough. Just hit 62000 miles, just enough for the warranty to expire. Not buying foreign crap again.

Styling outshines competition

Great looks and heavy duty performance

Great Car

Bought my 2017 nissan armada for under $30,000. Within a week of owning it, I was driving back to work from taking my lunch and the back left window explodes. I suspect either a rock hit it or it was shot by a pellet gun (as my friends have had the same thing happen to them). About a week ago we got it back from the body shop and it has been so nice to own. We upgraded from a 2006 pathfinder we've owned since 2011 and it has been so nice to drive this car. I have owned nothing but nissans for the past 7 years, (2006 pathfinder, 2008 rouge, 2013 altima, 2009 versa, 2003 murano) This car has been great and I will own it for a while.

Ride On

Spacious and great technology package.

2017 Platinum Armada

It's expensive.

"Have Armada Will Travel"

There is a lot of things I like about the Armada... plenty of room, 7 leather seats, Bose Speakers, video screens on back of driver & passenger seats, headphones, tow set up, etc. Only thing I don't like is miles per gallon of gas but it's worth it.

Happy Repeat Buyer