2015 Nissan Armada problems
The Nissan Armada (retrospectively referred to unofficially as the Nissan Pathfinder Armada) is a full-size SUV manufactured by Nissan for the North American market. From 2003 to 2015, the first-generation Armada was assembled in Canton, Mississippi based on the Nissan Titan. From mid-2016 onwards, the second-generation Armada has been built in Yukuhashi, Kyushu, Japan and shares the same platform as the Nissan Patrol, with American-specific modifications, and went on sale in late mid-2016 as a 2017 model. A luxury version of the Armada has been sold as the Infiniti QX80 (originally QX56).
First generation (TA60; 2004)
The 2004 model Pathfinder Armada was unveiled on April 17, 2003, at the New York International Auto Show. Developed under Carlos Ghosn's NRP (Nissan Revival Plan), development was done in September 1999 to 2003 under lead designers Shiro Nakamura and Diane Allen and chief engineers Yuzo Sakita and Larry Dominique. In January 2001, a final exterior design by Giovanny Arroba had been approved by Sakita, Allen, Nakamura, and Nissan executive management, with the final design freeze being completed in July 2001. It is assigned the platform code TA60.
Prototypes based on the Y61 Patrol were hand-assembled as mules from 2001, with the first TA60-specific prototypes being completed and sent to testing in early 2002. Design patents were filed in 2003, with production starting on August 14, 2003, and going on sale on October 1, 2003.
The Armada had a 5.6 L VK56DE V8 engine that made 305 hp (227 kW) and 385 lb⋅ft (522 N⋅m) of torque. This was mated to a 5-speed automatic transmission, and the Armada had a choice of either rear-wheel drive or four-wheel drive. There are some Armadas that are capable of using E85. It has a towing capacity of up to 9,000 lb (4,000 kg).
The rear door handles are installed on the "C" pillar as part of a Nissan design tradition that started with the 1986 Nissan Pathfinder. When the four-door Pathfinder was introduced, Nissan chose to conceal the door handles as a part of the "C" pillar trim to visually make it appear like a two-door truck with a camper shell, with conventional door handles on the front doors.
The switch to the Armada name occurred in September 2004 for the 2005 model year, where it received new badges without "Pathfinder." The 2005 model year also included a backup camera.
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Common 2015 Nissan Armada problems
The 2015 Nissan Armada has been reported to have several common problems based on complaints from owners. Here are some of the issues in detail:
- Electrical system problems: Some owners have reported issues with the electrical system, including a completely drained battery that required replacement. Other electrical problems mentioned include issues with the defrost function, air conditioner, door locks, and more.
- Climate control problems: Although not very common, some Nissan Armada climate control problems have been reported, with one vehicle being repaired 22 times due to steering issues and computer control problems that affected the vehicle's maneuverability and pointing ability.
- Exterior problems: Some owners have noticed water seepage from the tailgate, which could lead to electric failures due to further system damage.
- Interior problems: One owner complained about the sun visor not being secured against the headliner and dropping down frequently.
- Safety problems: A few owners have reported issues with the airbag warning light flashing, which can cause panic due to the understanding that the airbag will not be available in case of a collision.
The 2015 Nissan Armada has also had recalls related to airbag inflator issues, seat belt assembly problems, and transmission housing interference that could affect the parking pawl's engagement.
What is the most common problem with the Nissan Armada?
Nissan Armada Reliability and Common Problems
- The Nissan Armada is a reliable full-size SUV with a 3.5 out of 5.0 reliability rating from RepairPal.
- Some of the top Nissan Armada problems include brake problems, the overhead console falling down, and catalytic converter failure.
What is the transmission problem on a 2015 Nissan Armada?
Nissan North America is recalling 194 2015 model-year Nissan Armada SUVs because of potential transmission problems, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports. Interference between the parking rod and the transmission housing can result in the parking pawl not fully engaging, NHTSA said.
Is Nissan Armada a reliable car?
Reports say that the Nissan Armada has average reliability. This vehicle still utilizes a V8 engine paired to 7-speed automatic transmission, therefore it is thirsty. One of its appeals is that is a low-cost alternative to the similar Infiniti QX80.
What years did Nissan Armada have transmission problems?
On the 2004-2015 Nissan Armada, the OEM transmission cooler isn't able to remove enough heat from the ATF, which is the leading cause of damaged transmission bands, clutches, and torque converters.
2015 Nissan Armada car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Nissan Armada problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Air bags problems
- Seat belts problems
- Steering problems
- Suspension problems
- Unknown or other problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2015 Nissan Armada vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
2015 Nissan Armada complaints
The NHTSA has received 17 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2015 Nissan Armada.
AIR BAGS,SEATS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-11-30
- VIN: 5N1AA0NE7FN
- Components: AIR BAGS,SEATS
- Summary: Airbag light went on. Took it to the Nissan dealer in Naples, Florida paid to have diagnostics done to determine the problem. The drivers seat airbag is defective. Per the diagnostics, The dealer service department said it was a safety issue.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-01-31
- VIN: 5N1BA0NE7FN
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: It is very easy to mistake turning on the wipers by turning off the lights while driving at night. This is very dangerous if performed at night. There is no lighting on the right or left function arms. This mistake has happened to all 4 drivers in my household. It should seriously be looked into as a safety recall.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-09-23
- VIN: 5N1BA0NF7FN
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 NISSAN ARMADA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DEFROST WOULD FUNCTION INDEPENDENTLY BUT NO LIGHT INDICATED THAT THE DEFROSTER WAS ON. THE AIR CONDITIONER WOULD BLOW AND TURN OFF INDEPENDENTLY. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT WHEN SHE ENTERED THE VEHICLE, THE AIR CONDITIONER WOULD START TO BLOW AT FULL BLAST INDEPENDENTLY. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT ABLE TO START WHILE ATTEMPTING TO DRIVE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT SHE WAS UNABLE TO UNLOCK THE DOORS. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT SHE CHANGED THE VEHICLE BATTERY THREE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO PREMIER NISSAN OF METAIRIE (6636 VETERANS MEMORIAL BLVD, METAIRIE, LA 70003) WHERE THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE BUT MENTIONED TO THE CONTACT THAT THERE WAS AN UNKNOWN CODE POPPING UP HOWEVER, HE WAS UNABLE TO FIGURE OUT THE CODE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT PICKED UP THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE NEXT DAY WHEN SHE OPENED THE DOOR OF THE VEHICLE, THERE WAS A 45 SECOND DELAY FOR THE DOME LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START WHILE ATTEMPTING TO DRIVE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT SHE HAD THE VEHICLE JUMP STARTED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT AN ELECTRICAL FAILURE GOING ON WITH THE VEHICLE AND THE DEALER COULD NOT FIND A FAILURE CODE AND WAS CONCERNED FOR HER AND HER FAMILY'S SAFETY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND REMAINED AT THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND PROVIDED A CASE NUMBER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 40,899. *DT*JB
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-09-01
- VIN: 5N1BA0NE9FN
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: AIR BAG LIGHT IS ON AND FLASHES STRANGE PATTERN. NO WRECKS OR BUMPS IN VEHICLE.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-12-27
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Number Of Deaths: 2
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 5N1BA0ND7FN
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: MY WIFE WAS KILLED IN A HEAD ON COLLISION. DIED FROM BLUNT FORCE TRAUMA TO THE CHEST. THE STEERING WHEEL WAS BENT. *DT*DT*TP*DT*JB*DT INSURANCE CLAIM (XXX) CRASH REPORT (XXX) VIN (XXXXXX) LIC PLATE (XXX) DOB(XX/XX/XX) INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).'*JB*JB
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-11-11
- VIN: 5N1AA0ND7FN
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BELT WILL NOT STAY CLICKED. TOOK TO AUTO REPAIR PLACE AND THEY SAID IT WAS BROKEN. WOULD LIKE TO REIMBURSED FOR THE REPAIR AS THERE ARE SEVERAL RECALLS FOR FAULTY SEATBELTS. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WHEN SEATBELT STOPPED WORKING.
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-10-15
- VIN: 5N1AA0NC5FN
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT SOMETIMES DOESN'T LATCH AND SOMETIMES WON'T LATCH. THERE WAS A RECALL #15V501000 IN 2015 FOR THE SEAT BELT LATCH WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. I CONTACTED THE NISSAN DEALERSHIP WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED, THEY SAID THERE WASN'T A RECALL ON THE SEAT BELT. BUT I COULD BRING IT IN AND THEY WOULD WORK ON IT, OF COURSE THE MILEAGE IS TOO HIGH TO BE COVERED UNDER WARRANTY.
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-09-16
- VIN: 5N1BA0ND0FN
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: TAKATA RECALL - I SEE THERE WAS A RECALL ON 15V501000 REGARDING SEATBELTS. I WAS NEVER NOTIFIED OF ANY RECALL ETC UNTIL I STARTING HAVING AN ISSUE WITH MY SEATBELT LIGHT NOT TURNING OFF ON THE DASHBOARD. I CAN NISSAN AND THEY SAID THERE WAS NO SUCH RECALL FOR 2015 NISSAN ARMADA.
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-08-06
- VIN: 5N1BA0ND3FN
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 NISSAN ARMADA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT WOULD NOT LATCH. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V501000 (SEAT BELTS). THE CONTACT CALLED MODERN NISSAN OF LAKE NORMAN (18615 STATESVILLE RD, CORNELIUS, NC 2803, 704-603-6575) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN A RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO NHTSA. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-01-14
- VIN: 5N1AA0ND9FN
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: THE AIRBAG LIGHT IS ON AND MY VEHICLE IS NOT THAT OLD. IT'S FLASHING IN A PATTERN. I PURCHASED THE BEST EXTENDED WARRANTY AND BECAUSE AIRBAGS USUALLY DON'T HAVE PROBLEMS MY EXTENDED WARRANTY DOESN'T COVER IT. I HAVEN'T BEEN IN ANY ACCIDENTS OR ANYTHING THAT WOULD CAUSE THE AIRBAG LIGHT TO BE ON. IT'S ALWAYS ON.
STEERING,SUSPENSION,WHEELS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-12-29
- VIN: 5N1AAONC9FN
- Components: STEERING,SUSPENSION,WHEELS
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING ON THE HWY VEHICLE HITS A ROUGH PATCH. FEELS AS IF ITS HYDROPLANING, BUT CORRECTS TO OVER CORRECT ITSELF. VERY UNSAFE MAIN VEHICLE FOR TRANSPORTATION. FIRST OCCURRENCE WAS JUNE 2018 , AND ANYTIME I TRAVEL THE ONTERSTATE AND HIT A BAD PATCH OF ROAD. LAST INCIDENT 29 DEC 2018. BROUGHT DEALERSHIP, NOTHING FOUND.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-06-01
- VIN: 5N1BA0ND6FN
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: TAKERS RECALL AIRBAG LIGHT IS ON
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-07-23
- VIN: 5N1AA0NE3FN
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: FRONT LEFT LOWER LINK DEFECTIVE AND REQUIRED REPLACEMENT.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-02-09
- VIN: 5N1BAONCXF6
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: I HAVE BROUGHT THIS COMPLAINT UP NUMEROUS TIMES I HAVE A CLICKING NOISE COMING FROM THE WHEEL ON THE FRONT DRIVERS SIDE I WAS TOLD IT IS A NORMAL SOUND I MAY NOT WORK ON CARS BUT I'M SURE YOU SHOULD NOT HAVE A NOISE COMING FROM YOUR HUB OR WHEEL . I STILL HAVE THE SOUND COMING FROM THE AREA AND NO ONE CAN HELP ME I HAVE PAID THE CAR IN FULL AND WOULD LIKE TO SELL IT BUT BECAUSE OF NISSAN NOT FIXING THE PROBLEM I MIGHT HAVE A PROBLEM SELLING A CAR WITH A SOUND COMING FROM THE WHEEL THE SOUND IS ALL THE TIME I'M SO DISAPPOINTING WITH NISSAN THAT I WILL BE SURE NOT TO BUY ANOTHER VEHICLE FROM THEM ALSO ON TOP OF NOT FIXING THIS PROBLEM ER ARE A MILITARY FAMILY AND THIS IS HOW NISSAN TREATS MILITARY PERSONAL. AFTER PAYING $56,000 FOR A CAR YOU THINK I WOULD HAVE BEEN FIXED .
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-09-09
- VIN: 5N1AA0NF3FN
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 NISSAN ARMADA. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING WASHED, THE CONTACT NOTICED WATER ENTERING THE VEHICLE FROM THE DRIVER SIDE TAILGATE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, BUT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DETERMINED. THE DEALER SUGGESTED REPLACING THE HINGES ON THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE REPAIR WAS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 8,000.
STEERING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-10-11
- VIN: 5N1BA0ND9EN
- Components: STEERING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
- Summary: THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN REPAIRED 22 TIMES. ISSUES RANGED FROM COMPUTER TO STEERING ISSUES. ON MORE THAN 1 OCCASION, THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN AT THE DEALERSHIP BEING REPAIRED FOR THREE WEEKS OF MORE IN A SINGLE MONTH. DURING A RECENT ROAD TRIP, THE VEHICLE WAS HARD TO CONTROL ON THE ROAD; THE STEERING WOULD DIFFICULT TO KEEP THE VEHICLE IN THE LANE DURING TURNS, WHILE ON THE HIGHWAY AND COULD NOT DRIVE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. MY STEERING WHEEL IS NOT STRAIGHT, EVEN AFTER THE RECENT WHEEL ALIGNMENT WHEN THEY DISCOVERED THAT I DID NOT HAVE CAMBERS INSTALLED ON THE FRONT END. THE NISSAN DEALERSHIP WHERE I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE NEVER ASSISTED ME, AND NOW NISSAN IS OFFERING TO REPURCHASE THE VEHICLE, BUT WOULD LIKE FOR ME TO PAY THEM $18K. I AND MY FAMILY ARE COMPLETED EXHAUSTED WITH THIS MATTER, ESPECIALLY AFTER OUR TRIP THAT SHOULD HAVE TAKEN 20 HOURS TOOK US 26 HOURS, DUE TO THE CONDITION OF THE VEHICLE. WHENEVER I HAVE TO DRIVE SOMEWHERE IT MUST BE A SHORT DISTANCE, SINCE I HAVE NO TRUST THAT THE VEHICLE WILL NOT BE INVOLVED IN A COLLISION, DUE TO THE ISSUES WITH THE VEHICLE. ALSO WHENEVER DRIVING, MY HANDS ARE ALWAYS SHAKING, SINCE I AM AFRAID TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE. ADDITIONALLY, I DO HAVE ALL OF THE REPAIR RECORDS TO PROVE THE ISSUES, AND REPAIRS DONE TO THIS VEHICLE.
VISIBILITY/WIPER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-04-09
- VIN: 5N1BA0NE3FN
- Components: VISIBILITY/WIPER
- Summary: THE DRIVER'S SIDE SUN VISOR IS NOT SECURE AGAINST THE HEAD LINER WHEN IN THE UP POSITION. ON UNEVEN PAVEMENT, THE VISOR MOVES QUITE A BIT. IT APPEARS AS THOUGH IT MAY DROP DOWN IN FRONT OF THE OPERATOR IF A LARGE ENOUGH BUMP IN THE PAVEMENT IS ENCOUNTERED. THE VISOR HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE AND IT IS STILL NECESSARY TO INSERT A FOLDED NAPKIN/CLOTH BETWEEN THE VISOR AND THE HEADLINER TO KEEP IT STATIONARY. AT THIS TIME THE VEHICLE HAS 1375 MILES ON IT. I FIRST NOTICED THE VISOR MOVEMENT ON THE DRIVE HOME FROM THE DEALERSHIP (AFTER PURCHASING IT (NEW)). I'M CONCERNED THE CONSTANT MOVEMENT WILL EVENTUALLY ALLOW THE VISOR TO (UNEXPECTEDLY) DROP DOWN FROM THE UP POSITION OBSTRUCTING THE DRIVER'S VIEW OF THE ROAD IN FRONT OF HIM/HER. I AM WORKING WITH NISSAN TO GET THE PROBLEM CORRECTED. THE PASSENGER SIDE SUN VISOR DOESN'T APPEAR TO HAVE THIS PROBLEM.
2015 Nissan Armada recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 3 recalls for different components of the 2015 Nissan Armada.
- Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
- Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- Summary: 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.
- Consequence: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy: 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.
- Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
- Components: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
- Summary: 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."
- Consequence: 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.
- Remedy: 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.
- Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
- Components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
- Summary: 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.
- Consequence: This condition may allow the vehicle to move with the shifter in the "Park" position, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- Remedy: 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.
Negative 2015 Nissan Armada car reviews
Positive 2015 Nissan Armada car reviews
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I'm so grateful to be alive after being involved in a roll over wreck at medium speeds due to a weather related incident back in April. This truck truly saved my life! Despite ending up on its roof, the strength of the cabin structure prevented it from collapsing on itself. Although the sun roof did pop out and glass was everywhere, I was still able to climb out from the wreckage. While the computer may not be the smartest on these older models, it continued to run even after being flipped over. This vehicle is incredibly safe and I want to express my heartfelt thanks to the designers, builders and engineers who made it possible. Your smart build not only saved my life, but likely many others as well. Thank you so much!
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Hi there! I'm so glad to hear that you're a fan of the Armada! It sounds like you've had some great experiences with them. I completely understand your preference for the pre-2016 model, but I'm happy to hear that you've found the newer models to be reliable and capable as well. It's great to hear that the Anti Roll electronics have come in handy for you, especially when dodging a deer! I can definitely see why you would want more breaking power when towing heavy loads, and it's good to know that the 3rd row seat is actually a full size bench seat. I'm also happy to hear that you've had positive experiences with other Nissan products like the Jukes, NV3500 SL, and Murano. Thanks for sharing your thoughts with me!
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I can tell you love your Armada! It sounds like you've got a lot going on with 6 kids to load in the back, but it seems like you've got it under control. I'm glad to hear that you're enjoying the interior and speakers, and that the front seats are amazing. It's great to have a car that you really love!
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The 2015 Armada has been driven for 133k miles and still runs great! However, the previous owners had equipped it with Goodyear Ultra Terrain tires, which made it ride like a truck. I replaced them with Continental Cross Contact LX20 tires and now it rides perfectly. I appreciate that it has maintained its reliable 7-speed transmission and strong 5.6 V8 engine.
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We've owned this 2015 Armada since new and we couldn't be happier with our choice. As the last model year of body on frame construction, it's one tough SUV that has proven to be incredibly reliable. While it may not be the most economical option out there, we've had no mechanical repairs or suspension problems to report in the 7 years we've owned it. It's been a breeze to travel from Chicago to Florida in it. We're confident that this purchase will last us for many more years to come. 🛻
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Eric Brakus 2024-10-23
I recently purchased a brand new 2015 Nissan Armada 2 months ago. I owned a 2006 Armada for over 10 years and absolutely loved my truck. But it was getting older and I've never had a vehicle go over 100k before. Since the 2016 model was going to have a totally different look and seemed to be smaller on the inside, I decided to get a new one while I could afford to. Within a few days, there was a terrible smell coming from the A/C. A new car that literally smelled like dirty socks. I did some research and decided to try Lysol and let the fan blow on high to try to dry it out, but it didn't work. I took it back to the dealer who claimed nothing was wrong with the A/C, it's just when the temps reach over 100 degrees, it's hard on the A/C. They put in a freshener that lasted a couple of days, but the smell came back, but wasn't as bad as before, so I figured I'm taking a road trip, hopefully, that will help dry out the system. But here I am 2 months into it and my mom literally gagged when the air came on the other day, the smell was so bad. After talking to my sister-in-law who also owns a 2015 Nissan Rogue, she explained she has been having the same issue, so it sounds like Nissan did a bad job with the A/C unit altogether. Everyone tells me that my new car should not be smelling like this, and of course, I totally agree! I will be contacting the dealer again to see about getting something done. I also am not pleased at all with the interior. I'm not sure what type of material it is, but it's similar to suede and is already showing signs of wear on it. I thought I should invest in seat covers, but the dealer said they don't sell them due to the airbags in the seats. The sales guys said it should be covered in the warranty should they wear badly within 3 years (we'll see how that goes, but I don't plan on keeping it that long). My previous Armadas had the Bose system as well, this one is supposed to, but it never sounds quite as clear, and I miss the 6-disc option I had previously.The steering wheel can be adjusted upwards, but it does not lock in place. This may be disappointing for those who are on the heavier side or over 6 feet tall, in my opinion. Additionally, the dash and the rest of the interior are made of a softer material that looks dull and seems to attract lint, making it look dirty. Overall, I feel that for a newer model, there is room for improvement and they should have left it alone because the so-called improvements are not satisfactory.
Luis Kilback 2024-08-09
I recently purchased a Nissan Armada with just 700 miles on it. Unfortunately, on my way home, the brake light came on and I had no braking power while I was on the highway. There was a grinding noise and a buzzing sound. Luckily, I made it to a service station and had it checked out. They called me today saying it was fine now but are suggesting I replace the front and rear rotors and pads plus changing the brake fluid that could cost up to $1500. Fortunately, the warranty covers it for now. After further research, they found out it's not a mechanical issue, but rather a computer issue that Nissan needs to address. I called up Nissan Consumer Affairs, and they keep saying the same thing - 'We are looking at this, regional specialist will call you,' etc. Oh, and one more thing - I tested it on the highway at 60 miles with 1500 RPM, and the most I could get was 12 MPG. Good luck with finding those magical numbers of 15 and 19 MPG!