The Nissan Armada has been a faithful and more comfortable alternative to the rugged Titan pickup yet the former has been facing the heat from superior rivals. Being sold as a workhorse that can tow as much as 9,100 lbs, the 2014 Nissan Armada boasts surprising reliability with a negligible number of complaints and recalls. The 2013 Armada’s reliability scorecard is commendable too, showing that the Japanese brand has got the basics sorted. The current model of the Armada sees complaints regarding its structure, airbags, steering, powertrain, and brakes. The one recall for the airbag system is unrelated to the complaint filed for the airbag malfunction against the current model. In the segment, the SUV rivals the Toyota Sequoia, the Chevrolet Tahoe, and the Ford Expedition. The "Peter L" faced a no-start condition with some engine cranking issues which were further solved. To know more about it, click on the video below:
Nissan Armada user complaints and problems
Engine problems
- Transmission malfunction: One owner complains that the transmission in his Armada SUV malfunctions after parking the vehicle. The vehicle moves when the vehicle is being parked on an incline till the time the foot brake or the parking brake engages. Even when on flat surfaces, the vehicle moves despite the transmission in neutral and the engine is idling at high RPMs.
- Transmission coolant leak: A single case of transmission coolant leak has been recorded by the NHTSA against the 2014 Nissan Armada. The report states that the coolant from the transmission leaked and upon further inspection, the coolant line was required to be replaced.
Electrical problems
- Electric tailgate malfunction: One owner complains regarding an electronically operated tailgate failure. The report states that the tailgate opened independently on multiple occasions while driving. Moreover, the dashboard of the vehicle also gave out warning sounds but no warning signs were visible on the instrument cluster. Upon detailed inspection later, the tailgate controller and the lifting arm were found to be defective.
Safety problems
- Airbag warning light: This problem was brought forward by an owner after he took his Armada in for a recall repair. The report states that post fixing of the fault, the airbag warning light came on and the dealership informed the owner that they had cleared the error codes. Despite the assurance, the warning light stays on indicating that the system is offline.
Miscellaneous problems
- Power steering fluid leakage: Two complaints are there regarding this issue. Both the owners stated that the power steering system of their vehicles has started to leak fluid after the vehicles have covered several thousand miles. One owner further mentions that the Nissan Murano and older models of the Armada also faced a similar issue as well.
- Shattered sunroof: A single case of the independent shattering of sunroof has been recorded against the 2014 Armada. The owner reports that while driving, a loud popping noise was heard and after opening the sunroof shade, the glass was found to be shattered without any external impact.
2014 Nissan Armada recalls
|
S.No. |
Recall Date |
NHTSA Campaign ID |
Issues noticed |
Additional remarks |
Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
March 30, 2020 |
20V188000 |
Driver Frontal Airbag Inflator May Rupture |
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. |
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driver air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began on May 7, 2020. |
Should you buy a used Nissan Armada?
The Nissan Armada still rules the segment in terms of sheer towing capabilities and ruggedness. It also gets the interior part right with adequate comfort levels and an appealing design as well. However, all the luxury parts end just there and the vehicle is prone to substantial vertical movements while going over bad patches of road. With its maximum seating capacity of 8 occupants, the SUV proves to be a worthy workhorse for those residing up in the mountains. Moreover, the reliability aspect of the SUV goes hand-in-hand with the vehicle’s traits and a used example makes great sense too. While opting for one, look out for the power steering leakage.
