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NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED

2022 Nissan Armada

Federal crash-test performance, recalls, and complaints, scored into one NHTSA Safety Index.

1Recalls
8Complaints
0Investigations
ABOUT THE NISSAN ARMADA

The Nissan Armada is a full-size, body-on-frame SUV aimed at families and buyers who need serious towing capacity and three-row seating without stepping into pickup-truck territory. It competes against the Chevrolet Tahoe and Ford Expedition, positioning itself as a value-forward alternative with truck-derived underpinnings. The 2019 to 2025 generation carries that rugged DNA into an era of heightened safety expectations.

VERDICT

The 2022 Nissan Armada earns an NHTSA Safety Index of 70 out of 100, an average result driven by its federal crash-test stars and its recall record. It has 1 recall on record, reflected in the score.

WHO IT IS FOR
  • new and teen drivers who want standard crash-avoidance tech
WHAT REVIEWERS SAY

Reviewers generally regard the Armada as a capable, no-nonsense full-size SUV that delivers on towing and interior space but trails more modern rivals in ride refinement and driver-assistance technology. Most acknowledge it as a solid choice for utility-focused buyers while noting that competitors have moved further ahead in overall polish and available safety features.

NCAP // CRASH TESTCrash-test breakdown

OverallNot rated
FrontalNot rated
SideNot rated
Rollover
Rollover risk 21.9%

Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 16829

Index breakdown

Crash protection42/70
Avoidance tech10/10
Defect record17.75/20
Forward collision warning: StandardLane departure warning: StandardStability control: Standard

NHTSA // RECALLSRecall record

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS26V455000

Risk: An overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will install new labels, free of charge. Additionally, Nissan will mail replacement labels to owners. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed August 21, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's numbers for this recall are R26B1 and P6A13/4. Vehicle I

Reported 2026-07-15

NHTSA // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints

8 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.

1reported crash
0reported fire
3reported injuries
0reported deaths
Most-reported systemsElectrical System 5Engine 3Forward Collision Avoidance 3Vehicle Speed Control 1Lane Departure 1

Other Armada years

Rivals in SUV (2022)

Last verified 2026-08-17. Sources: NHTSA SafetyRatings (VehicleId 16829), recallsByVehicle, complaintsByVehicle for Nissan Armada 2022. Class rank 128 of 135 in SUV 2022. Methodology · Disclosure