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NHTSA crash test of the 2023 Nissan Armada

NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED

2023 Nissan Armada

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

1Recalls
5Complaints
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 2023 Nissan Armada earns an NHTSA Safety Index of 79 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
  • urban drivers exposed to side-impact risk
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.

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NCAP // CRASH TESTCrash-test breakdown

Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover
Rollover risk 21.9%

Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 18418

Index breakdown

Crash protection52/70
Avoidance tech8.5/10
Defect record18.5/20
Forward collision warning: StandardLane departure warning: OptionalStability control: Standard

NCAP // CRASH IMAGESCrash-test images

Frontal impact // NCAP // NHTSA
Side impact // NCAP // NHTSA
Side pole // NCAP // NHTSA

Crash-test images are US federal government works (NHTSA / NCAP), public domain.

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

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

1reported crash
0reported fire
0reported injuries
0reported deaths
Most-reported systemsVisibility/Wiper 3Power Train 2Electrical System 2Unknown Or Other 1Fuel/Propulsion System 1Service Brakes 1

Other Armada years

Rivals in SUV (2023)

2023 Tesla Model X Later ReleaseSUV100Exceptional2023 Tesla Model Y Later ReleaseSUV100Exceptional2023 Tesla Model Y Rwd Early ReleaseSUV100Exceptional2023 Tesla Model Y Rwd Later ReleaseSUV100Exceptional2023 Buick EnvisionSUV96Exceptional2023 Lexus Rz 450eSUV96Exceptional
Last verified 2026-08-17. Sources: NHTSA SafetyRatings (VehicleId 18418), recallsByVehicle, complaintsByVehicle for Nissan Armada 2023. Class rank 110 of 139 in SUV 2023. Methodology · Disclosure