Recalls (2)
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2013 Nissan Armada. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. PlainVIN shows every recall campaign listed for a model year, with the official text and how many cars have been fixed so far.
Check on NHTSA ↗Driver Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture
- 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.
Brake Master Cylinder may Reduce Braking Power
- Summary
- Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013 Titan and Armada vehicles manufactured February 22, 2013, through May 3, 2013. The affected vehicles have a brake master cylinder which may intermittently reduce the pressure supplied to the front brakes.
- Consequence
- If the front brake pressure is reduced there would be less braking power, requiring a longer distance to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Nissan has notified owners, and dealers will replace the master cylinder, free of charge. The recall began on October 21, 2013. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
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Owner complaints (17)
17 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The service brakes is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 7 | 41.2% |
| Air bags | 3 | 17.6% |
| Electrical system | 3 | 17.6% |
| Electronic stability control | 2 | 11.8% |
| Power train | 2 | 11.8% |
| Seat belts | 2 | 11.8% |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 5.9% |
| Parking brake | 1 | 5.9% |
| Structure | 1 | 5.9% |
| Suspension | 1 | 5.9% |
How 2013 compares with other Armada years
Best and worst Armada years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 23 | 3 |
| 2010 | 48 | 4 |
| 2011 | 40 | 1 |
| 2012 | 17 | 1 |
| 2013 | 17 | 2 |
| 2014 | 12 | 1 |
| 2015 | 21 | 3 |
| 2016 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 | 81 | 0 |
| 2018 | 75 | 1 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy: up to 15 mpg combined
- EPA annual fuel cost
- $4,450
- CO₂ tailpipe
- 601 g/mi
- EPA class
- Standard Sport Utility Vehicle
What it costs you to run
Miles ÷ 15 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.
EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.
Specs by configuration
| Engine · transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | EPA $/yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.6 L 8-cyl · 5-speed automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | 13 / 19 / 15 | $4,450 | 601 |
| 5.6 L 8-cyl · 5-speed automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | 13 / 19 / 15 | $4,450 | 605 |
| 5.6 L 8-cyl · 5-speed automatic | 4-Wheel Drive | 12 / 18 / 14 | $4,800 | 623 |
| 5.6 L 8-cyl · 5-speed automatic | 4-Wheel Drive | 12 / 18 / 14 | $4,800 | 622 |
Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.
Looking at a 2013 Armada for sale?
Print a one-page buyer's checklist: each recall campaign with a box to tick when the seller shows proof of repair, the top complaint areas to inspect, crash stars, MPG, and a link back to this page.
Where to next
2013 Nissan Armada FAQ
How many recalls does the 2013 Nissan Armada have?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns: 20V188000 (air bag), 13V451000 (brake). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2013 Nissan Armada problems?
Owners filed 17 complaints with NHTSA. Service brakes (7), Air bags (3), Electrical system (3) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
What mpg does the 2013 Nissan Armada get?
EPA rates the 5.6 L 8-cyl · 5-speed automatic version at 13 city, 19 highway and 15 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.
How does the 2013 Armada compare with other years?
Among the 2009–2018 Nissan Armada model years at least five years old, the 2016 drew the fewest complaints (1) and the 2017 the most (81). The 2013 drew 17. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.