Power
Fuel (combined)
What owners say
Overview
Mixed to positive sentiment, heavily dependent on generation and powertrain. The V8-powered generations (approximately 2004-2024) are widely regarded as reliable, capable, and offering exceptional value on the used market due to high depreciation. Owners praise the proven 5.6L V8
Best version
For V8 models (pre-2025), the consensus favors the post-2017 generation (Y62) which switched to the global Patrol platform and Japanese manufacturing, noted for improved build quality and refinement. The Pro-4X trim is specifically recommen
Generation by generation
Owner insights per generation and US complaint/recall records (NHTSA).
Complaints and recalls by model yearSource: NHTSA (US)Show table
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Most-reported area |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 19 | 1 | electrical system |
| 2024 | 4 | 0 | electrical system |
| 2021 | 12 | 1 | electrical system |
| 2016 | 1 | 0 | air bags |
| 2007 | 85 | 3 | service brakes |
Complaint counts come from owner reports filed with the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Higher-selling years naturally accumulate more complaints.
Recall notices5 on record · Source: NHTSA (US)Show recalls
2025 · back over prevention:softwarecampaign 25V821000
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2025 Murano, 2025-2026 Armada, and Infiniti QX80 vehicles. A software error may occur in the In-Vehicle Infotainment (IVI) system at vehicle startup, resulting in the rearview camera image not displaying when the vehicle is shifted into reverse. As such, these ve
2021 · fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump:control/drive modulecampaign 21V373000
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Nissan Armada and 2020-2021 INFINITI QX80 vehicles equipped with V8 engines. The impeller can swell and bind within the fuel pump module, causing it to fail.
2007 · suspension:front:control arm:lower armcampaign 10E019000
NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN FRONT AND REAR LOWER LINKS, P/NOS. 54501ZQ00A, 54500ZQ00A, 551A1ZQ00A, 551A0ZQ00A , 54501EA00A, 54500EA00A, 551A1EA500, 551A0EA500, 54501ZR00A, AND 54500ZR00A, SOLD BETWEEN NOVEMBER 25, 2009 AND MAY 14, 2010 AS REPLACEMENT PARTS FOR MODEL YEAR 2004 THROUGH 2010 TITAN, ARMADA, AND QX56, AND M
2007 · fuel system, other:storage:fuel gauge systemcampaign 10V074000
NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2009 TITAN, ARMADA, AND INFINITI QX56 VEHICLES. THE INSTRUMENT PANEL FUEL GAUGE MAY INACCURATELY DISPLAY THAT THE VEHICLE STILL HAS SOME FUEL, TYPICALLY ABOUT ONE QUARTER TANK, WHEN THE FUEL TANK IS EMPTY.
2007 · seat belts:rear/othercampaign 07V449000
CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 210, 'SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES.' THE DRIVER'S SIDE THIRD ROW SEAT BELT UPPER ANCHOR BRACKET MAY BE CRACKED.
Specifications
Generation
Version
3.5 V6 (425 Hp) Automatic
From 2024-2026
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