2021 Nissan Armada - Electric Vehicle Guide
The 2021 Nissan Armada belongs to a Nissan Armada lineup that Know Your Ride tracks across 4 model years, from 2020 to 2026. It is an all-electric vehicle, so it skips the oil changes, spark plugs and exhaust-system service of a combustion Armada entirely. It is configured as rear-wheel drive with an automatic (s7). The 2021 sits mid-run, with both earlier (2020) and later (2026) Armada model years also documented.
The high-voltage battery is covered for 8 years or 100,000 miles, separate from the bumper-to-bumper warranty. Routine upkeep centers on tire rotation, DOT 3 brake fluid, Long Life battery/cabin coolant, cabin air filters and brake service rather than engine oil. Know Your Ride lists 13 scheduled maintenance items for this vehicle, the earliest interval falling at 7,500 miles. Documented torque values include lug nut 80 ft-lb.
NHTSA complaints for this vehicle cluster around electrical system (2), engine,fuel/propulsion system (2), power train (2). A representative report reads: "The contact owns a 2021 Nissan Armada. The contact stated that while driving, the engine overheated and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was jump-started. The..." There is 1 safety recall on record; one covers: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Nissan Armada and 2020-2021 INFINITI QX80 vehicles equipped with V8 engines. The....
Estimated annual charging cost runs near $3,600.
Quick Specs
| Battery warranty | 8 yr / 100,000 mi |
| Est. annual charging | $3,600 |
| Tire size | 215/55R17 |
| Coolant | Long Life |
| Open recalls on record | 1 |
| Technical service bulletins | 84 |
Common Trouble Codes
- P0300 - Random/Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected
- P0420 - Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 1)
- P0171 - System too Lean (Bank 1)
- P0128 - Insufficient Coolant Temperature for Stable Operation
- P0442 - Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (small leak)
- P0455 - Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (gross leak)
- P0700 - Transmission Control System Malfunction
- P0301 - Cylinder 1 Misfire Detected
- U0100 - Lost Communication With ECM/PCM A
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Part of the free Know Your Ride vehicle maintenance reference. Figures are sourced from EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer data and are for general reference - always confirm with your owner's manual.