2005 Nissan Armada Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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Crash Test
Not Tested
Source NHTSA
MPG (up to)
13 City / 18 HWY
Source FuelEconomy.gov
Horsepower
305
Seats
7 -8
Front angle medium view.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Carrie G
Nissan armada excellent vehicle!
Nissan armada is an excellent vehicle. Problems I have had is a clunk in the front end and the front differential went out.
accountCircle Karen V
I love the trunk it big and convenient.
The cons about my car are that it wastes a lot of gas and that it is a little out of date. Pros are that I love the space inside it is very comfortable to drive and ride and very convenient for kids sports. I also love the third row. How I can only use it when needed.
accountCircle Jayma J
I love the Nissan Armada for many reasons. The model we have is seat seven people and is quite spacious. It allows us to travel in comfort and still have quite a bit of space for cargo when you fold down the back seat. The seats are comfortable and the multitude of windows allows for very good vision all around the vehicle. The ride is very smooth yet we know we have a rugged vehicle that can tow something if necessary.
Nissan Armada - Spacious Comfort With a Smooth Ride
accountCircle Molly C
It is luxury quality with great reliability, while seating 8 people comfortably.
I have owned this for almost 14 yeaRs. It is very dependable, has luxury features, and comfortably seats 8 people. It is a very reliable vehicle and I currently have 149,000 miles on it!
accountCircle Magen M
It's a family car for sure. Enough room for a big family for every day and travel needs.
I have a big family and I love the way it fits us all perfectly. There's even enough room in the very back for a double stroller. I also love the way all the seats fold down so we could put big items in like a truck. It's pretty good on gas too for an suv.
accountCircle Alejandro R
The back seat of my car goes all the way down and has so much space in the back.
My nissan armada has been in my family since 2006, the car has never left me stranded. The car is very reliable and has a strong motor. The driving performance of the car is amazing it rides super smooth on the expressway.
accountCircle Scott S
It's a very safe vehicle and it looks sharp!
Has a strong engine and transmission. Roomy inside. Has lasted a very long time and has been reliable.
accountCircle Kristi C
It represents me and my family. We have been a lot of places in it and it is full of wonderful memories.
It is very large, which is nice when you have children. It has over 200 thousand miles on it and is still going strong. I do wish the AC worked better.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Rosie L
The upkeep is pricey more than the value of vehicle.
Not dependable. Has multiple mechanical issues and too costly to repair. Needs a catalytic converters and also has electrical problems.
accountCircle Phyliss O
I love the spacious size all the new SUV are so small that a normal family cannot fit easily and travel in it
It has been a great truck....has 232,000 miles with just a few minor problems. The j side of the truck is showing a lot of wear and tear. I would love another one but can not afford the cost.
accountCircle Stacie J
Runs and drives great. Ac/heater great condition, has DVD player and navigation.
It is black, interior is ok not so great, the exterior needs a good paint job from sun damage. And the air conditioning works wonderful, and so does the heater. Miles are not high on it. Saves gas on long trips. Over all great SUV, it will get you from A to B most importantly.
accountCircle Jarod M
No doubt the Armada is cool. Step on the gas and it pounces forward, and it looks aggressive. All the pillars are annoyingly thick however.
Very spacious inside with lots of leg and head room. The only downside is cargo space is limited if using all available seating. The other option is to use the roof rack if needed.
accountCircle Jon H
It's had work on it that makes it reliable
It's old, windows don't work, DVD player doesn't work and paint is faded on the roof
accountCircle Rhiannon S
It sometimes does not turn on.
The paint, brakes, and battery are bad. The brakes had to be replaced. And the battery needed to be replaced every year.
accountCircle Lynn C
Gas is expensive and it uses a lot of gas.
There is a sunroof in it. It is a gas guzzler. More money to repair. It has a lot of room to stretch your legs,.

Nissan Armada Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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SE
305 HP 16-16 MPG 7-8 Seats
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SE Off-Road
305 HP 16-16 MPG 7-8 Seats
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LE
305 HP 16-16 MPG 7-8 Seats
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2005 Nissan Armada Owner Reviews

4.23
35 Reviews
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5 stars 57%
4 stars 23%
3 stars 9%
2 stars 9%
1 star 3%
accountCircle Amy W on March 15, 2021
Have a third row seat for extra riders.
No major problems. Have kept up with the maintenance. Over 300k, and still runs great! People cannot believe what great shape it is in.
accountCircle Alexandra D on March 7, 2021
It is a reliable vehicle to drive.
I like that it is very roomy. I dislike that it has leather seats. I like that it has a button entry trunk.
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Ranks #8 Full Size SUV by Owners

The 2005 Nissan Armada has an average owner rating of 4.23 out of 5 which ranks it #8 of 9 other Full Size SUVs.

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2005 Ford Excursion
4.83
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2005 Toyota Sequoia
4.51
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2005 Nissan Armada
4.21

Ranks #2 Full Size SUV by Fuel Economy

The 2005 Nissan Armada has a combined MPG of 18 which ranks it #2 of 8 other Full Size SUVs.

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2005 Ford Explorer
20 MPG
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2005 GMC Yukon
18 MPG
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18 MPG
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18 MPG

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Does the 2005 Nissan Armada have a timing belt or chain?

Answer: The 2005 Nissan Armada comes with a timing chain on the engine. This is a superior option to a timing belt in my opinion because it will not need to be changed. Usually a timing belt is the most expensive piece...

What kind of oil does the 2005 Nissan Armada use?

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Safety & Reliability

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*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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IIHS Crash Test
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*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety