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2024 Nissan Armada: mileage, fuel cost, safety and recalls

The 2024 Nissan Armada gets 15 to 16 miles per gallon combined, depending on the version. The best is the 2024 Armada 2WD at 16 mpg.

How the Armada ranks in its class

In the Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD class for 2024, the Armada ranks 20th (tied with 1 other) of 21 for combined mileage (16 mpg), 20th (tied with 1 other) of 21 for yearly fuel cost ($4,850 for its cheapest version, cheapest first) and 21st of 21 for tailpipe CO2 (558 grams per mile for its lowest version, lowest first). The middle model of the class gets 23 mpg, costs $3,100 a year and puts out 424 grams per mile.

Across all 262 2024 models in the file that burn fuel, the middle best-version figure is 25 mpg and the highest is 57 mpg (Toyota Prius). Of the 261 other models, 243 get more miles per gallon than the 2024 Armada's best version, 4 other models get the same and 14 get less. The 2024 Armada's cheapest version costs $4,850 a year to fuel by the agency's figure; of the 255 other models with a cost figure, 238 cost less, 4 the same and 13 more.

Nearest models in the class (places 18 to 20 of 21)

Open the best-mileage list of this class for 2024. Cost and CO2 in the table are each model's lowest figure over its versions; plug-in hybrid and fuel-cell versions have no fuel cost and are left out of the cost column.

PlaceModelBest versionmpgFuel a year, cheapest versionCO2 g/mi, lowest version
182024 Ford Expedition2024 Expedition 2WD19$3,300462
192024 Toyota 4Runner2024 4Runner 2WD17$3,650503
202024 Infiniti QX802024 QX80 2WD16$4,850552
202024 Nissan ArmadaThis car2024 Armada 2WD16$4,850558

Your fuel cost

Pick a 2024 version, then set your miles and fuel price. Fuel price as of 2026-11-14, U.S. Department of Energy / EPA. The price box starts at the dated price of the fuel the picked version burns (regular, midgrade or premium gasoline, diesel, E85 or electricity) and sets the price of that fuel. Miles are limited to 1,000 to 60,000 a year and the price to $0.01 to $20.00; a value outside that is worked out at the nearest limit.

$4,697 a year

2024 Armada 2WD, 8-cyl 5.6 L: 14 mpg city, 19 highway, 16 combined. The agency's own estimate for the 2024 Armada version is $4,850 a year (15,000 miles, the agency's fuel prices).

16miles per gallon, combined
$0.31fuel cost per mile
938gallons a year
$23,484fuel cost over 5 years

Compare with a rival

The 3 nearest rivals in the Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD class for 2024, picked by closest combined mileage; only versions with a fuel-cost figure are listed. Same miles as on the left. The price box on the left is the price of the fuel of the version you picked: a rival that burns the same fuel uses that price, a rival that burns another fuel keeps the dated price of its own fuel. The 5-year line is 5 times the yearly gap.

2024 Nissan Armada 2WD
16
mpg combined
$4,697
fuel a year
2024 Infiniti QX80 2WD
16
mpg combined
$4,697
fuel a year

Both cost the same to fuel.

Over 5 years both cost the same to fuel at these miles and these prices.

The Armada against its nearest rivals

Dollar gaps use each car's best-mileage version.

Rival in 2024Best versionCombinedFuel a year, agency (15,000 miles)Against the Armada (mileage)Agency yearly fuel cost against the ArmadaSide by side
2024 Infiniti QX802024 QX80 2WD16 mpg$4,850same figuresame-
2024 Toyota 4Runner2024 4Runner 2WD17 mpg$3,6501 higher$1,200 less a yearCompare
2024 Ford Expedition2024 Expedition 2WD19 mpg$3,3003 higher$1,550 less a yearCompare

Every version of the 2024 Nissan Armada

EPA test figures for 2024; the last column is the yearly fuel cost against the cheapest version.

VersionEngineGearboxDriveCityHighwayCombinedFuel a yearCO2 g/miFuel vs cheapest
2024 Armada 2WD8-cyl 5.6 LAutomatic (S7)Rear-wheel141916$4,850558cheapest
2024 Armada 4WD8-cyl 5.6 LAutomatic (S7)4-wheel131815$5,150594+$300

Does a cheaper-to-fuel 2024 version pay back?

Enter the price difference you were quoted for the 2024 Armada; this page has no prices. Miles come from the calculator. The fuel price box there sets the price of the fuel of the version picked there; a version here that burns another fuel keeps the dated price of its own fuel. Versions with no fuel-cost figure are not listed.

Type the price difference you were quoted to see the payback.

Emissions

Tailpipe CO2: the 2024 Armada 2WD puts out 558 grams per mile; across the 2 tested versions the figure runs from 558 to 594.

EPA scores (1 to 10, 10 best) for the 2024 Armada 2WD: fuel economy score 3 (2 to 3 across versions), greenhouse gas score 3 (2 to 3 across versions).

Mileage by model year

Best combined figure of the Armada gas version each model year since 2016, set against the 2024 model.

Model yearBest gas versionVersions testedAgainst 2024
201716 mpg
2same as 2024
201816 mpg
2same as 2024
201916 mpg
2same as 2024
202016 mpg
2same as 2024
202116 mpg
3same as 2024
202216 mpg
3same as 2024
202316 mpg
3same as 2024
2024This page16 mpg
2this page
202518 mpg
32 mpg higher than 2024
202618 mpg
32 mpg higher than 2024

Compared with the 2023 model: 3 versions were tested then and 2 now; the best figure went from 16 to 16 mpg (no change).

The 2025 model has 3 tested versions.

Version in 202420242023Change
2024 Armada 2WD, 8-cyl 5.6 L16 mpg16 mpgno change
2024 Armada 4WD, 8-cyl 5.6 L15 mpg15 mpgno change

1 2023 version has no match in 2024.

Safety record

Crash-test ratings, 2024

Crash-test stars from the U.S. safety agency's 5-Star Safety Ratings, checked 2026-11-14. 5 is the best.

VehicleOverallFrontSideRollover
2024 Nissan Armada SUV 4WD4 of 53 of 55 of 53 of 5
2024 Nissan Armada SUV RWD4 of 53 of 55 of 53 of 5

The agency lists 2 variants; all 2 are shown.

The agency's record for the first rated vehicle also lists 4 complaints, 1 recall, 0 investigations.

Owner complaints, 2024

4 complaints for the 2024 Nissan Armada are on file (checked 2026-11-14). Complaints are reports that owners sent to the safety agency. They are not proven defects, and the counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold.

Part named in the reportsReports
Electrical System3
Back Over Prevention1
Forward Collision Avoidance1
Steering1
Structure1

0 of the 4 reports say the car was in a crash, 0 mention a fire and 0 mention an injury. One report can name more than one part.

Safety recalls

1 recall is on file for the 2024 Nissan Armada at the U.S. safety agency (checked 2026-11-14). A dealer does recall repairs free of charge.

Equipment:Other:Labels

Reported 16 Jul 2026, campaign 26V455000

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2026 Nissan Armada, 2011-2013 Infiniti QX56, and 2014-2027 QX80 vehicles equipped with 22" wheels.

Fix: Dealers will install new labels, free of charge. Additionally, Nissan will mail replacement labels to owners. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed September 2, 2026.

More Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD for 2024

Other 2024 models of the same agency class, each with its best combined figure. The Armada itself is at 16 mpg.

Other Nissan models of 2024

More Nissan models that have a 2024 page here, with the class of each and its best combined figure.

Common questions

Which 2024 Nissan Armada gets the best mileage?

The 2024 Armada 2WD with 16 mpg combined (14 city, 19 highway).

How much does a 2024 Nissan Armada cost to fuel for a year?

The 2024 Nissan Armada costs between $4,850 and $5,150 to fuel by the agency's estimate, which assumes 15,000 miles a year. The cheapest is the 2024 Armada 2WD at $4,850; the dearest is the 2024 Armada 4WD at $5,150. Use the calculator above for your own miles and fuel price.

What mileage does the all-wheel-drive Armada get?

2024 Armada 4WD: 15 mpg combined (13 city, 18 highway).

How does the 2024 Nissan Armada rank among 2024 Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD models?

The 2024 Nissan Armada is 20th of 21 for combined mileage. The top of the class is the 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander at 36 mpg, and the middle figure for the class is 23 mpg. In the list, the next one ahead is the 2024 Infiniti QX80 at 16 mpg.

Did the Armada change from 2023 to 2024?

The 2023 model had 3 tested versions and the 2024 model has 2. The best figure went from 16 to 16 mpg (no change).

How did the 2024 Nissan Armada do in crash tests?

In the agency's 5-Star Safety Ratings (checked 2026-11-14; 5 is the best), the stars are 2024 Nissan Armada SUV 4WD: overall 4 of 5, front 3, side 5, rollover 3; 2024 Nissan Armada SUV RWD: overall 4 of 5, front 3, side 5, rollover 3. The agency lists 2 variants; all 2 are shown.

Do owners complain about the 2024 Nissan Armada?

4 complaints for the 2024 Nissan Armada are on file at the safety agency (checked 2026-11-14); the part named most often is Electrical System (3 reports). Complaints are reports owners sent in, not proven defects.

Does the 2024 Nissan Armada have recalls?

The agency's database lists 1 recall for the 2024 Nissan Armada (checked 2026-11-14). They are listed above with the repair the maker offers.

How fresh these numbers are

For the 2024 Nissan Armada: EPA file 2026-11-04; fuel price 2026-11-14; crash tests 2026-11-14; complaints 2026-11-14; recalls 2026-11-14. Not covered: purchase price, towing, reliability, repair and insurance costs.

Mileage and fuel cost for the 2024 Nissan Armada: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, fueleconomy.gov vehicle file (file dated 2026-11-04). Recalls for the 2024 Nissan Armada: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (checked 2026-11-14). Crash-test ratings for the 2024 Nissan Armada: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (checked 2026-11-14). Complaints for the 2024 Nissan Armada: NHTSA (checked 2026-11-14). Fuel prices: U.S. Department of Energy / EPA (2026-11-14). Your own mileage depends on how and where you drive. Where our numbers come from.