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2017 Nissan Armada

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2017 Armada.

Body SUVTransmission Automatic (S7)

The 2017 Nissan Armada, an SUV built on its established platform, pairs an automatic (S7) transmission with an engine that holds roughly 6.9 quarts of 0W‑20 oil and is rated by the EPA at 14 city, 19 highway, and 16 combined mpg. In the model’s complaint record from 2004 to 2026, the 2017 year reports 81 total owner complaints, most of which involve the Electrical System, and it carries zero recalls, a stark contrast to the 462 complaints recorded in 2004 and closer to the single complaint seen in 2016. Consequently, the 2017 Armada sits near the low‑complaint end of its history, indicating a comparatively reliable instance within the lineage.

Model year202620252024202320222021202020192017

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity6.9 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-20OEM · verified
Lug nut torque98 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy14/19/16 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 24F - EX TOW PKG. · 650 - EX TOW PKG. CCA battery, OE oil filter 152089E01A. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 24F - EX TOW PKG. · 650 - EX TOW PKG. CCAOEM · verified
Tail / brake / turnLAMPOEM · verified
Tire sizeP275/60R20OEM · verified
Wheel / rim8.0 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter152089E01A
Engine air filter165461LA0A
Spark plug224011LA1C
Front wiper blades288901LB1B alt 288901LB0D
Serpentine belt117201LA0B
Thermostat110625ZM0A alt 21250EZ31A
Cabin air filter27277VX01A

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S7)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length209.1 in
Overall width79.9 in
Overall height76 in
Wheelbase121.3 in
Curb weight5917 lb
Track (front / rear)67.7 / 68.1 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)52/48

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined14 / 19 / 16 mpg
DrivetrainRear-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Armada of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

5.9–6.3 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 5.90 sec — 2017 Platinum
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2017Platinum 5.6L V85.90 sec14.70 sec390 hpAWD
2017Platinum 5.6L V86.30 sec14.90 sec390 hpAWD
2018Platinum 5.6L V86.20 sec14.80 sec390 hpAWD
2021Platinum 5.6L V86.50 sec14.90 sec400 hpAWD
2022Platinum 5.6L V86.20 sec14.80 sec400 hpAWD
2025Pro-4X 3.5L Twin-Turbo V65.90 sec14.40 sec425 hp4WD
2025Platinum Reserve 3.5L Twin-Turbo V66.00 sec14.50 sec425 hp4WD
2025Platinum Reserve 3.5L Twin-Turbo V66.00 sec14.40 sec425 hp4WD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 6.9 qt of 0W-20 engine oil, Front: 80W- in the differential, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 98 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-8-7-3-6-5-4-2. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidUse Nissan Matic-S
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity10.6
Brake FluidDOT 3
Differential Gear OilFront: 80W-
Engine CoolantUse Nissan long life coolant
Engine Coolant Capacity17.3
Engine Oil0W-20
Engine Oil Capacity6.9 qt

Engine torques

Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)5.1 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)5.1 ft-lbs
Camshaft Sprocket and/or Gear Bolt(s)76.0 ft-lbs
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Bolt(s)5.1 ft-lbs
Oxygen (O2S) Sensor Bolt(s)22.0 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts65.0 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts8
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts21

Chassis torques

Differential Fill Plug26.0 ft-lbs
Differential drain Plug26.0 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts98 ft-lbs
Steering Track (Rod End) Bolts37.0 ft-lbs
Automatic Transmission Drain Plug25.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub101.0 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub135.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-8-7-3-6-5-4-2
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)600 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)50 rpm
Curb Idle Speed (Secondary Under Load)600 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (Secondary Under Load)50 rpm
Spark Plug ManufacturerNissan
Spark Plug Gap0.043 in
Spark Plug Torque14.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity7.10 oz
Standard BCI Group Number24F - EX TOW PKG.
Standard BCI Cranking Performance650 - EX TOW PKG. cca
Optional BCI Group Number27F - TOW PKG.
Optional BCI Cranking Performance710 - TOW PKG. cca

Service checks

RPM@IDLE rpm

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier Torque20
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 111; Rear: 116
ABS Sensor Torque6.6
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.098; Rear: 0.079 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness after RefinishFront: 1.260; Rear: .709
Variation from Parallelism Thickness Variation0.0006
Maximum Rotor RunoutFront: 0.0016; Rear: 0.0020

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 3 stages
117.0 inch lbs.17 in
252.0 inch lbs.52 in
396.0 inch lbs.96 in
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 4 stages
122.0 ft. lbs.22 ft. lbs
2Back off 360.0 degrees360 degrees
313.0 ft. lbs.13 ft. lbs
490.0
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 2 stages
1151.0 ft. lbs.151 ft. lbs
2+ 90
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 6 stages

Prep Do not reuse old bolts. Use new bolts coated with clean engine oil. Tighten all bolts to finger tight then continue on with the following procedure.

130.0 ft. lbs.30 ft. lbs
275 degrees75 degrees
3Loosen all bolts completely in reverse order
430 ft. lbs.30 ft. lbs
590 degrees90 degrees
690 degrees90 degrees
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 5 stages
1Bolts 1-1029 ft. lbs
2Bolts 11-2022 ft. lbs
3Bolts 1-1040 degrees
4Bolts 11-2030 degrees
536.0
Engine Valve Cover Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
11.5 ft. lbs., Step 2: 6.11.5 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 5,000 mi; spark plugs at 105,000 mi; coolant at 105,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 105,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 5,000 miEngine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 10,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Differential (inspect fluid level) · Driveshaft (inspect)
Every 15,000 miCabin Air Filter (replace) · Keyless Entry Remote Battery (replace)
Every 20,000 miBrake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed) · Drive Axle Assembly (inspect) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect) · Steering Gear Box Assembly (inspect)
Every 30,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace)
At 40,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
At 105,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Spark Plugs (replace)
At 180,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2017 model year marks a sharp escalation from the exceptionally quiet 2016 (1 complaint, 0 recalls), with federal complaints jumping to 81 while recalls remained at zero. This positions 2017 at the leading edge of a three-year elevated complaint cycle (81, 73, and 72 complaints respectively through 2019) that subsequently declines to single digits by 2020, accompanied by a concurrent surge in Technical Service Bulletins to 109 from the previous year's 37. The top reported issues for 2017 involve the Electrical System (14), Power Train (11), and Air Bags (8), though the data does not specify root causes, and notably this year incurred zero recalls compared to one each for 2018 and 2019. Given that 2017 carries the highest complaint volume of this production span without the benefit of subsequent recall remedies, prospective buyers would be better served selecting a 2018 or 2019 model that offers similar features with fewer reported problems and documented recall corrections.

0
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
109
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
81
Owner complaints
3 involved a crash · 1 a fire

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 81 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Electrical System14
Power Train11
Air Bags8
Unknown Or Other3
Electrical System,Engine3
Power Train,Engine3
Back Over Prevention,Forward Collision Avoidance2
Engine2

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 109 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
NTB09-131C2026-04-13StructureCERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision…
NTB09-131C2026-04-13StructureCERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision…
NTB19-042F2025-02-20Electrical SystemAUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING WARNING LIGHT BLINKING APPLIED SYSTEMS: Vehicles equipped…
NTB19-033G2025-02-20Forward Collision AvoidanceINTELLIGENT CRUISE CONTROL INOPERATIVE AND AEB/FEB WARNING LIGHT ON OR RADAR OBSTRUCTION…
NTB13-107G2024-05-20Electrical SystemVEHICLE KEY NOT DETECTED / AUTHENTICATED, ENGINE WILL NOT START This bulletin has been…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2017 Armada take?

6.9 qt of 0W-20 STARBURST, per the factory manual.

Does the 2017 Armada have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 0 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Armada get?

EPA figures are 14 city / 19 highway / 16 combined mpg.