Nissan Armada vs Toyota Highlander
For 2005–2022 models, the Toyota Highlander has 14.6 owner complaints per 10,000 sold, against 30.9 for the Nissan Armada. Below: what each one’s owners report most, when it shows up, and what it costs to fix.
Both rates cover the same model years (2005–2022), counting each complaint once and dividing by US sales, so the more popular vehicle isn’t penalized for being popular. Years too new to judge are left out. How this is calculated.
Nissan Armada
30.9 complaints per 10,000 sold
2.1× the Toyota Highlander’s rate
- Complaints
- 1,225
- Sold
- 395,902
- Recall campaigns
- 15
- Open NHTSA investigations
- 0
Most complaints: 2005–2006 and 2008. Fewest: 2012, 2016 and 2021–2022. Every year →
Most-reported problems
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ABS module and wheel speed sensors
Typically around 92,000 mi · repair $660–$1,260
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Master cylinder and booster
Typically around 75,385 mi
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Body control and other modules
Typically around 49,970 mi
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Fuel pump and sending unit
Typically around 115,000 mi · repair $630–$1,700
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Airbags, seatbelts and restraints
Typically around 102,016 mi
Toyota Highlander
14.6 complaints per 10,000 sold
53% fewer than the Nissan Armada
- Complaints
- 4,263
- Sold
- 2,920,212
- Recall campaigns
- 38
- Open NHTSA investigations
- 0
Most complaints: 2008 and 2010. Fewest: 2007, 2014, 2016 and 2022. Every year →
Most-reported problems
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Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim
Typically around 56,000 mi
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Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting
Typically around 16,000 mi
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Body control and other modules
Typically around 46,000 mi
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Airbags, seatbelts and restraints
Typically around 60,100 mi
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Automatic transmission internals
Typically around 73,350 mi · repair $2,910–$5,410
Common questions
Which has fewer problems, the Nissan Armada or the Toyota Highlander?
For 2005–2022 models, the Toyota Highlander has 14.6 owner complaints per 10,000 sold and the Nissan Armada has 30.9, counting the same model years for both.
What is the most common problem on the Nissan Armada?
The most-reported problem on the Nissan Armada is abs module and wheel speed sensors, typically around 92,000 miles; the repair typically runs $660–$1,260.
What is the most common problem on the Toyota Highlander?
The most-reported problem on the Toyota Highlander is doors, windows, latches, seats and trim, typically around 56,000 miles.
Which Nissan Armada and Toyota Highlander years have the most complaints?
Relative to each vehicle's typical year: Nissan Armada: 2005–2006 and 2008; Toyota Highlander: 2008 and 2010.
Source: NHTSA owner complaints, recalls and investigations; US sales from public industry figures; repair costs from book labor hours and parts pricing at national rates. Complaints are self-reported and not independently verified. Problem lists cover each vehicle’s full history. This is not a recommendation to buy or avoid either vehicle.