2012 Nissan Armada SL 4x4
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- Photo: 2015 Nissan Armada Platinum in Arctic Blue Metallic, front right, 08-30-2026 by Cutlass, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Nissan Armada 1 by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Nissan Armada 日産 アルマーダ by Y kovac, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2015 Nissan Armada Platinum in Arctic Blue Metallic, rear right, 08-30-2026 by Cutlass, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: '05-'07 Nissan Armada -- Rear by Bull-Doser, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2012 Nissan Armada SL 4x4 is a 317-hp 5.6-liter V8 SUV with a 5-speed electronically controlled automatic and four-wheel drive. It starts at $48,220 MSRP.
It makes 317 horsepower at 5,200 rpm and 385 lb-ft of torque at 3400 rpm, spinning to a 6,000 rpm redline. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 12 mpg city and 18 mpg highway.
The Armada measures 207.7 inches long on a 123.2-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 5,712 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | SUV |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $48,220 ($68,256 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 5.6L DOHC 32-Valve V8 "Endurance" (VK56DE) |
| Displacement | 5.6 L |
| Horsepower | 317 hp @ 5,200 rpm |
| Torque | 385 lb-ft @ 3400 rpm |
| Redline | 6,000 rpm |
| Valvetrain | 32-valve DOHC; silent chain, single-stage |
| Bore and Stroke | 98 x 92 |
| Compression Ratio | 9.8 : 1 |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | 4WD |
| Differential Type | Standard Dana axles; 2-wheel (2WD) or 4-wheel (4WD) Automatic Brake Limited Slip (ABLS) |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-Speed Electronically Controlled Automatic (w/ tow-haul mode) |
| 1st Gear | 3.827 (46 mph **) |
| 2nd Gear | 2.368 (74 mph **) |
| 3rd Gear | 1.52 (115 mph **) |
| 4th Gear | 1 (175 mph **) |
| 5th Gear | 0.834 (210 mph **) |
| Reverse | 2.613 |
| Final Drive | 3.357 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 12 MPG |
| Highway | 18 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular Unleaded (FFV models also accept up to 85% ethanol/E85) |
| Tank Capacity | 28 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Double-wishbone with stabilizer bar |
| Rear Suspension | Independent double-wishbone with stabilizer bar |
| Front Stabilizer Bar | 23 mm diameter |
| Rear Stabilizer Bar | 22.2 mm diameter |
| Turning Diameter | 40.8 ft |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Calipers | Vented disc |
| Front Brake Disc | Vented disc, 13.8 x 1.2 in |
| Rear Brake Disc | Solid disc, 12.6 x 0.6 in |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 20 in. Aluminum-Alloy, machine finished (8JJx20) |
| Wheels Rear | 20 in. Aluminum-Alloy, machine finished (8JJx20) |
| Tires Front | 275/60R20 SUV |
| Tires Rear | 275/60R20 SUV |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 207.7 in |
| Width | 79.3 in |
| Height | 78 in |
| Wheelbase | 123.2 in |
| Front Track | 67.5 in |
| Rear Track | 67.5 in |
| Ground Clearance | 10.4 in |
| Approach Angle | 26.2° |
| Departure Angle | 22.7° |
| Cargo Volume | 20 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 5,712 lbs |
| Weight Distribution (F/R) | 52% / 48% |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 41 in |
| Headroom Rear | 40 in |
| Legroom Front | 41.8 in |
| Legroom Rear | 41.9 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 65.1 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 64.5 in |
| Hip Room Front | 61.4 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 60.8 in |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | Not rated |
| Frontal crash | Not rated |
| Side crash | Not rated |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ (21.9 % risk) |
Other tested variants (1)
- 2012 Nissan Armada SUV RWD: overall not rated
Recalls
1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 2012 Nissan ARMADA. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Apr 4, 2012 · EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 TITAN AND ARMADA VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 12, 2011, THROUGH MARCH 13, 2012. THE PART 567 CERTIFICATION LABELS ON THE VEHICLES DO NOT CONTAIN RIM SIZE INFORMATION. THUS, THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, “TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS.”
Consequence: THE OMISSION OF THE RIM SIZE MAY LEAD TO AN INCORRECT TIRE/WHEEL COMBINATION WHICH MAY INCREASE THE LIKELIHOOD OF A CRASH.
Remedy: NISSAN WILL SUPPLY OWNERS WITH A NEW LABEL AND INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW INSTALL THE LABEL OR THE OWNER WILL HAVE THE OPTION OF TAKING THEIR VEHICLE TO A NISSAN DEALER TO HAVE THE NEW LABEL INSTALLED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 28, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-615-725-1000.
NHTSA campaign 12V143000
17 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2012 Nissan ARMADA
Owner Complaints
17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2012 Nissan ARMADA (1 a fire, 1 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Service Brakes | 4 |
| Structure | 4 |
| Electrical System | 3 |
| Fuel System | 3 |
| Gasoline | 3 |
| Air Bags | 2 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2012 NISSAN ARMADA. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.