2013 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 2013 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 $45,080 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 5,748 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | SUV |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $45,080 ($62,880 *) |
| 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 | 5,748 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)
- 2013 Nissan Armada SUV RWD: overall not rated
Recalls
2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2013 Nissan ARMADA. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Mar 30, 2020 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2012-2017 NV Cargo and NV Passenger Van, 2013-2015 Titan and Armada and 2011-2012 Infiniti QX56 vehicles. Due to a manufacturing issue, the air bag inflator may not function properly or may rupture during deployment.
Consequence: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driver air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began May 7, 2020. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669 or Infiniti customer service at 1-800-662-6200.
NHTSA campaign 20V188000
Sep 18, 2013 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013 Titan and Armada vehicles manufactured February 22, 2013, through May 3, 2013. The affected vehicles have a brake master cylinder which may intermittently reduce the pressure supplied to the front brakes.
Consequence: If the front brake pressure is reduced there would be less braking power, requiring a longer distance to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Nissan has notified owners, and dealers will replace the master cylinder, free of charge. The recall began on October 21, 2013. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
NHTSA campaign 13V451000
17 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2013 Nissan ARMADA
Owner Complaints
17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2013 Nissan ARMADA (3 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 1 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Service Brakes | 7 |
| Air Bags | 3 |
| Electrical System | 3 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 2 |
| Power Train | 2 |
| Seat Belts | 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 2013 NISSAN ARMADA. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.