Owners have filed 104 complaints
about the 2007 Nissan Armada with NHTSA between 2007 and 2026.
The largest single group is the brakes.
Across this model's run it ranks 17 of 21 worst.
The letter says how bad. This says what kind — whether this year drew
an unusual number of complaints, unusually dangerous
ones, or failures that arrived unusually early.
The dashed ring is 50 — the national norm. Further out is worse.
Complaint volume — 43
Against the median year of the Nissan Armada. 50 means typical for this
model; 100 means roughly double.
Severity — 0
0% of these complaints
involved a crash, fire, injury or death, against a national rate of
9.7%.
Early failure — 51
30% of failures with a mileage on record happened under
36,000 miles, against a national rate of
29%.
Odometer readings owners gave when they filed. About half of all
complaints include one.
Under 1,000 miles
44.8%
1,000 – 9,999 miles
78.4%
10,000 – 24,999 miles
56.0%
25,000 – 49,999 miles
1214.5%
50,000 – 74,999 miles
1518.1%
75,000 – 99,999 miles
1113.3%
100,000 – 149,999 miles
1922.9%
150,000+ miles
1012.0%
When owners complained
A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing
out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single
owner can see from inside their own car.
Jul 2007peak 5Jul 2026
Recalls on the 2007 Nissan Armada
A complaint is one owner's allegation. A recall is the point at which
the manufacturer or a regulator agreed the defect is real and dangerous
enough to fix for free — however old the car is.
United States — NHTSA
10E019000
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN FRONT AND REAR LOWER LINKS, P/NOS. 54501ZQ00A, 54500ZQ00A, 551A1ZQ00A, 551A0ZQ00A , 54501EA00A, 54500EA00A, 551A1EA500, 551A0EA500, 54501ZR00A, AND 54500ZR00A, SOLD BETWEEN NOVEMBER 25, 2009 AND MAY 14, 2010 AS REPLACEMENT PARTS FOR MODEL YEAR 2004 THROUGH 2010 TITAN, ARMADA, AND QX56, AND MODEL YEARS 2005 THROUGH 2010 FRONTIER, XTERRA, AND PATHFINDER VEHICLES. THE LOWER CONTROL LINK ASSEMBLY HAS TWO CYLINDRICAL COLLARS FORMING THE INBOARD ATTACHMENT POINTS TO THE CHASSIS. DUE TO AN IMPROPER WELDING PROCESS SOME COLLARS MAY CONTAIN WELDS THAT DO NOT MEET STRENGTH SPECIFICATIONS.
Risk: IF THE COLLAR WELD SEPARATES, THE VEHICLE HANDLING WILL DETERIORATE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
10V074000
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2009 TITAN, ARMADA, AND INFINITI QX56 VEHICLES. THE INSTRUMENT PANEL FUEL GAUGE MAY INACCURATELY DISPLAY THAT THE VEHICLE STILL HAS SOME FUEL, TYPICALLY ABOUT ONE QUARTER TANK, WHEN THE FUEL TANK IS EMPTY.
Risk: THIS COULD CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO RUN OUT OF GAS AND STALL ON THE HIGHWAY, WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH.
07V449000
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 210, 'SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES.' THE DRIVER'S SIDE THIRD ROW SEAT BELT UPPER ANCHOR BRACKET MAY BE CRACKED.
Risk: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, A SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
Canada — Transport Canada
Canada runs its own recall programme, and its campaigns do not
always mirror the American ones.
Recall 202305310,846 units in Canada
Airbag
Issue: On certain vehicles, the plastic emblem on the steering wheel airbag cover could detach and become a projectile when the airbag inflates in a crash. Note: This recall is for certain vehicles that had the steering wheel airbag replaced. Safety Risk: Projectiles in the occupant compartment could increase the risk of an injury. Corrective Actions: Nissan will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, replace the steering wheel airbag cover.
Recall 20121564,885 units in Canada
Label
Certain vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 210.1 - User-ready Tether Anchorages for Restraint Systems. Specifically, the pictograms identifying the location of the tether anchors measure 15 mm in height instead of 20 mm as required by the Standard. Correction: Since this non-compliance condition does not pose any safety risk, no corrective action is required.
Recall 20100608,681 units in Canada
Fuel System
On certain vehicles, the material used on fuel level sending unit contacts can wear and contaminate the sender. This causes the instrument panel fuel gauge to display that the vehicle still has some fuel left in the tank when the fuel tank is empty. An inaccurate fuel gauge can lead to engine stalling while driving, which may increase the risk of a crash causing property damage, personal injury or death. Correction: Letters will be sent to owners in two stages. The first letter will advise owners of fuel gauge inaccuracy and recommend maintaining a fuel level above the one half position. The second letter will follow, requesting owners bring their vehicles to a dealer for replacement of the fuel sender unit.
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
Spokane Valley, WA
AIR BAGS
I called the manufacturer, Nissan Consumer Affairs at [XXX] - After entering my VIN# the automated computer system stated there is no recalls for my vehicle, even though your NHTSA Vehicle Safety Website lists the following recall: February 09, 2023 Manufacturer Recall Number: PC947 NHTSA Recall Number: 23E-012 Recall Status: Recall Incomplete Please advise how to fix this recall. Thank you. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
NHTSA complaint #11752485 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Olympia, WA
SERVICE BRAKES
On a continuing basis, while vehicle is in motion, applying the brakes causes brake pedal to sink to the floorboard with loss of braking power and with loud grinding noise coming from front of vehicle. Turning vehicle off then back on temporarily fixes the issue.
NHTSA complaint #11567223 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Houston, TX
AIR BAGS
The contact owns a 2007 Nissan Armada. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23E012000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The air bag warning light was illuminated. The failure mileage was unknown. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
NHTSA complaint #11544776 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 130,000 milesSaint Louis, MO
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2007 Nissan Armada. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power. An unknown message was displayed after the failure occurred. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.
NHTSA complaint #11513063 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 130,000 milesSaint Louis, MO
ENGINE
The contact owns a 2007 Nissan Armada. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power. An unknown message was displayed after the failure occurred. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.
NHTSA complaint #11513063 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Maple Valley, WA
SERVICE BRAKES
I was driving in traffic and my breaks went out and I almost got in a collision. The breaks at first didn't work and then were bouncing and grinding to stop and the break warning light came on. I swerved and barely missed another car. I pulled over in a parking lot there was a burning smell and let it sit for 4hr. I took it to get the breaks fixed an they couldn't find any issues with the breaking system except for the Delta Stroke Sensor Failure. I understand this has a been an ongoing issue with cars. One situation killed 3 people and Nissan lost a $25M lawsuit on this. I can't understand why this wouldn't be on a recall as issues with the breaking system is life threatening. My car is now at Nissan getting fixed, has been there for 2 weeks, they still can't figure out the issue with the Delta Sensor breaking system. This is very serious and no matter what age of the car, should be covered under a recall. You can find hundreds of articles online to understand how many cars are affected. Please look into this and issue a recall.
NHTSA complaint #11466357 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
san Antonio, TX
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Second time that horn has failed and had to replace steering well assy. twice horn failed to work. all most had accident. and now the horn does not work again.
NHTSA complaint #11454598 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Metuchen, NJ
SERVICE BRAKES
I've had several near collisions because breaks slip as though the ABS system is engaged and the brake light comes on. I have to find an area to pull off to stop the car then restart it to get rid of the problem temporarily.
NHTSA complaint #11418064 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 1,000 milesSAN Antonio, TX
STEERING
5 YEARS AGO ANOTHER CAR JUMPED IN FRONT OF SUV I WENT TO USE HORN IT DID NOT WORK. I HAD IT REPLACED AT AN EXPENSEVE PRICE. AND JUST THE OTHER DAY A LITTLE CHILD RAN OUT FROM IS YARD I WENT TO USE HORN AND AGAIN IT HAS STOPED WORKING
NHTSA complaint #11414877 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 1,000 milesSAN Antonio, TX
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
5 YEARS AGO ANOTHER CAR JUMPED IN FRONT OF SUV I WENT TO USE HORN IT DID NOT WORK. I HAD IT REPLACED AT AN EXPENSEVE PRICE. AND JUST THE OTHER DAY A LITTLE CHILD RAN OUT FROM IS YARD I WENT TO USE HORN AND AGAIN IT HAS STOPED WORKING
NHTSA complaint #11414877 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
LOS Angeles, CA
STRUCTURE:BODY
THE PAINT ON MY HOOD AND ROOF HAS DISCOLORED. IT LOOKS LIKE THE CLEAR COAT WAS DEFECTIVE. I'VE NOTICED IT ON MANY OTHER NISSAN ARMADAS AND NISSAN TITAN PICK UP TRUCKS. IS THERE A PATTERN ON LOUSY PAINT COATINGS?
NHTSA complaint #11394452 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 25,000 milesUvalde, TX
SERVICE BRAKES
ABS MALFUNCTION WHILE DRIVING ,IT HAPPENS ALL THE TIME IT GRINDS AND IT WILL NOT STOP RIGHT AWAY IM SCARED IT WILL CAUSE ACCIDENT.THE PROBLEM DISAPPEAR WHEN YOU TURN OFF THE ENGINE.THEN IT WILL HAPPEN AGAIN LIGHTS WILL COME ON BRAKES GRIND AND YOU WONT BE ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE RIGHT AWAY.I ALMOST HAVE A CRASH A LOT OF TIMES WHEN THIS PROBLEM HAPPEN.PLEASE INVESTIGATE TO ALL NISSAN ARMADA OWNERS.
NHTSA complaint #11320489 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 175,000 milesSabattus, ME
AIR BAGS
AIRBAG LIGHT RANDOMLY BEGAN FLASHING. CODE PULLED AS B1035 CRASH ZONE SENSOR. THIS VEHICLE HAS NEVER BEEN IN ANY TYPE OF ACCIDENT. UPON RESEARCHING VEHICLE AND CODE IT SHOWS THE SAME YEAR AND MAKES OF VEHICLES HAVING EXACT SYMPTOMS AS WELL AS CODE OF B1035. EVEN ON THE NHTSA WEBSITE REGARDING THIS RECALL- IT DOES SHOW A PICTURE ON THE PDF FILE OF A NISSAN ARMADA IMAGE SHOWING INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO INSTALL THE RECALLED SENSOR. THIS NEEDS TO BE REVIEWED IMMEDIATELY AND MAKE CORRECTIONS WITH ADDING THE ARMADA BEING PART OF THE RECALL. IT HAS SAME EXACT SENSOR PART AND I FEEL THAT THIS SHOULD NOT BE HELD ON THE VEHICLE OWNERS PART AS CLEARLY IT IS A DEFECTIVE PART. THERE WILL BE ADDITIONAL CALLS I WILL MAKE IF NEEDED TO THE ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE IF THIS DOES NOT GET RESOLVED IN A PROMPT MANNER AND IF AN ACCIDENT OCCURS AND DOES NOT DEPLOY AIRBAGS BECAUSE OF RECALLED PART THAT WAS NOT APPROPRIATELY ADDED TO A NHSTA LIST, THERE WILL BE LEGAL ADVICE SOUGHT REGARDING LIABILITY AND INJURIES.
NHTSA complaint #11278908 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Altadena, CA
SERVICE BRAKES
WHILE DRIVING THE CAR WILL SLOW DOWN AND I WILL NOTICE THE BRAKE LIGHT IS ON. THEN I WILL HEAR LIKE A GRINDING SOUND. AS IF IM DRIVING WITH EMERGENCY BRAKES ON. THE PARKING BRAKES ENGAGE WHILE IM DRIVING. WE TOOK CAR TO A NISSAN DEALER FOR SERVICING BUT THEY COULD NOT DETECT ANY PROBLEM. THERE IS CERTAINLY A PROBLEM WITH BRAKING SYSTEM. I AM AFRAID THIS WILL CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. IT HAS HAPPENED ABOUT 7 TIMES IN THE LAST 2 WEEKS. WE JUST GOT NEW BRAKES ON OCT. 5 2019. THIS PROBLEM A FEW YEARS AGO AND IT WILL HAPPEN A FEW TIMES A YEAR BUT LATELY ITS HAPPENING MORE OFTEN. IT STARYED BACK ON OR ABOUT OCT.1, 2019.
NHTSA complaint #11269928 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 160,000 milesMckinney, TX
AIR BAGS
SEVERAL WEEKS AGO THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT ON THE DASHBOARD BEGAN FLASHING AND HAS CONTINUED TO DO SO TO THIS DAY. I AM FILING THIS REPORT TO CONFIRM OTHERS WHO HAVE REPORTED THE SAME EXPERIENCE.
NHTSA complaint #11004238 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 89,000 milesChicago, IL
AIR BAGS
MY MECHANIC DID A DIAGNOSTIC AND IT SHOWED DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG MODULE OPEN MY AIRBAG LIGHT ON DASHBOARD HAS BEEN FLASHING FOR MONTHS
NHTSA complaint #11001170 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SAN Antonio, TX
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
DRIVING ONE DAY ON INTERSTATE WAY AND CITY DRIVING ANOTHER CAR WAS DRIFTING OR ATTEMPTED TO CROSS INTO MY LANE, WENT TO USE HORN AND IT FAILED. HAS NOT BEEN WORKING, HAVE NOTICED THAT VOLUME CONTROL AND CRUISE CONTROL HAS STOPPED WORKING. DEALER SHIP STATED THAT THE SPIRAL CABLE IS BAD AND HAVE MANY OF THIS ASSEMBLY'S AVAILABLE.
NHTSA complaint #10946595 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 67 milesSAN Antonio, TX
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN
DRIVING NEED TO USE HORN AND IT DID NOT WORK CHECKED ALL RELAYS AN FUSE ALL GOOD CAN NOT GET IT TO WORK.
NHTSA complaint #10919230 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 67 milesSAN Antonio, TX
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
DRIVING NEED TO USE HORN AND IT DID NOT WORK CHECKED ALL RELAYS AN FUSE ALL GOOD CAN NOT GET IT TO WORK.
NHTSA complaint #10919230 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 120,000 milesSmartsville, CA
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 NISSAN ARMADA. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD FRACTURED WITHOUT WARNING. EXHAUST FUMES ENTERED INTO THE CABIN OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. UPDATED 10/18/16*LJ
NHTSA complaint #10905108 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 55,000 milesArcadia, CA
SERVICE BRAKES
BRAKE LIGHT ON MY DASH WILL COME ON AND ALL OF A SUDDEN I HIT THE BRAKE AND A VIOLENT JERKING AND GRINDING SOUND ON THE BRAKE. THE BRAKE FEELS LIKE IT WOULD SLIP FOR LITTLE AND BUT WILL STILL STOP THE VEHICLE. I TURN THE ENGINE OFF AND EVERYTHING BECAME NORMAL AGAIN. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER TO GET CHECK AND THEY SAID THAT THE WERE NOT ABLE TO MIRROR THE PROBLEM AND SEND THE VEHICLE BACK TO ME. NOW IT HAPPEN SEVERAL TIMES AGAIN AND I WOULD JUST TURN THE ENGINE OFF AND RESOLVES THE ISSUE. THIS ISSUE HAS A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT AND WON. THERE HAD BEEN PLENTY OF COMPLAINT REGARDING THIS PROBLEM TOO FROM OTHER OWNERS. WHAT I DON'T UNDERSTAND IS THAT WHY IS THERE NO RECALL REGARDING THIS PROBLEM STILL.. WHY AM I BEING FORCE TO PAY FOR THIS DEFECT FIRST AND THEN GET PARTIALLY REIMBURSED
NHTSA complaint #10892328 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 73,000 milesDeer Park, IL
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 NISSAN ARMADA. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. IN ADDITION, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, BUT THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO VIBRATE AND TOOK A LONGER DISTANCE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 73,000. UPDATED 09/06/16
NHTSA complaint #10883104 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 210,443 milesDover, NJ
SUSPENSION
CONTROL ARM FRONT AND REAR TWICE 2014 AND 2015
NHTSA complaint #10882826 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Colorado Springs, CO
SERVICE BRAKES
BRAKE LIGHT INDICATOR CAME ON. BRAKES BECAME UNRESPONSIVE. WHEN PUSHING THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE BRAKES MADE A CRUNCHY NOISE, LIKE METAL RUBBING TOGETHER. THERE WAS A LOT OF NOISE. IT WAS DIFFICULT TO STOP THE VEHICLE. I WAS IN MOTION ON A CITY STREET. WHEN I TURNED THE CAR OFF AND BACK ON, IT WENT BACK TO "NORMAL" WITH NO BRAKE LIGHT INDICATOR ON.
NHTSA complaint #10874938 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 102,560 milesRichmond, CA
SERVICE BRAKES
WHILE DRIVING APPROX. 30 MPH DOWN CITY STREET IN MORNING TRAFFIC, THE EMERGENCY BRAKE LIGHT RANDOMLY COMES ON AND WHEN I TRY TO BRAKE THE CAR MAKE A GRINDING NOISE AND I DO NOT HAVE FULL BRAKING POWER. WHEN YOU TURN THE CAR OFF IT RESETS AND THE CAR RESUMES TO FUNCTIONING NORMALLY. LOCAL MECHANIC TESTED ONCE, GOT NO CODES SO REPLACED MASTER CYLINDER. A WEEK LATER IT HAPPENS AGAIN; TOOK IT BACK AND GOT A CODE C1179-BRAKE BOOSTER....A $900+ JOB. REFUSE TO PAY THIS KIND OF MONEY WHEN RESEARCH SHOW THAT THIS DID NOT RESOLVE THE ISSUE. WROTE TO NISSAN BUT GOT NO REPLY. CONDUCTED A SEARCH AND FOUND THAT HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE ARE HAVING THE SAME ISSUE.
NHTSA complaint #10854141 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.