Owners have filed 39 complaints
about the 2009 Nissan Armada with NHTSA between 2009 and 2024.
The largest single group is the body & structure.
Across this model's run it ranks 9 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 — 16
Against the median year of the Nissan Armada. 50 means typical for this
model; 100 means roughly double.
Severity — 100
53.8% of these complaints
involved a crash, fire, injury or death, against a national rate of
9.7%.
Early failure — 38
22% 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
13.7%
1,000 – 9,999 miles
27.4%
10,000 – 24,999 miles
27.4%
25,000 – 49,999 miles
27.4%
50,000 – 74,999 miles
13.7%
75,000 – 99,999 miles
1140.7%
100,000 – 149,999 miles
414.8%
150,000+ miles
414.8%
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.
May 2009peak 5Mar 2024
Recalls on the 2009 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.
Canada — Transport Canada
Canada runs its own recall programme, and its campaigns do not
always mirror the American ones.
Recall 202305217,214 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. 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 20100626,246 units in Canada
Brakes
On certain vehicles, the brake pedal pivot pin end was not properly manufactured. As a result, the pin may not remain in place, causing the brake pedal to partially disengage from the brake pedal bracket. If this occurs, the driver will experience unusual and noticeable looseness in the pedal and a reduction in braking force. A reduction in braking force may lead to increased stopping distances and the risk of a crash causing property damage, personal injury or death. Correction: Owners of all potentially affected vehicles will be contacted and their brake pedal assembly will be inspected and replaced if necessary.
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.
Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.
at 266,135 milesCarrollton, GACrashFire1 injured
AIR BAGS
I WAS DRIVING TO WORK ON THE MORNING OF 11/17/2020, WHEN I HIT A DEER WITH A FRONT OF MY SUV. THE FRONT END OF MY SUV WAS SEVERELY DAMAGED WHICH CAUSED THE AIRBAG TO DEPLOY, WHEN THE AIRBAG DEPLOYED I THOUGHT IT MAY HAVE BURNT ME INSTEAD IT WAS EMBLEM RETAINING RING FROM THE INSIDE OF THE STEERING WHEEL THAT HOLDS THE PLASTIC ADVERTISEMENT / EMBLEM OF THE VEHICLE COME OUT AND CUT / IMPALED ME ACROSS THE NECK. WHICH LED ME TO GOING TO THE ER IN THE BACK OF AN AMBULANCE. WHEN I GOT TO THE ER THE DOCTOR ON CALL SAID IF IT WOULD HAVE BEEN AN INCH OVER IT WOULD HAVE CUT THE MAIN CULINARY ARTERY WHICH I WOULD HAVE BLED TO DEATH. AT THE ER I RECEIVED X-RAYS AND STITCHES NOW I'M LEFT WITH A SCAR.*DT THE CONSUMER PROVIDED PHOTOS. *TR*JB*DT*DT*DT*DT*JB CONSUMER STATED MANUFACTURE WAS CONTACTED BUT CASE NOR FILE NUMBER WAS NOT GIVEN. CONSUMER HUSBAND WAS CAN BE CONTACTED FOR MECHANICAL ISSUES HIS NAME IS [XXX] AND PHONE NUMBER IS [XXX]. CONSUMER'S REFERENCE NUMBER IS [XXX]. VEHICLE WAS SOLD TO A SALVAGE YARD BY THE INSURANCE COMPANY AS OF MARCH 1ST. INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).”
NHTSA complaint #11383509 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 266,135 milesCarrollton, GACrashFire1 injured
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I WAS DRIVING TO WORK ON THE MORNING OF 11/17/2020, WHEN I HIT A DEER WITH A FRONT OF MY SUV. THE FRONT END OF MY SUV WAS SEVERELY DAMAGED WHICH CAUSED THE AIRBAG TO DEPLOY, WHEN THE AIRBAG DEPLOYED I THOUGHT IT MAY HAVE BURNT ME INSTEAD IT WAS EMBLEM RETAINING RING FROM THE INSIDE OF THE STEERING WHEEL THAT HOLDS THE PLASTIC ADVERTISEMENT / EMBLEM OF THE VEHICLE COME OUT AND CUT / IMPALED ME ACROSS THE NECK. WHICH LED ME TO GOING TO THE ER IN THE BACK OF AN AMBULANCE. WHEN I GOT TO THE ER THE DOCTOR ON CALL SAID IF IT WOULD HAVE BEEN AN INCH OVER IT WOULD HAVE CUT THE MAIN CULINARY ARTERY WHICH I WOULD HAVE BLED TO DEATH. AT THE ER I RECEIVED X-RAYS AND STITCHES NOW I'M LEFT WITH A SCAR.*DT THE CONSUMER PROVIDED PHOTOS. *TR*JB*DT*DT*DT*DT*JB CONSUMER STATED MANUFACTURE WAS CONTACTED BUT CASE NOR FILE NUMBER WAS NOT GIVEN. CONSUMER HUSBAND WAS CAN BE CONTACTED FOR MECHANICAL ISSUES HIS NAME IS [XXX] AND PHONE NUMBER IS [XXX]. CONSUMER'S REFERENCE NUMBER IS [XXX]. VEHICLE WAS SOLD TO A SALVAGE YARD BY THE INSURANCE COMPANY AS OF MARCH 1ST. INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).”
NHTSA complaint #11383509 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 266,135 milesCarrollton, GACrashFire1 injured
STRUCTURE:BODY
I WAS DRIVING TO WORK ON THE MORNING OF 11/17/2020, WHEN I HIT A DEER WITH A FRONT OF MY SUV. THE FRONT END OF MY SUV WAS SEVERELY DAMAGED WHICH CAUSED THE AIRBAG TO DEPLOY, WHEN THE AIRBAG DEPLOYED I THOUGHT IT MAY HAVE BURNT ME INSTEAD IT WAS EMBLEM RETAINING RING FROM THE INSIDE OF THE STEERING WHEEL THAT HOLDS THE PLASTIC ADVERTISEMENT / EMBLEM OF THE VEHICLE COME OUT AND CUT / IMPALED ME ACROSS THE NECK. WHICH LED ME TO GOING TO THE ER IN THE BACK OF AN AMBULANCE. WHEN I GOT TO THE ER THE DOCTOR ON CALL SAID IF IT WOULD HAVE BEEN AN INCH OVER IT WOULD HAVE CUT THE MAIN CULINARY ARTERY WHICH I WOULD HAVE BLED TO DEATH. AT THE ER I RECEIVED X-RAYS AND STITCHES NOW I'M LEFT WITH A SCAR.*DT THE CONSUMER PROVIDED PHOTOS. *TR*JB*DT*DT*DT*DT*JB CONSUMER STATED MANUFACTURE WAS CONTACTED BUT CASE NOR FILE NUMBER WAS NOT GIVEN. CONSUMER HUSBAND WAS CAN BE CONTACTED FOR MECHANICAL ISSUES HIS NAME IS [XXX] AND PHONE NUMBER IS [XXX]. CONSUMER'S REFERENCE NUMBER IS [XXX]. VEHICLE WAS SOLD TO A SALVAGE YARD BY THE INSURANCE COMPANY AS OF MARCH 1ST. INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).”
NHTSA complaint #11383509 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
West Orange, NJCrash5 injured
POWER TRAIN
I HAVE PROBLEMS WITH MY CAR IN THE BRAKING SYSTEM, SUSPENSION, TRANSMISSION, HYDRAULIC STEERING SYSTEM IS POURING OIL ALL THE TIME, IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO DRIVE THE CAR WITH THE STEERING WHEEL SO HARD. THE FUEL GAUGE IS DAMAGED, ALL THE TIME SHOWS THAT HAVE GASOLINE BUT HAS NOTHING I TRUST THAT THE CAR WILL COME OUT GOOD BUT FAILED LEAVING ME IN THE MIDDLE OF A DESERT MECHANICALLY STUCK IN THE MIDDLE OF NOWHERE. I DECIDED TO LEAVE THE CAR AND FLY TO MY DESTINATION MY QUESTION IS NISSAN CAN GO GET THE CAR WHERE THE CAR IS NISSAN COULD PROVIDE HELP OUTSIDE THE U.S. THE CAR DAMAGE ON A MISSION BACK TO THE STATES AS I COULD NOT FINISH THE MISSION BECAUSE NISSAN IS MECHANICAL DAMAGE, I LOST MY JOB, LEAVING ME NO MONEY TO PICK UP THE CAR CAN NISSAN PICK UP THE CAR? OUTSIDE THE U.S.
NHTSA complaint #10408734 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
West Orange, NJCrash5 injured
STEERING
I HAVE PROBLEMS WITH MY CAR IN THE BRAKING SYSTEM, SUSPENSION, TRANSMISSION, HYDRAULIC STEERING SYSTEM IS POURING OIL ALL THE TIME, IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO DRIVE THE CAR WITH THE STEERING WHEEL SO HARD. THE FUEL GAUGE IS DAMAGED, ALL THE TIME SHOWS THAT HAVE GASOLINE BUT HAS NOTHING I TRUST THAT THE CAR WILL COME OUT GOOD BUT FAILED LEAVING ME IN THE MIDDLE OF A DESERT MECHANICALLY STUCK IN THE MIDDLE OF NOWHERE. I DECIDED TO LEAVE THE CAR AND FLY TO MY DESTINATION MY QUESTION IS NISSAN CAN GO GET THE CAR WHERE THE CAR IS NISSAN COULD PROVIDE HELP OUTSIDE THE U.S. THE CAR DAMAGE ON A MISSION BACK TO THE STATES AS I COULD NOT FINISH THE MISSION BECAUSE NISSAN IS MECHANICAL DAMAGE, I LOST MY JOB, LEAVING ME NO MONEY TO PICK UP THE CAR CAN NISSAN PICK UP THE CAR? OUTSIDE THE U.S.
NHTSA complaint #10408734 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
West Orange, NJCrash5 injured
SUSPENSION
I HAVE PROBLEMS WITH MY CAR IN THE BRAKING SYSTEM, SUSPENSION, TRANSMISSION, HYDRAULIC STEERING SYSTEM IS POURING OIL ALL THE TIME, IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO DRIVE THE CAR WITH THE STEERING WHEEL SO HARD. THE FUEL GAUGE IS DAMAGED, ALL THE TIME SHOWS THAT HAVE GASOLINE BUT HAS NOTHING I TRUST THAT THE CAR WILL COME OUT GOOD BUT FAILED LEAVING ME IN THE MIDDLE OF A DESERT MECHANICALLY STUCK IN THE MIDDLE OF NOWHERE. I DECIDED TO LEAVE THE CAR AND FLY TO MY DESTINATION MY QUESTION IS NISSAN CAN GO GET THE CAR WHERE THE CAR IS NISSAN COULD PROVIDE HELP OUTSIDE THE U.S. THE CAR DAMAGE ON A MISSION BACK TO THE STATES AS I COULD NOT FINISH THE MISSION BECAUSE NISSAN IS MECHANICAL DAMAGE, I LOST MY JOB, LEAVING ME NO MONEY TO PICK UP THE CAR CAN NISSAN PICK UP THE CAR? OUTSIDE THE U.S.
NHTSA complaint #10408734 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The most recent complaints
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
Gainesville, FL
WHEELS
Unknown, brakes Wheels & suspension
NHTSA complaint #11577056 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Gainesville, FL
SUSPENSION
Unknown, brakes Wheels & suspension
NHTSA complaint #11577056 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Gainesville, FL
STRUCTURE:BODY
Unknown, brakes Wheels & suspension
NHTSA complaint #11577056 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Pickerington, OH
SEATS
DRIVERS SEAT WON'T MOVE FORWARD OR BACK. ALL OTHER SEAT FUNCTIONS WORK Plan to have the Nissan dealership fine out what the problem is. . Heated seat will not work. Appeared to me to be a fuse, replaced the fuse. Works for about a minute, then the fuse blow Air bag light blinking. I also plan to have it look at. Could use financial assistance with the these repair cost.
NHTSA complaint #11440936 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Pickerington, OH
AIR BAGS
DRIVERS SEAT WON'T MOVE FORWARD OR BACK. ALL OTHER SEAT FUNCTIONS WORK Plan to have the Nissan dealership fine out what the problem is. . Heated seat will not work. Appeared to me to be a fuse, replaced the fuse. Works for about a minute, then the fuse blow Air bag light blinking. I also plan to have it look at. Could use financial assistance with the these repair cost.
NHTSA complaint #11440936 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Pickerington, OH
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
DRIVERS SEAT WON'T MOVE FORWARD OR BACK. ALL OTHER SEAT FUNCTIONS WORK Plan to have the Nissan dealership fine out what the problem is. . Heated seat will not work. Appeared to me to be a fuse, replaced the fuse. Works for about a minute, then the fuse blow Air bag light blinking. I also plan to have it look at. Could use financial assistance with the these repair cost.
NHTSA complaint #11440936 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 201,000 milesChesnee, SC
SEATS
DRIVERS SEAT WON'T MOVE FORWARD OR BACK. ALL OTHER SEAT FUNCTIONS WORK CORRECTLY.
NHTSA complaint #11398159 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 266,135 milesCarrollton, GACrashFire1 injured
AIR BAGS
I WAS DRIVING TO WORK ON THE MORNING OF 11/17/2020, WHEN I HIT A DEER WITH A FRONT OF MY SUV. THE FRONT END OF MY SUV WAS SEVERELY DAMAGED WHICH CAUSED THE AIRBAG TO DEPLOY, WHEN THE AIRBAG DEPLOYED I THOUGHT IT MAY HAVE BURNT ME INSTEAD IT WAS EMBLEM RETAINING RING FROM THE INSIDE OF THE STEERING WHEEL THAT HOLDS THE PLASTIC ADVERTISEMENT / EMBLEM OF THE VEHICLE COME OUT AND CUT / IMPALED ME ACROSS THE NECK. WHICH LED ME TO GOING TO THE ER IN THE BACK OF AN AMBULANCE. WHEN I GOT TO THE ER THE DOCTOR ON CALL SAID IF IT WOULD HAVE BEEN AN INCH OVER IT WOULD HAVE CUT THE MAIN CULINARY ARTERY WHICH I WOULD HAVE BLED TO DEATH. AT THE ER I RECEIVED X-RAYS AND STITCHES NOW I'M LEFT WITH A SCAR.*DT THE CONSUMER PROVIDED PHOTOS. *TR*JB*DT*DT*DT*DT*JB CONSUMER STATED MANUFACTURE WAS CONTACTED BUT CASE NOR FILE NUMBER WAS NOT GIVEN. CONSUMER HUSBAND WAS CAN BE CONTACTED FOR MECHANICAL ISSUES HIS NAME IS [XXX] AND PHONE NUMBER IS [XXX]. CONSUMER'S REFERENCE NUMBER IS [XXX]. VEHICLE WAS SOLD TO A SALVAGE YARD BY THE INSURANCE COMPANY AS OF MARCH 1ST. INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).”
NHTSA complaint #11383509 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 266,135 milesCarrollton, GACrashFire1 injured
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I WAS DRIVING TO WORK ON THE MORNING OF 11/17/2020, WHEN I HIT A DEER WITH A FRONT OF MY SUV. THE FRONT END OF MY SUV WAS SEVERELY DAMAGED WHICH CAUSED THE AIRBAG TO DEPLOY, WHEN THE AIRBAG DEPLOYED I THOUGHT IT MAY HAVE BURNT ME INSTEAD IT WAS EMBLEM RETAINING RING FROM THE INSIDE OF THE STEERING WHEEL THAT HOLDS THE PLASTIC ADVERTISEMENT / EMBLEM OF THE VEHICLE COME OUT AND CUT / IMPALED ME ACROSS THE NECK. WHICH LED ME TO GOING TO THE ER IN THE BACK OF AN AMBULANCE. WHEN I GOT TO THE ER THE DOCTOR ON CALL SAID IF IT WOULD HAVE BEEN AN INCH OVER IT WOULD HAVE CUT THE MAIN CULINARY ARTERY WHICH I WOULD HAVE BLED TO DEATH. AT THE ER I RECEIVED X-RAYS AND STITCHES NOW I'M LEFT WITH A SCAR.*DT THE CONSUMER PROVIDED PHOTOS. *TR*JB*DT*DT*DT*DT*JB CONSUMER STATED MANUFACTURE WAS CONTACTED BUT CASE NOR FILE NUMBER WAS NOT GIVEN. CONSUMER HUSBAND WAS CAN BE CONTACTED FOR MECHANICAL ISSUES HIS NAME IS [XXX] AND PHONE NUMBER IS [XXX]. CONSUMER'S REFERENCE NUMBER IS [XXX]. VEHICLE WAS SOLD TO A SALVAGE YARD BY THE INSURANCE COMPANY AS OF MARCH 1ST. INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).”
NHTSA complaint #11383509 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 266,135 milesCarrollton, GACrashFire1 injured
STRUCTURE:BODY
I WAS DRIVING TO WORK ON THE MORNING OF 11/17/2020, WHEN I HIT A DEER WITH A FRONT OF MY SUV. THE FRONT END OF MY SUV WAS SEVERELY DAMAGED WHICH CAUSED THE AIRBAG TO DEPLOY, WHEN THE AIRBAG DEPLOYED I THOUGHT IT MAY HAVE BURNT ME INSTEAD IT WAS EMBLEM RETAINING RING FROM THE INSIDE OF THE STEERING WHEEL THAT HOLDS THE PLASTIC ADVERTISEMENT / EMBLEM OF THE VEHICLE COME OUT AND CUT / IMPALED ME ACROSS THE NECK. WHICH LED ME TO GOING TO THE ER IN THE BACK OF AN AMBULANCE. WHEN I GOT TO THE ER THE DOCTOR ON CALL SAID IF IT WOULD HAVE BEEN AN INCH OVER IT WOULD HAVE CUT THE MAIN CULINARY ARTERY WHICH I WOULD HAVE BLED TO DEATH. AT THE ER I RECEIVED X-RAYS AND STITCHES NOW I'M LEFT WITH A SCAR.*DT THE CONSUMER PROVIDED PHOTOS. *TR*JB*DT*DT*DT*DT*JB CONSUMER STATED MANUFACTURE WAS CONTACTED BUT CASE NOR FILE NUMBER WAS NOT GIVEN. CONSUMER HUSBAND WAS CAN BE CONTACTED FOR MECHANICAL ISSUES HIS NAME IS [XXX] AND PHONE NUMBER IS [XXX]. CONSUMER'S REFERENCE NUMBER IS [XXX]. VEHICLE WAS SOLD TO A SALVAGE YARD BY THE INSURANCE COMPANY AS OF MARCH 1ST. INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).”
NHTSA complaint #11383509 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Albaster, AL
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
OPENED THE CAR AND FOUND MY REAR OVERHEAD CONSOLE HANGING BY THE ELECTRICAL WIRES IN THE BACK SEAT. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY FOR 3 DAYS. 2 MONTHS LATER, WHILE DRIVING, THE FRONT OVERHEAD CONSOLE FELL OFF AND DANGLED INFRONT OF THE WINDSHIELD.
NHTSA complaint #11328335 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 153 milesKilleen, TX
ENGINE
BOTH PASSENGER AND DRIVER SIDE EXHAUST MANIFOLD CRACKED AT THE SAME TIME
NHTSA complaint #11155890 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 82,000 milesTallahassee, FL
STRUCTURE:BODY
THE PLASTIC MOULD PANEL HOLDING THE AC OUTLETS, LIGHTS AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL AND RADIO VOLUME ON THE 2ND ROW AND 3RD ROW SEATS FELL OFF. LUCKILY NO ONE WAS SITTING BEHIND OTHERWISE THEY WILL GET HURT AND PROBABLY WILL CAUSE INJURY. THIS INCIDENT HAPPENED AFTER PASSING THE SPEED REDUCING HUMP IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD . I WOULD LIKE TO POINT OUT THAT THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD THAT CAN HAPPEN ANYTIME WITHOUT WARNING AND SINCE THIS PART REQUIRES NO MAINTENANCE YOU CAN NEVER TELL WHEN THEY WILL FALL/DISLODGE FROM THEIR LOCATION.
NHTSA complaint #11076601 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 110,000 milesAliso Viejo, CA
POWER TRAIN
THERE WAS A SUDDEN CATASTROPHIC FAILURE IN THE COOLING SYSTEM THAT ALLOWED FLUIDS TO MIX WITH THE TRANSMISSION. THE TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE COMPLETELY REBUILT ALONG WITH COMPONENTS WITH THE RADIATOR/COOLING SYSTEM. WE WERE AT A STOP WAITING TO TURN LEFT, WHEN THE SIGNAL TURNED GREEN, THE VEHICLE'S ENGINE REVVED AS WE TRIED TO ACCELERATE BUT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT MOVE. CALLED AAA AS WE NEEDED TO BE TOWED TO AN AUTO SHOP. THE AUTO SHOP EXPLAINED THAT IT WAS A CATASTROPHIC FAILURE IN THE COOLING SYSTEM AND TRANSMISSION. REPAIR COSTS TOTALED $6000!!
NHTSA complaint #11055986 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 110,000 milesAliso Viejo, CA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
THERE WAS A SUDDEN CATASTROPHIC FAILURE IN THE COOLING SYSTEM THAT ALLOWED FLUIDS TO MIX WITH THE TRANSMISSION. THE TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE COMPLETELY REBUILT ALONG WITH COMPONENTS WITH THE RADIATOR/COOLING SYSTEM. WE WERE AT A STOP WAITING TO TURN LEFT, WHEN THE SIGNAL TURNED GREEN, THE VEHICLE'S ENGINE REVVED AS WE TRIED TO ACCELERATE BUT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT MOVE. CALLED AAA AS WE NEEDED TO BE TOWED TO AN AUTO SHOP. THE AUTO SHOP EXPLAINED THAT IT WAS A CATASTROPHIC FAILURE IN THE COOLING SYSTEM AND TRANSMISSION. REPAIR COSTS TOTALED $6000!!
NHTSA complaint #11055986 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 80,000 milesVictoria, TX
ENGINE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 NISSAN ARMADA. UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE, A TICKING SOUND WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO NISSAN OF VICTORIA (6003 N NAVARRO ST, VICTORIA, TX 77904 (361) 578-5000) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH A CRACKED MANIFOLD THAT NEEDED REPLACEMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED DUE TO AN EXPIRED WARRANTY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 80,000.
NHTSA complaint #10995534 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 63,000 milesSAN Diego, CA
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 NISSAN ARMADA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INTERIOR ROOF BRACKET WAS FALLING, WHICH DISTRACTED THE DRIVER WHEN ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BRACKETS WHERE STRIPPED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 63,000.
NHTSA complaint #10851052 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 124,000 milesMelbourne, FL
STRUCTURE:BODY
MY FINISHER CONSOLE/REAR OVERHEAD CONSOLE CRASHED DOWN FROM THE CEILING WHILE DRIVING. I AM RELIEVED THAT NO ONE WAS SITTING IN THE BACK SEAT AT THE TIME OR I'M SURE IT WOULD HAVE INJURED THE PASSENGER. IT WAS APPARENT THAT THIS PART WAS POORLY DESIGNED SINCE IT BROKE AT ALL 4 HOOKS. IT IS VERY FRUSTRATING THAT THE REPLACEMENT PART COST $1,028.04 (WITH TAX) AND AN ADDITIONAL $165.00 IN LABOR. NISSAN SHOULD BE RECALLING THE ARMADA FOR THIS DEFECT SINCE IT POSES A SAFETY RISK.
NHTSA complaint #10744440 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 25,000 milesPhiladelphia, PA
STRUCTURE:BODY
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 NISSAN ARMADA. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED, THE CONTACT NOTICED A RUST MARK ABOUT THE SIZE OF A NICKEL ON THE UPPER DRIVER SIDE OF THE ROOF RAIL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND REPAIRED WITH TOUCH UP PAINT. AFTERWARDS, THE VEHICLE DISPLAYED SIGNS OF RUST ON THE ENTIRE ROOF FROM ONE SIDE TO THE OTHER TROUGH THE PAINT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 25,000. ....UPDATED 08/20/15 *BF UPDATED 12/4/2015
NHTSA complaint #10730165 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 92,000 milesRockford, IL
SUSPENSION
1.VEHICLE FRONT SUSPENSION FELT LOOSE WHEN DRIVING OVER SOME BUMPS ON ROAD, ALMOST LOST CONTROL HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING 45MPH AND AT 65MPH UNSAFE TO DRIVE. 2. FUEL GAUGE SOMETIMES NOT READING CORRECT AMOUNT OF FUEL SHOWING HALF TANK WHEN ALMOST EMPTY COULD GET STRANDED. 3. COMPRESSOR FOR AIRSHOCKS ON REAR LEAKS CAUSING UNSAFE DRIVING.
NHTSA complaint #10640362 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 92,000 milesRockford, IL
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1.VEHICLE FRONT SUSPENSION FELT LOOSE WHEN DRIVING OVER SOME BUMPS ON ROAD, ALMOST LOST CONTROL HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING 45MPH AND AT 65MPH UNSAFE TO DRIVE. 2. FUEL GAUGE SOMETIMES NOT READING CORRECT AMOUNT OF FUEL SHOWING HALF TANK WHEN ALMOST EMPTY COULD GET STRANDED. 3. COMPRESSOR FOR AIRSHOCKS ON REAR LEAKS CAUSING UNSAFE DRIVING.
NHTSA complaint #10640362 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 77,100 milesBaton Rouge, LA
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 NISSAN ARMADA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER ENTERING THE VEHICLE THE INTERIOR ROOF PANEL WAS DISCOVERED HANGING FROM THE ROOF OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT WHILE DRIVING THE PANEL HAD TO BE HELD TO AVOID IT FROM FALLING DOWN ONTO THE DRIVER. IN A SEPARATE INCIDENT, WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH THE INTERIOR ROOF PANEL DETACHED FROM THE ROOF AND FELL INSIDE THE VEHICLE MAKING CONTACT WITH A PASSENGER SEATED IN THE SECOND ROW MIDDLE SEAT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE PANEL WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 77,100.
NHTSA complaint #10622440 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 77,100 milesBaton Rouge, LA
STRUCTURE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 NISSAN ARMADA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER ENTERING THE VEHICLE THE INTERIOR ROOF PANEL WAS DISCOVERED HANGING FROM THE ROOF OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT WHILE DRIVING THE PANEL HAD TO BE HELD TO AVOID IT FROM FALLING DOWN ONTO THE DRIVER. IN A SEPARATE INCIDENT, WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH THE INTERIOR ROOF PANEL DETACHED FROM THE ROOF AND FELL INSIDE THE VEHICLE MAKING CONTACT WITH A PASSENGER SEATED IN THE SECOND ROW MIDDLE SEAT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE PANEL WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 77,100.
NHTSA complaint #10622440 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 89,600 milesClinton, MD
POWER TRAIN
MY DAD AND I GOT INTO THE TRUCK AND HE ALMOST SLIPPED AND FELL ON SOME TYPE OF LIQUID. WE PULLED OFF AND REALIZED SOMETHING WAS WRONG WITH THE CAR IT WAS GOING VERY SLOW AND THE ENGINE SOUNDED AS THOUGH THE ENGINE WAS RACING EVEN THOUGH WE WERE GOING LESS THAN 10 MILES. WE PULLED OVER AND CONTACTED AAA WHO TOWED THE TRUCK AND THE TOW GUY SAID THE ANTIFREEZE/COOLANT HAD LEAKED OUT WHEN THE TRANSMISSION HOSE BUSTED AND LEAKED OUT ALL FLUID. I'M TRYING TO FIGURE OUT WHY MY 2009 NISSAN ARMADA SE TRANSMISSION IS ACTING UP.
NHTSA complaint #10536376 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 89,600 milesClinton, MD
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
MY DAD AND I GOT INTO THE TRUCK AND HE ALMOST SLIPPED AND FELL ON SOME TYPE OF LIQUID. WE PULLED OFF AND REALIZED SOMETHING WAS WRONG WITH THE CAR IT WAS GOING VERY SLOW AND THE ENGINE SOUNDED AS THOUGH THE ENGINE WAS RACING EVEN THOUGH WE WERE GOING LESS THAN 10 MILES. WE PULLED OVER AND CONTACTED AAA WHO TOWED THE TRUCK AND THE TOW GUY SAID THE ANTIFREEZE/COOLANT HAD LEAKED OUT WHEN THE TRANSMISSION HOSE BUSTED AND LEAKED OUT ALL FLUID. I'M TRYING TO FIGURE OUT WHY MY 2009 NISSAN ARMADA SE TRANSMISSION IS ACTING UP.
NHTSA complaint #10536376 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.