Nissan Armada recalls and complaints by year
Comprehensive recall and complaint data for the Nissan Armada, sourced from official National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) records.
Last updated: (NHTSA data snapshot)
At a Glance
Stats focus on model years from 1960 onwards. Earlier years appear in the detailed table below where data exists.
Ask About This Model
Get plain-language explanations of recalls and complaints for the Nissan Armada. Powered by AI, backed by NHTSA data.
Key Takeaways
A quick scan of where recalls and complaints concentrate for the Nissan Armada, based on aggregated NHTSA counts and campaign metadata.
- Coverage spans model years 2004–2026 with 36 recall campaigns and 2445 complaints in NHTSA data.
- Years with the most recall activity: 2008 (6), 2010 (4), and 2015 (3).
- Years with the most complaint volume: 2004 (635), 2005 (501), and 2006 (326).
- Top recall themes: Seats and restraints, Airbags, and Brakes.
- Most reported complaint areas (across all years): Service brakes, Electrical system, Service brakes, hydraulic.
- Complaints are not proof of a defect, but repeated themes can be useful signals when researching a used vehicle.
- Always check your specific VIN for open recalls (open recalls are VIN-specific and can change over time).
Recall Themes
Instead of listing long campaign narratives, this groups recall campaigns into a few recurring areas. Each theme links back to official notices as evidence.
Seats and restraints
4 campaigns · Years: 2007–2008, 2010, 2015These campaigns relate to seats, belts, airbags restraint integration, or child restraint anchoring components.
Airbags
3 campaigns · Years: 2008–2011, 2013–2015These campaigns relate to airbag system components and deployment/airbag readiness issues.
Brakes
2 campaigns · Years: 2008–2010, 2013These campaigns relate to braking system components that can affect stopping performance or warning behavior.
Equipment and labeling
2 campaigns · Years: 2005–2006, 2012These campaigns relate to equipment compliance, labeling, or tires.
Fuel and emissions
2 campaigns · Years: 2005–2009, 2020–2021These campaigns relate to fuel delivery or emissions components where leaks or failures can raise safety risk.
Other
2 campaigns · Years: 2018–2019, 2025–2026These campaigns do not fit a single dominant theme, or the component taxonomy is broad.
Engine and cooling
1 campaign · Years: 2004–2006These campaigns relate to engine or cooling components where failures can lead to stalling or overheating risk.
- 10V517000 · Engine and engine cooling
Powertrain
1 campaign · Years: 2015These campaigns relate to drivetrain or transmission components that can affect shifting, power delivery, or control.
- 14V803000 · Power train: Automatic transmission
Most Reported Issues
Across all model years, the most frequently reported areas for the Nissan Armada in NHTSA complaint data are Service brakes, Electrical system, Service brakes, hydraulic.
Jump to Model Year
Year-by-Year Overview
Each row shows how often this model appears in NHTSA recalls and consumer complaints for a given model year. These are counts of campaigns and complaints, not risk predictions.
| Model Year | Recalls | Complaints | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 0 | Recall campaign(s) issued; no grouped complaints in summary. |
| 2025 | 1 | 4 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Seat belts, Visibility/wiper, Electrical system. |
| 2024 | 0 | 7 |
Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Electrical system, Back over prevention: warnings, Forward collision avoidance: warnings. |
| 2023 | 0 | 7 |
Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Electrical system, Power train, Visibility/wiper. |
| 2022 | 0 | 12 |
Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Electrical system, Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking, Engine. |
| 2021 | 1 | 15 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking, Engine, Electrical system. |
| 2020 | 1 | 35 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Electrical system, Service brakes, Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking. |
| 2019 | 1 | 112 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Electrical system, Service brakes, Engine. |
| 2018 | 1 | 107 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Electrical system, Service brakes, Engine. |
| 2017 | 0 | 121 |
Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Electrical system, Power train, Engine. |
| 2016 | 0 | 3 |
Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Air bags, Seat belts, Service brakes. |
| 2015 | 3 | 26 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Air bags, Seat belts, Steering. |
| 2014 | 1 | 17 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Air bags, Power train, Steering. |
| 2013 | 2 | 26 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Service brakes, Air bags, Electrical system. |
| 2012 | 1 | 24 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Service brakes, Electrical system, Fuel system, gasoline. |
| 2011 | 1 | 60 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Engine, Electrical system, Service brakes. |
| 2010 | 4 | 63 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Electrical system, Engine, Air bags. |
| 2009 | 3 | 39 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Structure:body, Fuel system, gasoline, Power train. |
| 2008 | 6 | 202 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Service brakes, Structure:body, Electrical system. |
| 2007 | 2 | 103 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Service brakes, Fuel system, gasoline, Fuel system, other:storage:fuel gauge system. |
| 2006 | 3 | 326 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Service brakes, Service brakes, hydraulic, Air bags. |
| 2005 | 3 | 501 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Service brakes, Service brakes, hydraulic, Fuel/propulsion system. |
| 2004 | 1 | 635 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Service brakes, Service brakes, hydraulic, Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:rotor. |
What to Do Next
- Check open recalls by VIN on the official NHTSA site (open recalls are VIN-specific).
- If buying used, ask for proof of recall remedy completion (dealer paperwork helps).
- If symptoms match common complaint themes, consider a mechanic inspection before purchase or long trips.
Recall Evidence by Year
A compact evidence view of recall campaigns that include this model. The default text is an original summary line, with official notice text available on demand.
Most common areas involved: Air bags , Fuel system and Back over prevention
Other Nissan Models
Explore recall and complaint data for other Nissan models.
- 200SX 1981–1998
- 240SX 1989–2001
- 300ZX 1983–1996
- 350Z 2003–2009
- 370Z 2009–2022
- Altima 1993–2027
- Altra 1998–1998
- Axxess 1990–1991
- Cube 2009–2014
- Frontier 1998–2027
- GT-R 2009–2027
- Juke 2011–2018
- Kicks 2018–2024
- Leaf 2011–2027
- Maxima 1981–2023
- Murano 2002–2027
- NV 2011–2027
- NV200 2013–2027
- NX 1991–1993
- Pathfinder 1986–2027
- Pickup 1981–1997
- PULSAR 1981–1990
- Quest 1993–2017
- Rogue 2008–2027
- Rogue Sport 2017–2022
- Sentra 1982–2027
- Stanza 1981–1992
- Titan 2002–2027
- Van 1987–1990
- Versa 2007–2027
- Versa Note 2014–2020
- Xterra 2000–2015
⚠️ Important Safety Information
Recall Explained provides independent analysis of official NHTSA data. This site does not replace the official NHTSA VIN lookup and should not be treated as legal or safety advice for your specific vehicle.
For any safety concerns: Always check your VIN on the official NHTSA site and contact an authorized dealer.