2010 Nissan Armada

Routine

Owners filed 48 complaints about this vehicle with federal regulators, most often about the unknown or other. It has been recalled 5 times.

When it fails
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36 complaints record an odometer reading. Failures cluster around 150,000200,000 miles; the median is 65,000 miles.

What fails
ComponentReportsCrashesFiresInjuries
Unknown or Other9
000
Air Bags5
000
Structure › Body4
000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic4
010
Engine4
000
Electrical System4
000
Service Brakes3
000
Power Train2
101
Fuel System, Gasoline2
000
Exterior Lighting2
000

5 safety recalls

Part 573 reports
Air Bags › Frontal23V067000
Filed Feb 10, 2023404,690 vehiclesNissan North America, Inc.

Defect. Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2008-2011 Titan, Frontier, Xterra, Pathfinder, Armada, and 2008-2009 Quest vehicles. The resin emblem on the driver's air bag cover may develop cracks and detach during air bag deployment.

Risk. A detached emblem can become a projectile during air bag deployment, increasing the risk of injury to vehicle occupants.

Remedy. Dealers will replace the driver’s airbag cover. Owner letters were mailed December 8, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall are PC944, PC945, and PC946.

Seats10V371000
Filed Aug 9, 2010174 vehiclesNissan North America, Inc.

Defect. NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 NISSAN ARMADA VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 7, 2010 THROUGH JUNE 11, 2010. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 207, "SEATING SYSTEMS." THE SECOND ROW CENTER SEAT HINGE ASSEMBLY WAS MANUFACTURED OUT OF SPECIFICATION. THIS MAY PREVENT THE REAR CENTER SEATBACK FROM FULLY LOCKING IN THE IN-USE (UPRIGHT) POSITION.

Risk. IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SECOND ROW CENTER SEAT MAY NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT.

Remedy. DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SECOND ROW CENTER SEAT HINGES/LOCK FOR PROPER FUNCTION. IF THE SEAT DOES NOT LOCK AS DESIGNED, THE SECOND ROW CENTER SEAT HINGE ASSEMBLY WILL BE REPLACED WITH A NEW ONE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 30, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.

Suspension › Front › Control Arm › Lower Arm10E019000
Filed May 20, 20101,873 vehiclesNissan North America, Inc.

Defect. 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.

Remedy. NISSAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE ANY AFFECTED LOWER LINK FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 12, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.

Suspension › Front › Control Arm › Lower Arm10V208000
Filed May 14, 201041,649 vehiclesNissan North America, Inc.

Defect. NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 TITAN, ARMADA, QX56, FRONTIER, XTERRA, AND PATHFINDER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 19, 2009 THROUGH MARCH 3, 2010. 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.

Remedy. NISSAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 20, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Pedals and Linkages10V072000
Filed Mar 2, 2010179,383 vehiclesNissan North America, Inc.

Defect. NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2010 TITAN, ARMADA, AND INFINITI QX56, AND MODEL YEAR 2008-2009 NISSAN QUEST VEHICLES. THE BRAKE PEDAL PIVOT PIN END WAS NOT SPIN-FORMED TO SPECIFICATION DURING THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS OF THE BRAKE PEDAL ASSEMBLY. THE PIVOT PIN COULD SLIDE AND CAUSE THE BRAKE PEDAL TO PARTIALLY DISENGAGE FROM THE BRAKE PEDAL BRACKET.

Risk. THE DRIVER WILL EXPERIENCE UNUSUAL AND NOTICEABLE LOOSENESS IN THE PEDAL AND A REDUCTION IN BRAKING FORCE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy. DEALERS WILL INSPECT TO SEE IF THE PIVOT PIN HAD BEEN FORMED PROPERLY AND WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE PEDAL ASSEMBLY IF NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 22, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.

What owners reported

Newest filings
Air Bags
Filed Oct 19, 2025GA

I just purchased the vehicle with the airbag alert on, as well as the seatbelt alert. It seems there’s no recall for this vehicle. Please advise that you should reconsider the limited recalls and include the 2010 Armanda with the “platinum” package.

Air Bags
Filed Apr 27, 2025AZ

Hello, On 4.25.25 I took my 2010 Nissan Armada into the Thoroughbred Nissan Dealership in Tucson AZ for the recall on the air bag emblem/cover. They replaced the cover and installed 98510ZQ01C: Kit Service Air bag cover. However my air bag light on the dash is still blinking. So, I googled "2010 nissan armada platinum air bag issues" and found that the AI overview stated: "The 2010 Nissan Armada, including the Platinum trim, has been involved in several recalls related to air bags, including those from Takata inflators. Some issues involve potential ruptures or malfunctions of the inflator module, as well as problems with the driver's air bag cover. " So it appears that there is an air bag inflater issue as well as the emblem/cover issue. Since Thoroughbred Nissan replaced the emblem/cover which was covered under warranty, should they now replace the airbag itself due to issues listed with the Takata air bag inflator? The dealership says that the only recall is on the emblem/resin cover. However Google states: "The 2010 Nissan Armada, including the Platinum trim, has been involved in several recalls related to air bags, including those from Takata inflators. Some issues involve potential ruptures or malfunctions of the inflator module, as well as problems with the driver's air bag cover. " Please let me know if Nissan is recalling my 2010 Takata Airbag as well as the emblem/resin cover so that I can have a working airbag that is safe. Currently airbag light is on and blinking

Service Brakes
Filed Aug 29, 2024KY

We bought this Armada used about two years ago and it had about 85,000 miles on it then. On Monday August 26th 2024 my wife came home and as she pulled in to park the brake pedal went to the floor. The passenger side front steer tire inside was covered in brake fluid. I pulled it in to our garage and removed the tire and had her pump the brake pedal to find the fluid loss spot. Upon inspection I discovered the Steer tire had rubbed through the brake hose causing brake fluid loss. I replaced the hose and inspected the driver side to discover it was almost rubbed through to the cords inside the hose. It will be replaced too. I have saved the passenger side hose and will save the driver hose after I replace it. My pictures are of the passenger side front brake hose.

Electrical System
Filed Aug 12, 2024SC

This vehicles fuel control module has caused my children and me safety to put at risk by vehicle breaking down in the middle of traffic and not capable of starting vehicle back up. thie has been confirmed from trusted mechanic.

Air Bags
Filed Aug 2, 2023VA

I bought my vehicle in 2010 Brand New I did not have the vehicle less the 5 years when the volume on the sterring wheel stopped working , then my horn stopped working and someone backen into me, my cruise control does not work sometimes the wheel locks on me turning then the airbag light Pop on and they wanted to charge me hundreds of dollars to fix to and sometimes when I Start the vehicle it will not turn over I have to pull the keyout and try it that way

Fuel/Propulsion System
Filed Sep 8, 2022FL

I had a sudden power lose with no warning while traveling down interstate at 70mph in "fast lane". I had no power and steering the vehicle to safety was a serious challenge. We were almost hit several time as I negotiated my way to the shoulder of the Interstate. I was scary and after almost being struck by passing vehicles, my wife actually got sick to her stomach. After avoiding accident's to pull off shoulder of the road I was not able to get the vehicle started. Upon being towed home I discovered the vehicle ran out of gas, although the gas gauge was showing 1/4 of tank. I went online and found there was a recall for Nissan Armada, 2005-2009 dated 3/18/2010 for the same exact issue (see NHTSA # 10V-074). Nissan did not correct the defect and there are numerous complaints of this dangerous issue with following year models. This issue is seriously dangerous and can lead to serious injury or death and a recall should be mandatory. I called Nissan but they refused to assist with repairs or recall. I had the fuel pump sending unit replaced at my expense and request Nissan reimburse me. This is not an issue due to age or mileage. This is a DESIGN FLAW that is wide spread and Nissan has failed to accept responsibility or notify owners of potential problem. Requesting NHTSA assistance and action to prevent injury or death to other Nissan owners. I also plan to speak with an attorney regarding possibility of a class action suit.

Engine
Filed Jul 13, 202260,000 milesCA

The contact owns a 2010 Nissan Armada. The contact stated while driving 5 MPH, he heard abnormal startling and ticking sounds coming from the engine. The check engine warning light was illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle would delay responding while depressing the accelerator pedal. The contact stated that the failure reoccurred while driving at various speeds. The contact stated that upon opening the hood to determine the cause of the failure, he noticed that the engine manifold was fractured. The contact stated that the failure had been reoccurring increasingly while driving. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the VIN was not under recall. No additional assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.

Suspension
Filed Feb 11, 2022MO

We purchased our 2010 Nissan Armada in April of 2020. We recently took it in for an alignment and was told by the tech that the rear suspension is frozen. He said this is costly to get fixed and that he has done one but would not do another. He suggested we search for recalls as this is not the first one he has seen.

Equipment › Electrical › Engine Block Heater
Filed Feb 1, 2022TX

The contact owns a 2010 Nissan Armada. The contact received notification of Manufacturer Communications Number: PC090 (install stepper motors) back in 2011. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer and had the recall remedy completed. The contact stated on 1/23/2022, the actuator door failed to open to allow heat to enter the vehicle. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic and was informed that the front actuator accessory needed to be replaced. The contact called the local dealer and made them aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. Conducted the recall repair, but that it has failed the test of time apparently. The door to the heater no longer opens and this was what the recall was about. Consumer stated the dealer refused to even look at or service the vehicle as the recall had been done previously.

Engine
Filed Jan 7, 202190,000 milesWA

IN JULY 2017 AND AT 90K MILES , MY 2010 NISSAN ARMADA BEGAN LEAKING EXHAUST FUMES INTO THE PASSENGER CABIN AND THE FUEL ECONOMY DROPPED SIGNIFICANTLY. I TOOK IT TO AN AUTHORIZED NISSAN SERVICE STATION, WHICH CHARGED ME $150 TO DIAGNOSE A CRACKED CATALYTIC CONVERTER EXHAUST MANIFOLD ON BOTH SIDES. THE REPAIR ESTIMATE WAS ABOUT $4,000 TO REPLACE THE MANIFOLDS AT THE DEALERSHIP. THE MANUFACTURER'S WARRANTY EXPIRED AT 80K MILES AND I WAS TOLD THAT THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH ARMADA AND TITAN MODELS. I SHOPPED AROUND FOR ESTIMATES AND HAD THE MANIFOLDS REPLACED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WITH AFTERMARKET PARTS FOR A TOTAL COST OF $2,100 WITH A 2-YEAR/24K MILES WARRANTY. IN 2020 AND AT 125K MILES (3 YEARS/30K MILES LATER), THE SAME ISSUE OCCURRED AND THE SHOP WOULD NOT EXTEND THE WARRANTY. THE NISSAN DEALERSHIP SERVICE DEPARTMENT ESTIMATES THE REPAIR AT $5,000, AND THE INDEPENDENT SHOP ESTIMATES $1,900. ALL OF THE MECHANICS (INCLUDING THE NISSAN DEALERSHIP) HAVE ADVISED ME THAT THEY DON'T THINK THE CAR IS WORTH THE INVESTMENT AT 130K MILES CONSIDERING THE TRADE VALUE IS AROUND $5K. I CAN'T AFFORD THIS REPAIR TWICE IN 3 YEARS, AND I'M DRIVING MY FAMILY AROUND BREATHING IN CO FUMES THAT COULD HARM OR KILL US. I PRIMARILY USE THE VEHICLE FOR DAY-TO-DAY SUBURBAN DRIVING WITH OCCASIONAL CAMPING TRIPS - NO HARD OR OFF-ROAD USE. NISSAN SHOULD ADDRESS THIS ISSUE AND REIMBURSE THE COST OF REPAIRS AS THIS IS A POTENTIALLY FATAL ISSUE FOR DRIVERS. I AM NOW FACED WITH A DECISION TO INVEST ALM

Power Train
Filed Jun 8, 202045 milesFL

PURCHASED A 2010 NISSAN ARMADA AND THE SUSPENSION SEEMS TO HAVE JUST GONE OUT WHEN A CODE READER IS CONNECTED TO THE OBD2 CENSOR IT THROW THE CODE EVEN THOUGH IT WAS JUST REPLACED BUT THE CAR LOT ORLANDO CARS & TRUCKS FROM EUSTIS . I SAW ON MOST 2010 NISSAN ARMADAS THEY FAIL . ALSO MY SONS SEAT IN THE BACK PASSENGER SIDE DOESN?T STAY CLIPPED DOWN . THIS IS SOMETHING HUGE FOR ME . HIS SAFETY IS VERY IMPORTANT TO ME . MOST DAYS MY CAR SOUNDS LIKE A JET IS GOING TO TAKE OFF AND I'M NOT SURE IF IT IS A HUB ASSEMBLY . BUT THE SEAT SITUATION IS COMPLETELY A MALFUNCTION IT SHOULD STAND ANY DIFFERENT THAN THE WAY THE OTHER BACK SEATS STAND WHILE SITTING IN THEM . *TR

Unknown or Other
Filed Mar 2, 2020189,000 milesMS

VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN DRIVEWAY. WENT TO LEAVE HOUSE AND THE OVERHEAD REAR CONSOLE WAS HANGING FROM CEILING BY WIRES AND CONSOLE WAS RESTING ON MY CHILD'S CAR SEAT. FORTUNATELY MY FAMILY WAS NOT IN THE VEHICLE AT THE TIME OF FAILURE.

Exterior Lighting
Filed Mar 2, 2020189,000 milesMS

NOTICED CONDENSATION IN DRIVER'S SIDE HEADLIGHT APPROXIMATELY 4 YEARS AGO. HAS NEVER DRIED OUT. BULB IN DRIVER'S SIDE HEADLIGHT WENT OUT AND HAD TO BE REPLACED TWICE IN THE LAST YEAR. IT IS NOW OUT AGAIN AND HEADLIGHT HOUSING IS HOLDING WATER. THE BLINKER STILL WORKS BUT NOT THE HIGH AND LOW BEAMS. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE WHEN THE BULBS GO OUT. PICTURE UPLOADED OF WHAT IT CURRENTLY LOOKS LIKE.

Electronic Stability Control (esc)
Filed Sep 23, 2019126,000 milesAZ

DRIVING ON SLIGHTLY WET ROAD. STARTED SPRINKLING FOR ABOUT FIVE MINUTES. IT WAS DRIVING FINE THEN ON THE ROAD TO MY HOUSE IN THE CITY. IT'S WINDY AND I WAS GOING MAYBE 10-15 MILES AN HOUR AND IT STARTED SPITTING OUT LIKE I WAS IN SNOW OR SLEET I ALMOST LOST CONTROL. SO I PUT I STOPPED AND THEN I BARELY PRESS ON THE GAS IT WOULD START SWERVING AGAIN. EVEN AT LESS THAN 5 MILES AN HOUR. I HAD TO GO SUPER SLOW HOW THERE WAS LIKE THERE WAS NO TRACTION AT ALL OR NO STEERING CONTROL. NO LIGHTS CAME ON OR ANYTHING. PRIOR TO THAT IT WAS DRIVING PERFECTLY FINE. I WANT TO SAY IT KIND OF FELT LIKE THE LEFT SIDE HAD NO TRACTION FOR SOME REASON BUT I DON'T KNOW. IT JUST FELT WEIRD LIKE I WAS DRIVING A SEADOO

Service Brakes
Filed Sep 10, 2019180,000 milesGA

LOCKING OF BRAKES, GAS PEDAL, AND STEERING WHEEL WHILE DRIVING IN RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC.

Structure › Body
Filed Aug 2, 2019156,000 milesAR

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 NISSAN ARMADA. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE CONTACT STRUCK A POTHOLE AND THE FRONT AND REAR OVERHEAD CONSOLES ALL FELL DOWN AT ONCE. THE CONTACT PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER AND ATTEMPTED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE, BUT WAS UNSUCCESSFUL. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO GWATNEY BUICK GMC (5700 LANDERS RD, NORTH LITTLE ROCK, AR 72117, (501) 945-4444) AND RECEIVED A REPAIR ESTIMATE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 156,000.

Unknown or Other
Filed Jul 17, 2019156,600 milesVA

I WAS MAKING A LEFT TURN AT A STOP LIGHT WHEN THE COMPLETE CEILING CONSOLE (LIGHTS, REAR CLIMATE CONTROL BUTTON, SUN ROOF BUTTONS) FELL OUT OF CEILING OF VEHICLE. I ATTEMPTED TO CATCH WITH ONE HAND WHILE CONTROLLING VEHICLE WITH OTHER HAND. UPON PULLING OVER AND PARKING VEHICLE, I FOUND THAT SOME HOW THE PLASTIC HAD BROKEN ON BOTH SCREWS/BOLTS THAT WAS HOLDING IT IN PLACE. NOT SURE WHAT COULD HAVE CAUSED THIS BUT THE DROPPING OF THE UNIT COMPLETELY STARTLED ME WHILE DRIVING.

Engine
Filed Feb 11, 2019192,000 milesKY

VEHICLE WILL CRANK BUT NOT START IN VERY COLD WEATHER. BATTERY TEST GOOD.

Wheels
Filed Jan 29, 2019132,000 milesWA

IS MINE ON A RECALL? , BECAUSE ONE OF 4 READINGS 'TAKATA RECALL ' TIRES PRESSURE ON MY VEHICLE IS NOT WORKING.

Unknown or Other
Filed May 16, 201888,000 milesUT

DRIVING THE VEHICLE UNDER NORMAL CITY DRIVING CONDITIONS THE INTERIOR OVERHEAD CONSOLE SIMPLY FELL DOWN AND WAS LEFT HANGING BY ATTACHED WIRES. NOBODY HAD TOUCHED OR OTHERWISE MANIPULATED THE CONSOLE. IT FELL IN TWO STAGES, AT FIRST IT DROOPED AND THEN MOMENTS LATER FELL AND LUCKILY DID NOT HIT OUR DAUGHTER IN THE HEAD.

20 of 48 complaints, reproduced as filed.

Across model years

Worst on record: 2004
YearComplaintsRecallsFiresDeathsAssessment
20268200Routine
202521200Routine
20244100Routine
20235100Routine
20229100Routine
202113200Routine
202027210Routine
201973100Routine
201875100Routine
201781010Routine
20161000Routine
201521302Fatalities reported
201412100Routine
201317210Routine
201217110Routine
201140120Routine
2010 — this page48510Routine
200923410Routine
2008161710Routine
200786300Routine
20062665130Above average
2005373550Above average
2004464320Above average

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Reading this record

No unusual pattern of severe incidents in the complaint record.

Complaint counts track how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road as much as they track quality. A common model from 2013 has had a decade to accumulate reports; a rare one from last year has not. The signal worth weighing is in the severity columns, in whether the same component keeps appearing, and in whether the manufacturer eventually opened a recall for it.

Recall repairs are free for as long as the recall stands. Check whether a specific car still has open work at NHTSA's VIN lookup.

Most recent recall on file: Feb 10, 2023. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.