2006 Nissan Armada Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Armada years
- Far more complaints than other years 3rd of 23 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 266 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Nissan Armada. That ranks 3rd out of 23 Armada model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes (138 complaints, 52%), typically at around 93,244 miles. Complaints mention 14 crashes, 13 fires, 12 injuries. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 266owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 14complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2006 Nissan Armada problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes problems | 138 | 52% | 93,244 | “grinding noise” (24%) | $1,200 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems | 51 | 19% | 52,362 | “grinding noise” (16%) | — |
| Electrical System | 24 | 9% | 118,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 22 | 8% | 124,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 9 | 3% | 118,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 9 | 3% | 85,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 9 | 3% | 89,273 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 9 | 3% | 123,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 8 | 3% | 118,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 7 | 3% | 105,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 6 | 2% | 65,615 | — | — |
| Suspension | 5 | 2% | 87,400 | — | — |
| Equipment | 4 | 2% | 87,500 | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 3 | 1% | 49,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 1% | 31,975 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 1% | 83,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 3 | 1% | 9,050 | — | — |
| Wheels | 3 | 1% | 100,500 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 1% | 61,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 1% | 115,500 | — | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 0% | 35,026 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 0% | 44,100 | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 0% | 86,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 0% | 147,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 | 0% | 22,500 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 0% | 48,000 | — | — |
| Traction Control System | 1 | 0% | 59,637 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2006 Nissan Armada recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Engine and engine cooling
Problem: Nissan is recalling certain model year 2004-2006 armada, titan, infiniti qx56 and model year 2005-2006 frontier, pathfinder and xterra vehicles. The intelligent power distribution module (ipdm) assembly contains an engine control module (ecm) relay that has a diode for electrical current noise reduction. The ecm relay may allow silicon vapor to form and, over time, the silicon evaporates from the diode molding which causes silicon oxide to develop on the ecm relay contact due to arcing.
Risk: This could cause engine stalling increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the ecm relay inside the ipdm assembly. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on december 6, 2010. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
Fuel system, other:storage:fuel gauge system
Problem: 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.
Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel sender unit inside the fuel tank with a new improved sender card. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on march 22, 2010. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
Equipment:appliance:air conditioner
Problem: Nissan is recalling 180,664 my 2005-2006 titan, armada and infinity qx56 vehicles manufactured after march 17, 2005, that are equipped with a visteon air conditioning condenser fan motor. The fan motor may not be properly sealed allowing excessive water intrusion and inadequate drainage of moisture.
Risk: This could cause corrosion in the motor leading possibly to overheating and a fire.
Fix: Dealers will install a 'thermal protector kit' and test the air conditioning condenser fan motor and replace it if necessary. The recall began on august 2, 2008. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Engine compartment fire (PE08037) — opened May 30, 2008, closed Aug 25, 2008, led to recall 08V284000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Breaks suddenly went out and I couldn't stop. I had our kids in the car.
Earlier in the year the brake light (some times with slip and ABS) came on the dash and suddenly braking was diminished. There was a horrid grinding sound plus vibration under the pedal. I was on highway 17 (a dangerous mountain freeway in CA) going downhill and it was extremely scary as has a car…
Once in awhile when the brakes are applied there is a loud sound that sounds like ache large can being crushed, and the brakes don't work properly. The car sort of lurches to a stop rather than coming to a smooth stop. If the engine is shut off and turned back on nine times out of 10 the brakes…
Brakes. Went out with no warning For second time
The contact owns a 2006 Nissan Armada. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed and attempting to slow the vehicle, the contact heard an abnormal sound emanating from the brake pads, requiring increased effort to slow the vehicle. The vehicle returned to normal functionality, but…
Other Nissan Armada years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Armada | 8 | 2 |
| 2025 Armada | 21 | 2 |
| 2024 Armada | 4 | 1 |
| 2023 Armada | 5 | 1 |
| 2022 Armada | 9 | 1 |
| 2021 Armada | 13 | 2 |
| 2020 Armada | 27 | 2 |
| 2019 Armada | 78 | 1 |
| 2018 Armada | 75 | 1 |
| 2017 Armada | 81 | 0 |
| 2016 Armada | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 Armada | 21 | 3 |
| 2014 Armada | 12 | 1 |
| 2013 Armada | 17 | 2 |
| 2012 Armada | 17 | 1 |
| 2011 Armada | 40 | 1 |
| 2010 Armada | 48 | 4 |
| 2009 Armada | 23 | 3 |
| 2008 Armada | 161 | 6 |
| 2007 Armada | 86 | 2 |
| 2006 | 266 | 3 |
| 2005 Armada | 373 | 3 |
| 2004 Armada | 464 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Nissan Armada?
Owners most often report service brakes, service brakes, hydraulic, electrical system problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 138 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Nissan Armada?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2006 Nissan Armada a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Armada model years, the 2006 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.