2009 Nissan Armada Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Armada years
- About as many complaints as other years 12th of 23 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 23 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Nissan Armada. That ranks 12th out of 23 Armada model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is structure (9 complaints, 39%), typically at around 79,550 miles. Complaints mention 3 crashes, 1 fire, 8 injuries. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 23owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 3complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2009 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 9 | 39% | 79,550 | — | — |
| Suspension | 4 | 17% | 46,950 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 3 | 13% | 101,173 | — | — |
| Engine | 3 | 13% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 13% | 49,673 | — | — |
| Power Train | 3 | 13% | 99,800 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 9% | 266,135 | — | — |
| Seats | 2 | 9% | 201,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 9% | 266,135 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 4% | 92,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 4% | 89,600 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 4% | 42,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 4% | 10,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2009 Nissan Armada recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Air bags:frontal
Problem: 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.
Fix: Dealers will replace the driverÂs 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.
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.
Service brakes, hydraulic:pedals and linkages
Problem: 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.
Fix: 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.
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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Unknown, brakes Wheels & suspension
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…
Drivers seat won't move forward or back. All other seat functions work correctly.
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…
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. *tr
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 | 79 | 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 | 23 | 3 |
| 2008 Armada | 161 | 6 |
| 2007 Armada | 86 | 2 |
| 2006 Armada | 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 2009 Nissan Armada?
Owners most often report structure, suspension, electrical system problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 9 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2009 Nissan Armada?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2009 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 2009 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.