Nissan Armada Air Bags Problems
Owners have filed 145 complaints with NHTSA about air bags problems on the Nissan Armada across 20 model years. The 2005 model year has the most (34). The words owners use most often: “air bag” (33% of reports).
- 145air bags complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 24mention a crash
- 19mention an injury
- 3related recalls
- $1,150typical repair cost reported by owners
- 24%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Air bag: mentioned in 48 of 145 complaints (33%)
- Passenger seat: mentioned in 11 of 145 complaints (8%)
- Airbags deployed: mentioned in 9 of 145 complaints (6%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical air bags repair on the Nissan Armada at $1,150, and half of them between $720 and $2,400.
Based on 13 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2011–2025), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do air bags problems happen?
Based on 90 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 145 complaints, 24 mention a crash, 4 a fire, 19 an injury.
Nissan Armada air bags complaints by model year
| Model year | Air Bags complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Armada | 1 | 13% | — |
| 2025 Armada | 2 | 10% | — |
| 2021 Armada | 1 | 8% | — |
| 2020 Armada | 1 | 4% | — |
| 2019 Armada | 1 | 1% | — |
| 2018 Armada | 3 | 4% | 80,000 |
| 2017 Armada | 12 | 15% | 43,500 |
| 2016 Armada | 1 | 100% | 157,000 |
| 2015 Armada | 8 | 38% | 102,615 |
| 2014 Armada | 3 | 25% | 91,300 |
| 2013 Armada | 3 | 18% | 90,000 |
| 2012 Armada | 2 | 12% | 102,016 |
| 2011 Armada | 4 | 10% | 61,500 |
| 2010 Armada | 6 | 13% | 12,000 |
| 2009 Armada | 2 | 9% | 266,135 |
| 2008 Armada | 11 | 7% | 90,000 |
| 2007 Armada | 5 | 6% | 160,000 |
| 2006 Armada | 22 | 8% | 124,000 |
| 2005 Armada | 34 | 9% | 67,000 |
| 2004 Armada | 23 | 5% | 83,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (3)
Air bags:frontal
Model years: 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
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.
Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module
Model years: 2013, 2014, 2015
Problem: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2012-2017 NV Cargo and NV Passenger Van, 2013-2015 Titan and Armada and 2011-2012 Infiniti QX56 vehicles. Due to a manufacturing issue, the air bag inflator may not function properly or may rupture during deployment.
Risk: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driver air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began May 7, 2020. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669 or Infiniti customer service at 1-800-662-6200.
Air bags:side/window
Model years: 2008
Problem: Nissan is recalling model year 2008 nissan armada and infiniti qx56 vehicles manufactured from february 7, 2007 through february 14, 2007. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 201, "protection in interior impact." an out-of-specification a-pillar finisher might impede the correct inflation of the side curtain air bag near the upper portion of the b-pillar.
Risk: Incorrect inflation of the side curtain air bag may increase the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant in the event of a crash requiring deployment of that air bag.
Fix: Dealers will replace both right and left front pillar finishers free of charge. The safety recall began on august 16, 2010. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Front end collision and no front end collision warnings. Air bags failed to deploy. Car was still considered a total loss.
Vehicle has a known defect in which a safety module is faulty in it that disables all safety features in the vehicle. Nissan has been very defensive in addressing less, despite the fact of acceptance that it is a known defect that is putting peoples lives at risk
I called the manufacturer, Nissan Consumer Affairs at [XXX] - After entering my VIN# the automated computer system stated there is no recalls for my vehicle, even though your NHTSA Vehicle Safety Website lists the following recall: February 09, 2023 Manufacturer Recall Number: PC947 NHTSA Recall…
It just stop shifting and won't come out of park and won't go into reverse or drive
On May 3rd my Nissan Armada's airbag system was unable to be repaired and was rendered unusable due to inoperable safety equipment. We were told the part would not be available for repair until at least September of 2026. We have been in contact with a Nissan case manager about possible resolutions…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Nissan Armadas have air bags problems?
No. NHTSA has 145 owner complaints about air bags for the Nissan Armada. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Nissan Armada air bags?
Yes: 3 safety recalls list air bags. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
How much does it cost to fix air bags problems on the Nissan Armada?
Owners report a typical cost of $1,150 (half paid between $720 and $2,400), from 13 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about air bags problems on the Nissan Armada?
The most frequent phrase is “air bag”, in 48 of 145 complaints, followed by “passenger seat” (11).
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