Nissan Armada Structure Problems
Owners have filed 101 complaints with NHTSA about structure problems on the Nissan Armada across 18 model years. The 2008 model year has the most (39). The words owners use most often: “overhead console” (18% of reports).
- 101structure complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 5mention a crash
- 8mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 20%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.
- Overhead console: mentioned in 18 of 101 complaints (18%)
- Lift gate: mentioned in 7 of 101 complaints (7%)
At what mileage do structure problems happen?
Based on 84 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 101 complaints, 5 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 8 an injury.
Nissan Armada structure complaints by model year
| Model year | Structure complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Armada | 1 | 13% | — |
| 2025 Armada | 1 | 5% | — |
| 2024 Armada | 1 | 25% | — |
| 2019 Armada | 1 | 1% | — |
| 2018 Armada | 1 | 1% | 2,000 |
| 2017 Armada | 1 | 1% | — |
| 2015 Armada | 1 | 5% | 8,000 |
| 2014 Armada | 2 | 17% | 63,000 |
| 2013 Armada | 1 | 6% | 15,671 |
| 2012 Armada | 4 | 24% | 64,500 |
| 2011 Armada | 2 | 5% | 113,500 |
| 2010 Armada | 5 | 10% | 44,100 |
| 2009 Armada | 9 | 39% | 79,550 |
| 2008 Armada | 39 | 24% | 73,178 |
| 2007 Armada | 3 | 3% | 38,000 |
| 2006 Armada | 8 | 3% | 118,000 |
| 2005 Armada | 6 | 2% | 76,000 |
| 2004 Armada | 15 | 3% | 58,421 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists structure for the Nissan Armada. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The engine oil filtration system failed due to prior service negligence. Specifically, the spin-on engine oil filter was mechanically cracked, crushed, and structurally compromised by technicians during a forced removal attempt on August 1, 2026. The damaged component was deceptively left on the…
Category: Water intrusion / structural defect VIN: [XXX] Date of incident: [XXX] Description: Water leaking into passenger footwell from under dashboard during rain on a brand new vehicle with 779 miles INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Collision with deer. The vehicle cannot be driven because Nissan cannot supply a bumper with no ETA.
The front driver side windshield molding/fascia flew off the car along with a piece of large plastic that secures it where the hood meets the windshield while driving at 78 mph. It startled us and could have affected drivers around us causing major harm. It is large heavy piece of plastic measuring…
The contact owns a 2012 Nissan Armada. The contact stated that while driving, he drove over a bump in the road, and the back end swayed and it fishtailed. The contact pulled over and was unable to locate the cause of the failure. The contact continued to drive while driving over 35 MPH; the vehicle…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Nissan Armadas have structure problems?
No. NHTSA has 101 owner complaints about structure 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 structure?
No recall currently lists structure for this vehicle.
What do owners say about structure problems on the Nissan Armada?
The most frequent phrase is “overhead console”, in 18 of 101 complaints, followed by “lift gate” (7).
Other Nissan Armada problems
- Service Brakes problems (565)
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems (322)
- Electrical System problems (278)
- Air Bags problems (145)
- Engine problems (110)
See all Nissan Armada problems.