2009 Nissan Armada: problems, recalls and reliability
4 recalls and 23 owner complaints on record; most reports concern structure.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Feb 2023
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 23 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“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 have it look at. Could use financial assistance with the these repair cost.”Owner report · Seats · Nov 2021
“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”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Mar 2020
“The plastic mould panel holding the ac outlets, lights and temperature control and radio volume on the 2nd row and 3rd row seats fell off. Luckily no one was sitting behind otherwise they will get hurt and probably will cause injury. This incident happened after passing the speed reducing hump in the neighborhood . I would like to point out that this is a safety hazard that can happen anytime without warning and since this part requires no maintenance you can never tell when they will fall/dislodge from their location.”Owner report · Structure · Mar 2018
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“There was a sudden catastrophic failure in the cooling system that allowed fluids to mix with the transmission. The transmission had to be completely rebuilt along with components with the radiator/cooling system. We were at a stop waiting to turn left, when the signal turned green, the vehicle's engine revved as we tried to accelerate but the vehicle would not move. Called aaa as we needed to be towed to an auto shop. The auto shop explained that it was a catastrophic failure in the cooling system and transmission. Repair costs totaled $6000!!”Owner report · Power Train · Nov 2017
“Tl* the contact owns a 2009 nissan armada. Upon starting the vehicle, a ticking sound was heard coming from the engine. The vehicle was taken to nissan of victoria (6003 n navarro st, victoria, tx 77904 (361) 578-5000) where it was diagnosed with a cracked manifold that needed replacement. The vehicle was not repaired due to an expired warranty. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.”Owner report · Engine · Dec 2016
“Tl* the contact owns a 2009 nissan armada. The contact stated that the interior roof bracket was falling, which distracted the driver when attempting to operate the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the brackets where stripped and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 63,000.”Owner report · Structure · Aug 2015
“My finisher console/rear overhead console crashed down from the ceiling while driving. I am relieved that no one was sitting in the back seat at the time or I'm sure it would have injured the passenger. It was apparent that this part was poorly designed since it broke at all 4 hooks. It is very frustrating that the replacement part cost $1,028.04 (with tax) and an additional $165.00 in labor. Nissan should be recalling the armada for this defect since it poses a safety risk.”Owner report · Structure · Jul 2015
“Tl* the contact owns a 2009 nissan armada. When the vehicle was purchased, the contact noticed a rust mark about the size of a nickel on the upper driver side of the roof rail. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and repaired with touch up paint. Afterwards, the vehicle displayed signs of rust on the entire roof from one side to the other trough the paint. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 25,000. ....updated 08/20/15 *bf updated 12/4/2015*js”Owner report · Structure · Nov 2014
“1.vehicle front suspension felt loose when driving over some bumps on road, almost lost control happened while driving 45mph and at 65mph unsafe to drive. 2. Fuel gauge sometimes not reading correct amount of fuel showing half tank when almost empty could get stranded. 3. Compressor for airshocks on rear leaks causing unsafe driving. *tr”Owner report · Suspension · Sep 2014
“My dad and I got into the truck and he almost slipped and fell on some type of liquid. We pulled off and realized something was wrong with the car it was going very slow and the engine sounded as though the engine was racing even though we were going less than 10 miles. We pulled over and contacted aaa who towed the truck and the tow guy said the antifreeze/coolant had leaked out when the transmission hose busted and leaked out all fluid. I'm trying to figure out why my 2009 nissan armada se transmission is acting up. *tr”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Aug 2013
When filing, owners marked a crash in 3 of these complaints and injuries in 8 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 4 campaigns
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Remedy: 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.
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.
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.
Specifications
Factory options offered for the 2009 model year, decoded from the NHTSA vPIC database. Individual vehicles have one of each.
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Is the 2009 Nissan Armada reliable?
NHTSA has 23 owner complaints and 4 recall campaigns on record for the 2009 Nissan Armada. The most complained-about area is structure.
Does the 2009 Nissan Armada have open recalls?
4 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning suspension:front:control arm:lower arm. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.