2007 Nissan Armada Problems
Owner-reported complaints filed with NHTSA, grouped by component
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What this page shows
Everything below is an owner-reported complaint submitted to NHTSA about the 2007 Nissan Armada, grouped by the component NHTSA recorded on the report. These are not confirmed defects, and they are not recalls. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a category with more reports in it is not evidence that a part is defective.
Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.
Reports by component
Ranked by how many owner reports name each component category
- Brakes4647.4%
- Fuel system1111.3%
- Engine88.2%
- Airbags55.2%
- Electrical55.2%
- Suspension55.2%
- Steering33.1%
- Body & structure33.1%
- Seat belts22.1%
- Tires & wheels22.1%
- Visibility11.0%
- Heating & air conditioning11.0%
- Driver assistance11.0%
- Interior & seats11.0%
- Other / unspecified11.0%
- Powertrain (other)11.0%
- Transmission11.0%
Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.
Each component in detail
What the reports in each category say, in the owners' own words
Brakes
Reports naming service brakes, the antilock braking system, brake hoses, master cylinders or the parking brake.
From owner reports, verbatim
On a continuing basis, while vehicle is in motion, applying the brakes causes brake pedal to sink to the floorboard with loss of braking power and with loud grinding noise coming from front of vehicle. Turning vehicle off then back on temporarily fixes the issue.
I was driving in traffic and my breaks went out and I almost got in a collision. The breaks at first didn't work and then were bouncing and grinding to stop and the break warning light came on. I swerved and barely missed another car. I pulled over in a parking lot there was a burning smell and let it sit for 4hr. I took it to get the breaks fixed an they couldn't find any issues with the breaking system except for the Delta Stroke Sensor Failure. I understand this has a been an ongoing issue with cars. One situation killed 3 people and Nissan lost a $25M lawsuit on this. I can't understand why this wouldn't be on a recall as issues with the breaking system is life threatening. My car is now at Nissan getting fixed, has been there for 2 weeks, they still can't figure out the issue with the Delta Sensor breaking system. This is very serious and no matter what age of the car, should be covered under a recall. You can find hundreds of articles online to understand how many cars are affected. Please look into this and issue a recall.
Fuel system
Reports naming fuel storage or delivery — tanks, pumps, lines, injectors and fuel leaks.
From owner reports, verbatim
THIS IS A CONCERN. AS A SENIOR MAINTENANCE MANGER FOR THE US ARMY, RECENTLY RETIRED, AND A VAST KNOWLEDGE OF MECHANICAL, AND SAFETY TRAINING, I CAME ACROSS AN ISSUE THAT COULD BE POTENTIALLY FATAL. THE VALVE OR ROCKER COVERS ON THE ARMADA SLANT DOWN, AWAY AND BACK FROM THE ENGINE. THE BOTTOM BACK CORNER OF THE VALVE COVER SITS PERFECTLY OVER THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD AND CATALYTIC CONVERTER (DRIVERS SIDE). IF THE SEAL IS BROKEN AND THE OIL SEEPS OUT IT WILL DRAIN TO THE LOWEST POINT AND DRIP DOWN ONTO THE TOP OF THE HEAT SHIELD FOR THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER AND POOL UNDER THE CONVERTER. WHEN THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN THAT OIL GETS HOT AND BURNS AND CAN POSSIBLY CATCH FIRE. DEPENDING ON HOW MUCH OIL HAS DRIPPED ONTO THE HEAT SHIELD AND HOW LONG THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN WOULD DETERMINE THE HEAT NEEDED TO GENERATE A FIRE. DEPENDING ON THE SIZE OF THE FIRE IT IS POSSIBLE IT COULD BURN THE FUEL LINES THAT RUN IN THE SAME AREA. *TR
I WAS DRIVING WHEN MY VEHICLE SHUT DOWN AND I LOST POWER STEERING. ALTHOUGH MY GAS GAUGE SAID 1/4 TANK, THE END RESULT WAS THAT I RAN OUT OF GAS. I CONTACTED NISSAN AND THEY TOLD ME THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN IN FOR A PREVIOUS RECALL TO FIX THIS PROBLEM. OBVIOUSLY IT DIDN'T WORK, AND THE NEXT TIME IT HAPPENS ONE OF MY KIDS COULD BE DRIVING, OR IT COULD RESULT IN A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. WHAT CAN I EVEN DO TO REPAIR IT, IF THE FIRST REPAIR DIDN'T WORK?
Engine
Reports naming the engine itself — including stalling, misfires, oil consumption, cooling and internal engine components.
From owner reports, verbatim
The contact owns a 2007 Nissan Armada. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power. An unknown message was displayed after the failure occurred. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 NISSAN ARMADA. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD FRACTURED WITHOUT WARNING. EXHAUST FUMES ENTERED INTO THE CABIN OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. UPDATED 10/18/16*LJ *TR
Airbags
Reports naming the air-bag system — deployment behaviour, inflators, sensors and warning lights.
From owner reports, verbatim
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 Number: 23E-012 Recall Status: Recall Incomplete Please advise how to fix this recall. Thank you. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
The contact owns a 2007 Nissan Armada. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23E012000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The air bag warning light was illuminated. The failure mileage was unknown. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Electrical
Reports naming the electrical system — wiring, battery, charging, control modules, infotainment and electrical accessories.
From owner reports, verbatim
DRIVING ONE DAY ON INTERSTATE WAY AND CITY DRIVING ANOTHER CAR WAS DRIFTING OR ATTEMPTED TO CROSS INTO MY LANE, WENT TO USE HORN AND IT FAILED. HAS NOT BEEN WORKING, HAVE NOTICED THAT VOLUME CONTROL AND CRUISE CONTROL HAS STOPPED WORKING. DEALER SHIP STATED THAT THE SPIRAL CABLE IS BAD AND HAVE MANY OF THIS ASSEMBLY'S AVAILABLE. *TR
DRIVING NEED TO USE HORN AND IT DID NOT WORK CHECKED ALL RELAYS AN FUSE ALL GOOD CAN NOT GET IT TO WORK. *TR
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Suspension
Reports naming suspension components — springs, struts, shocks, control arms and related hardware.
From owner reports, verbatim
CONTROL ARM FRONT AND REAR TWICE 2014 AND 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 NISSAN ARMADA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 70 MPH, THE REAR END OF THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STAY IN POSITION. THE CONTACT HAD TO CONTINUOUSLY MANEUVER THE STEERING WHEEL IN ORDER TO KEEP THE VEHICLE IN POSITION. THE TIRE PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE RIM HAD FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS AWARE OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 10E019000 (SUSPENSION) BUT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 160,000.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Steering
Reports naming the steering system — racks, columns, power-steering assist and steering linkage.
From owner reports, verbatim
5 YEARS AGO ANOTHER CAR JUMPED IN FRONT OF SUV I WENT TO USE HORN IT DID NOT WORK. I HAD IT REPLACED AT AN EXPENSEVE PRICE. AND JUST THE OTHER DAY A LITTLE CHILD RAN OUT FROM IS YARD I WENT TO USE HORN AND AGAIN IT HAS STOPED WORKING
I WAS DRIVING WHEN MY VEHICLE SHUT DOWN AND I LOST POWER STEERING. ALTHOUGH MY GAS GAUGE SAID 1/4 TANK, THE END RESULT WAS THAT I RAN OUT OF GAS. I CONTACTED NISSAN AND THEY TOLD ME THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN IN FOR A PREVIOUS RECALL TO FIX THIS PROBLEM. OBVIOUSLY IT DIDN'T WORK, AND THE NEXT TIME IT HAPPENS ONE OF MY KIDS COULD BE DRIVING, OR IT COULD RESULT IN A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. WHAT CAN I EVEN DO TO REPAIR IT, IF THE FIRST REPAIR DIDN'T WORK?
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Body & structure
Reports naming the vehicle structure, frame, body panels, doors, hood and trim.
From owner reports, verbatim
THE PAINT ON MY HOOD AND ROOF HAS DISCOLORED. IT LOOKS LIKE THE CLEAR COAT WAS DEFECTIVE. I'VE NOTICED IT ON MANY OTHER NISSAN ARMADAS AND NISSAN TITAN PICK UP TRUCKS. IS THERE A PATTERN ON LOUSY PAINT COATINGS?
REAR LIFT-GATE WILL NOT UNLOCK AND IS INOPERABLE. EMERGENCY RELEASE INSIDE VEHICLE ALSO INOPERABLE. *TR
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Seat belts
Reports naming seat belts, buckles, retractors and pretensioners.
From owner reports, verbatim
THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTER NOT WORKING AND THE DRIVE TRAIN NOT WORKING FOR DRIVING AND MAKING NOISE UNDERNEATH THE CAR WHILE DRIVING. THE SUNROOF PORTION OF NYLON COMING OFF AND NOT WORKING PROPERLY. THE SEAT BELT NOT WORKING ENOUGH TO STAY AROUND FOR SAFETY. NISSAN NORTH AMERICA NOT WILLING TO HELP ME!! *TR
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 NISSAN ARMADA. WHENEVER THE CONTACT ATTEMPTS TO PULL THE LAP SEAT BELT FROM THE ANCHORAGE, THE ENTIRE SEAT BELT DETACHES FROM THE ANCHORAGE. THE FAILURE ONLY OCCURS ON THE REAR SEAT BELTS IN THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES, BUT THE FAILURE PERSISTS. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 31,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 13,000.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Tires & wheels
Reports naming tires, wheels, hubs, or the tire-pressure monitoring system.
From owner reports, verbatim
I HAVE P265 / 70R18 CONTINENTAL ALL SEASON TIRES THE THREAD IS SEPARATING ! I WANT TO KNOW WHY THESE TIRES WERE NOT RECALLED THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS, THESE TIRES CAME ON MY 2007 ARMADA THESE TIRES ARE MAKING NOISES ON TURNS, THE SPARE TIRE IS NO GOOD 2 OTHER AREN'T ANY GOOD EITHER. *TR
2007 NISSAN ARMADA. CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE BROKE DOWN DUE TO A FACTORY DEFECT FAULTY FUEL GAUGE *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED EVER SINCE THE VEHICLE BROKE DOWN, IT INTERMITTENTLY EMITS A TREMENDOUS AMOUNT OF BLACK SMOKE AFTER STARTING IT. WHEN THE CONSUMER RETURNED TO PICK UP THE VEHICLE FOR A THIRD TIME, HE WAS INFORMED THE ENGINE WAS DAMAGED TO LACK OF OIL CHANGES. THE CONSUMER STATED HE HAS PROOF THE OIL WAS CHANGED ON A REGULAR BASIS. ALSO, THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING LIGHT ILLUMINATED, BUT NO LEAKS WERE FOUND AND THE BATTERY HAD TO BE REPLACED. *JB
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Visibility
Reports naming windshields, glass, wipers, defrosters and mirrors.
From owner reports, verbatim
BOUGHT THE VEHICLE NEW IN JANUARY, 2007. NOTICED A CRACK IN THE WINDSHIELD ONE DAY IN APRIL WITHOUT A PARTICULAR INCIDENT TO HAVE CAUSED SUCH A CRACK. THERE WAS NO INDICATION THAT A ROCK HAD CHIPPED THE WINDSHIELD CAUSING THE CRACK. A NEW WINDSHIELD WAS INSTALLED ON 5/2/2007. AFTERWARDS, I HAVE KNOWLEDGE OF THREE OTHER 2007 MODEL NISSAN VEHICLES (ARMADA, ALTIMA, TITAN) THAT HAVE SIMILAR WINDSHIELD CRACKS WITHOUT APPARENT CAUSES. *TR
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Heating & air conditioning
Reports naming the heating, ventilation and air-conditioning system.
From owner reports, verbatim
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 NISSAN ARMADA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR CONDITIONING UNIT WOULD ACTIVATE AND DEACTIVATE INDEPENDENTLY. IN ADDITION, THE UNIT WOULD ONLY BLOW HOT AIR. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER BUT WAS UNABLE TO HAVE THE VEHICLE INSPECTED. THE CONTACT BELIEVED THE FAILURE WAS ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 08V284000 (EQUIPMENT: ELECTRICAL: AIR CONDITIONER) BUT THE DEALER ADVISED THAT THE RECALL DID NOT PERTAIN TO HIS YEAR VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 54,000. UPDATED 09/02/11*LJ UPDATED 09/14/11
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Driver assistance
Reports naming forward-collision avoidance, lane keeping, back-over prevention, cruise control and related electronic driver-assistance systems.
From owner reports, verbatim
2007 NISSAN ARMADA WITH VEHICLE DYNAMIC CONTROL (VDC) CONCERN. CONSUMER BELIEVES THAT WHEN THE VDC LOWERS THE ENGINE POWER THAT THIS COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT OR INJURY COULD OCCUR. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED THE FEATURE IS ALWAYS ON WHEN IT DETECTS THE SLIGHTEST DRIVE WHEEL SLIP, OR SPIN IT DOES SEVERAL AUTOMATIC FUNCTIONS, SUCH AS APPLYING CERTAIN BRAKING AND REDUCING THE ENGINE POWER OUTPUT. THE CONSUMER STATED THE FEATURE SHOULD HAVE BEEN CREATED WITH A NORMAL OFF FUNCTION WITH THE ABILITY TO BE TURNED ON BY THOSE WHO WANT TO USE IT, OR IF CONDITIONS WARRANT IT. *JB
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Interior & seats
Reports naming seats, latches, locks, linkages and interior fittings.
From owner reports, verbatim
MY 07 NISSAN ARMADA IS KEEPING ME LOCKED OUT OF THE BACK. THE PROBLEM APPEARS TO BE IN THE DOOR LOCK ACTUATOR FOR THE REAR LIFT GATE. THIS VEHICLE IS ONLY EQUIPPED WITH KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM (YOU CANNOT UNLOCK/OPEN THE REAR GATE WITH THE KEY BECAUSE THERE IS NO KEY HOLE). THE PROBLEM MANIFESTED SLOWLY, OVER TIME MISSING ONLY OCCASIONALLY ON THE UNLOCK/ENGAGE HANDLE FOR THE REAR DOOR. NOW IT DOES NOT UNLOCK AT ALL. IT APPEARS THAT ALMOST ALL ARMADAS ARE HAVING THIS SYSTEM FAILURE. THE SAFETY DANGER IMPLICATIONS ARE ENOURMOUS IN THIS CASE AS THIS IS AN EIGHT PASSENGER VEHICLE WITH THE POTENTIAL TO TRAP PASSENGERS IN THE REAR BENCH AREA WITH NO WAY OUT IN AN EMERGENCY (THERE IS NO WAY TO OPEN THE REAR DOOR FROM THE INSIDE EITHER). *TR
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Other / unspecified
Reports whose component NHTSA recorded as unknown, or that do not map to one of the categories above.
From owner reports, verbatim
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 NISSAN ARMADA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 70 MPH, THE REAR END OF THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STAY IN POSITION. THE CONTACT HAD TO CONTINUOUSLY MANEUVER THE STEERING WHEEL IN ORDER TO KEEP THE VEHICLE IN POSITION. THE TIRE PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE RIM HAD FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS AWARE OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 10E019000 (SUSPENSION) BUT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 160,000.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Powertrain (other)
Powertrain reports that are not specifically the engine or transmission — driveshafts, axles, transfer cases and differentials.
From owner reports, verbatim
The contact owns a 2007 Nissan Armada. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power. An unknown message was displayed after the failure occurred. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Transmission
Reports naming the automatic or manual transmission, including shifting behaviour, shudder, slipping and transmission control modules.
From owner reports, verbatim
THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTER NOT WORKING AND THE DRIVE TRAIN NOT WORKING FOR DRIVING AND MAKING NOISE UNDERNEATH THE CAR WHILE DRIVING. THE SUNROOF PORTION OF NYLON COMING OFF AND NOT WORKING PROPERLY. THE SEAT BELT NOT WORKING ENOUGH TO STAY AROUND FOR SAFETY. NISSAN NORTH AMERICA NOT WILLING TO HELP ME!! *TR
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers.
Elsewhere on this vehicle
Data sources
- NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — owner-reported complaints and the components recorded on them
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