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2007 Nissan Armada Problems

Owner-reported complaints filed with NHTSA, grouped by component

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Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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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%
  • 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.

46
reports

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.

NHTSA ID 11567223 · filed Jan 23, 2024

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.

NHTSA ID 11466357 · filed May 27, 2022
All 46 reports naming brakes

Fuel system

Reports naming fuel storage or delivery — tanks, pumps, lines, injectors and fuel leaks.

11
reports

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

NHTSA ID 10572719 · filed Mar 17, 2014

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?

NHTSA ID 10521346 · filed Jun 21, 2013
All 11 reports naming fuel system

Engine

Reports naming the engine itself — including stalling, misfires, oil consumption, cooling and internal engine components.

8
reports

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.

NHTSA ID 11513063 · filed Mar 21, 2023

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

NHTSA ID 10905108 · filed Sep 9, 2016
All 8 reports naming engine

Airbags

Reports naming the air-bag system — deployment behaviour, inflators, sensors and warning lights.

5
reports

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)

NHTSA ID 11752485 · filed Jul 23, 2026

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.

NHTSA ID 11544776 · filed Sep 15, 2023

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.

5
reports

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

NHTSA ID 10946595 · filed Jan 20, 2017

DRIVING NEED TO USE HORN AND IT DID NOT WORK CHECKED ALL RELAYS AN FUSE ALL GOOD CAN NOT GET IT TO WORK. *TR

NHTSA ID 10919230 · filed Oct 26, 2016

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.

5
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

CONTROL ARM FRONT AND REAR TWICE 2014 AND 2015

NHTSA ID 10882826 · filed Jul 5, 2016

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.

NHTSA ID 10713467 · filed Apr 28, 2015

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.

3
reports

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

NHTSA ID 11414877 · filed May 2, 2021

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?

NHTSA ID 10521346 · filed Jun 21, 2013

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.

3
reports

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?

NHTSA ID 11394452 · filed Feb 3, 2021

REAR LIFT-GATE WILL NOT UNLOCK AND IS INOPERABLE. EMERGENCY RELEASE INSIDE VEHICLE ALSO INOPERABLE. *TR

NHTSA ID 10567926 · filed Mar 8, 2014

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.

2
reports

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

NHTSA ID 10252511 · filed Dec 22, 2008

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.

NHTSA ID 10227157 · filed May 9, 2008

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.

2
reports

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

NHTSA ID 10395626 · filed Apr 12, 2011

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

NHTSA ID 10366293 · filed Nov 17, 2010

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.

1
report

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

NHTSA ID 10197982 · filed Jul 31, 2007

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.

1
report

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

NHTSA ID 10411861 · filed Jul 11, 2011

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.

1
report

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

NHTSA ID 10213914 · filed Jan 3, 2008

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.

1
report

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

NHTSA ID 10395420 · filed Apr 10, 2011

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.

1
report

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.

NHTSA ID 10713467 · filed Apr 28, 2015

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.

1
report

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.

NHTSA ID 11513063 · filed Mar 21, 2023

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.

1
report

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

NHTSA ID 10252511 · filed Dec 22, 2008

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.

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