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2008 Nissan Armada Problems

Owner-reported complaints filed with NHTSA, grouped by component

Data refreshed

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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Latest Jul 16, 2026
Components namedHow many of our component categories appear on at least one report for this model year. One report can name several.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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What this page shows

Everything below is an owner-reported complaint submitted to NHTSA about the 2008 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

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.

68
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

WHILE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION DURING HIGHWAY TRAVEL AND CITY TRAVEL BRAKE LIGHT ON THE CONTROL PANEL WILL COME RANDOMLY COME ON. WHEN APPLYING BRAKES AFTER LIGHT HAS ILLUMINATED THERE WILL BE SEVERE VIBRATION AND GRINDING WHEN YOU PRESS THE BRAKES. THIS BEHAVIOR IN THE VEHICLE WILL CONTINUE UNTIL THE IGNITION HAS BEEN TURNED OFF AND THEN RESTARTED WHICH SEEMS TO RESET THE BRAKES, DISCONTINUE THE LIGHT AND RESUMES NORMAL OPERATION. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS THE LIGHT HAS COME ON WHILE VEHICLE IS PARKED BUT STILL RUNNING. THIS HAS HAPPENED MANY TIMES.

NHTSA ID 11414223 · filed Apr 28, 2021

BRAKES ARE OUT SMELLING GAS AIR SUSPENSION JUST MAKES NOISE REAR DOOR STOPED WORKINGHORN STOPPED WORKING AIR IS OUT STOPED WORKING THE WHOLE SYSTEM IS OUT THERE IS BRAKE FLUID IN BUT BREAKS STILL NOT WORKING DON'T NEED ANY BREAKERS GEARS GETS STUCK AIRBAGS NOT WORKING I WAS DRIVINGWHEN THE BREAKS WENT HAD TO RUN IN A DITCH AN WHEN I MAKE LEFT OR RIGHT TURNS THAT'S WHEN I SMELL GAS AN THE HEAT WORKS BUT THE AIR STOP

NHTSA ID 11378537 · filed Dec 8, 2020
All 68 reports naming brakes

Body & structure

Reports naming the vehicle structure, frame, body panels, doors, hood and trim.

39
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

BOTH INTERIOR OVERHEAD CONSOLES ARE CRACKED AND NOW THE REAR SIDE OVERHEAD CONSOLE COMPLETELY CRACKED AND NOW THE CONSOLE AS WELL IT CRACKED. THE PLASTIC IS MADE LIKE SAND, IF YOU JUST TOUCH IT, IT WILL BREAK OFF.

NHTSA ID 11269966 · filed Oct 21, 2019

THE INSIDE OVERHEAD FELL DOWN CAUSING MY DAUGHTER AND I TO BE HIT IN THE HEAD. ACCORDING TO THE NHTSA REPORT'S THERE HAVE BEEN 12 COMPLAINTS WITH MINE, AND ACCORDING TO THE ARFC THERE HAVE BEEN FOURTEEN (14) COMPLAINTS ON THIS SAME OVERHEAD PROBLEM. THIS NEEDS TO HAVE THIS VEHICLE BEEN PUT ON THE RECALL LIST BEFORE SOMEONE WINDS IN THE HOSPITAL. MY VEHICLE WAS STANTIONARY.

NHTSA ID 11230533 · filed Jul 9, 2019
All 39 reports naming body & structure

Electrical

Reports naming the electrical system — wiring, battery, charging, control modules, infotainment and electrical accessories.

23
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

It just stop shifting and won't come out of park and won't go into reverse or drive

NHTSA ID 11750838 · filed Jul 16, 2026

THE INSTRUMENT PANEL FUEL GAUGE IS INACCURATELY DISPLAYING THAT THE VEHICLE STILL HAS SOME FUEL, TYPICALLY ABOUT ONE QUARTER TANK, WHEN THE FUEL TANK IS EMPTY. It is the same as the recall for Nissan Armada’s with other VIN numbers, however it doesn’t cover mine, despite matching the year of manufacture, description, and diagnosis of issue. I am asking that the VIN numbers be updated to include mine. Also, under the “status” panel of my electronic display, it’s shows 70-80~ miles left of driving range before running out of fuel.

NHTSA ID 11553590 · filed Nov 4, 2023
All 23 reports naming electrical

Fuel system

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

16
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

My son & I took the car out two days after I bought it. Wanted to see how things looked at night. I took an unfamiliar rd ,( why,I dont know) Enjoying the ride and all the dash lights and bright headlights. Coming up to what appeared to be a slight downhill, curved rd, The car suddenly would not let me steer or brake or, What the heck! I thought its broken and we are going to crash in the trees! Realizing the car shut itself off,im asking, ok yelling at my son, what do I do??? IT took all I had to try & stay calm, and drive like , back when. (No power steering,)but not sure what to do about brakes. Thank God, I had made that corner ok and as rd leveled, I was slowing enough to pull out of the way of the guy behind me in such a hurry. Pulling to the curb, slowly using ebrake, I stopped finally. Took me a good half hour to stop shaking to get out & let my son have a look. Gas tank still full, as it was a few weeks earlier when we test drove. He tried to start , the engine tried to start but just wouldn't cooperate. Didn't know what to look for under hood. So called a friend who thank goodness found us, bringing a battery, tow hook & gas. Hooked up battery charger, poured a little gas, stood out there freezing till they went to try & start & his magic worked. Started up and was on our way. No problem the rest of the night. Texted the people the next day asking about that & she said they never had any such problem. We tested the battery which was fine & still lots of gas. It happened again a couple weeks later. I inquired again about that problem & a couple other things. But, no the cars been great with only brakes replaced the time they had the vehicle. Ok, well this happen again, so I looked into it only to find there has been a recall on something to do with gastank & floater or such. We noticed if we keep a full tank of gas, It doesn't seem to happen. What I read was a recall which they said had never been a problem & never recieved. Well....??We wonder.

NHTSA ID 11707937 · filed Dec 30, 2025

THE INSTRUMENT PANEL FUEL GAUGE IS INACCURATELY DISPLAYING THAT THE VEHICLE STILL HAS SOME FUEL, TYPICALLY ABOUT ONE QUARTER TANK, WHEN THE FUEL TANK IS EMPTY. It is the same as the recall for Nissan Armada’s with other VIN numbers, however it doesn’t cover mine, despite matching the year of manufacture, description, and diagnosis of issue. I am asking that the VIN numbers be updated to include mine. Also, under the “status” panel of my electronic display, it’s shows 70-80~ miles left of driving range before running out of fuel.

NHTSA ID 11553590 · filed Nov 4, 2023
All 16 reports naming fuel system

Airbags

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

11
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

It just stop shifting and won't come out of park and won't go into reverse or drive

NHTSA ID 11750838 · filed Jul 16, 2026

I made an appointment with the dealership peoria nissan for 8:15am on the morning of 4/18/26. I confirmed the recall and brought the vehicle in early they received it told me it should be done by lunch. At 3:45 pm they messaged me it was all done and ready to go. I called and questioned them as to whether or not the airbag needed to be replaced, where they admitted they actually didnt do anything. They started to work on it, realized they wouldnt have time and put it back together. The keys would be at the front desk at sales they were going home. I went down and asked about a rental as the vehicle had a dangerous recall (I had just purchased the vehicle used) they said service is closed go ahead and drive it home and set another appointment and try again. Not only did they lie originally by stating it was all done and ready to go in hopes I wouldnt ask about the airbag. They then insisted I drive it home knowing it was a danger to my family and myself.

NHTSA ID 11732136 · filed Apr 18, 2026
All 11 reports naming airbags

Suspension

Reports naming suspension components — springs, struts, shocks, control arms and related hardware.

11
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

The gauge can indicate that the vehicle has 1/2 tank of gas 153miles remaining until empty when in fact the tank is nearly empty. While driving on highway my 2 children, my daughter friend and myself the vehicle began to drag, I was like oh my God it feels like it's going to cut off. I immediately had a anxiety attack trying to figure out what was happening because no warning lights came on in which had me panic even more. I tried to calm down and get off to side of roadway at least before it did shut off. As soon as I started to drive off to side it shut off I tried to give it gas nothing and the steering wheel had tighten up(no power)so now we was rolling and I'm trying my hardest to steer so we wouldn't hit anything. It was the most scariest moment of my life and my life flashed in front of me and praying no trucks came flying. I proceeded to call AAA they asked my location and if we was in a safe area, did it run out of gas, etc.... They said they will dispatch a tow truck and also tell them to being gas just in case. I said it's by 1/2 tank and say it's 153 miles til empty, they said sometimes those gauge don't work, I said the digital fuel as well would be off. Well the tow truck came check fluids, batteries and nothing was wrong he put the gas and it started. This is very dangerous for this gauge to be broken and not operating correctly because it just shut off and had me and my children and friend was in a deadly accident due to a [XXX] malfunction from a defaulted gas reader. What would you people tell our families oh we sorry. This is a serious serious deadly problem that needs to be addressed immediately.  Another problem is the suspension and tires. I had everything checked and thought I needed a wheel alignment and I still notice when I hit a bump I'm the road the entire truck swerve. The digital tire air pressure gauge inside car on screen is off and not reading either. The either electrical system is off if you ask me. I hope that someone contact me INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM

NHTSA ID 11432656 · filed Sep 12, 2021

Brought my 2008 Nissan Armada to my dealer for an alignment ahead of a road trip with my family. Was told the vehicle is not safe to drive. The frame was rotted and cracked, and that the rear wheels have shifted. This condition is completely hidden unless on a lift. I have owned this vehicle since new.

NHTSA ID 11425172 · filed Jul 16, 2021
All 11 reports naming suspension

Engine

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

5
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE AND WITHIN THE FIRST 3 DAYS OF HAVING IT NOTICED WHAT SOUNDED LIKE AN EXHAUST LEAK. I WAS ASSURED IT WOULD BE TAKEN CARE OF NOT TO WORRY. FIVE MONTHS LATER IT IS STILL NOT FIXED AND THE PROBLEM IS THAT THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD IS CRACKED. NOT JUST ONE SIDE BUT BOTH SIDES. I AM SURE THAT THE PROBLEM EXISTED WHEN I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE. HOW IS THIS POSSIBLE? AND WHY ISNT THERE A RECALL SEEING AS THERE HAVE BEEN SO MANY COMPLAINTS OF THIS ISSUE. ALSO, ON SEVERAL OCCASSIONS I HAVE BEEN LOCKED OUT OF THE REAR HATCH OF THE VEHICLE UNABLE TO OPEN IT EVEN THOUGH THE VEHICLE IS UNLOCKED. I EVEN CRAWLED FROM THE FRONT TO THE BACK TO TRY THE EMERGENCY LATCH AND NOTHING WOULD ALLOW IT TO OPEN. I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE WITH 138K MILES AND SEEMED TO BE IN EXCELLENT CONDITION...I GUESS THE OLD SAYING "LOOKS CAN BE DECEIVING"

NHTSA ID 10965748 · filed Mar 13, 2017

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 NISSAN ARMADA. THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD NOISE WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED. ONE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. A SECOND MECHANIC ALSO INSPECTED AND DIAGNOSED THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TO BE TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR FURTHER DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000.

NHTSA ID 10914424 · filed Oct 7, 2016

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.

4
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

FOR UNKNOWN REASONS THE FRONT WINDOWS (DRIVER AND PASSENGER) WILL LET THEMSELVES DOWN. HAVE ASKED NISSAN DEALER ABOUT THIS SEVERAL TIMES AND THEY SAID WE MUST HAVE HIT THE REMOTE KEY. I DON'T BUY THIS AS THIS OCCURRED WHILE KEYS TO THE VEHICLE WAS IN SPOUSES PURSE AND PURSE WAS ON FLOOR SOME 50 YARDS AWAY. THIS IS NOT FIRST TIME THIS HAS OCCURRED. THIS HAS OCCURRED SEVERAL TIMES AND WE HAVE INQUIRED AT DEALER AND ALWAYS GET SAME ANSWER-SOMEONE HIT THE KEY. ANOTHER PROBLEM IS THE STEERING WHEEL SEEMS TO LOCK UP AND YOU CAN'T START THE AUTO UNLESS YOU WORK WITH THE STEERING WHEEL TURNING FROM 9 TO 3, 3 TO 9, 9 TO 3, 3 TO 9. EVENTUALLY IT WILL FREE ITSELF UP. *TR

NHTSA ID 10485029 · filed Nov 17, 2012

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 NISSAN ARMADA. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED THE CONTACT STATED THE REAR DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW SPONTANEOUSLY SHATTERED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND ADVISED THE CONTACT TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO A DEALER TO BE REPAIRED. THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT HE WOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REPAIR COST. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER BUT THE REPAIR PART WAS ORDERED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 53,000.

NHTSA ID 10412112 · filed Jul 13, 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.

3
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

Brought my 2008 Nissan Armada to my dealer for an alignment ahead of a road trip with my family. Was told the vehicle is not safe to drive. The frame was rotted and cracked, and that the rear wheels have shifted. This condition is completely hidden unless on a lift. I have owned this vehicle since new.

NHTSA ID 11425172 · filed Jul 16, 2021

I PURCHASED A USED NISSAN 2008 ARMADA LE FROM ROYAL NISSAN ON 07/11/2015 AND THE TIRE PRESSURE LIGHT WAS ON AND THEY TOLD ME THE TIRES WERE LOW AND THE SENSORS ARE GONE AND THEY WANT ME TO PAY FOR IT HAD THE TRUCK FOR 3 DAYS AND TRUCK WOULD NOT START PAID FOR FUEL PUMP AND WRECKER AND THEY SAID IT WAS COMPUTER 400.00 OUT OF POCKET WHEN IT WAS A RECALL ON FUEL SYSTEM BEFORE I HAD TRUCK AND WHEN DRIVING TRUCK AROUND CURVE IT IS LIKE THE TRUCK IS ABOUT TO LOOSE CONTROL FROM THE FRONT AND REAR YOU HAVE TO HOLD STEERING WHEEL TIGHT.BUT I NEED MY 400AND SOMETHING DOLLARS BACK THEY MADE ME PAY FOR A RECALL PART SHAME ON THEM.NOW IN APRIL MY BATTERY WENT OUT AND I CHANGED IT AND THE AIRBAG SEAT BELT LIGHT IS ON BLINKING AND THEY WANT TO CHARGE ME FOR THIS AND IT IS MAKING A CLICKING NOISE UNDER THE DASHBOARD AND REAR BACK DOOR NOW WHEN YOU START IT UP.

NHTSA ID 10862432 · filed May 1, 2016

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Exterior lighting

Reports naming headlights, tail lights, turn signals and other exterior lighting.

2
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

No brake lights.

NHTSA ID 11723188 · filed Mar 10, 2026

THE REAR OVERHEAD CONSOLE BECAME LOOSE AND FELL WHILE I WAS AT WORK ONE DAY, WHEN I CAME OUT TO MY VEHICLE THE WHOLE CONSOLE WAS HANGING BY ONE OF THE WIRES THAT CONNECTS TO THE AC AND RADIO IN THE CEILING. I HAVE 3 YOUNG CHILDREN THAT SIT IN THE SECOND SEAT OF MY VEHICLE WHERE THE CONSOLE HAD FALLEN, THANK GOODNESS THEY WERE NOT SITTING THERE THAT DAY! I HAD ASKED MY MECHANIC TO ATTEMPT TO FIX THE CONSOLE, HE WAS NOT ABLE TO AND SUGGESTED THAT I BRING IT TO MY LOCAL NISSAN DEALERSHIP. FROM THE MULTIPLE COMPLAINTS THAT I HAVE READ ONLINE REGARDING THIS ISSUE, NISSAN IS NOT CONSIDERING IT A RECALL ITEM .... WHY NOT??? IT IS OBVIOUSLY A BAD DESIGN, IT IS TOO BIG, IT IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE CEILING SECURELY ENOUGH FOR SUCH A BIG CONSOLE AND ONCE THE PLASTIC BECOMES OLDER AND BRITTLE .... IT BREAKS! NOW, I DO NOT HAVE AC OR LIGHTS THROUGHOUT MY VEHICLE DUE TO THE VENTS AND LIGHTS BEING IN THE CEILING FOR ANYONE RIDING IN THE SECOND AND THIRD SEATS AKA MY CHILDREN!

NHTSA ID 10730720 · filed Jun 26, 2015

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

SEAT BELT MISSING FOR REAR BACK SEAT, DELTA SENSOR WENT OUT ON ME IN A PARKING LOT AND I ALMOST HAD AN ACCIDENT BECAUSE MY BRAKES WOULDN'T ENGAGE, AND NOW MY AIRBAG SPIRAL CABLE ARE NOW NOT WORKING.

NHTSA ID 11165713 · filed Jan 3, 2019

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 NISSAN ARMADA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SEAT BELTS FAILED TO FUNCTION PROPERLY TO RESTRAIN, BUCKLE, AND RELEASE FROM THE BUCKLE. IN ADDITION, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR INTERMITTENTLY ASSOCIATED WITH THE REAR SUSPENSION OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT YET BEEN INSPECTED AND DIAGNOSED BY A DEALER OR AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE CONTACT WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 07V449000 (SEAT BELTS). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE TO DETERMINE IF THEY MAY BE ABLE TO SCHEDULE THE RECALL REPAIR AND DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

NHTSA ID 11023439 · filed Sep 14, 2017

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.

2
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 NISSAN ARMADA. WHILE DRIVING AT 5 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED WITHOUT WARNING AND THE BRAKES MADE A GRINDING NOISE. THE VEHICLE HESITATED TO STOP COMPLETELY. THE FAILURE RECURRED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.

NHTSA ID 10703405 · filed Apr 2, 2015

VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN OUT OF GARAGE AT LOW SPEED. SUDDENLY, THERE WAS A CLUNK AND LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE FRONT PASSENGER WHEEL. THERE WERE NO PRIOR WARNING SIGNS OR SYMPTOMS. UPON INSPECTION, THE FRONT PASSENGER TIE ROD HAD DIS-ATTACHED ITSELF FROM THE WHEEL, RESULTING IN NO STEERING CONTROL OF THE FRONT PASSENGER WHEEL. HAD THIS HAPPENED AT A SPEED GREATER THAN 25 MPH, SERIOUS/FATAL ACCIDENT AND INJURY WOULD HAVE BEEN LIKELY. THIS IS A SERIOUS MALFUNCTION OF THE SYSTEM WITH NO PRIOR WARNING SIGNS. NISSAN DEALER HAS CONFIRMED THIS IS A SERIOUS ISSUE THAT IS NOT THE RESULT OF ANY OWNER FAULT. *TR

NHTSA ID 10471516 · filed Aug 20, 2012

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.

2
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT SEAT ADJUSTER MOTOR CAUGHT THE UNDER SIDE OF THE SEAT ON FIRE WHILE NO ONE TOUCHED THE SEAT ADJUSTER. FOR SOME REASON THE ADJUSTER MOTOR HEATED UP AND WHEN MY WIFE, CHILD, AND MOTHER HAD TO PULL OFF OF THE INTERSTATE DUE TO SMOKE, I WAS LUCKILY BEHIND THEM AND GOT THE FAMILY OUT OF THE CAR AND THEN LOOKED UNDER THE SEAT AND SAW 3 INCH FLAMES COMING OUT OF ONE OF THE ADJUSTER MOTORS. I WAS ABLE TO PULL THE MOTOR OUT FROM UNDER THE SEAT AFTER I POURED A WATER BOTTLE OVER THE MOTOR AND USED TWO PAIRS OF GLOVES TO KEEP FROM BURNING MY HANDS. FROM LOOKING AT THE ADJUSTER MOTOR AFTER PULLED FROM THE VEHICLE ONE END WAS COMPLETELY GONE AS IT MELTED AND BURNED OFF THE PLASTIC COVER. IT ALSO BURNED A COUPLE OF HOLES IN THE CARPET UNDER THE SEAT. I CANNOT BELIEVE THAT A MOTOR WOULD JUST CATCH ON FIRE AND AFTER TAKING THE VEHICLE TO RANDY REED NISSAN, THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT STATED THE SEAT ADJUSTER WAS STUCK IN THE "ON" POSITION. THE QUESTION I HAVE IS HOW CAN IT STICK IN THE ON POSITION WHEN WE ARE NOT TOUCHING THE SEAT ADJUSTERS. LASTLY, SINCE MY WIFE STATED SHE SMELLED A BURNT SMELL WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN THE OFF POSITION, WHAT IF THE ADJUSTER CAUGHT FIRE WHILE IN THE GARAGE AND CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO BURN AND CATCHING THE HOUSE ON FIRE. I SAY THIS BECAUSE THE ADJUSTOR WOULD HAVE CAUGHT FIRE WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS OFF. IT HAD NOTHING TO DO WITH HAVING THE VEHICLE ON. THERE SHOULD BE A SAFETY SWITCH TO KEEP SOMETHING LIKE THAT FROM HAPPENING. IT ALSO CAUSED $3,600 IN REPAIR WHICH WE HAVE NOT COMPLETED YET. *TR

NHTSA ID 10548831 · filed Oct 21, 2013

MY 08 ARMADA IS KEEPING ME LOCKED OUT OF THE BACK. THE HATCH DOOR AND THE WINDOW. THE PROBLEM IS FAULTY ACTUATOR. PART INFORMATION IS; 905507S000 0892068-A B/D ACTR 03 09 26 12V THE LATCH ON THE ACTUATOR IS NOT OPERATING 100%. THE LITTLE SWING LATCH, COME SHORT BY 15% THAT CAUSE THE LOCK TO OPEN THE GLASS DOOR AND THE MAIN DOOR. *TR

NHTSA ID 10438921 · filed Dec 7, 2011

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

I HAVE 109,000+ MILES ON MY 2008 NISSAN ARMADA. WHILE DRIVING HOME I NOTICED MY REAR WINDOW HAD CLOUDED AND WITHIN A FEW SECONDS I SAW MY RPMS REV TO OVER 4000. I DISENGAGED THE CRUISE CONTROL TO PREVENT IT FROM TRYING TO MAINTAIN MY SPEED OF 70 MPH. AT THAT POINT I LOST THE DRIVE FROM THE TRANSMISSION. LUCKILY I WAS ABLE TO COAST TO A STOP ON THE SHOULDER OF AN EXIT WITHOUT AN ACCIDENT. ONCE STOPPED I CHECKED TO SEE IF THE TRANSMISSION WOULD ENGAGE ENOUGH FOR ME TO DRIVE IT INTO A SERVICE STATION PARKING LOT; IT DID. I LOOKED AT THE VEHICLE AND HAD TRANSMISSION FLUID FROM THE DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT WHEEL TO THE REAR END OF THE VEHICLE. I FOUND FLUID ACCUMULATED IN THE FRONT SKID PAN. BEING OUT OF WARRANTY I CONTACTED THE NISSAN DEALER I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE FROM AND A TRANSMISSION SPECIALIST COMPANY TO DISCUSS. NISSAN DEALER TOLD ME THEY KNOW OF NO PROBLEMS NISSAN IS HAVING LIKE THIS, BUT I WOULD HAVE TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION, OIL COOLER, AND RADIATOR.... APPROXIMATELY $7,000.00+. THE TRANSMISSION SPECIALIST I CALLED IMMEDIATELY TOLD ME THE PROBLEM WITH MY VEHICLE AS SOON AS I MENTIONED I LOST DRIVE POWER. HE TOLD ME I HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THE TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER CRACKING ALLOWING WATER TO ENTER THE TRANSMISSION CAUSING DAMAGE THE TWO NISSAN ARMADAS HE HAD RECENTLY REPAIRED. HE TOLD ME TO CHECK WITH NISSAN BEFORE DOING ANYTHING BECAUSE NISSAN HAD TO EXTEND TRANSMISSION WARRANTIES ON SEVERAL MODELS. THEY USE THE VIN # FOR LEGIBILITY. I CONTACTED NISSAN (1-800-NISSAN 1). THEY SAID MY VIN # WASN'T IN THE PROGRAM SO IT IS NOT COVERED EVEN THOUGH I HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM THAT THEIR OTHER VEHICLES ARE HAVING. HOW IS THIS POSSIBLE? OTHER PROBLEMS FROM THE BEGINNING... 4 FUEL SENDING UNITS - STILL INACCURATE, SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO REPAIR BACK CAMERA SYSTEM INCLUDING REPLACING IT - STILL BLANKING OUT OR SCROLLING OUT OF CONTROL, AND ROOF CONSOLE JUST DROPPING OFF. *TR

NHTSA ID 10550868 · filed Nov 4, 2013

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

For the past couple of years my 2008 Nissan Armada has been giving me issues with the gas gauge not reading accurately, it has progressed over time. It started out happening around a quarter of a tank with anywhere from 25 to 60 miles to empty according to the reading on the screen display. There has been no warning of running out of gas, it just happens while driving, the vehicle starts to shut down & the steering wheel eventually locks up, I do not have very long to find a driveway or parking lot to coast into before the vehicle completely shuts down. Over time it has happened at different intervals indicating I still have gas according to the gauge & the screen display, one time it showed as much as 147 miles to empty. My husband & I researched what may need to be checked or replaced to remedy the issue, everything led to changing the fuel pump which we did in August 2022. Within a few days it started happening again, at that time we had a mechanic look at my vehicle, they figured out that the fuel pump was missing a cap on the end of it, they replaced it. After about 4-6 months or so it started happening again, at that time we brought it back to the same mechanic to assess. After keeping it for 4 days, they decided that "the fuel pump must be bad & needs to be changed, sometimes fuel pumps just go bad". After paying over $700.00 to replace the fuel pump again (March 2023), it lasted about 2 weeks & happened again! There was a recall back in 2010 I believe for the fuel sending unit on my vehicle, Nissan replaced it at no charge, however, I was not having any issues at that time, when I called Nissan a year or so ago, they told me that a recall can only be done once where they fix the issue at no charge.

NHTSA ID 11513167 · filed Mar 22, 2023

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.

1
report

From owner reports, verbatim

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 NISSAN ARMADA EQUIPPED WITH CONTINENTAL CONTI TRAC AS TIRES, TIRE SIZE 265/70/18 (N/A). WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO VIBRATE EXCESSIVELY WHICH RESULTED TO POOR ROAD PERFORMANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT TIRE CENTER WHERE THEY DETECTED THAT ALL FOUR TIRES EXHIBITED SUBSTANTIAL TREAD SEPARATION. THE FOUR TIRES WERE REPLACED AT THE OWNER'S EXPENSE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 20,000. THE DOT NUMBER WAS UNKNOWN.

NHTSA ID 10396942 · filed Apr 20, 2011

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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