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2014 Nissan Armada

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

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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.
12
Latest Jul 30, 2025
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
1
Latest Mar 30, 2020
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
0
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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Overview

Our database contains 12 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2014 Nissan Armada, most frequently naming the airbags, powertrain (other) and steering categories. 1 safety recall has been issued covering this model year; and 96 manufacturer communications are on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Airbags321.4%
  • Powertrain (other)214.3%
  • Steering214.3%
  • Body & structure214.3%
  • Suspension17.1%
  • Visibility17.1%
  • Brakes17.1%
  • Driver assistance17.1%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

1 campaign cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
20V188000

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Mar 30, 2020
216,678 units potentially affected
The defect: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2012-2017 NV Cargo and NV Passenger Van, 2013-2015 Titan and Armada and 2011-2012 Infiniti QX56 vehicles. Due to a manufacturing issue, the air bag inflator may not function properly or may rupture during deployment.
The risk: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
The remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driver air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began May 7, 2020. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669 or Infiniti customer service at 1-800-662-6200.
Nissan North America, Inc.View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

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Filed Jul 30, 2025

Just bought the car 17 days ago and I have realized that the odometer was rolled back. And I have already had 2 repairs done on it

NHTSA ID
11677387
Incident
Jul 25, 2025
Airbags
Filed Aug 14, 2024

The contact owns a 2014 Nissan Armada. The contact stated while driving 35-40 MPH, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 97,600.

NHTSA ID
11608440
Incident
Jul 31, 2024
Mileage
97,600 mi
AirbagsSuspensionVisibility
Filed Nov 18, 2023

Airbag light stays on after dealer has fixed it three times. First time was a recall came back on. Fixed second and third. CAME BACK ON....

NHTSA ID
11555859
Incident
Nov 18, 2023
Body & structure
Filed Jul 31, 2023

The contact owns a 2014 Nissan Armada. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving and while parked the rear hatch opened unintentionally. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed with corrosion of the rear door handle motor. The contact was informed that the door handle motor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

NHTSA ID
11535427
Incident
Jul 31, 2023
Airbags
Filed Jul 30, 2020

I HAVE BROUGHT THIS VEHICLE TO GLENDALE NISSAN TWICE FOR REPAIR OF AIR BAG RECALL. WARNING LIGHT CAME BACK ON FOLLOWING DAY. UPON SECOND OCCASION SERVICE TECH SAID THAT THEY HAD CHANGED AIR BAG COMPONENT, HOWEVER THERE WAS A DELETED CODE STORED PREVIOUSLY THAT SOMEHOW RE-ACTIVATED. HE SAID THEY HAD CLEARED IT AND THAT I SHOULD MONITOR IT. LIGHT CONTINUES TO BE ON. I'M CONCERNED ABOUT SAFETY OF DRIVING IT ANY LONGER. I'M AT A LOSS AT WHAT MY OPTIONS ARE.

NHTSA ID
11342283
Incident
Jul 28, 2020
Mileage
85,000 mi
Steering
Filed Nov 21, 2018

POWER STEERING PRESSURE HOSE LEAKING AT 55,000 MILES. THIS IS SAME ISSUE AS ON PREVIOUS YEAR MODELS AND OTHER NISSAN MODELS. THIS VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED NEW IN OCTOBER 2014.

NHTSA ID
11153183
Incident
Nov 21, 2018
Mileage
55,000 mi
Filed Aug 10, 2018

FRONT SKIDPLATE BOLT BROKEN NO ACCIDENT

NHTSA ID
11119019
Incident
Jul 1, 2018
Body & structureDriver assistanceElectrical
Filed Mar 1, 2018

I BOUGHT MY VEH ON 2/7/18 AFTER PURCHASING AND GETTING HOME SEVERAL DAYS LATER WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HWY THE LIFT TAIL GATE STARTED TO OPEN AND MY DASHBOARD STARTED TO DING BUT THERE WHERE NO WARNING LIGHTS. I HAD TO PULL OFF HWY REALLY QUICKLY TO DEAL WITH THIS ISSUE. THEN AGAIN ON 2/20/18 THE LIFT GATE DID THIS AGAIN 2 TIMES WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. WENT TO DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID BEFORE THE SECOND INCIDENT IT WOULDN'T HAPPEN AGAIN. THIS HAS SCARED ME BOTH TIMES OF HOW DANGEROUS THIS IS. I HAVE TURNED THIS INTO NISSAN TWICE AND HAVE STILL NOT HEARD FROM ANYONE WHEN IT WAS TURNED IN ON 2/14/18. I HAD THE DEALERSHIP CHECK THE VEH ON 2/13/18 AND THEY FOUND A DEFECT IN THE BAR THAT OPERATES THIS LIFT AND ALSO A SENSOR ISSUE THAT CONTROLS THE ELECTRICAL FUNCTION AND ALSO A DEFECT IN THE MOTOR ON THE VEH. THEY SAID AFTER THE FIRST TIME THAT THE VEH WAS SAFE FOR ME TO DRIVE WITHOUT IT HAPPENING AGAIN AND THEY WERE WRONG AS IT HAD HAPPENED 2 TIMES AFTER THAT. NEITHER TIME WAS ANY BUTTON PRESSED TO OPEN THE LIFT GATE THE VEH WAS MOVING ON THE ROAD.

NHTSA ID
11075569
Incident
Feb 13, 2018
Mileage
63,000 mi

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

NTB09-131C

STRUCTURE:BODY

CERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “Certification Label” or “VIN Plate/Label” may be needed. HINT: Certification Label = FMVSS (Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards) label. These items may be available from Nissan by request if certain criteria are met. This bulletin lists the criteria and provides an application form for such replacements. · The “VIN Plate/Label” (metal plate or vinyl label) is attached to the instrument panel or body on the driver side at the base of the windshield (see Figure 1). · The “Certification Label” (vinyl adhesive label) is located on the lower area of the driver side B-Pillar (see Figure 1).

NTB09-131C

STRUCTURE:BODY

CERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “Certification Label” or “VIN Plate/Label” may be needed. HINT: Certification Label = FMVSS (Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards) label. These items may be available from Nissan by request if certain criteria are met. This bulletin lists the criteria and provides an application form for such replacements. · The “VIN Plate/Label” (metal plate or vinyl label) is attached to the instrument panel or body on the driver side at the base of the windshield (see Figure 1). · The “Certification Label” (vinyl adhesive label) is located on the lower area of the driver side B-Pillar (see Figure 1).

NTB13-027D

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

CAN COMMUNICATION – NETWORK DIAGNOSTIC FLOW CHART This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

NTB13-107G

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

VEHICLE KEY NOT DETECTED / AUTHENTICATED, ENGINE WILL NOT START This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

NTB10-066C

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

CAN COMMUNICATION CODES – DIAGNOSTIC TIPS AND GUIDELINES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

NTB09-081K

VISIBILITY/WIPER

WINDSHIELD CRACKING This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Nissan Armada by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2026720—
2025192059.9
2024410—
2023510—
2022810—
2021132056.0
2020272055.4
2019731043.3
2018731043.8
2017810041.2
2016100—
2015213051.8
2014Viewing121030.7
2013172050.3
2012171040.4
2011401039.8
2010485048.1
2009234051.3
20081617051.9
2007863043.9
20062665160.6
20053735254.8
20044633154.1

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. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.