MYRModel Year Report

2006 Nissan Armada

■ Significantly worse — known issue year
2006 Nissan Armada
BUILT 2026-08-02

This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Nissan Armada Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2006 highlighted. 2004: 463 complaints 2004 2005: 373 complaints 2006: 266 complaints 2006 2007: 85 complaints 2007 2008: 160 complaints 2009: 23 complaints 2010: 48 complaints 2010 2011: 40 complaints 2012: 17 complaints 2013: 17 complaints 2013 2014: 12 complaints 2015: 21 complaints 2016: 1 complaints 2016 2017: 81 complaints 2018: 73 complaints 2019: 72 complaints 2019 2020: 26 complaints 2021: 12 complaints 2022: 8 complaints 2022 2023: 5 complaints 2024: 4 complaints 2025: 19 complaints 2025 2026: 6 complaints 2026
2006: 266 complaints
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YearComplaints
2004463
2005373
2006266
200785
2008160
200923
201048
201140
201217
201317
201412
201521
20161
201781
201873
201972
202026
202112
20228
20235
20244
202519
20266

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

SERVICE BRAKES 52%

52% of complaints: service brakes — 138 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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I WAS GOING DOWN EAST CHASE PARKWAY IN FORT WORTH GOING TOWARDS GREEN OAKS BLVD INTO ARLINGTON TEXAS AND MY BRAKES WENT OUT. I HEARD A GRINDING NOISE AND MY TRUCK WOULDN'T STOP.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180906

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 NISSAN ARMADA. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH HE DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL BUT THE BRAKES WOULD NOT RESPOND. THE BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THERE WAS A GRINDING NOISE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20130208

While driving the brake light came on and when I attempted to stop pedal goes almost to the floor and loud grinding noise is heard.

NHTSA ODI report, 20231127

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 17%

17% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 45 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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The contact owns a 2006 Nissan Armada. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed and attempting to slow the vehicle, the contact heard an abnormal sound emanating from the brake pads, requiring increased effort to slow the vehicle.

NHTSA ODI report, 20240326

AIR BAGS 8%

8% of complaints: air bags — 21 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 7%

7% of complaints: electrical system — 19 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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The contact owed a 2006 Nissan Armada. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact noticed fire and smoke coming from the front passenger side underneath the glove compartment area.

NHTSA ODI report, 20231213

I HAD MY MOM, AUNT AND 2 SMALL KIDS IN THE TRUCK WE WERE ON THE WAY TO DROP MY MOM OFF AT HER HOME. ONCE I PULLED UP IN FRONT OF HER HOUSE WE NOTICED THE TRUCK SMOKING. I GOT OUT OF THE VEHICLE AND LOOKED UNDER THE HOOD.

NHTSA ODI report, 20130823

ENGINE 3%

3% of complaints: engine — 9 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
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I HAD MY MOM, AUNT AND 2 SMALL KIDS IN THE TRUCK WE WERE ON THE WAY TO DROP MY MOM OFF AT HER HOME. ONCE I PULLED UP IN FRONT OF HER HOUSE WE NOTICED THE TRUCK SMOKING. I GOT OUT OF THE VEHICLE AND LOOKED UNDER THE HOOD.

NHTSA ODI report, 20130823

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 2006 — complaint volume: 266
R 20070817 — equipment

CERTAIN HOPKINS AFTERMARKET TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL CONNECTION HARNESSES SOLD FOR USE ON CERTAIN MODELS OF NISSAN VEHICLES WHICH ARE LISTED ABOVE. THE INTERNAL PART NUMBERS WITHIN HOPKINS ARE: 1010476

Remedy: HOPKINS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE ORIGINAL HARNESS WITH A REVISED HARNESS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN AUGUST 17, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT HOPKINS AT 800-835-0129.

Campaign 07E046000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20080530 — PE (closed 20080825)

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE

R 20080802 — equipment

NISSAN IS RECALLING 180,664 MY 2005-2006 TITAN, ARMADA AND INFINITY QX56 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED AFTER MARCH 17, 2005, THAT ARE EQUIPPED WITH A VISTEON AIR CONDITIONING CONDENSER FAN MOTOR. THE FAN MOTO

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A 'THERMAL PROTECTOR KIT' AND TEST THE AIR CONDITIONING CONDENSER FAN MOTOR AND REPLACE IT IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 2, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-6

Campaign 08V284000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20100322 — fuel system, other

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 A

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

Campaign 10V074000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20100712 — suspension

NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN FRONT AND REAR LOWER LINKS, P/NOS. 54501ZQ00A, 54500ZQ00A, 551A1ZQ00A, 551A0ZQ00A , 54501EA00A, 54500EA00A, 551A1EA500, 551A0EA500, 54501ZR00A, AND 54500ZR00A, SOLD BETWEEN

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.

Campaign 10E019000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20101206 — engine and engine cooling

NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2006 ARMADA, TITAN, INFINITI QX56 AND MODEL YEAR 2005-2006 FRONTIER, PATHFINDER AND XTERRA VEHICLES. THE INTELLIGENT POWER DISTRIBUTION MODULE (IPDM) ASSEM

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ECM RELAY INSIDE THE IPDM ASSEMBLY. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 6, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.

Campaign 10V517000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2006 Nissan Armada — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (138 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (45 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (21 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 07E046000 (equipment) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 08V284000 (equipment) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 10V074000 (fuel system, other) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 10E019000 (suspension) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 10V517000 (engine and engine cooling) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2011 ▲ 2010 ● 2019

WORST YEARS

■ 2004 ■ 2005 ◆ 2008

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FAQ

Is the 2006 Nissan Armada reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2006 Nissan Armada is rated "significantly worse".

What are the most common problems with the 2006 Nissan Armada?

The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 52% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2006 Nissan Armada have?

5 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.