2006 Nissan Armada

■ Significantly worse — known issue year

2006 Nissan Armada
BUILT 2026-09-02

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

2006: 266 complaints

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Year	Complaints
2004	464
2005	373
2006	266
2007	86
2008	161
2009	23
2010	48
2011	40
2012	17
2013	17
2014	12
2015	21
2016	1
2017	81
2018	74
2019	73
2020	27
2021	13
2022	8
2023	5
2024	4
2025	19
2026	7

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

SERVICE BRAKES 72%

72% of complaints: service brakes — 192 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic and electric.

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

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 9%

9% of complaints: electrical system — 24 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing wiring and starter assembly.

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

Also filed under ENGINE

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 NISSAN ARMADA. THE CONTACT NOTICED A LOT OF SMOKE INSIDE THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT OF THE VEHICLE A DAY AFTER IT HAD BEEN PARKED. HE ALSO STATED THAT THE ROOF, PLASTIC, DASHBOARD, AND SEATS WERE DAMAGED AND BLACKENED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20080707

AIR BAGS 8%

8% of complaints: air bags — 22 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing sensor/control module.

CRASH INJURY

ENGINE 3%

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

FIRE

POWER TRAIN 3%

3% of complaints: power train — 9 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing axle assembly.

CRASH

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