2006 Nissan Armada
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.
- Complaints
- 266
- Recalls
- 5
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- Service brakes
Campaigns on file for 2006
Opened by NHTSA
72% of complaints
Complaints per year
2006: 266 complaints
View as data table
| 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 | 75 |
| 2019 | 77 |
| 2020 | 27 |
| 2021 | 13 |
| 2022 | 8 |
| 2023 | 5 |
| 2024 | 4 |
| 2025 | 20 |
| 2026 | 8 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Service brakes
72% · 192 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic and electric.
Show complaint excerpts
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, 2018-09-06
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, 2013-02-08
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, 2023-11-27
Electrical system
9% · 24 reportsMost commonly citing wiring and starter assembly.
Show complaint excerpts
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, 2023-12-13
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, 2013-08-23
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, 2008-07-07
Air bags
8% · 22 reportsMost commonly citing sensor/control module.
Engine
3% · 9 reportsPower train
3% · 9 reportsMost commonly citing axle assembly.
Safety timeline
5 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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2006Complaint volume 266 complaints filed for this model year.
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2007-08-17Equipment07E046000 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…
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.
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2008-05-30Preliminary evaluationClosed 2008-08-25 Engine compartment fire
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2008-08-02Equipment08V284000 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…
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…
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2010-03-22Fuel system, other10V074000 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…
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…
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2010-07-12Suspension10E019000 Nissan is recalling certain front and rear lower links, p/nos. 54501ZQ00A, 54500ZQ00A, 551A1ZQ00A, 551A0ZQ00A , 54501EA00A, 54500EA00A, 551A1EA500, 551A0EA500, 54501ZR00A, and 54500ZR00A, sold…
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.
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2010-12-06Engine and engine cooling10V517000 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)…
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.
Buy-smart checklist
2006 Nissan Armada — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Service brakes: 192 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 24 reports on file for this year.
- Air bags: 22 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 07E046000 · Equipment
- Recall 08V284000 · Equipment
- Recall 10V074000 · Fuel system, other
- Recall 10E019000 · Suspension
- Recall 10V517000 · Engine and engine cooling
Other years of this model
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- 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 72% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2006 Nissan Armada have?
- 5 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.