2009 Nissan Armada
Only 23 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
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.
Only 23 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 23
- Recalls
- 4
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2009
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2009: 23 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 | 13 |
| 2015 | 21 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2017 | 81 |
| 2018 | 75 |
| 2019 | 77 |
| 2020 | 27 |
| 2021 | 13 |
| 2022 | 8 |
| 2023 | 5 |
| 2024 | 4 |
| 2025 | 20 |
| 2026 | 9 |
Known problem areas
Only 23 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Structure
10 of 23 total reports mention: structure, most commonly citing body and roof and pillars.
Show complaint excerpts
I was driving to work on the morning of 11/17/2020, when I hit a deer with a front of my SUV.
NHTSA ODI report, 2020-12-15
Also filed under Air bags
Unknown, brakes Wheels & suspension
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-03-13
Also filed under Suspension and wheels
Suspension
4 of 23 total reports mention: suspension, most commonly citing rear.
Power train
3 of 23 total reports mention: power train.
Fuel system, gasoline
3 of 23 total reports mention: fuel system, gasoline.
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I have problems with my car in the braking system, suspension, transmission, hydraulic steering system is pouring oil all the time, it is impossible to drive the car with the steering wheel so hard.
NHTSA ODI report, 2011-06-23
Also filed under Tires
Engine
3 of 23 total reports mention: engine.
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Leaving work, I tried to start my car and it tried to turn over but stopped. The dash lights went dim and the needle indicators quivered and the car quit trying to start.
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-06-26
Also filed under Electrical system
Safety timeline
4 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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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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2010-03-22Service brakes, hydraulic10V072000 Nissan is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 Titan, Armada, and Infiniti QX56, and model year 2008-2009 Nissan quest vehicles. The brake pedal pivot pin end was not spin-formed to specification…
Remedy: Dealers will inspect to see if the pivot pin had been formed properly and will replace the brake pedal assembly if necessary free of charge. The safety recall began on March 22, 2010. Owners may…
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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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2023-12-08Air bags23V067000 Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2008-2011 Titan, Frontier, Xterra, Pathfinder, Armada, and 2008-2009 Quest vehicles. The resin emblem on the driver's air bag cover may develop cracks and detach during air bag deployment.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the driverÂs airbag cover. Owner letters were mailed December 8, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall are PC944, PC945, and PC946.
Buy-smart checklist
2009 Nissan Armada — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Structure: 10 reports on file for this year.
- Suspension: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 3 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 10V074000 · Fuel system, other
- Recall 10V072000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
- Recall 10E019000 · Suspension
- Recall 23V067000 · Air bags
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- Is the 2009 Nissan Armada reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2009 Nissan Armada?
- The most-reported component is structure, accounting for 43% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2009 Nissan Armada have?
- 4 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.