2010 Nissan Armada
This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than 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
- 48
- Recalls
- 5
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Service brakes
Campaigns on file for 2010
None on file
15% of complaints
Complaints per year
2010: 48 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
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Service brakes
15% · 7 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic.
Show complaint excerpts
We bought this Armada used about two years ago and it had about 85,000 miles on it then. On Monday August 26th 2024 my wife came home and as she pulled in to park the brake pedal went to the floor.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-08-29
Electrical system
13% · 6 reportsShow complaint excerpts
This vehicles fuel control module has caused my children and me safety to put at risk by vehicle breaking down in the middle of traffic and not capable of starting vehicle back up. thie has been confirmed from trusted mechanic.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-08-12
Also filed under Fuel/propulsion system
Air bags
13% · 6 reportsMost commonly citing side/window.
Engine
10% · 5 reportsStructure
10% · 5 reportsMost commonly citing body and hatchback/liftgate.
Show complaint excerpts
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Nissan Armada. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds she heard a loud noise.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-11-15
Safety timeline
5 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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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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2010-05-20Suspension10V208000 Nissan is recalling certain model year 2010 Titan, Armada, QX56, frontier, xterra, and pathfinder vehicles manufactured from November 19, 2009 through March 3, 2010. The lower control link assembly…
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on May 20, 2010. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
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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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2010-08-30Seats10V371000 Nissan is recalling certain model year 2010 Nissan Armada vehicles manufactured from June 7, 2010 through June 11, 2010. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor…
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the second row center seat hinges/lock for proper function. If the seat does not lock as designed, the second row center seat hinge assembly will be replaced with a new one…
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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
2010 Nissan Armada — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Service brakes: 7 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 6 reports on file for this year.
- Air bags: 6 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 10V072000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
- Recall 10V208000 · Suspension
- Recall 10E019000 · Suspension
- Recall 10V371000 · Seats
- Recall 23V067000 · Air bags
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- Is the 2010 Nissan Armada reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2010 Nissan Armada is rated "better than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2010 Nissan Armada?
- The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 15% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2010 Nissan Armada have?
- 5 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.