Is the 2011 Nissan Armada reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2011 Nissan Armada is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2011 Nissan Armada?

The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 23% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2011 Nissan Armada have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

2011 Nissan Armada

▲ Better than typical

2011 Nissan Armada
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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.

How is this computed?

Complaints: 40
Recalls: 1
Investigations: 0
Top problem: Engine

Complaints per year

2011: 40 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	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.

Engine

23% · 9 reports

Service brakes

15% · 6 reports

CRASHINJURY

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While driving at 45-50 miles per hour, skid and brake lights came on. Immediatly all tires looked and the vehicle skid of the road. I was unable to brake or stop the vehicle, it slid and over turned until it came to a stop on it's own.

NHTSA ODI report, 2015-11-02

Vehicles in front of us were braking hard and so I began braking accordingly, but our 2011 Nissan Armada was not slowing sufficiently; so I swerved to the left and, since we were on an overpass bridge (No where else to go) and since the vehicle had...

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-05-05

My 2011 Nissan Armada started shaking very badly 8 months ago. Around that same time I had all 4 tires replaced.

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-02-27

Also filed under Suspension and steering

Electrical system

15% · 6 reports

FIRE

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My Nissan Armada caught fire. My front driver seat got very hot to the point of burning. Pulled over to get an application for my child's daycare.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-02-08

Also filed under Air bags and seats

Suspension

13% · 5 reports

Wheels

10% · 4 reports

CRASHINJURY

Safety timeline

1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first

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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.

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2011 Nissan Armada — pre-purchase inspection

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Engine: 9 reports on file for this year.
Service brakes: 6 reports on file for this year.
Electrical system: 6 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

Recall 23V067000 · Air bags

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FAQ

Is the 2011 Nissan Armada reliable?: Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2011 Nissan Armada is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Nissan Armada?: The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 23% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2011 Nissan Armada have?: 1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.