2010 Nissan Armada problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Structure:body (4) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic (4) · Fuel/Propulsion System (3)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
36 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (5)
Air Bags:frontal 2023-02-10 · campaign 23V067000 · 404,690 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: A detached emblem can become a projectile during air bag deployment, increasing the risk of injury to vehicle occupants.
Fix: Dealers will replace the drivers 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.
Seats 2010-08-09 · campaign 10V371000 · 174 vehicles
Defect: 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 VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 207, "SEATING SYSTEMS." THE SECOND ROW CENTER SEAT HINGE ASSEMBLY WAS MANUFACTURED OUT OF SPECIFICATION. THIS MAY PREVENT THE REAR CENTER SEATBACK FROM FULLY LOCKING IN THE IN-USE (UPRIGHT) POSITION.
Risk: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SECOND ROW CENTER SEAT MAY NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT.
Fix: 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 FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 30, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Arm 2010-05-20 · campaign 10E019000 · 1,873 vehicles
Defect: NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN FRONT AND REAR LOWER LINKS, P/NOS. 54501ZQ00A, 54500ZQ00A, 551A1ZQ00A, 551A0ZQ00A , 54501EA00A, 54500EA00A, 551A1EA500, 551A0EA500, 54501ZR00A, AND 54500ZR00A, SOLD BETWEEN NOVEMBER 25, 2009 AND MAY 14, 2010 AS REPLACEMENT PARTS FOR MODEL YEAR 2004 THROUGH 2010 TITAN, ARMADA, AND QX56, AND MODEL YEARS 2005 THROUGH 2010 FRONTIER, XTERRA, AND PATHFINDER VEHICLES. THE LOWER CONTROL LINK ASSEMBLY HAS TWO CYLINDRICAL COLLARS FORMING THE INBOARD ATTACHMENT POINTS TO THE CH
Risk: IF THE COLLAR WELD SEPARATES, THE VEHICLE HANDLING WILL DETERIORATE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Fix: 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.
Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Arm 2010-05-14 · campaign 10V208000 · 41,649 vehicles
Defect: 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 HAS TWO CYLINDRICAL COLLARS FORMING THE INBOARD ATTACHMENT POINTS TO THE CHASSIS. DUE TO AN IMPROPER WELDING PROCESS SOME COLLARS MAY CONTAIN WELDS THAT DO NOT MEET STRENGTH SPECIFICATIONS.
Risk: IF THE COLLAR WELD SEPARATES, THE VEHICLE HANDLING WILL DETERIORATE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Fix: 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.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:pedals And Linkages 2010-03-02 · campaign 10V072000 · 179,383 vehicles
Defect: 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 DURING THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS OF THE BRAKE PEDAL ASSEMBLY. THE PIVOT PIN COULD SLIDE AND CAUSE THE BRAKE PEDAL TO PARTIALLY DISENGAGE FROM THE BRAKE PEDAL BRACKET.
Risk: THE DRIVER WILL EXPERIENCE UNUSUAL AND NOTICEABLE LOOSENESS IN THE PEDAL AND A REDUCTION IN BRAKING FORCE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Fix: 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 CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
Service bulletins (102)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Structure:body 2026-04-13 · NTB09-131C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
certification label and vin plate replacement service information because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “certification label” or “vin plate/label” may be needed. hint: certification label = fmvss (federal motor vehicle safety standards) label. these items may be availabl
Structure:body 2026-04-13 · NTB09-131C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
certification label and vin plate replacement service information because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “certification label” or “vin plate/label” may be needed. hint: certification label = fmvss (federal motor vehicle safety standards) label. these items may be availabl
Air Bags 2024-09-04 · NTB23-080D · Service Campaign
voluntary safety recall campaign 2004-2012 armada, titan, and 2004-2009 quest; driver air bag cover campaign id #: pc944, pc946, pc947, pc949 applied vehicles: 2004-2012 armada (ta60) 2004-2009 quest (v42) 2004-2012 titan (a60) check service comm or dealer business systems (dbs) national service his
Electrical System 2024-05-21 · NTB13-107G · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
vehicle key not detected / authenticated, engine will not start this bulletin has been amended. see amendment history on the last page. please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Electrical System 2024-05-21 · NTB13-027D · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
can communication – network diagnostic flow chart this bulletin has been amended. see amendment history on the last page. please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Electrical System 2024-05-21 · NTB10-066C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
can communication codes – diagnostic tips and guidelines this bulletin has been amended. see amendment history on the last page. please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
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What owners report
2025-10-19 · Seat Belts“i just purchased the vehicle with the airbag alert on, as well as the seatbelt alert. it seems there’s no recall for this vehicle. please advise that you should reconsider the limited recalls and include the 2010 armanda with the “platinum” package. …”
2025-04-27 · Air Bags“hello, on 4.25.25 i took my 2010 nissan armada into the thoroughbred nissan dealership in tucson az for the recall on the air bag emblem/cover. they replaced the cover and installed 98510zq01c: kit service air bag cover. however my air bag light on the dash is still blinking. so, i googled "2010 nissan armada platinum air bag issues" and found th…”
2024-08-29 · Service Brakes“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. the passenger side front steer tire inside was covered in brake fluid. i pulled it in to our garage and removed the tire and had her pump the brake peda…”
2024-08-12 · Fuel/Propulsion System“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.…”
2023-08-02 · Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control“i bought my vehicle in 2010 brand new i did not have the vehicle less the 5 years when the volume on the sterring wheel stopped working , then my horn stopped working and someone backen into me, my cruise control does not work sometimes the wheel locks on me turning then the airbag light pop on and they wanted to charge me hundreds of dollars …”
2022-09-08 · Fuel/Propulsion System“i had a sudden power lose with no warning while traveling down interstate at 70mph in "fast lane". i had no power and steering the vehicle to safety was a serious challenge. we were almost hit several time as i negotiated my way to the shoulder of the interstate. i was scary and after almost being struck by passing vehicles, my wife actually got si…”
2022-07-13 · Engine · 60,000 mi“the contact owns a 2010 nissan armada. the contact stated while driving 5 mph, he heard abnormal startling and ticking sounds coming from the engine. the check engine warning light was illuminated. additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle would delay responding while depressing the accelerator pedal. the contact stated that the failure reo…”
2022-02-11 · Suspension“we purchased our 2010 nissan armada in april of 2020. we recently took it in for an alignment and was told by the tech that the rear suspension is frozen. he said this is costly to get fixed and that he has done one but would not do another. he suggested we search for recalls as this is not the first one he has seen. …”
2022-02-01 · Equipment:electrical:engine Block Heater“the contact owns a 2010 nissan armada. the contact received notification of manufacturer communications number: pc090 (install stepper motors) back in 2011. the contact took the vehicle to the local dealer and had the recall remedy completed. the contact stated on 1/23/2022, the actuator door failed to open to allow heat to enter the vehicle. the c…”
2021-01-07 · Engine · 90,000 mi“in july 2017 and at 90k miles , my 2010 nissan armada began leaking exhaust fumes into the passenger cabin and the fuel economy dropped significantly. i took it to an authorized nissan service station, which charged me $150 to diagnose a cracked catalytic converter exhaust manifold on both sides. the repair estimate was about $4,000 to replace the …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.