Nissan · Armada · 2009
2009 Nissan Armada
4
Recalls
23
Complaints
N/A
NCAP overall
The 2009 Nissan Armada has 4 recalls and 23 owner-reported complaints on file with NHTSA. Most frequent stored component label: structure (7 reports).
Stored NHTSA configuration: 2009 Nissan Armada 4-DR w/SAB NCAP Vehicle ID: 5016
Ratings describe one stored NHTSA configuration, not every trim, body style or drivetrain for this model year. How this configuration is selected
Source: NHTSA Public Records
NHTSA source checks for this vehicle year
- Complaints
- Separate successful check not recorded.
- Recalls
- Separate successful check not recorded.
- Safety ratings
- Separate successful check not recorded.
- Investigations
- Separate successful check not recorded.
- Manufacturer communications
- Separate successful check not recorded.
Checks are recorded separately for each dataset, not for the whole page. Dates use UTC. A missing check date does not mean no records exist.
Vehicle import recorded: Apr 28, 2026. This is the stored import date, not confirmation that every source was successfully refreshed.
Research Context
The 2009 Nissan Armada page works best as a research starting point. Complaint totals show how much owner-reported activity exists, while recalls and investigations help show whether any of that activity turned into formal safety action.
Because this is a newer-era vehicle page, it usually helps to compare this year against nearby model years before deciding whether a complaint pattern looks isolated or persistent. On this page, the most frequent complete stored component label is structure with 7 reported complaints.
Best Research Moves
- Use the complaint log to understand what owners were actually reporting instead of relying only on the raw complaint total.
- Review the recall section even if the total is smaller, because a limited number of recalls can still point to meaningful safety actions.
- This page is primarily a complaints-and-recalls research surface, so compare nearby model years before treating the complaint total as a standalone verdict.
Key Takeaways
- The 2009 Nissan Armada currently shows 4 NHTSA recalls listed on this page and 23 owner-reported complaints.
- This page currently shows no linked NHTSA investigations.
- This page reflects complaint volume, recall history, and NHTSA test data, but it does not diagnose causes or rank reliability by itself.
- Safety data currently shows no overall NHTSA safety rating in our current dataset.
- The most frequent complete stored component labels on this page are structure (7), engine (2), suspension (1).
- Vehicle
- 2009 Nissan Armada
- Recalls
- 4
- Complaints
- 23
- Stored Configuration Overall Rating
- Not available in this dataset
How to Interpret This Page
This page combines three types of NHTSA data: recall campaigns (official manufacturer or government actions), owner complaints (unverified consumer reports), and crash test ratings (where available). A vehicle with many complaints is not necessarily less reliable — complaint volume correlates with sales volume and vehicle age. Recalls indicate identified defects, not overall quality. To compare this model year with others, use the year navigation in the sidebar or return to the model overview page.
If you are researching a used vehicle, start with the complaint categories, compare them against the recall list, and then check nearby model years to see whether the same issue profile repeats. That usually produces a better buying or research signal than treating the raw complaint total as a standalone safety ranking.
NHTSA Configuration Test Results
Stored NHTSA configuration: 2009 Nissan Armada 4-DR w/SAB NCAP Vehicle ID: 5016
Ratings describe one stored NHTSA configuration, not every trim, body style or drivetrain for this model year. How this configuration is selected
No overall score is available in our current dataset. The individual results below are not a combined safety rating; compare vehicles within the same test program and model year.
Frontal Crash Test
Overall Frontal Rating
Driver and Passenger Assessment
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Overall Side Rating
Side Barrier and Side Pole Tests
Rollover Resistance
No rollover risk estimate available in this dataset
Safety Features
ESC: StandardForward Collision Warning: NoLane Departure Warning: No
Recall Notices
NHTSANHTSA ID: 23V067000February 10, 2023
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
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 Status
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.
NHTSA ID: 10E019000May 20, 2010
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
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 CHASSIS. DUE TO AN IMPROPER WELDING PROCESS SOME COLLARS MAY CONTAIN WELDS THAT DO NOT MEET STRENGTH SPECIFICATIONS.
Remedy Status
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.
NHTSA ID: 10V074000March 03, 2010
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
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 ABOUT ONE QUARTER TANK, WHEN THE FUEL TANK IS EMPTY.
Remedy Status
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 MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
NHTSA ID: 10V072000March 02, 2010
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
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.
Remedy Status
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.
Owner Complaints
23 totalSUSPENSION,STRUCTURE,WHEELS
Feb 20, 2024
Unknown, brakes Wheels & suspension
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,SEATS
Nov 18, 2021
DRIVERS SEAT WON'T MOVE FORWARD OR BACK. ALL OTHER SEAT FUNCTIONS WORK Plan to have the Nissan dealership fine out what the problem is. . Heated seat will not work. Appeared to me to be a fuse, replaced the fuse. Works for about a minute, then the fuse blow Air bag light bl...
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SEATS
Feb 22, 2021
DRIVERS SEAT WON'T MOVE FORWARD OR BACK. ALL OTHER SEAT FUNCTIONS WORK CORRECTLY.
AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
CRASHFIRE1 injuryNov 17, 2020
I WAS DRIVING TO WORK ON THE MORNING OF 11/17/2020, WHEN I HIT A DEER WITH A FRONT OF MY SUV. THE FRONT END OF MY SUV WAS SEVERELY DAMAGED WHICH CAUSED THE AIRBAG TO DEPLOY, WHEN THE AIRBAG DEPLOYED I THOUGHT IT MAY HAVE BURNT ME INSTEAD IT WAS EMBLEM RETAINING RING FROM THE INSI...
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UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Mar 16, 2020
OPENED THE CAR AND FOUND MY REAR OVERHEAD CONSOLE HANGING BY THE ELECTRICAL WIRES IN THE BACK SEAT. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY FOR 3 DAYS. 2 MONTHS LATER, WHILE DRIVING, THE FRONT OVERHEAD CONSOLE FELL OFF AND DANGLED INFRONT OF THE WINDSHIELD. *TR
ENGINE
Oct 19, 2018
BOTH PASSENGER AND DRIVER SIDE EXHAUST MANIFOLD CRACKED AT THE SAME TIME
STRUCTURE
Mar 4, 2018
THE PLASTIC MOULD PANEL HOLDING THE AC OUTLETS, LIGHTS AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL AND RADIO VOLUME ON THE 2ND ROW AND 3RD ROW SEATS FELL OFF. LUCKILY NO ONE WAS SITTING BEHIND OTHERWISE THEY WILL GET HURT AND PROBABLY WILL CAUSE INJURY. THIS INCIDENT HAPPENED AFTER PASSING THE SPEED...
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POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Nov 30, 2017
THERE WAS A SUDDEN CATASTROPHIC FAILURE IN THE COOLING SYSTEM THAT ALLOWED FLUIDS TO MIX WITH THE TRANSMISSION. THE TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE COMPLETELY REBUILT ALONG WITH COMPONENTS WITH THE RADIATOR/COOLING SYSTEM. WE WERE AT A STOP WAITING TO TURN LEFT, WHEN THE SIGNAL TURNED GRE...
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ENGINE
Dec 16, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 NISSAN ARMADA. UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE, A TICKING SOUND WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO NISSAN OF VICTORIA (6003 N NAVARRO ST, VICTORIA, TX 77904 (361) 578-5000) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH A CRACKED MANIFOLD THAT NEEDED RE...
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STRUCTURE
Aug 17, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 NISSAN ARMADA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INTERIOR ROOF BRACKET WAS FALLING, WHICH DISTRACTED THE DRIVER WHEN ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BRACKETS WHERE STRIPPED AND NEEDED TO BE...
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many recalls does the 2009 Nissan Armada have?
The 2009 Nissan Armada has 4 recalls recorded by NHTSA.
How many complaints have been filed for the 2009 Nissan Armada?
NHTSA has received 23 owner-reported complaints for the 2009 Nissan Armada.
What is the NHTSA safety rating for the 2009 Nissan Armada?
An overall NHTSA safety rating is not available in our current dataset for the 2009 Nissan Armada. Individual crash-test results may still be available.
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Nissan Armada?
The most frequent complete stored component labels for the 2009 Nissan Armada are structure (7 reports), engine (2 reports), suspension (1 reports). These are exact-label counts, not broader component-group totals or confirmed defects.
Does the 2009 Nissan Armada have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA has 4 recalls on record for the 2009 Nissan Armada. Scroll up to review the published recall summaries, consequences, and remedies. To check for unrepaired recalls on your specific vehicle, use your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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