Nissan · Armada · 2011
1
Recall
40
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Not Rated
The 2011 Nissan Armada has 1 recall and 40 owner-reported complaints on file with NHTSA. Most reported issue: engine (6 reports).
Source: NHTSA Public Records · Updated Apr 28, 2026
The 2011 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 prominent complaint area is engine with 6 reported complaints.
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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.
The contact owns a 2011 Nissan Armada. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, there was an abnormal burning odor coming from the vehicle. The contact stated that one day, upon exiting the vehicle with the engine running, there was heavy black smoke coming from t...
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The rear crossmember subframe on my vehicle is completely rusted out which caused serious suspension issue and cause the control arm to be in contact with the fuel tank. It didnt go through the tank because i found the issue on time and stopped driving the vehicle but it caused d...
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On a short drive back home on a sunny warm day and was going relatively slow (~20 MPH) and tried to slow down to make a turn. The pedal went to the ground and braking was ineffective (slowed down 2 or 3 mph every time I hit the brakes). Seems like the ABS was kicking in, even ...
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This is a structural issue. The panel on the side between the windshield and the front door windows are too wide. It causes a blindspot. If pedestrians are standing a just the right position of where this panel blocks the pedestrians can not be seen. Every time before turning I h...
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Cracked exhaust manifolds, as a safety issue, Exhaust gasses can enter the drivers compartment. Nissan has know about this issue for years, it is a defect, it is a very big issue with a very large percent of vehicles with this issue. Please issue a recall, so the manufacture pay...
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My 2011 Nissan Armada started shaking very badly 8 months ago. Around that same time I had all 4 tires replaced. I took the car back to the place that put my new tires on (National Tire and Battery) and was told that the rack and pinion assembly needed to be replaced. They wanted...
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 NISSAN ARMADA. THE CONTACT'S WIFE STOPPED AT AN INTERSECTION AND WHEN SHE PROCEEDED TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE, THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE WHEEL TWISTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THERE WAS NO WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NO...
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ENGINE MAKING A TICKING NOISE COMING FROM THE RIGHT SIDE. BELIEVE IT'S THE MANIFOLD BEING CRACKED
The Electrical components went out in the steering wheel. 1st the radio and controls went out and then the horn eventually stopped working, had to pay $300 for the part itself and even the dealership didnt have it I had to order from a specialty shop. Took all day to repair. The...
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THE VEHICLE AIRBAG LIGHT IS FLASHING ON THE DASH. THE DEALERSHIP FOUND AN ERROR CODE 'B1054' WHICH INDICATES A DRIVER AIRBAG MODULE PROBLEM. SERVICE DEPARTMENT CLEARED THE CODE BUT IT HAS SINCE RETURNED. REPAIR HAS NOT BEEN PERFORMED BUT SERVICE NOTES INDICATE A POSSIBLE CLOCK SP...
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View Full Complaint LogThe strongest comparison flow is usually: exact vehicle-year page, then nearby years of the same model, then other 2011 Nissan models. That sequence helps separate one-off year spikes from broader make-wide patterns.
The 2011 Nissan Armada has 1 recall recorded by NHTSA.
NHTSA has received 40 owner-reported complaints for the 2011 Nissan Armada.
NHTSA has not published a safety rating for the 2011 Nissan Armada.
The most commonly reported complaint categories for the 2011 Nissan Armada are engine (6 reports), service brakes (4 reports), air bags (3 reports).
Yes. NHTSA has 1 recall on record for the 2011 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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