KnownCarProblems2006 Nissan Armada Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 266 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Nissan Armada, most often about the brakes (72% of complaints, typically around 80,000 miles). It is the 3rd most complained-about Armada model year since 2000 and has 3 recalls.
Most common 2006 Nissan Armada problems
Brakes
192 complaints · 72%Half of these problems showed up before 80,000 miles. Parts named most often: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, foundation components.
While driving approximately 25 MPH, I applied pressure to the brake pedal and the brake pedal fell to the floor. We had no braking power at all. I heard a grinding noise coming from the brakes. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technicians stated they could not find a problem. The vehicle was not repaired.…
My 06 Nissan armarda has over 78000 miles on it. One day without warning, the brake light goes on - the sound that the ABS makes when its in use happens & brakes become spongy. It felt like they fell right out the bottom. Next morning it was at my local good year. They replaced the calipers, and brake pads - all was…
Electrical
24 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 118,000 miles. Parts named most often: wiring, starter assembly, instrument cluster/panel, software.
I had my mom, aunt and 2 small kids in the truck we were on the way to drop my mom off at her home. Once I pulled up in front of her house we noticed the truck smoking. I got out of the vehicle and looked under the hood. I observed wires burning from that point I closed the hood so that the vehicle could cool off. I…
The contact owns a 2006 Nissan Armada. While driving approximately 45 MPH, the contact noticed there were several warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel continuously until the engine was turned off. The indicators consisted of the vdc, engine and tire pressure. The other included indicator was the slip…
Air bags
22 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 124,000 miles. Parts named most often: frontal.
The contact owns a 2006 Nissan Armada. The contact stated that the air bag indicator illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the code was cleared but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to an authorized dealer, who diagnosed that the air bag needed to be replaced.…
I was driving my 06 Nissan Armada around 45mph when a deer ran out into the road I swerved and tried to apply the brakes but like a few times before the brakes failed to work but this time I didn't have plenty of time and room to coast to a stop and shut off the engine and restart it for the brakes to work properly…
Engine
18 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 86,500 miles. Parts named most often: exhaust system, cooling system.
The contact owns a 2006 Nissan Armada. The contact was driving 55 MPH when the vehicle began shaking followed by brief unintended acceleration and stalling. The vehicle would immediately restart as the failure would recur at least twice within one month. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who inspected the…
The contact owns a 2006 Nissan Armada. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, there was an abnormal noise coming from the engine. In addition, the contact stated that there was a crack in the exhaust manifold. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the exhaust manifold needed…
Transmission
9 complaints · 3%Half of these problems showed up before 89,500 miles. Parts named most often: axle assembly.
The contact owns a 2006 Nissan Armada. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH, the vehicle lost its power to accelerate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer three times for the same failure. The dealer diagnosed that the failure was due to the distribution. The manufacture was notified and aware of the failure.…
Leaving home monday morning 3/3/2014 and didn't get a 1/4 mile from and my transmission stopped pulling! Thank god I was able to turn around and make it back home. Something as to be done about this I see hundreds of complaints online that this has happen to people with there Nissan Armada's and titan's!
Other or unspecified
9 complaints · 3%Half of these problems showed up before 123,000 miles.
On may 5 2015 my family and I were driving on the 84 going east. When suddenly we heard a loud noise and the Nissan Armada started vibrating and we had to make an emergency stop on the side of the highway. When my husband looked under the truck the drive shaft had broken off completely with out any warning. The drive…
At 61000miles 2005 Armada taken to tracy ca Nissan dealer they gave me estimate$ 2900 dollars to replace catalyst converter system . But I figure out Nissan give warranty for cat up to 75000 miles .that means they are doing bull shih they spouse to be let me know that it will be free , right. But god luck I took off…
Body and structure
8 complaints · 3%Half of these problems showed up before 118,000 miles. Parts named most often: body, frame and members.
While driving, the following indicator lights came on: vdc, ABS and brake. When I applied the brakes, there was a horrible grinding noise which scared me to death. I continued on cautiously and fortunately it did not make the same sound the next time I braked. The Nissan service department said it was a sensor that…
Sunroof exploded in carwash. Explosion was so violent it bent the framing around sunroof. The vehicle was in the drying portion of the carwash. The carwash has incident on videotape but has not allowed me to view it as of this correspondence. The sunroof had no damage prior to this incident. Temp outside was approx 25…
Fuel system
8 complaints · 3%Half of these problems showed up before 61,000 miles. Parts named most often: storage.
At 61000miles 2005 Armada taken to tracy ca Nissan dealer they gave me estimate$ 2900 dollars to replace catalyst converter system . But I figure out Nissan give warranty for cat up to 75000 miles .that means they are doing bull shih they spouse to be let me know that it will be free , right. But god luck I took off…
2006 Nissan Armada stall on freeway while driving fluids were checked in 3 days ago had a little over 1/4 tank of gas. Engine suddenly died almost got rear end it by a semi-truck barely made safe to the side of the road with a dead engine my family was very scare we have 4 children we're thank full that nothing happen…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2006 Nissan Armada recalls
Engine: engine and engine cooling
Risk: This could cause engine stalling increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the ECM relay inside the ipdm assembly. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on december 6, 2010. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
Full defect summary
Nissan is recalling certain model year 2004-2006 armada, titan, infiniti qx56 and model year 2005-2006 frontier, pathfinder and xterra vehicles. The intelligent power distribution module (ipdm) assembly contains an engine control module (ECM) relay that has a diode for electrical current noise reduction. The ECM relay may allow silicon vapor to form and, over time, the silicon evaporates from the diode molding which causes silicon oxide to develop on the ECM relay contact due to arcing.
Fuel system: fuel gauge system
Risk: This could cause the vehicle to run out of gas and stall on the highway, which could cause a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Equipment: air conditioner
Risk: This could cause corrosion in the motor leading possibly to overheating and a fire.
Fix: Dealers will install a 'thermal protector kit' and test the air conditioning condenser fan motor and replace it if necessary. The recall began on august 2, 2008. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
Full defect summary
Nissan is recalling 180,664 my 2005-2006 titan, armada and infinity qx56 vehicles manufactured after march 17, 2005, that are equipped with a visteon air conditioning condenser fan motor. The fan motor may not be properly sealed allowing excessive water intrusion and inadequate drainage of moisture.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Engine compartment fire
Summary
On may 30, 2008, the office of defects investigation (odi) opened a preliminary evaluation based on consumer complaints alleging that smoke and/or fire erupted in the engine compartment of model year (my) 2005-2006 nissan armada and titan vehicles.by letter dated june 24, 2008, nissan notified the national highway traffic safety administration (NHTSA) that it will conduct a safety recall (NHTSA #08v284) for my2005-2006 nissan titan, armada and infiniti qx56 vehicles manufactured from march 17, 2005 to august 21, 2006 that are equipped with a 90-watt air conditioning condenser fan.the recall involves approximately 180,664 vehicles.this also includes approximately 5,689 subject condenser fans,
Questions about the 2006 Nissan Armada
- What are the most common problems with the 2006 Nissan Armada?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: brakes (192 complaints, typically around 80,000 miles); electrical (24 complaints, typically around 118,000 miles); air bags (22 complaints, typically around 124,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2006 Nissan Armada have?
- 3 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from October 28, 2010 (engine). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2006 a bad year for the Nissan Armada?
- It is the 3rd most complained-about Armada model year since 2000, with 266 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.