KnownCarProblems2011 Nissan Armada Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 40 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Nissan Armada, most often about the engine (25% of complaints, typically around 66,000 miles). It is 10th of 23 Armada model years by number of complaints and has 1 recall.
Most common 2011 Nissan Armada problems
Engine
10 complaints · 25%Half of these problems showed up before 66,000 miles.
Ac motor blower failing. Transmission failure on highway 35n radiator leak to transmission. Smell transmission oils engine light on RPM high/35 to 40 MPH Nissan Armada 2011 /79000 mile
During a family camping trip, towing a camper, at ~54,000 miles the exhaust broke off the vehicle at the mounting flange just behind the muffler. This caused exhaust to heat the floorboards just at the 3rd row seats, melting the plastic cover to the mounting bolts of the seat to the floor, and melting the carpet in…
Brakes
7 complaints · 18%Half of these problems showed up before 44,000 miles. Parts named most often: driveline.
The contact owns a 2011 Nissan Armada. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, a loud noise was heard as the contact lost control of the vehicle. The contact was able to merge off the roadway and after inspecting the vehicle, she noticed that the emergency brake cable was fractured and had wrapped itself around…
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 not slowed as anticipated, we impacted a 2012 hyundai sonata on their…
Wheels and tires
6 complaints · 15%Parts named most often: pressure monitoring and regulating systems.
While driving at 50mph or higher, normal highway speed, it feels the car is kindly floating on the road and does not has a firm contact with the surface, on a perfectly sunny dry day. The feeling is like having tail spin a little. I've been having this experience ever since it was new, and in addition, the alignment…
I purchased 4 new tires from my Nissan dealership in september 2014. Within two weeks I had two flat tires from the tire sensor leaks. According to tire tec the tire pressure monitoring system servicing rubbers need to be replaced. Once a tire is removed and replaced the rubbers are usually damaged by bending the…
Electrical
6 complaints · 15%The car totally shut down multiple times without warning while I was driving. The first time that I took it to the dealer it saw thought the problem was a faulty sensor in the transmission. The sensor was replaced. 4 days later the same thing happened again. The second time that this happened the dealer replaced the…
Faulty air mix actuator. While running air conditioner, passenger side is cold while driver side is hot. Happens while in motion as well as when stationary on any surface. Happened first time july 2016 and has happened intermittently ever since. Impossible to drive in 95 degree weather.
Suspension
5 complaints · 13%While driving at 50mph or higher, normal highway speed, it feels the car is kindly floating on the road and does not has a firm contact with the surface, on a perfectly sunny dry day. The feeling is like having tail spin a little. I've been having this experience ever since it was new, and in addition, the alignment…
The contact owns a 2011 Nissan Armada. The contact stated that while driving 25 MPH, the vehicle exhibited a grinding noise. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnosis where it was stated that the rear axle and the emergency brake cable needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was…
Steering
4 complaints · 10%The car totally shut down multiple times without warning while I was driving. The first time that I took it to the dealer it saw thought the problem was a faulty sensor in the transmission. The sensor was replaced. 4 days later the same thing happened again. The second time that this happened the dealer replaced the…
My vehicle will not start ( sometimes) if my front wheels are turned left or right when parked. Forcing the steering wheel to align wheels straight ahead it will start.
Air bags
4 complaints · 10%The contact owns a 2011 Nissan Armada. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the air bag module needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was repaired at a cost of $ 2600. The…
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. Pulled my son or to go with me and left my daughter in the car watching a movie while I went in by the time I reached the door I hear my kids yelling. I turned and looked…
Visibility and wipers
3 complaints · 8%Parts named most often: glass, side/rear.
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2011 Nissan Armada recalls
Air bags: frontal
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 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.
Full defect summary
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.
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.
Questions about the 2011 Nissan Armada
- What are the most common problems with the 2011 Nissan Armada?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (10 complaints, typically around 66,000 miles); brakes (7 complaints, typically around 44,000 miles); wheels and tires (6 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2011 Nissan Armada have?
- 1 recall listed by NHTSA, the latest from February 10, 2023 (air bags). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2011 a bad year for the Nissan Armada?
- It is 10th of 23 Armada model years by number of complaints, with 40 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.