Model year
2009 Nissan Armada
NHTSA lists 3 recalls and 23 complaints for the 2009 Nissan Armada (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are STRUCTURE:BODY (6), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (3), ENGINE (3). NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here. EPA rates it 14 mpg combined (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $4,800, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2005 373 complaints
- 2006 266 complaints
- 2007 86 complaints
- 2008 161 complaints
- 2009 23 complaints
- 2010 48 complaints
- 2011 40 complaints
- 2012 17 complaints
- 2013 17 complaints
- 2014 12 complaints
- 2015 21 complaints
- 2017 81 complaints
- 2018 75 complaints
- 2019 79 complaints
- 2020 27 complaints
- 2021 13 complaints
- 2022 9 complaints
- 2023 5 complaints
- 2024 4 complaints
- 2025 21 complaints
- 2026 9 complaints
Recalls
23V067000 · Feb 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.
10V074000 · Mar 3, 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.
10V072000 · Mar 2, 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…
Complaints
23 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 3, fire flag on 1, injury field 8, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
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Safety ratings
NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Armada 2WD · 5.6L · Automatic 5-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 12 | 18 | 14 | — | — | $4,800 |
| Armada 4WD · 5.6L · Automatic 5-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 12 | 18 | 14 | — | — | $4,800 |
| Armada 2WD · 5.6L · Automatic 5-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · FFV | 12 | 18 | 14 | — | — | $4,800 |
| Armada 4WD · 5.6L · Automatic 5-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · FFV | 12 | 18 | 14 | — | — | $4,800 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2009 Nissan Armada at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.