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2006 Nissan Armada Problems & Recalls

Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/14/2026

High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Service Brakes — runs 9.3× the fleet median for that category across the 2075 model-years tracked on this site.
266Complaints
5Recalls
14Crashes
13Fires
12Injured
0Deaths

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

Is this problem acknowledged?

The most-reported problem — Service Brakes (51.9% of complaints) — has no NHTSA recall or open investigation on file.

Service Brakes complaints here are 9.3× the median for that category across the 2075 model-years tracked on this site.

1 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 5 rest on owner reports alone.

Complaint categoryReportsOfficial statusReference
Service Brakes138 · 51.9%No official action
Service Brakes, Hydraulic45 · 16.9%No official action
Air Bags21 · 7.9%No official action
Electrical System19 · 7.1%Investigation closedPE08037 → recall 08V284000
Engine9 · 3.4%RecalledRecall 10V517000
Structure:body7 · 2.6%No official action

Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Complaints by component

SERVICE BRAKES138 · 51.9%
AIR BAGS21 · 7.9%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM19 · 7.1%
Unspecified / other9 · 3.4%
ENGINE9 · 3.4%
STRUCTURE:BODY7 · 2.6%
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)7 · 2.6%
POWER TRAIN7 · 2.6%
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE5 · 1.9%

Percentages are the share of the 266 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.

Recalls — 5 campaigns

Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Arm

NHTSA campaign 10E019000 · 2010 · reported 05/20/2010

IF THE COLLAR WELD SEPARATES, THE VEHICLE HANDLING WILL DETERIORATE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Engine And Engine Cooling

NHTSA campaign 10V517000 · 2010 · reported 10/28/2010

THIS COULD CAUSE ENGINE STALLING INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Equipment:appliance:air Conditioner

NHTSA campaign 08V284000 · 2008 · reported 06/27/2008

THIS COULD CAUSE CORROSION IN THE MOTOR LEADING POSSIBLY TO OVERHEATING AND A FIRE. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Fuel System, Other:storage:fuel Gauge System

NHTSA campaign 10V074000 · 2010 · reported 03/03/2010

THIS COULD CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO RUN OUT OF GAS AND STALL ON THE HIGHWAY, WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Equipment

NHTSA campaign 07E046000 · 2007 · reported 07/03/2007

THIS HARNESS WOULD RESULT IN POWER FROM THE TRAILER BRAKE CONTROLLER GOING TO THE TOWING VEHICLE DASH LIGHT CIRCUIT RATHER THAN THE TRAILER BRAKES. THIS RESULT WOULD BE THE LACK OF TRAILER BRAKING WHEN THE TOWING VEHICLE BRAKES WERE APPLIED.… Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What owners report

“I WAS DRIVING MY KIDS TO SCHOOL, AS I WAS REACHING A STOP SIGN I WENT TO HIT MY BRAKES WHEN ALL OF THE SUDDEN…”NHTSA complaint 10632479 — filed 09/11/2014 · SERVICE BRAKES
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 NISSAN ARMADA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE HESITATED TO STOP WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE DEALER…”NHTSA complaint 10632147 — filed 09/10/2014 · SERVICE BRAKES
“REPLACED ABS PRESSURE SENSOR AFTER ABS WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED IN 5/'14 AND REPROGRAMMED ABS CONTROL MODULE. ORIGINALLY HEARD SQUEAKING COMING FROM THE FRONT END…”NHTSA complaint 10631551 — filed 09/08/2014 · SERVICE BRAKES

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Complaint trend by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2006 Nissan Armada?

Service brakes issues are the most-reported category, cited in 138 of 266 NHTSA complaints (51.9%), followed by service brakes, hydraulic (45), air bags (21), electrical system (19). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How many complaints does the 2006 Nissan Armada have?

266 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 14 involved a crash, 13 involved a fire, and 12 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.

Does the 2006 Nissan Armada have any recalls?

Yes — 5 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 10E019000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Has NHTSA acted on the 2006 Nissan Armada's reported problems?

1 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page is backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.

Is a complaint proof of a defect?

No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.