CarModelProblems.com

2008 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 5.6× the fleet median for that category across the 2075 model-years tracked on this site.
160Complaints
7Recalls
0Crashes
1Fires
7Injured
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 (35.6% of complaints) — is covered by 1 NHTSA recall campaign.

Service Brakes complaints here are 5.6× the median for that category across the 2075 model-years tracked on this site.

3 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 3 rest on owner reports alone.

Complaint categoryReportsOfficial statusReference
Service Brakes57 · 35.6%RecalledRecall 10V072000
Structure:body22 · 13.8%No official action
Electrical System21 · 13.1%No official action
Structure12 · 7.5%No official action
Fuel/propulsion System12 · 7.5%RecalledRecall 10V074000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic9 · 5.6%RecalledRecall 10V072000

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 BRAKES57 · 35.6%
STRUCTURE:BODY22 · 13.8%
Unspecified / other17 · 10.6%
STRUCTURE12 · 7.5%
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM12 · 7.5%
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC9 · 5.6%
SUSPENSION9 · 5.6%
AIR BAGS9 · 5.6%
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS3 · 1.9%

Percentages are the share of the 160 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 — 7 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

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:pedals And Linkages

NHTSA campaign 10V072000 · 2010 · reported 03/02/2010

THE DRIVER WILL EXPERIENCE UNUSUAL AND NOTICEABLE LOOSENESS IN THE PEDAL AND A REDUCTION IN BRAKING FORCE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

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

Seats

NHTSA campaign 08V187000 · 2008 · reported 04/24/2008

THIS MAY RESULT IN THE MANUAL SEAT PAWL NOT FULLY ENGAGING INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURIES IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

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

Air Bags:side/window

NHTSA campaign 10V349000 · 2010 · reported 07/22/2010

INCORRECT INFLATION OF THE SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAG MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY TO A VEHICLE OCCUPANT IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH REQUIRING DEPLOYMENT OF THAT AIR BAG. 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

Seat Belts:rear/other

NHTSA campaign 07V449000 · 2007 · reported 09/25/2007

IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, A SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

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

Air Bags:frontal

NHTSA campaign 23V067000 · 2023 · reported 02/10/2023

A detached emblem can become a projectile during air bag deployment, increasing the risk of injury to vehicle occupants. 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 AM WRITING THIS DUE TO THAT WHAT IS GOING ON WITH MINE AND I AM SURE IT IS HAPPENING TO OTHERS AS WELL I…”NHTSA complaint 11080972 — filed 03/22/2018 · SERVICE BRAKES
“I HAVE A 2008 NISSAN ARMADA, BOUGHT IT NEW AND MY WIFE USE TO TELL ME THAT THE BRAKES WOULD GRIND AND THE BRAKE LIGHT…”NHTSA complaint 11043202 — filed 11/04/2017 · SERVICE BRAKES
“BRAKE PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR AND PULSATES AND WON'T STOP AT TIMES NEED TO PULL OVER AND RESTART TRUCK !”NHTSA complaint 11024532 — filed 09/19/2017 · SERVICE BRAKES

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

Complaint trend by year filed

1320112326201332252015141520173182019392021552023132026

Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2008 Nissan Armada?

Service brakes issues are the most-reported category, cited in 57 of 160 NHTSA complaints (35.6%), followed by structure:body (22), electrical system (21), unspecified/other issues (17). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How many complaints does the 2008 Nissan Armada have?

160 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 0 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 7 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.

Does the 2008 Nissan Armada have any recalls?

Yes — 7 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 2008 Nissan Armada's reported problems?

3 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page are 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.