This page covers 3 recalls, 48 owner complaints and EPA fuel economy for the 2010 Nissan Armada.
14 mpg combined
16.8 L/100km
Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted.
Complaints about the 2010 Nissan Armada spread across several systems, with no single dominant issue standing out by a wide margin. Airbag-related complaints are among the most common, with owners describing persistent warning lights that remain on even after attempted repairs, along with concerns about the airbag and seatbelt alert systems functioning properly. Structural complaints make up the largest named category, though the specific nature of those issues varies across reports. Fuel system problems also appear with some frequency, with owners describing unexpected stalls and no-start conditions attributed to fuel system components. A smaller cluster of reports touches on brake system behavior, including at least one account of brake fluid loss at the front axle leading to a loss of pedal pressure. Steering wheel-mounted controls, horn, cruise control, and audio buttons, failing together is a pattern a few owners describe, sometimes accompanied by an airbag warning light.
48
Total Complaints
1
Crash-Related
1
Fire-Related
1
With Injuries
By System
The 2010 Nissan Armada has 3 recalls, the most serious involving a front lower control arm that can separate from the chassis, causing a sudden loss of handling and raising the risk of a crash.
The second row center seat has a hinge assembly made out of specification, which means the seat may not hold properly in a crash and can increase the risk of injury to whoever is sitting there. There is also an airbag concern: the resin emblem on the driver's airbag cover can crack and break free during deployment, sending a piece of plastic into the cabin as a projectile.
At a glance
What can fail
The resin emblem on the driver's air bag cover may crack and come loose during air bag deployment.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the driver's air bag cover.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
At a glance
What can fail
The second row center seat hinge assembly was made incorrectly, which may prevent the seatback from fully locking in the upright position.
What the fix does
Dealers will check if the seat hinge locks properly. If not, they'll replace the hinge assembly at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The lower control link assembly has cylindrical collars that attach to the chassis. Due to improper welding, some collars may have welds that don't meet strength requirements and could fail.
What the fix does
Dealers will repair the vehicles at no charge by addressing the welded collars in the lower control link assembly.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
