repaired · 2025 Q3
Air bags: frontal
Risk. A detached emblem can become a projectile during air bag deployment, increasing the risk of injury to vehicle occupants.
2010 Nissan ArmadaProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 48 owner complaints about the 2010 Nissan Armada, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 23V-067 the manufacturer reports only 16% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 19, 2025. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2010 Nissan Armada has problems
48 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
6Electrical system
6Air bags
5Structure
5Engine
4Service brakes, hydraulic1 crash/fire/injury
4Fuel/propulsion system
3Service brakes
3Power train
2Suspension
1511 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 6 | 0 |
| Air bags | 6 | 0 |
| Structure | 5 | 0 |
| Engine | 5 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 4 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 4 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 3 | 0 |
| Power train | 3 | 1 |
| Suspension | 2 | 0 |
| 11 other systems | 15 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2010 Nissan Armada recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
no report yet
Seats
Risk. IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SECOND ROW CENTER SEAT MAY NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT.
no report yet
Control arm: lower arm
Risk. IF THE COLLAR WELD SEPARATES, THE VEHICLE HANDLING WILL DETERIORATE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
no report yet
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages
Risk. THE DRIVER WILL EXPERIENCE UNUSUAL AND NOTICEABLE LOOSENESS IN THE PEDAL AND A REDUCTION IN BRAKING FORCE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Nissan.
Best & worst years
2010 vs. every other Armada year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Armada median. How we score
'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2010 Nissan Armada safety ratings
2010 Nissan Armada 4-DR w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
Frontal crashNot rated
- Rollover: 3 stars (21.9% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words
What Armada owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
This vehicles fuel control module has caused my children and me safety to put at risk by vehicle breaking down in the middle of traffic and not capable of starting vehicle back up. thie has been confirmed from trusted mechanic.
I bought my vehicle in 2010 Brand New I did not have the vehicle less the 5 years when the volume on the sterring wheel stopped working, then my horn stopped working and someone backen into me, my cruise control does not work sometimes the wheel locks on me turning then the airbag light Pop on and…
I HAVE CONCERNS WITH NISSAN VEHICLES LOSING POWER AND DYING WHILE THE VEHICLE IS MOVING. WHEN CONSUMERS TAKE THE VEHICLES IN FOR DIAGNOSIS, THE COMPUTER DIAGNOSTICS CANNOT LOCATE THE PROBLEM. NISSAN SERVICE DEPT. STAFF GIVE UNACCEPTABLE RESPONSES SUCH AS "WE COULDN'T DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM." ALL…
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