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Air bags: frontal
Risk. A detached emblem can become a projectile during air bag deployment, increasing the risk of injury to vehicle occupants.
2011 Nissan ArmadaProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 40 owner complaints about the 2011 Nissan Armada, most often about the engine. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 23V-067 the manufacturer reports only 16% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 19, 2025. Updated daily. Photo: RL GNZLZ from Chile, CC BY-SA 2.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2011 Nissan Armada has problems
40 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
9Engine
6Service brakes2 crash/fire/injury
6Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
5Suspension
4Air bags1 crash/fire/injury
4Steering
4Wheels1 crash/fire/injury
3Seats
2Tires
1411 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 9 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 6 | 2 |
| Electrical system | 6 | 1 |
| Suspension | 5 | 0 |
| Air bags | 4 | 1 |
| Steering | 4 | 0 |
| Wheels | 4 | 1 |
| Seats | 3 | 2 |
| Tires | 2 | 0 |
| 11 other systems | 14 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2011 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.
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
2011 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
2011 Nissan Armada safety ratings
2011 Nissan Armada SUV 4WD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- 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 engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Cracked exhaust manifolds, as a safety issue, Exhaust gasses can enter the drivers compartment. Nissan has know about this issue for years, it is a defect, it is a very big issue with a very large percent of vehicles with this issue. Please issue a recall, so the manufacture pays for it and not the…
The Electrical components went out in the steering wheel. 1st the radio and controls went out and then the horn eventually stopped working, had to pay $300 for the part itself and even the dealership didnt have it I had to order from a specialty shop. Took all day to repair. The airbag light is…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 NISSAN ARMADA. AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE, A TICKING NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. ALSO, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE PROPERLY AND STALLED ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO NISSAN OF LAKE NORMAN (18615 STATESVILLE RD, CORNELIUS,…
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