2011 Nissan Armada recalls
Reported Feb 10, 2023 · 404,690 vehicles affected · Nissan North America, Inc.
Problem: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2008-2011 Titan, Frontier, Xterra, Pathfinder, Armada, and 2008-2009 Quest vehicles. The resin emblem on the driver's air bag cover may develop cracks and detach during air bag deployment.
Risk: A detached emblem can become a projectile during air bag deployment, increasing the risk of injury to vehicle occupants.
Fix: Dealers will replace the driverÂs airbag cover. Owner letters were mailed December 8, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall are PC944, PC945, and PC946.
2011 Nissan Armada problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Engine | 9 | |
| Electrical System | 6 | |
| Service Brakes | 6 | |
| Suspension | 5 | |
| Wheels | 4 | |
| Steering | 4 | |
| Air Bags | 4 | |
| Seats | 3 | |
| Unknown or Other | 3 | |
| Visibility | 2 | |
| Power Train | 2 | |
| Tires | 2 | |
Most reported parts
- Structure › Body — 2
- Seats › Front Assembly › Seat Heater/Cooler — 2
- Parking Brake › Driveline › Hydraulic › Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings — 1
- Tires › Pressure Monitoring and Regulating Systems — 1
- Visibility › Glass, Side/Rear — 1
- Exterior Lighting › Headlights — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 54,000 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2011 Nissan Armada complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Electrical System · at 200,000 miles · reported Mar 19, 2025
The contact owns a 2011 Nissan Armada. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, there was an abnormal burning odor coming from the vehicle. The contact stated that one day, upon exiting the vehicle with the engine running, there was heavy black smoke coming from the front passengerâs seat. The contact alerted the business at her location about the failure and obtained buckets of water to assist the contact. The contact used a knife to cut out parts of the seat and poured water directly on the smoke. Once the Fire Department arrived at the scene, the smoke was extinguished…
Suspension · reported Mar 13, 2024
The rear crossmember subframe on my vehicle is completely rusted out which caused serious suspension issue and cause the control arm to be in contact with the fuel tank. It didnt go through the tank because i found the issue on time and stopped driving the vehicle but it caused damage to the tank. If I didnt stop driving the car it was just a matter of time before the control arm perforated the tank, which could have been a lot worse with a risk of fire. This looks to be a common issue with Nissan cars so Iâm not sure how there is no recall for it. I keep the vehicle maintained properly and…
Steering · reported Feb 27, 2024
My 2011 Nissan Armada started shaking very badly 8 months ago. Around that same time I had all 4 tires replaced. I took the car back to the place that put my new tires on (National Tire and Battery) and was told that the rack and pinion assembly needed to be replaced. They wanted $800-900 for the repair and to leave my car for 3 days which I could not do due to having only one vehicle. I took my car to a mechanic that dealt with electrical issues as well (Motions Automotive). They did what I felt like was a quick fix because the owner told the mechanic what he needed to do but the mechanic did…
Service Brakes · reported Aug 14, 2023
On a short drive back home on a sunny warm day and was going relatively slow (~20 MPH) and tried to slow down to make a turn. The pedal went to the ground and braking was ineffective (slowed down 2 or 3 mph every time I hit the brakes). Seems like the ABS was kicking in, even though we were not sliding. I was just trying to slow down. I was finally able to slow down and stop the vehicle and I pulled off the side of the road to inspect. The "BRAKE" light was illuminated even though the parking brake was off, so I thought there must be a trouble code. I had my code reader with me. I read the…
Visibility/Wiper · reported Mar 1, 2023
This is a structural issue. The panel on the side between the windshield and the front door windows are too wide. It causes a blindspot. If pedestrians are standing a just the right position of where this panel blocks the pedestrians can not be seen. Every time before turning I have to physically lean forward to lean back to see if someone is in the blindspot. On 3 occasions, I came very close to hitting pedestrians who were in the blindspot and I could not see. One of which were 3 people one being a child. I am not able to see them until I begin my turn and then have to slam on the brakes…
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2011 Nissan Armada have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2011 Nissan Armada: 23V-067 (air bags). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What is the most common problem with the 2011 Nissan Armada?
Owners report engine problems most often (9 reports), followed by electrical system (6). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 54,000 miles.
Are Nissan recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Nissan dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.