2012 Nissan Armada recalls and problems

The 2012 Nissan Armada has 1 safety recall and 17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Nissan dealer.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes / fires

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Injuries / deaths

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Recalls may cover only some 2012 Nissan Armada vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2012 Nissan Armada recalls

Recall 12V-143: Equipment

Reported Apr 4, 2012 · 26,626 vehicles affected · NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Problem: Nissan is recalling certain model year 2012 titan and armada vehicles, manufactured from august 12, 2011, through march 13, 2012. The part 567 certification labels on the vehicles do not contain rim size information. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, âtire selection and rims.â

Risk: The omission of the rim size may lead to an incorrect tire/wheel combination which may increase the likelihood of a crash.

Fix: Nissan will supply owners with a new label and instructions on how install the label or the owner will have the option of taking their vehicle to a nissan dealer to have the new label installed free of charge. The safety recall began on may 28, 2012. Owners may contact nissan at 1-615-725-1000.

2012 Nissan Armada problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Structure	4
Service Brakes	4
Electrical System	3
Fuel System, Gasoline	3
Unknown or Other	2
Air Bags	2
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility	1
Visibility	1
Fuel/Propulsion System	1
Power Train	1
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	1
Suspension	1

Most reported parts

Structure › Body › Hatchback/Liftgate — 1
Visibility › Sun/Moon Roof Assembly — 1
Structure › Body — 1
Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage › Evaporative Emissions › Hoses/Valves/Sensors — 1
Structure › Frame and Members — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 60,000 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 2012 Nissan Armada complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Structure · at 150,000 miles · reported Jun 12, 2025

The contact owns a 2012 Nissan Armada. The contact stated that while driving, he drove over a bump in the road, and the back end swayed and it fishtailed. The contact pulled over and was unable to locate the cause of the failure. The contact continued to drive while driving over 35 MPH; the vehicle swerved. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, a suspension shop, and the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the subframe had fractured and was on top of the fuel tank. The vehicle was not drivable. The vehicle was not repaired due to the…

Fuel System, Gasoline · reported Apr 11, 2025

I have a 2012 Nissan armada and a 2013 Nissan armada and both cars o2 sensors have went out on each of them. This must be a common problem and the financial strain shouldnât be left for the customers buying an already expensive vehicles. Very odd that both my armadas are having the same issues with that particular sensor

Unknown or Other · reported Oct 14, 2024

Ignition doesn't respond when key is inserted and turned to start. Sometimes it does it, sometimes it doesn't. When it doesn't work, it usually takes about 10 or 15 times trying and then it eventually starts.

Air Bags · at 102,016 miles · reported Apr 13, 2023

The contact owns a 2012 Nissan Armada. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle made an abnormal sound. The contact's husband inspected the vehicle and related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 23E012000 (Air Bags). The contact was concerned of an inadvertent deployment of the air bags. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 102,016.

Structure · at 121,000 miles · reported Dec 30, 2020

The rear lift gate housing is cracked and comprises the integrity of keeping the rear door from opening from the inside and outside to include the glass window portion. I discovered the cracked lift gate housing as the rear latch is not fully operational.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2012 Nissan Armada have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2012 Nissan Armada: 12V-143 (equipment). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2012 Nissan Armada?

Owners report structure problems most often (4 reports), followed by service brakes (4). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 60,000 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.