2006 Nissan Armada Problems

Severe Issues

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2006 Nissan Armada.

20052007
Complaints
329
per 10K Sold
100.1
US Sales
32,864
Crashes
25
Fires
17
Injuries
21
Fatalities
Recalls
2

Worst 2006 Nissan Armada Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#1138 complaints

Brakes

Avg mileage:99,536 mi
Crash-related:8
Fires:1
#245 complaints

Hydraulic Brakes

Avg mileage:59,497 mi
Crash-related:2
#321 complaints

Airbags

Avg mileage:114,732 mi
Crash-related:7
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2006 Nissan Armada.

Brakes
138
complaints
Crashes
8
Fires
1
Avg Miles
99,536
Hydraulic Brakes
45
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
59,497
Airbags
21
complaints
Crashes
7
Fires
Avg Miles
114,732
Electrical Faults
19
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
4
Avg Miles
132,108
Engine Problems
9
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
109,529
Electronic Stability Control
7
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
109,237
Transmission / Drivetrain
7
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
104,227
Body Structure
7
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
107,754
Gasoline Fuel System
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
75,083
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Suspension Failures
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine & Cooling
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Other Equipment
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
2
Avg Miles
Parking-Brake Issues
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Unintended Acceleration
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wheel Issues
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Wiring
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
2
Avg Miles
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Catalytic Convertor
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Power Train:Axle Assembly
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belt Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Abs Warning Light
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Visibility
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Instrument Cluster
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Software
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Starter Assembly
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2006 Nissan Armada

2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~1,087,480 vehicles.

10V517000Engine & Cooling
~747,480 affected

NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2006 ARMADA, TITAN, INFINITI QX56 AND MODEL YEAR 2005-2006 FRONTIER, PATHFINDER AND XTERRA VEHICLES. THE INTELLIGENT POWER DISTRIBUTION MODULE (IPDM) ASSEMBLY CONTAINS AN ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) RELAY THAT HAS A DIODE FOR ELECTRICAL CURRENT NOISE REDUCTION. THE ECM RELAY MAY ALLOW SILICON VAPOR TO FORM AND, OVER TIME, THE SILICON EVAPORATES FROM THE DIODE MOLDING WHICH CAUSES SILICON OXIDE TO DEVELOP ON THE ECM RELAY CONTACT DUE TO ARCING.

10V074000Fuel System, Other:storage:fuel Gauge System
~340,000 affected

NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2009 TITAN, ARMADA, AND INFINITI QX56 VEHICLES. THE INSTRUMENT PANEL FUEL GAUGE MAY INACCURATELY DISPLAY THAT THE VEHICLE STILL HAS SOME FUEL, TYPICALLY ABOUT ONE QUARTER TANK, WHEN THE FUEL TANK IS EMPTY.

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2006 Nissan Armada — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2006 Nissan Armada reliable?
Verdict: Severe Issues. The 2006 Nissan Armada has 329 NHTSA complaints, 25 crash-related, and 2 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Brakes with 138 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2006 Nissan Armada?
Top reported problems: Brakes (138 complaints, avg 99,536 mi); Hydraulic Brakes (45 complaints, avg 59,497 mi); Airbags (21 complaints, avg 114,732 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2006 Nissan Armada?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 96,676 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2006 Nissan Armada?
NHTSA complaints for the 2006 Nissan Armada include 25 crash-related reports, 17 fire reports, 21 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2006 Nissan Armada have any recalls?
Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 1,087,480 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2006 Nissan Armada?
Proceed with extreme caution. The 2006 Nissan Armada shows significantly more complaints than average for its class. If you're buying one, a pre-purchase inspection and a VIN history check are essential — skip them and you're gambling.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Nissan Armada reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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