2008 Nissan Armada Problems

Above Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2008 Nissan Armada.

20072009
Complaints
204
per 10K Sold
130.1
US Sales
15,685
Crashes
0
Fires
2
Injuries
8
Fatalities
Recalls
4

Worst 2008 Nissan Armada Problems

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

#157 complaints

Brakes

Avg mileage:102,814 mi
#222 complaints

Body Structure

Avg mileage:84,305 mi
#321 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:87,154 mi
Fires:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2008 Nissan Armada.

Brakes
57
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
102,814
Body Structure
22
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
84,305
Electrical Faults
21
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
87,154
Fuel System
12
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
110,819
Structural Problems
12
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
80,412
Hydraulic Brakes
9
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
59,842
Suspension Failures
9
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
74,628
Airbags
8
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
75,732
Structure:Body:Roof And Pillars
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine Problems
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine & Cooling
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Headlight/Taillight Failures
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Gasoline Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belt Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension:Rear
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Visibility
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wheel Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Air Bags:Frontal:Driver Clockspring/Spiral Cassette
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Pressure Sensor
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System, Other:Storage:Fuel Gauge System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Latches / Locks
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Parking-Brake Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Transmission / Drivetrain
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat-Related Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Service Brakes, Electric
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2008 Nissan Armada

4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~924,094 vehicles.

23V067000Air Bags:frontal
~404,690 affected

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.

10V349000Air Bags:side/window
~21 affected

NISSAN IS RECALLING MODEL YEAR 2008 NISSAN ARMADA AND INFINITI QX56 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 7, 2007 THROUGH FEBRUARY 14, 2007. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 201, "PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACT." AN OUT-OF-SPECIFICATION A-PILLAR FINISHER MIGHT IMPEDE THE CORRECT INFLATION OF THE SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAG NEAR THE UPPER PORTION OF THE B-PILLAR.

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.

10V072000Service Brakes, Hydraulic:pedals And Linkages
~179,383 affected

NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2010 TITAN, ARMADA, AND INFINITI QX56, AND MODEL YEAR 2008-2009 NISSAN QUEST VEHICLES. THE BRAKE PEDAL PIVOT PIN END WAS NOT SPIN-FORMED TO SPECIFICATION DURING THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS OF THE BRAKE PEDAL ASSEMBLY. THE PIVOT PIN COULD SLIDE AND CAUSE THE BRAKE PEDAL TO PARTIALLY DISENGAGE FROM THE BRAKE PEDAL BRACKET.

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2008 Nissan Armada — FAQ

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

Is the 2008 Nissan Armada reliable?
Verdict: Above Average Complaints. The 2008 Nissan Armada has 204 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, and 4 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Brakes with 57 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2008 Nissan Armada?
Top reported problems: Brakes (57 complaints, avg 102,814 mi); Body Structure (22 complaints, avg 84,305 mi); Electrical Faults (21 complaints, avg 87,154 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 2008 Nissan Armada?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 91,041 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2008 Nissan Armada?
NHTSA complaints for the 2008 Nissan Armada include 0 crash-related reports, 2 fire reports, 8 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 2008 Nissan Armada have any recalls?
Yes — 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 924,094 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 2008 Nissan Armada?
Slightly worse than average. Most owners are fine; problem clusters are concentrated around specific components. Check the issues table below and match against the specific car's mileage.

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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