2009 Nissan Armada Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2009 Nissan Armada.

20082010
Complaints
39
per 10K Sold
39.4
US Sales
9,903
Crashes
9
Fires
3
Injuries
30
Fatalities
Recalls
3

Worst 2009 Nissan Armada Problems

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

#16 complaints

Body Structure

Avg mileage:119,527 mi
Crash-related:1
Fires:1
#23 complaints

Electrical Faults

#33 complaints

Engine Problems

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2009 Nissan Armada.

Body Structure
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
119,527
Electrical Faults
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine Problems
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Gasoline Fuel System
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Transmission / Drivetrain
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension Failures
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Airbags
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Seat-Related Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Structure:Body:Roof And Pillars
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electronic Stability Control
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine & Cooling
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Hydraulic Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Structural Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Structure:Body:Hood:Hinge And Attachments
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension:Rear
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Tire Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Wheel Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2009 Nissan Armada

3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~924,073 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.

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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2009 Nissan Armada — FAQ

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

Is the 2009 Nissan Armada reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2009 Nissan Armada has 39 NHTSA complaints, 9 crash-related, and 3 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Body Structure with 6 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2009 Nissan Armada?
Top reported problems: Body Structure (6 complaints, avg 119,527 mi); Electrical Faults (3 complaints); Engine Problems (3 complaints). 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 2009 Nissan Armada?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 119,527 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2009 Nissan Armada?
NHTSA complaints for the 2009 Nissan Armada include 9 crash-related reports, 3 fire reports, 30 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 2009 Nissan Armada have any recalls?
Yes — 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 924,073 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 2009 Nissan Armada?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

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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