2010 Nissan Armada Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2010 Nissan Armada.

20092011
Complaints
63
per 10K Sold
32.6
US Sales
19,344
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Injuries
1
Fatalities
Recalls
4

Worst 2010 Nissan Armada Problems

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

#16 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:25,404 mi
#25 complaints

Airbags

#35 complaints

Engine Problems

Avg mileage:116,000 mi
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2010 Nissan Armada.

Electrical Faults
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
25,404
Airbags
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine Problems
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
116,000
Fuel System
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Hydraulic Brakes
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Body Structure
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Transmission / Drivetrain
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Brakes
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electronic Stability Control
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Headlight/Taillight Failures
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Gasoline Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension Failures
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Air Bags:Side/Window
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Equipment:Electrical:Engine Block Heater
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Latches / Locks
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belt Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Structure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Tire Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wheel Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2010 Nissan Armada

4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~625,896 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.

10V371000Seats
~174 affected

NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 NISSAN ARMADA VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 7, 2010 THROUGH JUNE 11, 2010. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 207, "SEATING SYSTEMS." THE SECOND ROW CENTER SEAT HINGE ASSEMBLY WAS MANUFACTURED OUT OF SPECIFICATION. THIS MAY PREVENT THE REAR CENTER SEATBACK FROM FULLY LOCKING IN THE IN-USE (UPRIGHT) POSITION.

10V208000Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Arm
~41,649 affected

NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 TITAN, ARMADA, QX56, FRONTIER, XTERRA, AND PATHFINDER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 19, 2009 THROUGH MARCH 3, 2010. THE LOWER CONTROL LINK ASSEMBLY HAS TWO CYLINDRICAL COLLARS FORMING THE INBOARD ATTACHMENT POINTS TO THE CHASSIS. DUE TO AN IMPROPER WELDING PROCESS SOME COLLARS MAY CONTAIN WELDS THAT DO NOT MEET STRENGTH SPECIFICATIONS.

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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2010 Nissan Armada — FAQ

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

Is the 2010 Nissan Armada reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2010 Nissan Armada has 63 NHTSA complaints, 1 crash-related, and 4 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 6 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2010 Nissan Armada?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (6 complaints, avg 25,404 mi); Airbags (5 complaints); Engine Problems (5 complaints, avg 116,000 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 2010 Nissan Armada?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 66,584 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2010 Nissan Armada?
NHTSA complaints for the 2010 Nissan Armada include 1 crash-related reports, 1 fire reports, 1 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 2010 Nissan Armada have any recalls?
Yes — 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 625,896 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 2010 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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