2011 Nissan Armada Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2011 Nissan Armada.

20102012
Complaints
60
per 10K Sold
32.7
US Sales
18,331
Crashes
4
Fires
4
Injuries
3
Fatalities
Recalls
1

Worst 2011 Nissan Armada Problems

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

#19 complaints

Engine Problems

Avg mileage:75,167 mi
#26 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:94,250 mi
Fires:1
#36 complaints

Brakes

Avg mileage:40,163 mi
Crash-related:2
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2011 Nissan Armada.

Engine Problems
9
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
75,167
Electrical Faults
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
94,250
Brakes
6
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
40,163
Suspension Failures
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
24,846
Airbags
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Steering Defects
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wheel Issues
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Transmission / Drivetrain
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seats:Front Assembly:Seat Heater/Cooler
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Body Structure
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electronic Stability Control
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine & Cooling
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Latches / Locks
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Parking Brake:Driveline:Hydraulic:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat-Related Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Tire Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Tires:Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Unintended Acceleration
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Visibility
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wipers & Visibility
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Side/Rear Glass
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2011 Nissan Armada

1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~404,690 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.

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2011 Nissan Armada — FAQ

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

Is the 2011 Nissan Armada reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2011 Nissan Armada has 60 NHTSA complaints, 4 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most common issue is Engine Problems with 9 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2011 Nissan Armada?
Top reported problems: Engine Problems (9 complaints, avg 75,167 mi); Electrical Faults (6 complaints, avg 94,250 mi); Brakes (6 complaints, avg 40,163 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 2011 Nissan Armada?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 61,816 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2011 Nissan Armada?
NHTSA complaints for the 2011 Nissan Armada include 4 crash-related reports, 4 fire reports, 3 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 2011 Nissan Armada have any recalls?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 404,690 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 2011 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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