2012 Nissan Armada Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2012 Nissan Armada.

20112013
Complaints
24
per 10K Sold
12.1
US Sales
19,880
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Injuries
1
Fatalities
Recalls
1

Worst 2012 Nissan Armada Problems

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

#14 complaints

Brakes

#23 complaints

Electrical Faults

Fires:1
#32 complaints

Airbags

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2012 Nissan Armada.

Brakes
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical Faults
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Airbags
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Gasoline Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electronic Stability Control
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Evaporative Emissions:Hoses/Valves/Sensors
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Transmission / Drivetrain
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Structural Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Body Structure
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Structure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Structure:Frame And Members
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Sunroof/Moonroof
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2012 Nissan Armada

1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~26,626 vehicles.

12V143000Equipment:other:labels
~26,626 affected

NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 TITAN AND ARMADA VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 12, 2011, THROUGH MARCH 13, 2012. THE PART 567 CERTIFICATION LABELS ON THE VEHICLES DO NOT CONTAIN RIM SIZE INFORMATION. THUS, THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, “TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS.”

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2012 Nissan Armada — FAQ

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

Is the 2012 Nissan Armada reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2012 Nissan Armada has 24 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most common issue is Brakes with 4 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2012 Nissan Armada?
Top reported problems: Brakes (4 complaints); Electrical Faults (3 complaints); Airbags (2 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
How safe is the 2012 Nissan Armada?
NHTSA complaints for the 2012 Nissan Armada include 0 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 2012 Nissan Armada have any recalls?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 26,626 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 2012 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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