NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls and 23 owner complaints for the 2009 Nissan Armada. Most complaints involve structure (9) and suspension (4). The EPA rates it 14 mpg combined.
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.
NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN FRONT AND REAR LOWER LINKS, P/NOS. 54501ZQ00A, 54500ZQ00A, 551A1ZQ00A, 551A0ZQ00A , 54501EA00A, 54500EA00A, 551A1EA500, 551A0EA500, 54501ZR00A, AND 54500ZR00A, SOLD BETWEEN NOVEMBER 25, 2009 AND MAY 14, 2010 AS REPLACEMENT PARTS FOR MODEL YEAR 2004 THROUGH 2010 TITAN, ARMADA, AND QX56, AND MODEL YEARS 2005 THROUGH 2010 FRONTIER, XTERRA, AND PATHFINDER VEHICLES. 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.
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.
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.
Complaints for each Armada model year we’ve synced.
| Model year | NHTSA complaints |
|---|---|
| 2005 | 373 |
| 2006 | 266 |
| 2007 | 86 |
| 2008 | 161 |
| 2009 | 23 |
| 2010 | 48 |
| 2011 | 40 |
| 2012 | 17 |
| 2013 | 17 |
| 2014 | 13 |
| 2015 | 21 |
| 2017 | 81 |
| 2018 | 76 |
| 2019 | 79 |
| 2020 | 10 |
| 2021 | 13 |
| 2022 | 10 |
| 2023 | 5 |
| 2024 | 4 |
| 2025 | 22 |
| 2026 | 9 |
“I WAS DRIVING TO WORK ON THE MORNING OF 11/17/2020, WHEN I HIT A DEER WITH A FRONT OF MY SUV. THE FRONT END OF MY SUV WAS SEVERELY DAMAGED WHICH CAUSED THE AIRBAG TO DEPLOY, WHEN THE AIRBAG DEPLOYED I THOUGHT IT MAY HAVE BURNT ME INSTEAD IT WAS EMBLEM RETAINING RING FROM THE INSIDE OF THE STEERING WHEEL THAT HOLDS THE PLASTIC ADVERTISEMENT / EMBLEM OF THE VEHICLE COME OUT AND CUT / IMPALED ME ACROSS THE NECK. WHICH LED ME TO GOING TO THE ER IN THE BACK OF AN AMBULANCE. WHEN I GOT TO THE ER THE DOCTOR ON CALL SAID IF IT WOULD HAVE BEEN AN INCH OVER IT WOULD HAVE CUT THE MAIN CULINARY ARTERY WHICH I WOULD HAVE BLED TO DEATH. AT THE ER I RECEIVED X-RAYS AND STITCHES NOW I'M LEFT WITH A SCAR.*DT THE CONSUMER PROVIDED PHOTOS. *TR*JB*DT*DT*DT*DT*JB CONSUMER STATED MANUFACTURE WAS CONTACTED BUT CASE NOR FILE NUMBER WAS NOT GIVEN. CONSUMER HUSBAND WAS CAN BE CONTACTED FOR MECHANICAL ISSUES HIS NAME IS [XXX] AND PHONE NUMBER IS [XXX]. CONSUMER'S REFERENCE NUMBER IS [XXX]. VEHICLE WAS SOLD TO A SALVAGE YARD BY THE INSURANCE COMPANY AS OF MARCH 1ST. ””
“1.VEHICLE FRONT SUSPENSION FELT LOOSE WHEN DRIVING OVER SOME BUMPS ON ROAD, ALMOST LOST CONTROL HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING 45MPH AND AT 65MPH UNSAFE TO DRIVE. 2. FUEL GAUGE SOMETIMES NOT READING CORRECT AMOUNT OF FUEL SHOWING HALF TANK WHEN ALMOST EMPTY COULD GET STRANDED. 3. COMPRESSOR FOR AIRSHOCKS ON REAR LEAKS CAUSING UNSAFE DRIVING. *TR”
“DRIVERS SEAT WON'T MOVE FORWARD OR BACK. ALL OTHER SEAT FUNCTIONS WORK Plan to have the Nissan dealership fine out what the problem is. . Heated seat will not work. Appeared to me to be a fuse, replaced the fuse. Works for about a minute, then the fuse blow Air bag light blinking. I also plan to have it look at. Could use financial assistance with the these repair cost.”
Towing, payload and dimensions aren’t in the EPA or NHTSA data, so we don’t list them.
| Version | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Armada 2WD Auto 5-spd, 8 cyl, 5.6 L · Rear-Wheel Drive | 12 | 18 | 14 | $4,450 | 635 |
| Armada 2WD Auto 5-spd, 8 cyl, 5.6 L, RNG390 · Rear-Wheel Drive | 12 | 18 | 14 | $4,450 | 635 |
| Armada 4WD Auto 5-spd, 8 cyl, 5.6 L, CLKUP · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 12 | 18 | 14 | $4,450 | 635 |
| Armada 4WD Auto 5-spd, 8 cyl, 5.6 L, CLKUP · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 12 | 18 | 14 | $4,450 | 635 |
| Item | Miles | Time | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine oil & filter | 5,000–10,000 mi | 6–12 months | Follow the oil-life monitor if fitted |
| Tire rotation | 5,000–7,500 mi | Every oil change | Check pressure monthly |
| Engine air filter | 15,000–30,000 mi | 1–2 years | Sooner in dusty areas |
| Cabin air filter | 15,000–25,000 mi | 1–2 years | |
| Brake fluid | — | 2–3 years | Absorbs moisture over time |
| Coolant | 60,000–100,000 mi | 5–10 years | Long-life coolants last longer |
| Spark plugs | 60,000–100,000 mi | — | Iridium/platinum plugs at the long end |
| 12V battery | — | 3–5 years | Heat shortens battery life |
4 safety recalls as of Nov 10, 2026, according to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at a dealer. Check your VIN to see whether your car is included and whether the repair was done.
Owners filed 23 complaints with NHTSA. The most-cited components are structure (9), suspension (4), electrical system (3). Complaints are unverified owner reports and aren't adjusted for how many cars were sold.
The EPA rates the 2009 Nissan Armada at 14 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain (4 versions rated).