Does the 2011 Nissan Armada have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2011 Nissan Armada, the most recent reported on February 10, 2023 (Air bags: frontal). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2011 Nissan Armada?

Owners have filed 40 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is engine (9 complaints), followed by electrical system (6).

How many 2011 Nissan Armada complaints mention a crash or fire?

2 of 40 complaints report a crash and 2 a fire; 1 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2011 Nissan Armada recalls and problems

1 recall and 40 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2011 Nissan Armada.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2011 Nissan Armada recalls

Air bags: frontal

NHTSA campaign 23V067000 · reported February 10, 2023 · Nissan North America, Inc. · 404,690 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: 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.
The risk: A detached emblem can become a projectile during air bag deployment, increasing the risk of injury to vehicle occupants.
The fix: Dealers will replace the drivers airbag cover. Owner letters were mailed December 8, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall are PC944, PC945, and PC946.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Engine9
Electrical system6
Service brakes6
Suspension5
Air bags4
Steering4
Wheels4
Seats3
Unknown or other3
Power train2

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Mar 19, 2025 · Electrical system · 200,000 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Nissan Armada. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, there was an abnormal burning odor coming from the vehicle. The contact stated that one day, upon exiting the vehicle with the engine running, there was heavy black smoke coming from the front passenger’s seat. The contact…

Mar 13, 2024 · Suspension
The rear crossmember subframe on my vehicle is completely rusted out which caused serious suspension issue and cause the control arm to be in contact with the fuel tank. It didnt go through the tank because i found the issue on time and stopped driving the vehicle but it caused damage to the tank. If I didnt stop…

Feb 27, 2024 · Steering
My 2011 Nissan Armada started shaking very badly 8 months ago. Around that same time I had all 4 tires replaced. I took the car back to the place that put my new tires on (National Tire and Battery) and was told that the rack and pinion assembly needed to be replaced. They wanted $800-900 for the repair and to leave…

Aug 14, 2023 · Service brakes
On a short drive back home on a sunny warm day and was going relatively slow (~20 MPH) and tried to slow down to make a turn. The pedal went to the ground and braking was ineffective (slowed down 2 or 3 mph every time I hit the brakes). Seems like the ABS was kicking in, even though we were not sliding. I was just…

Mar 1, 2023 · Visibility/wiper
This is a structural issue. The panel on the side between the windshield and the front door windows are too wide. It causes a blindspot. If pedestrians are standing a just the right position of where this panel blocks the pedestrians can not be seen. Every time before turning I have to physically lean forward to lean…

Armada model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2008	6	161	0	1
2009	3	23	3	1
2010	4	48	1	1
2011	1	40	2	2
2012	1	17	0	1
2013	2	17	3	1
2014	1	13	0	0

Across all years, the 2004 Armada has the most complaints (464). All Nissan Armada years →

Questions

Does the 2011 Nissan Armada have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2011 Nissan Armada, the most recent reported on February 10, 2023 (Air bags: frontal). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Nissan Armada?: Owners have filed 40 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is engine (9 complaints), followed by electrical system (6).
How many 2011 Nissan Armada complaints mention a crash or fire?: 2 of 40 complaints report a crash and 2 a fire; 1 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received March 19, 2025.