2006 Nissan ARMADA problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
266 owner complaints analyzed
3 distinct recall campaigns
83,500 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2006 model year. Data snapshot: . 230 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Service Brakes is the most frequently named component, appearing in 138 of 266 complaints (51.9%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 193 | 72.6% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 12 | 4.5% |
| Engine operation | 10 | 3.8% |
| Steering behavior | 8 | 3.0% |
| Transmission and shifting | 6 | 2.3% |
| Fuel system concerns | 4 | 1.5% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 138 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 45 |
| Air Bags | 21 |
| Electrical System | 19 |
| Engine | 9 |
| Unknown Or Other | 9 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 7 |
| Power Train | 7 |
Service Brakes: 138; Service Brakes, Hydraulic: 45; Air Bags: 21; Electrical System: 19; Engine: 9; Unknown Or Other: 9; Electronic Stability Control (Esc): 7; Power Train: 7
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 25 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 28 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 44 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 48 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 59 |
| 150,000 and above | 26 |
Under 25,000: 25; 25,000 to 49,999: 28; 50,000 to 74,999: 44; 75,000 to 99,999: 48; 100,000 to 149,999: 59; 150,000 and above: 26
100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (59). 36 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2006 | 5 |
| 2007 | 4 |
| 2008 | 10 |
| 2009 | 9 |
| 2010 | 20 |
| 2011 | 29 |
| 2012 | 20 |
| 2013 | 31 |
| 2014 | 36 |
| 2015 | 31 |
| 2016 | 17 |
| 2017 | 15 |
| 2018 | 17 |
| 2019 | 7 |
| 2020 | 3 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 4 |
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2025 | 2 |
| 2026 | 1 |
2006: 5; 2007: 4; 2008: 10; 2009: 9; 2010: 20; 2011: 29; 2012: 20; 2013: 31; 2014: 36; 2015: 31; 2016: 17; 2017: 15; 2018: 17; 2019: 7; 2020: 3; 2021: 1; 2022: 4; 2023: 2; 2024: 2; 2025: 2; 2026: 1
Pattern summary
Service Brakes leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 193 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 12 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 10 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10170196 · 2006-10-07 (October 7, 2006)
ABS PROBLEM: BRAKE LIGHT COMES ON AND STAYS ON, ABS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. BRAKE LIGHT WILL GO OFF WHEN CAR IS STOPPED AND IGNITION TURNED OFF AND TURNED BACK ON. DEALER INDICATED THAT ABS ACTIVATION MODULE NOT WORKING. PART AVAILABILITY IS POOR, PART ON BACK ORDER. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 6,800 miles reported. Look up ODI 10170196 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10172044 · 2006-10-28 (October 28, 2006)
WHEN PUSHING THE BRAKE PEDAL I WAS GETTING A BAD SHAKING VIBRATION IN THE STEERING WHEEL AND FRONT OF VEHICLE WAS PULLING REAL BAD TO THE LEFT. I TOOK MY VEHICLE TO THE NISSAN DEALER WHERE IT WAS ORIGINALLY PURCHASED UPON PICKING MY VEHICLE UP THE NISSAN SERVICE ADVISOR INFORMED ME THAT THE ROTORS WERE RESURFACED AND NEW BRAKE PADS WERE INSTALLED. HE ALSO STATED THAT THIS WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE 2004 & 2005 MODELS BUT WAS NOT SUPPOSE TO BE AN ISSUE WITH THE 2006 MODELS. IT HAS BEEN 2 MONTHS NOW SINCE I HAD THIS PROBLEM AND I AM GETTING THE SAME…
Owner-reported narrative. 10,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10172044 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10162315 · 2006-07-13 (July 13, 2006)
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED CONSTANTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A SERVICE DEALER, WHERE THE DEALER DETERMINED THAT THE SEAT BELT PRETENSIONER WAS DEFECTIVE, AND WAS REPLACED. THE LIGHT CONTINUED TO ILLUMINATE, AND THE DEALER THEN DETERMINED THAT THERE WAS AN ELECTRICAL SHORT.
Owner-reported narrative. 4,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10162315 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10232544 · 2008-06-27 (June 27, 2008)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 NISSAN ARMADA. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT BOTH TAIL LIGHTS WERE INOPERATIVE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE CONDENSER FAN FAILED AND CAUSED THE WIRING HARNESS TO OVERHEAT AND MELT. THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE FAN AND WIRING HARNESS. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY; THEREFORE, THEY WILL NOT ASSIST WITH THE REPAIR COSTS. THE CONTACT FEELS THAT THIS IS A MANUFACTURING DEFECT AND NISSAN SHOULD ASSIST WITH THE $1,618 REPAIR COST. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 44,100.
Owner-reported narrative. 44,100 miles reported. Look up ODI 10232544 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10289485 · 2009-10-23 (October 23, 2009)
CAR STALLS WHILE IN MOTION. RESTARTS AFTER 4-5 CRANKS. THIS OCCURRED ABOUT TEN TIMES BEFORE CAR TAKEN TO DEALER. WHEN CAR STALLS / ENGINE STOPS AND THE LOSS OF STEERING ABILITY AND BRAKE ASSIST IS REDUCED. THIS OCCURRED ONCE ON THE INTERSTATE IN THE #1 LANE WITH NO EMERGENCY LANE AVAILABLE. CAUSING SEVERAL NEAR MISSES BY OTHER CARS IN TRYING TO COAST TO THE RIGHTSIDE OF THE ROAD. THE CAR RESTARTED AFTER SEVERAL CRANKS AND WAS DRIVEN TO THE LOCAL DEALER. THE IPDM WAS REPLACED UNDER THE DIAGNOSE OF A INTERMITTENT OPEN CIRCUIT INSIDE THE MODULE.…
Owner-reported narrative. 59,243 miles reported. Look up ODI 10289485 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10290548 · 2009-11-02 (November 2, 2009)
2006 NISSAN ARMADA- STALLS WITHOUT WARNING LEAVING VEHICLE STRANDED IN TRAFFIC, DASH LIGHTS FLASH AND NO VEHICLE CODES AVAILABLE. IPDM OR CONTROLLER REPLACED TO FIX. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 62,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10290548 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10265325 · 2009-04-14 (April 14, 2009)
COOPER CTS TIRES 70,000 MILES TOOK MY VEHICLE NISSAN ARMARDA FOR TIRE ROTATION AND BRAKE INSPECTION MY ALIGNMENT WAS OFF AND TIRES HAD SIGNIFICANT WEAR 3 PLACES EXAMINED TIRES AND ALL AGREED THEIR WAS SIGNIFICANT WEAR AND NEED REPLACEMENT. MY AUTO SHOP CALLED COOPERS THEY SAID THEY'LL REPLACE 70% TOWARD COST OF NEW ONES BUT REMEMBER THESE TIRES ARE ONLY 9MOS OLD I WANTED THEM REPLACED AT NO CHARGED. AND WANTED THEM TO HONOR THEIR TIRES. MY TIRES ARE CAUSING ME TO HYDO PLANE IN WATER, THE STEERING IS NOT STABLE ( HEAVY VIBRATION ON STEERING …
Owner-reported narrative. 48,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10265325 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10460817 · 2012-06-06 (June 6, 2012)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 NISSAN ARMADA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH AFTER ATTEMPTING TO ENGAGE THE BRAKES, THE BRAKES FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE AND THE BRAKE WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT HE WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL AND AFTER DOWN SHIFTING AND WAS FINALLY ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE BRAKE BOOSTER WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE FAILURE RECURRED FOUR YEARS LATER . THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WA…
Owner-reported narrative. 50,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10460817 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10567667 · 2014-03-06 (March 6, 2014)
LEAVING HOME MONDAY MORNING 3/3/2014 AND DIDN'T GET A 1/4 MILE FROM AND MY TRANSMISSION STOPPED PULLING! THANK GOD I WAS ABLE TO TURN AROUND AND MAKE IT BACK HOME. SOMETHING AS TO BE DONE ABOUT THIS I SEE HUNDREDS OF COMPLAINTS ONLINE THAT THIS HAS HAPPEN TO PEOPLE WITH THERE NISSAN ARMADA'S AND TITAN'S! *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 76,814 miles reported. Look up ODI 10567667 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10322110 · 2010-03-25 (March 25, 2010)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 NISSAN ARMADA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE FUEL GAUGE DISPLAYED QUARTER OF A TANK WHICH WAS INACCURATE. THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO HESITATE AND THE ENGINE SHUT OFF, AS A RESULT OF A LACK OF GASOLINE IN THE FUEL TANK. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON NINE SEPARATE OCCASIONS AT ANY SPEED RATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED FOR THE MALFUNCTION. THE FAILURES OCCURRED BEFORE THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 10V074000 (FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER: STORAGE: FUEL GAUGE S…
Owner-reported narrative. 45,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10322110 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10425740 · 2011-09-16 (September 16, 2011)
DRIVING OUR NISSAN ARMADA AT APPRX 15MPH AND WENT OVER A TREE BRANCH THAT COULD NOT BE AVOIDED THAT HAD FALLEN, WITH NO INJURY TO OUR VEHICLE BUT CAUSED A LARGE LEAK IN THE GAS TANK. NOW THE PUNCTURED GAS TANK HAS TO BE REPLACED. THE RISK OF THIS LARGE PUNCTURE IN THE TANK FROM SUCH A MINOR IMPACT COULD HAVE RESULTED IN AN EXPLOSION OF THE VEHICLE. FUEL TANKS SHOULD NOT BE MADE IN A MANNER THAT THEY ARE SO VULNERABLE TO DAMAGE BECAUSE IT IS A HAZARD. *TT
Owner-reported narrative. 72,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10425740 at NHTSA ↗