2007 Nissan ARMADA problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
86 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
76,500 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2007 model year. Data snapshot: . 66 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Service Brakes is the most frequently named component, appearing in 41 of 86 complaints (47.7%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 47 | 54.7% |
| Engine operation | 3 | 3.5% |
| Steering behavior | 3 | 3.5% |
| Transmission and shifting | 2 | 2.3% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 2 | 2.3% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 1.2% |
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 | 41 |
| Air Bags | 5 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 5 |
| Electrical System | 4 |
| Engine | 4 |
| Fuel System, Other:Storage:Fuel Gauge System | 4 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 4 |
| Steering | 3 |
Service Brakes: 41; Air Bags: 5; Fuel System, Gasoline: 5; Electrical System: 4; Engine: 4; Fuel System, Other:Storage:Fuel Gauge System: 4; Service Brakes, Hydraulic: 4; Steering: 3
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 7 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 11 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 14 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 10 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 17 |
| 150,000 and above | 7 |
Under 25,000: 7; 25,000 to 49,999: 11; 50,000 to 74,999: 14; 75,000 to 99,999: 10; 100,000 to 149,999: 17; 150,000 and above: 7
100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (17). 20 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 |
|---|---|
| 2007 | 2 |
| 2008 | 4 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2010 | 12 |
| 2011 | 4 |
| 2012 | 7 |
| 2013 | 8 |
| 2014 | 19 |
| 2015 | 6 |
| 2016 | 8 |
| 2017 | 3 |
| 2019 | 2 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2021 | 3 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2026 | 1 |
2007: 2; 2008: 4; 2009: 1; 2010: 12; 2011: 4; 2012: 7; 2013: 8; 2014: 19; 2015: 6; 2016: 8; 2017: 3; 2019: 2; 2020: 1; 2021: 3; 2022: 2; 2023: 2; 2024: 1; 2026: 1
Pattern summary
Service Brakes leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 47 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 3 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 3 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 10207641 · 2007-11-01 (November 1, 2007)
SINCE APPROXIMATELY 34,000 MILES I HAVE EXPERIENCED INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS WITH THE ABS SYSTEM ON MY 2004 NISSAN ARMADA. PERIODICALLY WHILE DRIVING, THE BRAKE LIGHT WILL ILLUMINATE WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED AND THE ABS SYSTEM ACTIVATES. THE BRAKES BEGIN TO GROAN, ARE SPONGY, HAVE REDUCED BRAKING POWER, AND MAKE A SOUND LIKE A LARGE SPRING BEING RELEASED. THE VEHICLE CONTINUES THESE SYMPTOMS UNTIL THE IGNITION IS TURNED OFF. THE SPEED AT WHICH THE EVENT OCCURS VARIES FROM 5 TO 50MPH. THIS HAS HAPPENED AN AVERAGE OF ONCE EVERY 2 TO 3 WEEKS SINCE MAY…
Owner-reported narrative. 34,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10207641 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10213914 · 2008-01-03 (January 3, 2008)
2007 NISSAN ARMADA WITH VEHICLE DYNAMIC CONTROL (VDC) CONCERN. CONSUMER BELIEVES THAT WHEN THE VDC LOWERS THE ENGINE POWER THAT THIS COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT OR INJURY COULD OCCUR. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED THE FEATURE IS ALWAYS ON WHEN IT DETECTS THE SLIGHTEST DRIVE WHEEL SLIP, OR SPIN IT DOES SEVERAL AUTOMATIC FUNCTIONS, SUCH AS APPLYING CERTAIN BRAKING AND REDUCING THE ENGINE POWER OUTPUT. THE CONSUMER STATED THE FEATURE SHOULD HAVE BEEN CREATED WITH A NORMAL OFF FUNCTION WITH THE ABILITY TO BE TURNED ON BY THOSE WHO WANT TO USE IT, OR IF CO…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10213914 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10341749 · 2010-07-07 (July 7, 2010)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 NISSAN ARMADA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO STATED THAT VEHICLE WAS OUT OF FUEL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HER VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 10V074000; HOWEVER, THE DEALER DID NOT HAVE THE PARTS AVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE REMEDY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE UNKNOWN. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10341749 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10348773 · 2010-08-10 (August 10, 2010)
2007 NISSAN ARMADA. CONSUMER EXPRESSES DISCONTENT RELATED TO VEHICLE RECALL *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED IT TOOK NISSAN 7 MONTHS TO SEND A NOTICE STATING THE PARTS WERE AVAILABLE. HOWEVER, THE CONSUMER HAD ALREADY TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER BECAUSE SHE WAS EXPERIENCING ONGOING PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE STALLING. THE DEALER STATED ONLY WHAT WAS LISTED ON THE RECALL WOULD BE REPAIRED. THE CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO HER PERSONAL MECHANIC AND UPON INSPECTION, IT WAS DETERMINED THE PROBLEM WAS WITH THE FUEL PUMP. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10348773 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10521346 · 2013-06-21 (June 21, 2013)
I WAS DRIVING WHEN MY VEHICLE SHUT DOWN AND I LOST POWER STEERING. ALTHOUGH MY GAS GAUGE SAID 1/4 TANK, THE END RESULT WAS THAT I RAN OUT OF GAS. I CONTACTED NISSAN AND THEY TOLD ME THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN IN FOR A PREVIOUS RECALL TO FIX THIS PROBLEM. OBVIOUSLY IT DIDN'T WORK, AND THE NEXT TIME IT HAPPENS ONE OF MY KIDS COULD BE DRIVING, OR IT COULD RESULT IN A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. WHAT CAN I EVEN DO TO REPAIR IT, IF THE FIRST REPAIR DIDN'T WORK?
Owner-reported narrative. 105,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10521346 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10713467 · 2015-04-28 (April 28, 2015)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 NISSAN ARMADA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 70 MPH, THE REAR END OF THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STAY IN POSITION. THE CONTACT HAD TO CONTINUOUSLY MANEUVER THE STEERING WHEEL IN ORDER TO KEEP THE VEHICLE IN POSITION. THE TIRE PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE RIM HAD FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT …
Owner-reported narrative. 160,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10713467 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10232393 · 2008-06-26 (June 26, 2008)
I HAVE PURCHASED A 2007 NISSAN ARMADA IN MAY OF 2007. FROM THE BEGINNING OF MY PURCHASE I HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE STICK SHIFT. WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN PARK AND I WANT TO TURN INTO REVERSE. IT GETS STUCK AND IT SEEMS THAT IT FORCES THE TRANSMISSION. THE VERY NEXT DAY OF PURCHASE L RETURN THE VEHICLE TO THE PLACE OF PURCHASE. THE LACK OF ATTENTION TO MY NEEDS AND I HAVE BEEN IGNORED. I HAVE TAKEN MY VEHICLE TO BE CHECK AT NAPA NISSAN, NAPA, CA 94558 AND EVERY TIME L TAKE IT IN THEY SAY THAT THEY DON'T SEE ANYTHING WRONG WITH IT AND REFUSE TO L…
Owner-reported narrative. 2,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10232393 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10252511 · 2008-12-22 (December 22, 2008)
THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTER NOT WORKING AND THE DRIVE TRAIN NOT WORKING FOR DRIVING AND MAKING NOISE UNDERNEATH THE CAR WHILE DRIVING. THE SUNROOF PORTION OF NYLON COMING OFF AND NOT WORKING PROPERLY. THE SEAT BELT NOT WORKING ENOUGH TO STAY AROUND FOR SAFETY. NISSAN NORTH AMERICA NOT WILLING TO HELP ME!! *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 1,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10252511 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10366293 · 2010-11-17 (November 17, 2010)
2007 NISSAN ARMADA. CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE BROKE DOWN DUE TO A FACTORY DEFECT FAULTY FUEL GAUGE *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED EVER SINCE THE VEHICLE BROKE DOWN, IT INTERMITTENTLY EMITS A TREMENDOUS AMOUNT OF BLACK SMOKE AFTER STARTING IT. WHEN THE CONSUMER RETURNED TO PICK UP THE VEHICLE FOR A THIRD TIME, HE WAS INFORMED THE ENGINE WAS DAMAGED TO LACK OF OIL CHANGES. THE CONSUMER STATED HE HAS PROOF THE OIL WAS CHANGED ON A REGULAR BASIS. ALSO, THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING LIGHT ILLUMINATED, BUT NO LEAKS WERE FOUND AND THE BATTERY HAD TO BE REPLAC…
Owner-reported narrative. 17,858 miles reported. Look up ODI 10366293 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10411861 · 2011-07-11 (July 11, 2011)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 NISSAN ARMADA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR CONDITIONING UNIT WOULD ACTIVATE AND DEACTIVATE INDEPENDENTLY. IN ADDITION, THE UNIT WOULD ONLY BLOW HOT AIR. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER BUT WAS UNABLE TO HAVE THE VEHICLE INSPECTED. THE CONTACT BELIEVED THE FAILURE WAS ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 08V284000 (EQUIPMENT: ELECTRICAL: AIR CONDITIONER) BUT THE DEALER ADVISED THAT THE RECALL DID NOT PERTAIN TO HIS YEAR VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 5…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10411861 at NHTSA ↗