2010 Nissan ARMADA problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
48 owner complaints analyzed
4 distinct recall campaigns
64,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2010 model year. Data snapshot: . 36 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Unknown Or Other is the most frequently named component, appearing in 10 of 48 complaints (20.8%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 8 | 16.7% |
| Steering behavior | 5 | 10.4% |
| Transmission and shifting | 2 | 4.2% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 2 | 4.2% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 2.1% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 2.1% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 10 |
| Electrical System | 6 |
| Air Bags | 5 |
| Engine | 5 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 4 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 4 |
| Structure:Body | 4 |
| Power Train | 3 |
Unknown Or Other: 10; Electrical System: 6; Air Bags: 5; Engine: 5; Fuel/Propulsion System: 4; Service Brakes, Hydraulic: 4; Structure:Body: 4; Power Train: 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 | 6 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 8 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 5 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 6 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 5 |
| 150,000 and above | 6 |
Under 25,000: 6; 25,000 to 49,999: 8; 50,000 to 74,999: 5; 75,000 to 99,999: 6; 100,000 to 149,999: 5; 150,000 and above: 6
25,000 to 49,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (8). 12 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 |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3 |
| 2011 | 3 |
| 2012 | 3 |
| 2013 | 7 |
| 2014 | 2 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2016 | 3 |
| 2017 | 3 |
| 2018 | 4 |
| 2019 | 6 |
| 2020 | 3 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 4 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2025 | 2 |
2010: 3; 2011: 3; 2012: 3; 2013: 7; 2014: 2; 2015: 1; 2016: 3; 2017: 3; 2018: 4; 2019: 6; 2020: 3; 2021: 1; 2022: 4; 2023: 1; 2024: 2; 2025: 2
Pattern summary
Unknown Or Other leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 8 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 5 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 2 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 10404252 · 2011-06-02 (June 2, 2011)
VEHICLE BRAKES ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS HAVE RANDOMLY LOCKED UP. LATEST INCIDENT OCCURRED 5/2011 IN WHICH I WAS APPROACHING A TRAFFIC CIRCLE ATTEMPTED TO APPLY BRAKES AND THEY BEGAN TO LOCK UP AND MAKE A LOUD GRINDING NOISE AND CEASED UP. AFTER ABOUT 4 OR 5 SECONDS THE BRAKES SEEMED TO RELEASE. THE LOCKING OF BRAKES APPEARS TO BE THE SAME PROBLEM I HAD IN A 2005 ARMADA THAT ALSO HAD BAD ROTORS, OF WHICH I WAS ASSURED WHEN PURCHASING 2010 ARMADA WAS NOT A ISSUE. TO DATE THE BREAKS HAVE LOCKED 3 TIMES SINCE PURCHASING VEHICLE IN 7/2010, WITH MO…
Owner-reported narrative. 15,378 miles reported. Look up ODI 10404252 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10448911 · 2012-02-22 (February 22, 2012)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 NISSAN ARMADA. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 5 MPH AND MAKING A TURN WHILE EXITING A RESIDENTIAL DRIVE WAY. THE VEHICLE THEN EXHIBITED A POPPING NOISE FROM THE STEERING WHEEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE DEALER CONFIRMED THAT BOTH FRONT BRAKE LINES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 26,000.
Owner-reported narrative. 26,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10448911 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10536278 · 2013-08-20 (August 20, 2013)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 NISSAN ARMADA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED WITH THE ILLUMINATION OF THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 61,000.
Owner-reported narrative. 61,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10536278 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10525545 · 2013-07-18 (July 18, 2013)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 NISSAN ARMADA. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED THE VEHICLE WAS ON AND THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTED OUT OF GEAR INDEPENDENTLY. THE VEHICLE THEN CRASHED INTO ANOTHER PARKED VEHICLE WHILE THE GEAR SHIFT LEVER WAS STUCK IN THE PARK POSITION. WHEN THE PASSENGER EXIT THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE THEY WERE STRUCK BY THE FRONT DOOR AS THE VEHICLE ROLLED. THE PASSENGER SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE SHOULDER AND LEFT KNEE. THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE BUMPER EXHIBITED TWO SCRATCHES AND A SMALL DENT. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. …
Owner-reported narrative. 63,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10525545 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10897772 · 2016-08-22 (August 22, 2016)
LETTER FROM SENATOR SCHUMER ON BEHALF OF CONSTITUENT RE 2010 NISSAN ARMADA SE ACTIVE RECALL. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN HE/SHE PUT THE VEHICLE IN REVERSE, THE TRANSMISSION CHANGED HARD, THEN THE VDC OFF, BRAKE, AND SLIP LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. WHEN THE CONSUMER PUT THE VEHICLE IN DRIVE, AND ACCELERATED, THE VEHICLE TOOK OFF WITH MORE TORQUE THAN IT NORMALLY DID. UPON TRYING TO STOP, THE BRAKES WENT SPONGY, AND CAME TO A SMOOTH STOP, WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10897772 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11052423 · 2017-12-05 (December 5, 2017)
REAR CONSOLE FELL WHILE DRIVING, ON FREEWAY. COMPLETELY FELL FROM CEILING ONLY BEING ATTACHED BY WIRING. VERY DANGEROUS, JUST FORTUNATE THAT NO ONE WAS IN THE REAR SEATS SECOND AND THIRD ROW.
Owner-reported narrative. 90,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11052423 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11176362 · 2019-02-11 (February 11, 2019)
VEHICLE WILL CRANK BUT NOT START IN VERY COLD WEATHER. BATTERY TEST GOOD.
Owner-reported narrative. 192,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11176362 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10428508 · 2011-09-27 (September 27, 2011)
I HAVE CONCERNS WITH NISSAN VEHICLES LOSING POWER AND DYING WHILE THE VEHICLE IS MOVING. WHEN CONSUMERS TAKE THE VEHICLES IN FOR DIAGNOSIS, THE COMPUTER DIAGNOSTICS CANNOT LOCATE THE PROBLEM. NISSAN SERVICE DEPT. STAFF GIVE UNACCEPTABLE RESPONSES SUCH AS "WE COULDN'T DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM." ALL THEY DO IS TEST DRIVE THE VEHICLES BUT THE PROBLEM IS NOT EASILY DUPLICATED AS IT OCCURS RANDOMLY. I DID A SIMPLE SEARCH ON THE NISSAN FORUMS ONLINE AND QUICKLY DISCOVERED IT IS RELATED TO THE INTELLIGENT POWER DISTRIBUTION MODULE ("IPDM"). SURE ENOU…
Owner-reported narrative. 26,833 miles reported. Look up ODI 10428508 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11483452 · 2022-09-08 (September 8, 2022)
I had a sudden power lose with no warning while traveling down interstate at 70mph in "fast lane". I had no power and steering the vehicle to safety was a serious challenge. We were almost hit several time as I negotiated my way to the shoulder of the Interstate. I was scary and after almost being struck by passing vehicles, my wife actually got sick to her stomach. After avoiding accident's to pull off shoulder of the road I was not able to get the vehicle started. Upon being towed home I discovered the vehicle ran out of gas, although the g…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11483452 at NHTSA ↗