AIR BAG WENT OFF AND WILL NOT DEPLOYED IN CASE OF AN ACCIDENT.
2006 Nissan Armada airbags problems
severe 19 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,100
What owners are reporting 5 most recent
NHTSA SERVICE BULLETIN #NTB-08-055-A / #10025522 WAS REVIEWED IN ACCORDANCE WITH COMPLAINT NHTSA ID NUMBER(S): 10806285,10781329 AND10745373. MY NISSAN ARMADA'S EDR INDICATED AN AIR BAG ISSUE THAT PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED AS INDICATED ON THE ATTACHED INVOICE BY MODERN NISSAN. ANOTHER AIR BAG ISSUE IS BEING SEEN SINCE THE NOVEMBER 2010 COLLISION. EMAIL CONFIRMATION BETWEEN GEICO, MODERN NISSAN AND …
BRAKE KEEP GOING OUT WHILE DRIVING DOESN'T HAPPEN ALL THE TIME... BUT WHEN IT HAPPEN THE BRAKE LIGHT ON AND WHEN YOU TRY TO STEP ON THE BRAKE IT SHAKE AND GRIND... I REPORT THIS A COUPE TIME ALREADY AND STILL NOTHING HAPPEN...AND WITH THE AIRBAG LIGHT KEEP COMING ON AND WHEN I RESET IT TWO DAY LATER IT COME RIGHT BACK ON. *TR
ORIGINAL COMPLAINTS FILED JULY 31ST AND OCTOBER 22, 2015, RESPECTIVELY. A RESPONSE HAS BEEN RECEIVED FROM THE INSURANCE COMPANY REGARDING THEIR DECISION OF SUPPLEMENTAL REPAIRS, ODI #10745373 AND #10781329, AS IT RELATES TO THE VEHICLE SAFETY DETERMINATION AFTER THE COLLISION LOSS IN NOVEMBER 2010. I FORWARDED THE DMV-349 AND ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS BY MAIL TO THE NHTSA ADDRESS PROVIDED PREVIOUSLY.
ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS THE AIRBAG LIGHT HAD BEEN FLASHING WHEN TURNED ON AND WHEN DRIVING. FIRST VISIT TO NISSAN I WAS TOLD IT WAS A SENOR IN THE BUCKLE MECHANISM. ON THE SECOND VISIT WAS TOLD IT WAS AN AIRBAG ELECTRICAL ISSUE.
Common questions
How serious is the airbags problem on the 2006 Nissan Armada?
It's a meaningful issue. 19 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $1,100.
At what mileage does the airbags typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $1,100 for airbags repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to airbags?
No active recalls currently cover airbags issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.