VOLUNTARY SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN 2004-2012 ARMADA, TITAN, AND 2004-2009 QUEST; DRIVER AIR BAG COVER CAMPAIGN ID #: PC944, PC946, PC947, PC949 APPLIED VEHICLES: 2004-2012 Armada (TA60) 2004-2009 Quest (V42) 2004-2012 Titan (A60) Check Service COMM or Dealer Business Systems (DBS) National Service History to confirm campaign eligibility. INTRODUCTION Nissan is conducting this voluntary safety recall campaign on certain specific model year 2004-2012 Armada, 2004-2012 Titan, and 2004-2009 Quest vehicles, to inspect and if necessary, replace the driver Air Bag Cover. This service will be performed at no charge to the customer for parts or labor. IDENTIFICATION NUMBER Nissan has assigned identific
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗2006 Nissan Armada airbags problems
severe 19 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,100 · see airbags across all vehicles →
Failure mileage
Complaints
19
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$1,100
5crashes
6injuries
When does it fail?
Of the 19 airbags complaints filed for the 2006 Nissan Armada, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 75,000-100,000 mi.
0-25k
25-50k
50-75k
75-100k
100-125k
125-150k
150k+
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
What stands out
Among the 9 model years of Nissan Armada in our records for airbags problems, this one ranks #2 by owner-complaint volume.
No new NHTSA airbags complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 10 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
Is there a fix? Manufacturer service bulletins
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering airbags on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
SERVICE INFORMATION Changes or modifications to the front seat assembly trim materials may affect the proper operation of the Front Seat-Mounted Side-Impact Supplemental Air Bags and Passenger Occupant Classification Sensor and could result in serious personal injury or death. Nissan STRONGLY RECOMMENDS AGAINST making any change to seat trim materials from the factory equipped condition. This specifically applies to replacing the seat trim with non-factory materials; adding leather/cloth seat covers, seat pads, or seat storage pouches, etc. around or over the seat back and the passenger seat cushion. See this bulletin for further detail.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗NISSAN: SRS PRECAUTIONS DURING SERVICE;IMPROPER MAINTENANCE, INCLUDING INCORRECT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF THE SRS, CAN LEAD TO A SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH CAUSED BY UNINTENTIONAL ACTIVATION OF THE SRS ON ALL NISSAN MODELS WITH THE SRS SYSTEMS. UPDATED 2/21/14.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗SERVICE INFORMATION Information necessary to service the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) safely is included in the "RESTRAINTS" section of the Electronic Service Manual (ESM) for each vehicle. IMPORTANT: Turn the ignition switch OFF, disconnect both battery terminals, and wait at least 3 minutes before performing any service on the SRS. See this bulletin for further detail.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
The failure pattern owners describe
Owners report the airbag warning light illuminates and flashes repeatedly on 2006 Armadas across the vehicle's lifespan, from 70 to 124,000 miles. The light stays on even after dealer resets. Diagnostic codes B1182 and B1023 appear in narratives, with one owner stating code B1023 indicated the passenger airbag inoperable.
Clock spring failures disable electrical steering wheel controls—radio, cruise control, and airbag system functions all go out. One repair estimate was $580 for clock spring replacement. Owners question why no recall covers this critical safety system failure.
Two collision reports document airbags not deploying despite severe impact. One 175,000-mile incident resulted in total vehicle destruction with front-end crushed; another crash involved hitting multiple trees hard enough to break the driver's collarbone, yet no airbags deployed in either case.
Seat belt pretensioner replacement by dealers failed to resolve illuminated airbag warning lights; one dealer diagnosed an electrical short. Owners also report seat belt warning lights flashing constantly despite all belts being fastened, and one owner states this interference affects airbag deployment capability. Service bulletins and recalls were issued, but owners report the problems persist.
Same Nissan Armada airbags reports on nearby years: 2005
Failure modes owners describe
Airbag Warning Light Illumination
Airbag warning light illuminates intermittently or constantly on the instrument cluster. Owners report the light stays on or flashes repeatedly, sometimes returning immediately after being cleared by a dealer.
When: Occurs throughout vehicle life; one report at 70 miles, another at 124,000 miles
Symptoms owners cite: Airbag warning light illuminates intermittently; Airbag warning light flashes constantly; Light remains on after dealer reset
Codes mentioned: B1182, B1023
Repairs/costs cited: One owner reports replacement of seat belt pretensioner did not resolve the issue; dealer found electrical short. Another owner states dealer instructed replacement of airbag system but vehicle was not repaired.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Nissan aware of failures per owner reports; NHTSA Service Bulletin #NTB-08-055-A referenced in complaint #1
Clock Spring / Spiral Cable Failure
Clock spring (spiral cable) malfunction disables electrical systems on steering wheel, including airbag system controls and related safety features. Owners report loss of radio controls, cruise control, and airbag system function.
When: Mileage and timing not specified in narratives
Symptoms owners cite: Electrical systems on steering wheel do not work; Radio controls inoperable; Cruise control inoperable; Airbag system lights remain on; Airbag system not working
Repairs/costs cited: Nissan quoted $580 for clock spring replacement per service director email in complaint #1. Owners question why no recall exists for failure of this critical safety feature.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Nissan quoted repair estimate; ECM relay recall letter mentioned in complaint #1
Airbag Non-Deployment During Collision
Airbags fail to deploy during severe vehicular collisions despite significant impact. Two separate incidents involving substantial damage—one at 175,000 miles with front-end destruction, another hitting multiple trees.
When: At 175,000 miles (complaint #3); timing unspecified for complaint #4
Symptoms owners cite: Airbags do not deploy on impact; Vehicle severely damaged but airbags remain inactive; No airbag function despite hard impact
Repairs/costs cited: No repair information provided; vehicles totaled in both incidents
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Manufacturer not notified in complaint #3; no manufacturer response documented
Seat Belt Pretensioner Defect
Seat belt pretensioner malfunction related to airbag system warning light. One owner reports pretensioner replacement by dealer did not resolve illuminated airbag warning light; another reports seat belt latch failure with dealer noting uncertain airbag deployment capability.
When: Mileage not specified
Symptoms owners cite: Airbag warning light illuminates after seat belt pretensioner replacement; Seat belt latch failure; Dealer uncertainty regarding airbag deployment capability
Repairs/costs cited: Seat belt pretensioner replaced at dealer; replacement did not resolve warning light; electrical short diagnosed thereafter.
Seat Belt Warning Light Malfunction
Seat belt warning light flashes constantly even when all occupants have fastened their belts. Owners report this warning interferes with airbag deployment capability.
When: Mileage not specified
Symptoms owners cite: Seat belt light flashes constantly; Light remains on despite all belts fastened; Interferes with airbag deployment
Synthesized from 19 NHTSA owner complaints — unverified consumer allegations, summarized for patterns. The verbatim filings appear below.
What owners are reporting 5 most recent
Air bag went off and will not deployed in case of an accident.
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.
Had airbags trouble with your 2006 Nissan Armada?
File a complaint with NHTSA → It's free, official, and how every report above got here — owner filings are the federal safety record this page is built on.
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?
Across the 12 complaints that reported odometer mileage, most airbags failures cluster between 88,000 and 155,000 miles, with the median around 124,000. A quarter of owners report trouble before 88,000; a quarter make it past 155,000. Maintenance history matters more than the odometer alone — this is the reported failure window, not a guarantee.
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.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2006/Nissan/Armada.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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