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ProblemsByVin File / 2009-NISSAN-ARMADA
2009 · nissan

nissan Armada problems

1 safety recall. 23 owner complaints. We mapped every trouble spot before you sign the papers.

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Reliability score
8.2 / 10

Solid reliability overall. Common issues are concentrated in a few systems.

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Top trouble spots 3 categories with 3+ complaints

body
7 reports · avg $1,500
moderate
engine
3 reports · avg $3,100
moderate
suspension
3 reports · avg $900
moderate

What owners are saying recent NHTSA-filed complaints · verbatim

2009 Armada · powertrain
THERE WAS A SUDDEN CATASTROPHIC FAILURE IN THE COOLING SYSTEM THAT ALLOWED FLUIDS TO MIX WITH THE TRANSMISSION. THE TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE COMPLETELY REBUILT ALONG WITH COMPONENTS WITH THE RADIATOR/COOLING SYSTEM. WE WERE AT A STOP WAITING TO TURN LEFT, WHEN THE SIGNAL TURNED…
12/21/2017 · NHTSA ODI #11055986.0
2009 Armada · airbags Crash
I WAS DRIVING TO WORK ON THE MORNING OF 11/17/2020, WHEN I HIT A DEER WITH A FRONT OF MY SUV. THE FRONT END OF MY SUV WAS SEVERELY DAMAGED WHICH CAUSED THE AIRBAG TO DEPLOY, WHEN THE AIRBAG DEPLOYED I THOUGHT IT MAY HAVE BURNT ME INSTEAD IT WAS EMBLEM RETAINING RING FROM THE…
12/15/2020 · NHTSA ODI #11383509.0
2009 Armada · suspension
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 NISSAN ARMADA. SHE HAS TO INCREASE HER STOPPING DISTANCES TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP, AND THE HAIR LINE NOSE WAS REPLACED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 1900.
12/11/2009 · NHTSA ODI #10295366.0
2009 Armada · electrical
DRIVERS SEAT WON'T MOVE FORWARD OR BACK. ALL OTHER SEAT FUNCTIONS WORK Plan to have the Nissan dealership fine out what the problem is. . Heated seat will not work. Appeared to me to be a fuse, replaced the fuse. Works for about a minute, then the fuse blow Air bag light…
11/18/2021 · NHTSA ODI #11440936.0

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Active recalls showing 1 of 1

severe NHTSA 10V074000 03/03/2010

NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2009 TITAN, ARMADA, AND INFINITI QX56 VEHICLES

THIS COULD CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO RUN OUT OF GAS AND STALL ON THE HIGHWAY, WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH.

Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL SENDER UNIT INSIDE THE FUEL TANK WITH A NEW IMPROVED SENDER CARD. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 22, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.

Common questions

Is the 2009 Nissan Armada reliable?

Mostly yes. With a reliability score of 8.2 out of 10 based on 23 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2009 Nissan Armada is generally a sound vehicle. The areas to watch are listed in the top problem section above — most are budget items, not deal-breakers.

What's the most common problem on the 2009 Nissan Armada?

Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is body, with 7 complaints filed. Average repair cost runs about $1,500 at an independent shop.

What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?

The body is one of the costlier repair items. Average repair cost runs about $1,500 at an independent shop. Catching early warning signs can sometimes extend life by 20–30,000 miles.

How do I check if my Nissan Armada has open recalls?

Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.

Is an extended warranty worth it on a 2009 Nissan Armada?

Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 23 complaints on file and the costliest repair averaging $1,500, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans aren't always better value.

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