ProblemsByVin File / 2012-NISSAN-ARMADA NHTSA data synced 7 hours ago

2012 · Nissan

Nissan Armada problems

Light NHTSA footprint — 17 owner complaints and 1 active recall campaign. Either a clean record or thin data; we'll show what's there.

Reliability score

8.4 / 10

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

Critical

Severe

Moderate

Should you avoid this 2012 Armada?

Generally reliable

Buyable on the data — keep up the usual maintenance and inspect normally.

No systemic severe-failure pattern in the complaint record
Reliability score 8.4/10 — above the segment average
1 recall campaign on file

Our read of the federal NHTSA complaint and recall record for this exact year and model — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection. How we score.

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Buyer's checklist

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Generated from this 2012 Armada's actual NHTSA complaint history — every item points at a documented failure pattern on this exact vehicle, not generic walkaround filler.

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What owners are saying recent NHTSA-filed complaints · verbatim

2012 Armada · body

The rear lift gate housing is cracked and comprises the integrity of keeping the rear door from opening from the inside and outside to include the glass window portion. I discovered the cracked lift gate housing as the rear latch is not fully operational.

12/30/2020 · at 121,000 mi · NHTSA ODI #11385710.0

2012 Armada · airbags

I was identified as the owner of a vehicle with one or more takata -manufactured airbag inflators potentially defective , do I have a claim ?

11/03/2017 · NHTSA ODI #11042877.0

2012 Armada · fuel system

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 Nissan armada. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer on five occasions for diagnostic testing. The contact stated that the intake sensor and the fuel pump were replaced several times, but…

10/08/2014 · at 37,000 mi · NHTSA ODI #10643379.0

2012 Armada · body Injury

I hit the button to close the rear lift gate. I then stepped away and when coming back around the corner I did not cut the corner wide enough and went right into the gate which continued to close on my head. This resulted in a laceration to my forehead, a concussion and a trip…

09/04/2013 · at 4,000 mi · NHTSA ODI #10541742.0

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Active recalls showing 1 of 1

severe NHTSA 12V143000 April 4, 2012

Nissan is recalling certain model year 2012 titan and armada vehicles, manufactured from august 12, 2011, through march 13, 2012

The omission of the rim size may lead to an incorrect tire/wheel combination which may increase the likelihood of a crash.

Fix: Nissan will supply owners with a new label and instructions on how install the label or the owner will have the option of taking their vehicle to a Nissan dealer to have the new label installed free of charge. The safety recall began on may 28, 2012. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-615-725-1000.

Common questions

Is the 2012 Nissan Armada reliable?

Mostly yes. With a reliability score of 8.4 out of 10 based on 17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2012 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.

Should you avoid the 2012 Nissan Armada?

On the NHTSA data, the 2012 Nissan Armada does not need avoiding. Buyable on the data — keep up the usual maintenance and inspect normally. The record behind that call: No systemic severe-failure pattern in the complaint record; Reliability score 8.4/10 — above the segment average; 1 recall campaign on file. This is our read of the federal complaint and recall data — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection.

What's the most common problem on the 2012 Nissan Armada?

No problem area has crossed our reporting threshold yet, which is a good sign for this vehicle.

What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?

Major repair items haven't been flagged often enough on this vehicle to single one out.

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 2012 Nissan Armada?

Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 17 complaints on file, 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 are not always better value.

Recall and complaint data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public records database, last synced 7 hours ago. Verify the raw federal record at nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2012/Nissan/Armada. Editorial commentary written by ProblemsByVin contributors and reviewed by ASE-certified mechanics. We are not affiliated with Nissan. Some links on this page are affiliate links and we may earn a commission if you complete a quote or purchase.