Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (doors, hood, frame, rust, paint and trim).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2008 Nissan Armada owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
In July 2013, I noticed the front overhead center console started to crack on both sides at around the same points. I didn't look anymore into it because the appearance was minimal. My concern came once I realized the console was loose. I called the Nissan dealership in regards to the problem and was told it was a consumer issue which had to be paid out of pocket because there wasn't a recall on the item. After pricing the replacement part I was not able to purchase due to the cost which is almost $1500 to completely replace the entire console. Since then the small cracks have since turned into a complete crack straight across the center of the console. Even with the crack the console continued to be loose but was still somewhat stable. I went to work and as I came out to leave noticed it was hanging by strews. …
I was driving along and I heard a noise in the rear of the car. I turned to look, but could not see anything that could have caused the noise and so I continued driving. Within minutes the entire rear overhead console fell between the two middle row seats and was hanging suspended by the wiring. There had been no visible damage to the console. I do not have children that would have been using the monitor, nor do I have back seat passengers very often. Totally unexpected occurrence. It seems all of the mounts, which are plastic, broke and the whole thing came tumbling down.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Nissan Armada. The contact stated that the overhead roof caved in without warning. The vehicle was taken to mathews Nissan (185 tn-76, clarksville, tn 37043, [phone]) and was completely repaired. The repairs were not covered by the warranty or the insurance company. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 73,178.
The inside overhead fell down causing my daughter and I to be hit in the head. According to the NHTSA report's there have been 12 complaints with mine, and according to the arfc there have been fourteen (14) complaints on this same overhead problem. This needs to have this vehicle been put on the recall list before someone winds in the hospital. My vehicle was stantionary.
Front overhead console cracked and fell dangling by wires! After securely taping in place the console cracked in other places literally disintegrating. Rear overhead console showing signs of malfunction as dvd screen no longer stows into place. The plastics and bracing used for these components are troubling. Dealership just shrugs.
The rear overhead console fell onto my two kids while driving. Sub par material used in the flimsy plastic brackets cracked and the whole thing came falling down. Only thing holding it up was the main power cable. This should be a recall since there a great number of this same exact issue.
Both interior overhead consoles are cracked and now the rear side overhead console completely cracked and now the console as well it cracked. The plastic is made like sand, if you just touch it, it will break off.
As I was driving home from picking my daughter up form school. I heard a noise that sounded like something fell on the roof of my truck. My daughter screamed mommy! I turned around in a panic to see my overhead console hanging and in pieces. I immediately pulled over to my crying daughter who was scratched by one of the pieces that fell and broke by hitting the middle console. The plastic console was shattered and some of the plastic still remains around the screws. I took my vehicle to the dealership the following morning to have them repair it because I thought for sure this was a recall issue. To my surprise the dealer told me it's not a recall item and that this issue has not reached the recall complaint ratio. They gave me a quote for the replacement and labor cost of $2,500! I looked online to see if there were any other complaints and to my satisfaction I'm not the only one. …
While driving out the road I crossed a railroad track doing about 30 miles per hour. The rear roof console came crashing down and hit my wife in the head and broke in half. I have contacted the railroad about this incident. However, if you look you will see there are numerous incidents of these consoles falling out of the ceiling. After contacting my attorney about this problem he told me to send in a complaint and see if that helps. I do not know why there has not been a recall on this vehicle. This is very dangerous. If my wife had not been in the back seat with my grandchild it would have hit her or my great niece in the head. There is a defect with where the screws go in to hold this up. The plastic just crumbles around it. After this happened I checked the front one to inspect the condition it is in. Well what do you know, the friggin plastic is cracked around them too. …
Purchase 2008 new Armada and having many problems since purchase october2007- the top console fell off while driving about a year ago went to Nissan dealer and they said is not cover with warranty ( this happen within before my 60K miles warranty) they told me I need to purchase that it was not factory defect. A few weeks ago the other part of console front driver crack and is hanging . I have no lights in the back or front. Is a safety hazard this thing can break in the middle of me driving and Nissan is not taking responsibility of their cheap products , I've been searching and seen a lot of complaints about this issue and nothing is being done about it. I need help on this matter is not fair for customer to pay out of pocket to correct a company issue.. We already paid enough money on the vehicle. …
Body complaints in other Armada years
Frequently asked questions
How common are body problems on the 2008 Nissan Armada?
NHTSA has 39 complaints about the body & structure of the 2008 Nissan Armada, 24% of the model year's 161 complaints. The component named most often is body (22 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2008 Nissan Armada body problems?
No. NHTSA lists no body & structure recall for the 2008 Nissan Armada, though it has 6 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2008 Nissan Armada body problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 73,000 miles, and 6% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 0 crashes, 0 fires and 6 injuries to body & structure problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.