Most common 2009 Nissan Armada problems
Share of the 23 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Nissan Armada complaints by model year
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2009 Nissan Armada recalls (3)
Air bags › Frontal
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2008-2011 Titan, Frontier, Xterra, Pathfinder, Armada, and 2008-2009 Quest vehicles. The resin emblem on the driver's air bag cover may develop cracks and detach during air bag deployment.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver's airbag cover. Owner letters were mailed December 8, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall are PC944, PC945, and PC946.
Fuel system, other › Storage › Fuel gauge system
Nissan is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 titan, armada, and Infiniti qx56 vehicles. The instrument panel fuel gauge May inaccurately display that the vehicle still has some fuel, typically about one quarter tank, when the fuel tank is empty.
Remedy: 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.
Service brakes, hydraulic › Pedals and linkages
Nissan is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 titan, armada, and Infiniti qx56, and model year 2008-2009 Nissan quest vehicles. The brake pedal pivot pin end was not spin-formed to specification during the manufacturing process of the brake pedal assembly.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect to see if the pivot pin had been formed properly and will replace the brake pedal assembly if necessary free of charge. The safety recall began on March 22, 2010.
What 2009 Nissan Armada owners say
Body & structure
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 inside of the steering wheel that holds the plastic advertisement / emblem of the vehicle come out and cut / impaled me across the neck. Which LED me to going to the er in the back of an ambulance. When I got to the er the doctor on call said if it would have been an inch over it would have cut the main culinary artery which I would have bled to death. At the er I received x-rays and stitches now I'm left with a scar. The consumer provided photos. Consumer stated manufacture was contacted but case nor file number was not given. …
The plastic mould panel holding the ac outlets, lights and temperature control and radio volume on the 2nd row and 3rd row seats fell off. Luckily no one was sitting behind otherwise they will get hurt and probably will cause injury. This incident happened after passing the speed reducing hump in the neighborhood . I would like to point out that this is a safety hazard that can happen anytime without warning and since this part requires no maintenance you can never tell when they will fall/dislodge from their location.
Suspension
I have problems with my car in the braking system, suspension, transmission, hydraulic steering system is pouring oil all the time, it is impossible to drive the car with the steering wheel so hard. The fuel gauge is damaged, all the time shows that have gasoline but has nothing I trust that the car will come out good but failed leaving me in the middle of a desert mechanically stuck in the middle of nowhere. I decided to leave the car and fly to my destination my question is Nissan can go get the car where the car is Nissan could provide help outside the U.S. The car damage on a mission back to the states as I could not finish the mission because Nissan is mechanical damage, I lost my job, leaving me no money to pick up the car can Nissan pick up the car? Outside the U.S.
1.vehicle front suspension felt loose when driving over some bumps on road, almost lost control happened while driving 45mph and at 65mph unsafe to drive. 2. Fuel gauge sometimes not reading correct amount of fuel showing half tank when almost empty could get stranded. 3. Compressor for airshocks on rear leaks causing unsafe driving.
Engine & cooling
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 Nissan Armada. Upon starting the vehicle, a ticking sound was heard coming from the engine. The vehicle was taken to Nissan of victoria (6003 n navarro st, victoria, tx 77904 [phone]) where it was diagnosed with a cracked manifold that needed replacement. The vehicle was not repaired due to an expired warranty. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.
Leaving work, I tried to start my car and it tried to turn over but stopped. The dash lights went dim and the needle indicators quivered and the car quit trying to start. I cleaned the battery terminals and the car cranked continuously but wouldnt turn over. After getting it towed to a mechanic whose computer couldnt communicate with the vehicle computer, then a Toyota dealership (no Nissan dealer in my town) who had the same problem, my coworker brought me a copy of a recall by Nissan for his 2006 pathfinder for a engine control module. I had it towed for a 3rd time (total of $415.00) to the Nissan dealer in helena, mt 65 miles away, they diagnosed the problem as a bad e.c.m. Engine control module. The service technician said "I was lucky I wasn't on the highway"!!!! Now im out of $1700.00 for a bad ECM that I was not neglegent in breaking, on a vehicle less than 5 years old. …
2009 Nissan Armada engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.6L 8-cyl | 5-speed automatic | RWD | 12 / 18 / 14 |
| 5.6L 8-cyl | 5-speed automatic | 4WD/AWD | 12 / 18 / 14 |
EPA ratings. Class: SUV.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2009 Nissan Armada a good car?
Based on 23 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2009 Armada rates better than average: 62% fewer complaints than a typical year of the Armada at the same age. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2009 Nissan Armada?
The body & structure — 9 complaints, 39% of all complaints for this model year, most often about body. Next are the suspension (4) and engine & cooling (4).
How many recalls does the 2009 Nissan Armada have?
There are 3 recalls for the 2009 Nissan Armada, the most recent from February 10, 2023 (frontal). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Nissan Armada?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2014, 2012 and 2013. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2025, 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2004. See the full Nissan Armada years comparison.
At what mileage do 2009 Nissan Armada problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 80,000 miles; 37% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
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.