Body complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | Share of year's complaints | Typical mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 11% | — |
| 2025 | 1 | 5% | — |
| 2019 | 1 | 1% | — |
| 2018 | 1 | 1% | 2,000 miles |
| 2017 | 1 | 1% | — |
| 2015 | 1 | 5% | 8,000 miles |
| 2014 | 2 | 17% | 63,000 miles |
| 2013 | 1 | 6% | 16,000 miles |
| 2012 | 4 | 24% | 121,000 miles |
| 2011 | 2 | 5% | 170,000 miles |
| 2010 | 5 | 10% | 44,000 miles |
| 2009 | 9 | 39% | 82,000 miles |
| 2008 | 39 | 24% | 73,000 miles |
| 2007 | 3 | 3% | 75,000 miles |
| 2006 | 8 | 3% | 118,000 miles |
| 2005 | 6 | 2% | 76,000 miles |
| 2004 | 15 | 3% | 58,000 miles |
Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (doors, hood, frame, rust, paint and trim).
Mileage when the problem started
What owners report
The contact owns a 2012 Nissan Armada. The contact stated that while driving, he drove over a bump in the road, and the back end swayed and it fishtailed. The contact pulled over and was unable to locate the cause of the failure. The contact continued to drive while driving over 35 MPH; the vehicle swerved. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, a suspension shop, and the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the subframe had fractured and was on top of the fuel tank. The vehicle was not drivable. The vehicle was not repaired due to the intense repairs and price. The manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Nissan Armada. While driving 35 MPH, the contact struck a pothole and the front and rear overhead consoles all fell down at once. The contact pulled the vehicle over and attempted to repair the vehicle, but was unsuccessful. The contact took the vehicle to gwatney Buick GMC (5700 landers rd, north little rock, ar 72117, [phone]) and received a repair estimate. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 156,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Nissan Armada. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds she heard a loud noise. After stopping her vehicle she saw that the overhead console that controls the temperature and plays dvd's had fallen with all the wires attached. The contact also stated that the console was approximately 3' long and 1' wide. The vehicle has not been inspected by a dealer or an independent mechanic. The manufacturer was not contacted. The contact feels as though if there were someone seating in the second and third row of the vehicle they would have been severely injured. The failure and current mileage was approximately 25,000.
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.
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.
Frequently asked questions
Which Nissan Armada years have body problems?
By NHTSA complaints, the 2008 (39), 2004 (15), 2009 (9), 2006 (8) and 2005 (6) model years. Body complaints make up 24% of all complaints for the 2008.
Is there a recall for Nissan Armada body problems?
No. NHTSA lists no body & structure recall for any Nissan Armada model year. A widespread problem may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin, so ask a dealer.
At what mileage do Nissan Armada body problems start?
Across all years, half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 76,000 miles; 31% happened before 50,000 miles.
What part fails most often?
Owners most often name the body (56 mentions), followed by the body › roof and pillars (6).
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.