CarRecallWatchThe 2006 Nissan Armada has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 266 complaints with NHTSA, including 14 crashes, 13 fires, 12 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes (138 reports).
2006 Nissan Armada recalls
Most common 2006 Nissan Armada problems
Problem areas named in the 266 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 138 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 52 |
| Electrical System | 24 |
| Air Bags | 22 |
| Power Train | 9 |
| Unknown Or Other | 9 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 9 |
| Engine | 9 |
| Structure | 8 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 7 |
What owners report
Breaks suddenly went out and I couldn't stop. I had our kids in the car.
Earlier in the year the brake light (some times with slip and ABS) came on the dash and suddenly braking was diminished. There was a horrid grinding sound plus vibration under the pedal. I was on highway 17 (a dangerous mountain freeway in CA) going downhill and it was extremely scary as has a car full of friends kids and hardly any brakes. I braked as much as it would allow, down shifted and pulled to the side (which again if you google that highway people die all the time from idiot drivers/speeders/tight corners). I instinctively turned off the car and got out to check off something had gotten caught in my wheel but nothing. I turned the car on and the problem had gone so drove to t
Once in awhile when the brakes are applied there is a loud sound that sounds like ache large can being crushed, and the brakes don't work properly. The car sort of lurches to a stop rather than coming to a smooth stop. If the engine is shut off and turned back on nine times out of 10 the brakes will begin to work again but occasionally it takes a few times of restarting the vehicle. I contacted Nissan and they said that they would contact me back and they had a lawyer call me who really just wanted to interrogate me more than offer any kind of solutions or answers. I was able to look up online and see that there is or was a class action lawsuit and that it's a known problem with many Nissan
Brakes. Went out with no warning For second time
The contact owns a 2006 Nissan Armada. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed and attempting to slow the vehicle, the contact heard an abnormal sound emanating from the brake pads, requiring increased effort to slow the vehicle. The vehicle returned to normal functionality, but the failure became a regular occurrence. The ABS warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
2006 Nissan Armada questions
Does the 2006 Nissan Armada have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2006 Nissan Armada: Engine And Engine Cooling; Fuel System, Other:Storage:Fuel Gauge System; Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Nissan Armada?
Based on 266 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes (138), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (52), Electrical System (24).
How do I check if a recall on my 2006 Nissan Armada has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.