2012 Nissan Armada Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1 safety recall on file

The 2012 Nissan Armada has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 17 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 fire, 1 injury.

The most-reported problem area is Structure (4 reports).

1Recalls
17Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2012 Nissan Armada recalls

Equipment:Other:Labels

Recall 12V143Apr 4, 201226,626 vehicles affected

Most common 2012 Nissan Armada problems

Problem areas named in the 17 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Structure4
Service Brakes4
Electrical System3
Fuel System, Gasoline3
Unknown Or Other2
Air Bags2
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility1
Visibility1
Fuel/Propulsion System1
Power Train1

What owners report

2025-06-12, Structure
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 failu
2025-04-11, Fuel System, Gasoline
I have a 2012 Nissan armada and a 2013 Nissan armada and both cars o2 sensors have went out on each of them. This must be a common problem and the financial strain shouldn’t be left for the customers buying an already expensive vehicles. Very odd that both my armadas are having the same issues with that particular sensor
2024-10-14, Unknown Or Other
Ignition doesn't respond when key is inserted and turned to start. Sometimes it does it, sometimes it doesn't. When it doesn't work, it usually takes about 10 or 15 times trying and then it eventually starts.
2023-04-13, Air Bags
The contact owns a 2012 Nissan Armada. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle made an abnormal sound. The contact's husband inspected the vehicle and related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 23E012000 (Air Bags). The contact was concerned of an inadvertent deployment of the air bags. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 102,016.
2020-12-30, Structure
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.

2012 Nissan Armada questions

Does the 2012 Nissan Armada have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2012 Nissan Armada: Equipment:Other:Labels. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2012 Nissan Armada?

Based on 17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Structure (4), Service Brakes (4), Electrical System (3).

How do I check if a recall on my 2012 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.

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