CarRecallWatchThe 2013 Nissan Armada has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 17 complaints with NHTSA, including 3 crashes, 1 fire, 1 injury.
The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes (7 reports).
2013 Nissan Armada recalls
Driver Airbag Inflator May Rupture, Sending Metal Fragments at Driver
The driver-side front airbag inflator in these vehicles may not work properly or may rupture when the airbag deploys, due to a manufacturing issue.
Most common 2013 Nissan Armada problems
Problem areas named in the 17 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 7 |
| Air Bags | 3 |
| Electrical System | 3 |
| Seat Belts | 2 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 2 |
| Power Train | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 |
| Parking Brake | 1 |
| Structure | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 |
What owners report
The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Armada. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact's wife, who was occupying the front passenger's side seat noticed that the front passenger's side seat belt failed to retract as needed. Additionally, the contact stated that both the front driver's side and passenger's side seat belts had failed to retract as needed. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that a fee would be charged for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the vehicle owner's manual stated that the seat belts were covered under a lifetime warranty. The manufacturer was notified of the fai
The instrument cluster starts giving wrong signals which causes the car to either shutdown or not start randomly. for now a tap on the dashboard would help it start sometimes. it is a great safety hazard as if it shuts down on a dangerous road or if it wont start in dangerous areas, which happened with me multiple times while my kids were on the car, it could cause disasters. My car stayed at the dealer for 3 weeks, they were able to reproduce the problem, but they could not resolve the issue. they contacted the engineers in Nissan and no luck. the best they were able to do was guess it was the ecm. that is after they claimed it was the fuel pump and talked me into changing it, although I ha
You have to press the brakes really hard and they are loose.
On March 12, 2022 the supplemental air bag warning light came on in my vehicle. Nothing new has happened. When I looked in my manual that came with the vehicle it stated it needed servicing. It is flashing intermittently. If not checked and repaired it may not function properly. I have not received any recall on this issue, however, this appears to be a manufacturer issue.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 NISSAN ARMADA. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, SHE REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THE FRONTAL DRIVER'S AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY TO FULL CAPACITY. THE CONTACT STATED HER WRIST WAS SWOLLEN, BUT DID NOT SEEK ANY MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE CONTACT STATED SHE CONTINUED TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE BUT WITHIN A SHORT DISTANCE HAD TO STOP DUE TO THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE BEGAN TO RISE. THE CONTACT STATED SHE WAS ABLE TO PARK ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE CONTACT STATED SMOKE WAS SEEN EXITING THE HOOD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO HER RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS SEEN BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHOM STATED THAT THERE WAS TRANSMISSION FLUID
2013 Nissan Armada questions
Does the 2013 Nissan Armada have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2013 Nissan Armada: Driver Airbag Inflator May Rupture, Sending Metal Fragments at Driver; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Master Cylinder. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Nissan Armada?
Based on 17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes (7), Air Bags (3), Electrical System (3).
How do I check if a recall on my 2013 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.