The most-reported Armada run is 5N1AA08B94N (2004 builds) with 28 complaints, 8.2× the typical run. Service brakes problems make up 43% of reports; 2006 is the worst model year at 8 complaints per run; NHTSA lists 21 recall campaigns for Armada model years 2004–2026.
Which build runs owners report most
A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Nissan Armada has 456 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 8% of every Armada complaint on file.
| Production run (VIN 1–11) | Year | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5N1AA08B94N•••••• | 2004 | 3 | — | |
| 5N1AA08A35N•••••• | 2005 | 1 | 2 | |
| 5N1AA08B24N•••••• | 2004 | — | — | |
| 5N1AA08A84N•••••• | 2004 | — | — | |
| 5N1AA08B14N•••••• | 2004 | 2 | — | |
| 5N1AA08B54N•••••• | 2004 | — | — | |
| 5N1AA08BX4N•••••• | 2004 | — | — | |
| 5N1AA08B04N•••••• | 2004 | 2 | — | |
| 5N1AA08B64N•••••• | 2004 | — | — | |
| 5N1AA08A85N•••••• | 2005 | 1 | 1 | |
| 5N1AA08B25N•••••• | 2005 | 1 | — | |
| 5N1AA08B95N•••••• | 2005 | — | — |
Each of the other 444 Armada runs has 18 complaints or fewer. ForCar has checked 101 Armada VINs so far, most often 2026, 2024, 2021 builds; 1 of them belong to one of the 12 runs above.
Which model years to check twice
Complaints per production run, so a year that simply sold more does not top the list. On the Nissan Armada the gap between build years is 8×: a 2006 car draws 8 complaints per run, a 2014 one 1.
| Year | Per run | Complaints | Runs | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7 | 6 | — | |
| 2025 | 21 | 16 | 2 | |
| 2024 | 4 | 4 | — | |
| 2023 | 5 | 5 | 1 | |
| 2022 | 9 | 8 | 1 | |
| 2021 | 13 | 12 | 1 | |
| 2020 | 10 | 7 | 1 | |
| 2019 | 78 | 39 | 4 | |
| 2018 | 73 | 44 | 2 | |
| 2017 | 79 | 33 | 3 | |
| 2015 | 19 | 17 | 1 | |
| 2014 | 11 | 11 | — | |
| 2013 | 15 | 14 | 3 | |
| 2012 | 15 | 14 | — | |
| 2011 | 35 | 29 | 2 | |
| 2010 | 42 | 29 | 1 | |
| 2009 | 20 | 15 | 2 | |
| 2008 | 135 | 41 | — | |
| 2007 | 72 | 31 | — | |
| 2006 | 225 | 28 | 14 |
Heaviest year here is 2006 at 8 complaints per run; lightest is 2014 at 1. The 2026 line is still collecting reports, so it reads low.
What to inspect on this car
One system accounts for 43% of everything Nissan Armada owners report: Service Brakes, 750 of 1,564 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.
| System | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 31 | 3 | |
| Electrical System | 7 | 16 | |
| Hydraulic | 5 | 2 | |
| Air Bags | 24 | 4 | |
| Unknown Or Other | 6 | 1 | |
| Engine | — | 3 | |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | — | |
| Structure | 5 | 2 |
Recalls to check against your VIN
NHTSA has 21 recall campaigns on the Nissan Armada; the 6 below cover build years 2004 to 2026. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.
| Campaign | Component | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| 26V455000 | Equipment:other:labels | 2020–2026 |
| 10E019000 | Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Arm | 2004–2010 |
| 10V074000 | Fuel System, Other:storage:fuel Gauge System | 2005–2009 |
| 23V067000 | Air Bags:frontal | 2008–2011 |
| 20V188000 | Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module | 2013–2015 |
| 10V072000 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:pedals And Linkages | 2008–2010 |
26V455000 was opened in 2026 on cars built from 2020: 6 years on the road before the recall.
The Armada against its rivals
The Armada draws 3.4 complaints per production run; the Toyota Sequoia 5.1, the Dodge Durango 4.8 and the GMC Acadia 3.3.
| Model | Complaints | Runs | Per run | Involved a crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nissan Armada | 1,564 | 456 | 4% | |
| Toyota Sequoia | 2,696 | 529 | 3.4% | |
| Dodge Durango | 11,502 | 2,416 | 4.9% | |
| GMC Acadia | 5,136 | 1,538 | 2.5% |
How serious were they
Of the 1,564 reports on the Nissan Armada, 4% involved a crash against 5.8% across all vehicles, below the norm.
| Outcome | Nissan Armada | All vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints filed | 1,564 | 1,115,966 |
| Involved a crash | 62 (4%) | 64,194 (5.8%) |
| Involved a fire | 25 (1.6%) | 26,974 (2.4%) |
| Injuries reported | 59 | 58,013 |
| Deaths reported | 2 | 2,728 |
Crash-related reports run 31% below the all-vehicle rate.
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How this check works
The file behind this page holds 1,115,966 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 298,921 production runs. The Nissan Armada share of that is 1,564 complaints over 456 runs, 0.14% of everything on record.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check a Nissan Armada VIN for free?
Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 1,564 NHTSA complaints from 456 Armada runs and 21 recall campaigns. No account, no card.
Which Armada production run has the most complaints?
5N1AA08B94N, a 2004 build, with 28 complaints, 3 of them after a crash. The typical Armada run has 3.4.
Which Armada years have the most complaints?
Per production run, 2006 is heaviest at 8 complaints per run and 2014 lightest at 1.
Does the Armada get more complaints than the Toyota Sequoia?
No: 3.4 complaints per production run for the Armada against 5.1 for the Toyota Sequoia.
How many Armada complaints involve a crash?
4% of 1,564 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 25 involved a fire.
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