NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2006 ARMADA, TITAN, INFINITI QX56 AND MODEL YEAR 2005-2006 FRONTIER, PATHFINDER AND XTERRA VEHICLES. THE INTELLIGENT POWER DISTRIBUTION MODULE (IPDM) ASSEMBLY CONTAINS AN ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) RELAY THAT HAS A DIODE FOR ELECTRICAL CURRENT NOISE REDUCTION. THE ECM RELAY MAY ALLOW SILICON VAPOR TO FORM AND, OVER TIME, THE SILICON EVAPORATES FROM THE DIODE MOLDING WHICH CAUSES SILICON OXIDE TO DEVELOP ON THE ECM RELAY CONTACT DUE TO ARCING.
Safety risk
THIS COULD CAUSE ENGINE STALLING INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ECM RELAY INSIDE THE IPDM ASSEMBLY. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 6, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2009 TITAN, ARMADA, AND INFINITI QX56 VEHICLES. THE INSTRUMENT PANEL FUEL GAUGE MAY INACCURATELY DISPLAY THAT THE VEHICLE STILL HAS SOME FUEL, TYPICALLY ABOUT ONE QUARTER TANK, WHEN THE FUEL TANK IS EMPTY.
Safety risk
THIS COULD CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO RUN OUT OF GAS AND STALL ON THE HIGHWAY, WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL SENDER UNIT INSIDE THE FUEL TANK WITH A NEW IMPROVED SENDER CARD. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 22, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
NISSAN IS RECALLING 180,664 MY 2005-2006 TITAN, ARMADA AND INFINITY QX56 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED AFTER MARCH 17, 2005, THAT ARE EQUIPPED WITH A VISTEON AIR CONDITIONING CONDENSER FAN MOTOR. THE FAN MOTOR MAY NOT BE PROPERLY SEALED ALLOWING EXCESSIVE WATER INTRUSION AND INADEQUATE DRAINAGE OF MOISTURE.
Safety risk
THIS COULD CAUSE CORROSION IN THE MOTOR LEADING POSSIBLY TO OVERHEATING AND A FIRE.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A 'THERMAL PROTECTOR KIT' AND TEST THE AIR CONDITIONING CONDENSER FAN MOTOR AND REPLACE IT IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 2, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
Owner complaints
A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.
Component
Complaints
Median mileage
Service brakes
141
92,563 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic
45
56,796 mi
Air bags
21
124,000 mi
Electrical system
19
132,000 mi
Engine
9
118,000 mi
Unknown or other
9
123,000 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)
7
92,000 mi
Power train
7
90,000 mi
Structure: body
7
118,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline
5
72,000 mi
Suspension
5
124,800 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
4
6,800 mi
Engine and engine cooling
3
87,700 mi
Equipment
3
95,000 mi
Parking brake
3
49,000 mi
Vehicle speed control
3
83,000 mi
Wheels
3
83,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring
2
8,600 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor
2
52,580 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: ABS warning light
2
4,500 mi
Steering
2
71,000 mi
Visibility
2
100 mi
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module
1
4,500 mi
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
1
51,300 mi
Electrical system: software
1
50,000 mi
Electrical system: starter assembly
1
18,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system
1
63,949 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly
1
50,000 mi
Equipment adaptive/mobility
1
35,026 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner
1
72,000 mi
Exterior lighting: tail lights
1
44,100 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: auxillary tank
1
45,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages
1
86,000 mi
Seat belts: rear/other
1
13,950 mi
Service brakes, air
1
147,000 mi
Service brakes, electric
1
22,500 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads
1
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Structure: frame and members
1
13,950 mi
Suspension: front: macpherson strut
1
50,000 mi
Tires
1
48,000 mi
Traction control system
1
59,637 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system
1
18,000 mi
The 2005 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 2007 model has 3 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.
Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.