Model year record

2006 Nissan Armada

3 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 334 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 10V517000

Engine and engine cooling

Component
Engine and engine cooling
Manufacturer
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Vehicles affected
747,480
Reported to NHTSA
2010-10-28
Owners notified
2010-12-06

Defect description

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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 10V074000

Fuel system, other: storage: fuel gauge system

Component
Fuel system, other: storage: fuel gauge system
Manufacturer
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Vehicles affected
340,000
Reported to NHTSA
2010-03-03
Owners notified
2010-03-22

Defect description

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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 08V284000

Equipment: appliance: air conditioner

Component
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner
Manufacturer
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Vehicles affected
180,664
Reported to NHTSA
2008-06-27
Owners notified
2008-08-02

Defect description

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.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Service brakes14192,563 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic4556,796 mi
Air bags21124,000 mi
Electrical system19132,000 mi
Engine9118,000 mi
Unknown or other9123,000 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)792,000 mi
Power train790,000 mi
Structure: body7118,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline572,000 mi
Suspension5124,800 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip46,800 mi
Engine and engine cooling387,700 mi
Equipment395,000 mi
Parking brake349,000 mi
Vehicle speed control383,000 mi
Wheels383,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring28,600 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor252,580 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe280,000 mi
Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking2
Fuel/propulsion system261,000 mi
Power train: axle assembly21,400 mi
Seat belts2
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: ABS warning light24,500 mi
Steering271,000 mi
Visibility2100 mi
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module14,500 mi
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel151,300 mi
Electrical system: software150,000 mi
Electrical system: starter assembly118,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system163,949 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly150,000 mi
Equipment adaptive/mobility135,026 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner172,000 mi
Exterior lighting: tail lights144,100 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: auxillary tank145,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages186,000 mi
Seat belts: rear/other113,950 mi
Service brakes, air1147,000 mi
Service brakes, electric122,500 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads1
Structure: frame and members113,950 mi
Suspension: front: macpherson strut150,000 mi
Tires148,000 mi
Traction control system159,637 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system118,000 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.