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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data

2009 Nissan Armada recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2009 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 4
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 23
Latest campaign: Feb 10, 2023

Recall summary by component4

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Air bags	1	Feb 10, 2023	23V067000
Suspension	1	May 20, 2010	10E019000
Fuel system, other	1	Mar 3, 2010	10V074000
Service brakes, hydraulic	1	Mar 2, 2010	10V072000

Safety recalls4

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Feb 10, 2023Latest campaign


Feb 10, 202323V067000	Air bags: frontal A detached emblem can become a projectile during air bag deployment, increasing the risk of injury to vehicle occupants. DetailsHide details for campaign 23V067000 What's wrong Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2008-2011 Titan, Frontier, Xterra, Pathfinder, Armada, and 2008-2009 Quest vehicles. The resin emblem on the driver's air bag cover may develop cracks and detach during air bag deployment. Risk A detached emblem can become a projectile during air bag deployment, increasing the risk of injury to vehicle occupants. Remedy Dealers will replace the drivers airbag cover. Owner letters were mailed December 8, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall are PC944, PC945, and PC946. Campaign NHTSA 23V067000 · Feb 10, 2023
May 20, 201010E019000	Suspension: front control arm IF THE COLLAR WELD SEPARATES, THE VEHICLE HANDLING WILL DETERIORATE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH. DetailsHide details for campaign 10E019000 What's wrong NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN FRONT AND REAR LOWER LINKS, P/NOS. 54501ZQ00A, 54500ZQ00A, 551A1ZQ00A, 551A0ZQ00A , 54501EA00A, 54500EA00A, 551A1EA500, 551A0EA500, 54501ZR00A, AND 54500ZR00A, SOLD BETWEEN NOVEMBER 25, 2009 AND MAY 14, 2010 AS REPLACEMENT PARTS FOR MODEL YEAR 2004 THROUGH 2010 TITAN, ARMADA, AND QX56, AND MODEL YEARS 2005 THROUGH 2010 FRONTIER, XTERRA, AND PATHFINDER VEHICLES. THE LOWER CONTROL LINK ASSEMBLY HAS TWO CYLINDRICAL COLLARS FORMING THE INBOARD ATTACHMENT POINTS TO THE CHASSIS. DUE TO AN IMPROPER WELDING PROCESS SOME COLLARS MAY CONTAIN WELDS THAT DO NOT MEET STRENGTH SPECIFICATIONS. Risk IF THE COLLAR WELD SEPARATES, THE VEHICLE HANDLING WILL DETERIORATE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH. Remedy NISSAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE ANY AFFECTED LOWER LINK FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 12, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261. Campaign NHTSA 10E019000 · May 20, 2010
Mar 3, 201010V074000	Fuel system, other: storage fuel gauge system THIS COULD CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO RUN OUT OF GAS AND STALL ON THE HIGHWAY, WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH. DetailsHide details for campaign 10V074000 What's wrong 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. Risk THIS COULD CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO RUN OUT OF GAS AND STALL ON THE HIGHWAY, WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH. 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. Campaign NHTSA 10V074000 · Mar 3, 2010
Mar 2, 201010V072000	Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages THE DRIVER WILL EXPERIENCE UNUSUAL AND NOTICEABLE LOOSENESS IN THE PEDAL AND A REDUCTION IN BRAKING FORCE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. DetailsHide details for campaign 10V072000 What's wrong NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2010 TITAN, ARMADA, AND INFINITI QX56, AND MODEL YEAR 2008-2009 NISSAN QUEST VEHICLES. THE BRAKE PEDAL PIVOT PIN END WAS NOT SPIN-FORMED TO SPECIFICATION DURING THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS OF THE BRAKE PEDAL ASSEMBLY. THE PIVOT PIN COULD SLIDE AND CAUSE THE BRAKE PEDAL TO PARTIALLY DISENGAGE FROM THE BRAKE PEDAL BRACKET. Risk THE DRIVER WILL EXPERIENCE UNUSUAL AND NOTICEABLE LOOSENESS IN THE PEDAL AND A REDUCTION IN BRAKING FORCE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. Remedy DEALERS WILL INSPECT TO SEE IF THE PIVOT PIN HAD BEEN FORMED PROPERLY AND WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE PEDAL ASSEMBLY IF NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 22, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261. Campaign NHTSA 10V072000 · Mar 2, 2010

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Nissan recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component23

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

23Complaints filed

3Involving a crash

1Involving a fire

8Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Structure	9	39	1	1	1
Suspension	4	17	1	0	5
Electrical system	3	13	0	0	0
Engine	3	13	0	0	0
Power train	3	13	1	0	5
Fuel system	3	13	1	0	5
Gasoline	3	13	1	0	5
Air bags	2	9	1	1	1
Seats	2	9	0	0	0
Unknown or other	2	9	1	1	1
Service brakes	2	9	1	0	2
Wheels	1	4	0	0	0
Electronic stability control (ESC)	1	4	0	0	0
Engine and engine cooling	1	4	0	0	0
Steering	1	4	1	0	5

3 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

Suspension
“Unknown, brakes Wheels & suspension”
Filed 03/13/2024 · ODI 11577056
Electrical system
“DRIVERS SEAT WON'T MOVE FORWARD OR BACK. ALL OTHER SEAT FUNCTIONS WORK Plan to have the Nissan dealership fine out what the problem is. . Heated seat will not work. Appeared to me to be a fuse, replaced the fuse.”
Filed 11/18/2021 · ODI 11440936
Seats
“Drivers seat won't move forward or back. All other seat functions work correctly.”
Filed 02/27/2021 · ODI 11398159

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2009 Nissan Armada recall questions

How many recalls does the 2009 Nissan Armada have?

NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2009 Nissan Armada. The most recent, 23V067000 (reported February 10, 2023), concerns air bags. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2009 Nissan Armada?

Structure is the most-reported component, named in 9 complaints out of 23 filed with NHTSA (39%). Across all complaints, owners reported 3 crashs and 1 fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2009 Nissan Armada?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Nissan recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Nissan dealer.

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