Nissan Armada, representative photo
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2011 Nissan Armada recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2011 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
1
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
40
Latest campaign
Feb 10, 2023

Recall summary by component1

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ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Air bags1Feb 10, 2023

Safety recalls1

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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 driver’s 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
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).

Owner complaints by component40

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40Complaints filed
2Involving a crash
2Involving a fire
1Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Engine923000
Electrical system615010
Service brakes615201
Suspension513000
Wheels410101
Steering410000
Air bags410010
Seats38020
Unknown or other38101
Structure25000
Power train25000
Visibility25000
Tires25000
Fuel/propulsion system13000
Visibility/wiper13000

6 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

  • Electrical system

    “The contact owns a 2011 Nissan Armada. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, there was an abnormal burning odor coming from the vehicle.”

    Filed 03/19/2025 · ODI 11649223
  • Suspension

    “The rear crossmember subframe on my vehicle is completely rusted out which caused serious suspension issue and cause the control arm to be in contact with the fuel tank.”

    Filed 03/13/2024 · ODI 11577091
  • Steering

    “My 2011 Nissan Armada started shaking very badly 8 months ago. Around that same time I had all 4 tires replaced.”

    Filed 02/27/2024 · ODI 11574145

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2011 Nissan Armada recall questions

How many recalls does the 2011 Nissan Armada have?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2011 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 2011 Nissan Armada?

Engine is the most-reported component, named in 9 complaints out of 40 filed with NHTSA (23%). Across all complaints, owners reported 2 crashs and 2 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2011 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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