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2013 Nissan Armada

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What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Service Brakes. Review the 7 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Air Bags. Review the 3 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Electrical System. Review the 3 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

3 crash reports1 fire reports1 injury reports

Air Bags complaints

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Mileage unknown · Mar 13, 2022
Air Bags

On March 12, 2022 the supplemental air bag warning light came on in my vehicle. Nothing new has happened. When I looked in my manual that came with the vehicle it stated it needed servicing. It is flashing intermittently. If not checked and repaired it may not function properly. I have not received any recall on this issue,…

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On March 12, 2022 the supplemental air bag warning light came on in my vehicle. Nothing new has happened. When I looked in my manual that came with the vehicle it stated it needed servicing. It is flashing intermittently. If not checked and repaired it may not function properly. I have not received any recall on this issue, however, this appears to be a manufacturer issue.

NHTSA ODI #11456468

90,000 miles · May 26, 2020
Air BagsCrashFireInjury

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 NISSAN ARMADA. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, SHE REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THE FRONTAL DRIVER'S AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY TO FULL CAPACITY. THE CONTACT STATED HER WRIST WAS SWOLLEN, BUT DID NOT SEEK ANY MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE CONTACT STATED …

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 NISSAN ARMADA. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, SHE REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THE FRONTAL DRIVER'S AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY TO FULL CAPACITY. THE CONTACT STATED HER WRIST WAS SWOLLEN, BUT DID NOT SEEK ANY MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE CONTACT STATED SHE CONTINUED TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE BUT WITHIN A SHORT DISTANCE HAD TO STOP DUE TO THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE BEGAN TO RISE. THE CONTACT STATED SHE WAS ABLE TO PARK ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE CONTACT STATED SMOKE WAS SEEN EXITING THE HOOD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO HER RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS SEEN BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHOM STATED THAT THERE WAS TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAKING. THE RADIATOR WAS REPLACED AND THE AIR BAG WAS REMOVED. THE CONTACT RECENTLY RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V188000 (AIR BAGS) AND THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO KEATING NISSAN (333 INTERSTATE 45 S, CONROE, TX 77304, (936) 230-5083) FOR RECALL REPAIRS HOWEVER THE RECALL REMEDY HAS NOT BEEN PERFORMED AS OF YET. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURES HOWEVER, NO ASSISTANCE WAS OFFERED. THE CONTACT WAS UPSET THAT THE MANUFACTURER SEEMED NOT TO CARE THAT THE VEHICLE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000.

NHTSA ODI #11326045

Mileage unknown · Sep 26, 2013
Air Bags

THE FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG WAS SHUT OFF DUE TO AN ELECTRICAL ISSUE IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT. I HAVE ATTEMPTED TO GET THIS FIXED FOR OVER THREE MONTHS. I AM DRIVING AROUND WITH NO AIRBAGS IN MY CAR AS THE WARNING LIGHTS FOR THE ENTIRE SYSTEM IS ON AND PER THE MANUAL THIS INDICATES THAT IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION NO AIRBAGS WI…

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THE FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG WAS SHUT OFF DUE TO AN ELECTRICAL ISSUE IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT. I HAVE ATTEMPTED TO GET THIS FIXED FOR OVER THREE MONTHS. I AM DRIVING AROUND WITH NO AIRBAGS IN MY CAR AS THE WARNING LIGHTS FOR THE ENTIRE SYSTEM IS ON AND PER THE MANUAL THIS INDICATES THAT IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION NO AIRBAGS WILL DEPLOY. THE NISSAN DEALERSHIP HAS ADVISED THAT THE PART AT THE MANUFACTURERS WAREHOUSE WERE ALL DEFECTIVE AND THAT THEY HAVE TO HAVE THE PART MADE IN JAPAN TO BE REPLACED. REALLY!! I HAVE BEEN GIVEN THE RUN AROUND ON THIS SINCE DAY ONE. I HAVE NOTICED RECALLS ON OTHER NISSAN VEHICLES FOR SIMILAR ISSUES BUT NOT FOR THE ARMADA. I HAVE PAID 35,000+ FOR A DEFECTIVE VEHICLE TO NO AVAIL!! *JS

NHTSA ODI #10545600

Official recalls

2

20V188000 · Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module

Mar 30, 2020

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2012-2017 NV Cargo and NV Passenger Van, 2013-2015 Titan and Armada and 2011-2012 Infiniti QX56 vehicles. Due to a manufacturing issue, the air bag inflator may not function properly or may rupture during deployment.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driver air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began May 7, 2020. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669 or Infiniti customer service at 1-800-662-6200.

13V451000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:master Cylinder

Sep 18, 2013

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013 Titan and Armada vehicles manufactured February 22, 2013, through May 3, 2013. The affected vehicles have a brake master cylinder which may intermittently reduce the pressure supplied to the front brakes.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: If the front brake pressure is reduced there would be less braking power, requiring a longer distance to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Nissan has notified owners, and dealers will replace the master cylinder, free of charge. The recall began on October 21, 2013. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗

NHTSA investigations

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