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The worst 2009 Nissan Armada problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Body9
- Engine4
- Suspension4
- Electrical3
- Fuel system3
Problems by type
Tap a problem to see which part fails, at what mileage and in which other years.
- Body9
- Engine4
- Suspension4
- Electrical3
- Fuel system3
- Transmission3
- Airbags2
- Brakes2
- Seats2
- Driver assistance1
- Steering1
- Tires1
- Wheels1
Recalls 3
Air bags: frontal
- What is 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.
Recall number 23V067000 · Recall details
Fuel system, other: storage: fuel gauge system
- What is 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.
Recall number 10V074000 · Recall details
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages
- What is 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.
Recall number 10V072000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2009 Nissan Armada 92
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Wiring harness repair information
- Certification label and VIN plate replacement service information
- VOLUNTARY SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN 2004-2012 ARMADA, TITAN, AND 2004-2009 QUEST; DRIVER AIR BAG COVER...
- CAN communication codes – diagnostic tips and guidelines
- CAN communication – network diagnostic flow chart
- Vehicle key not detected / authenticated, engine will not start
- Windshield cracking
- Removing foreign material from the window glass
- Window glass warranty information
- Diagnosis of vehicle pull (DRIFT) and/or steering wheel off-center
2009 Nissan Armada fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.6L 8‑cyl | RWD | 12 | 18 | 14 |
| 5.6L 8‑cyl | 4WD | 12 | 18 | 14 |
What 2009 Nissan Armada owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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. Works for about a minute, then the fuse blow Air bag light blinking. I also plan to have it look at. Could use financial assistance with the these repair cost.
Drivers seat won't move forward or back. All other seat functions work correctly.
I was driving to work on the morning of 11/17/2020, when I hit a deer with a front of my SUV. The front end of my SUV was severely damaged which caused the airbag to deploy, when the airbag deployed I thought it may have burnt me instead it was emblem retaining ring from the inside of the steering wheel that holds the plastic advertisement / emblem of the vehicle come out and cut / impaled me across the neck. Which LED me to going to the er in the back of an ambulance. When I got to the er the doctor on call said if it would have been an inch over it would have cut the main culinary artery which I would have bled to death. At the er I received x-rays and stitches now I'm left with a scar.*dt the consumer provided photos. *tr*jb*dt*dt*dt*dt*jb consumer stated manufacture was contacted but case nor file number was not given. Consumer husband was can be contacted for mechanical issues his name is [xxx] and phone number is [xxx]. Consumer's reference number is [xxx]. Vehicle was sold to a salvage yard by the insurance company as of march 1st. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).”
Opened the car and found my rear overhead console hanging by the electrical wires in the back seat. Please note that the vehicle was stationary for 3 days. 2 months later, while driving, the front overhead console fell off and dangled infront of the windshield.
Both passenger and driver side exhaust manifold cracked at the same time
The plastic mould panel holding the AC outlets, lights and temperature control and radio volume on the 2nd row and 3rd row seats fell off. Luckily no one was sitting behind otherwise they will get hurt and probably will cause injury. This incident happened after passing the speed reducing hump in the neighborhood . I would like to point out that this is a safety hazard that can happen anytime without warning and since this part requires no maintenance you can never tell when they will fall/dislodge from their location.
There was a sudden catastrophic failure in the cooling system that allowed fluids to mix with the transmission. The transmission had to be completely rebuilt along with components with the radiator/cooling system. We were at a stop waiting to turn left, when the signal turned green, the vehicle's engine revved as we tried to accelerate but the vehicle would not move. Called aaa as we needed to be towed to an auto shop. The auto shop explained that it was a catastrophic failure in the cooling system and transmission. Repair costs totaled $6000!!
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 nissan armada. Upon starting the vehicle, a ticking sound was heard coming from the engine. The vehicle was taken to nissan of victoria (6003 n navarro st, victoria, tx 77904 (361) 578-5000) where it was diagnosed with a cracked manifold that needed replacement. The vehicle was not repaired due to an expired warranty. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 nissan armada. The contact stated that the interior roof bracket was falling, which distracted the driver when attempting to operate the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the brackets where stripped and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 63,000.
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Questions about the 2009 Nissan Armada
Is the 2009 Nissan Armada reliable?
Owners have filed 23 complaints about the 2009 Nissan Armada, fewer than a typical Armada model year.
What is the 2009 Nissan Armada year score?
The 2009 Nissan Armada scores 73 out of 100 (average). The score compares it with the other model years of the Nissan Armada: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2009 Nissan Armada?
Body and structure, with 9 complaints, typically around 77,100 miles. Next is engine (4).
How many recalls does the 2009 Nissan Armada have?
3 recalls, covering air bags, fuel system, other and service brakes, hydraulic.
What year does the Nissan Armada have the most body problems?
The Nissan Armada model years with the most body complaints are 2008 (39 complaints) and 2004 (15 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 2009 Nissan Armada get?
Official estimates for the 2009 Nissan Armada range from 14 mpg combined. The most efficient version (5.6L 8-cyl, RWD) gets 12 city and 18 highway.
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