Nissan Armada no deployment problems

Filed Sep 8, 2026 · Airbags, Brakes · OK · crash

Front end collision and no front end collision warnings. Air bags failed to deploy. Car was still considered a total loss.

Filed Feb 18, 2026 · Airbags, Brakes · FL · crash

On Saturday, February 7th, at approximately 1:00 PM, I was involved in a high-impact rear-end collision while driving cautiously with Adaptive Cruise Control and driver assistance systems activated, maintaining the distance set by the vehicle itself. When the vehicles ahead of me suddenly collided, my Nissan Armada did not brake properly. I am not stating that the braking response was insufficient — I am stating that the braking system failed to function correctly. Despite fully depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle did not decelerate in a normal or expected manner. Most importantly, there were no visible skid marks or braking marks on the pavement after the accident, which strongly indicates that the braking system did not engage as it should have. Any properly functioning vehicle under full brake application would normally leave visible braking evidence on the roadway. This did not occur. The impact was severe and resulted in extensive frontal damage, yet no airbags deployed, which further intensifies the concern regarding multiple safety system failures. This incident placed my life, the lives of my family members traveling with me, and the lives of others on the road at extreme risk. While there were no fatalities, there were minor injuries and significant emotional trauma, particularly for my [XXX] daughter, who is now fearful of riding in a vehicle. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Dec 18, 2025 · Airbags · OH · crash · 1 injury

on 12/13/25 at 2:30pm our vehicle slid on ice and we crashed into the front of a barrier. No deployment of airbags occurred but the impact was so severe it damaged the frame/suspension/radiator. Our insurance adjusted/police and tow yard were surprised that the airbags did not deploy.

Filed Jan 13, 2022 · Airbags · LA · crash

My husband and I were in 2 front end collisions in my 2017 Nissan Armada and were going at least 50+ mph when someone pulled out in front of us and we t-boned a full size pick up truck. The airbags failed to deploy both times which is extremely alarming to me. We both made it out okay but have severe back and leg pain and constant headaches. We were lucky. It could have been much worse but if airbags would have deployed, it wouldn’t have been so bad. This needs to be addressed asap.

Filed Sep 1, 2021 · Airbags · OH · crash · 1 injury

My wife was forced off the highway after dropping our 5 children at camp. She was forced off the highway and she hit a large tree at 50+MPH. She did have her seatbelt on, but all of her airbags failed to deploy. She has suffered multiple injuries to include whiplash, strained muscles, neurological compromised with burning, tingling into her upper extremities, headaches, and multiple other injuries. The vehicle was inspected and declared a total loss by USAA our insurance provider. The vehicle has also been inspected by Nissan Motor Corporation on 8/25/21. We have not received any feedback or report regarding their inspection to date. This vehicle was purchased new by us in 09/17, it has been serviced by our dealership since it was purchased, it did not have any warning lights or other symptoms of maintenance problems or failures prior to the accident. We have all the service records to attest to the maintenance status of the vehicle.

Filed Aug 17, 2021 · Airbags, Steering · 215,000 miles · VA · crash · 2 injuries

The contact owned a 2005 Nissan Armada. The contact stated that while driving at 45 MPH, his steering wheel was locked without warning. Due to the failure, the contact veered off the road and hit two parked vehicles. The air bags did not deploy upon impact. The contact stated that a little girl was standing near one of the parked vehicles and was knocked into a tree and was airlifted to a child trauma center. The contact stated that from his knowledge, the girl was only treated for cuts and bruises. The contact stated that he was knocked out for a few minutes after impact but refused medical attention at the scene. He later went to the hospital and was treated for a concussion and whiplash. The contact stated that he believed that a police report was filed but was not certain. The vehicle was towed from the scene to an independent tow yard where it was deemed a total loss. The dealer nor the manufacturer have been notified of the failure. The vehicle had been destroyed. The failure mileage was approximately 215,000.

Filed May 26, 2020 · Airbags · 90,000 miles · TX · crash · fire · 1 injury

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 the federal safety agency 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.

Filed Jun 12, 2017 · Airbags, Brakes · 175,000 miles · OH · crash · 2 injuries

Tl* the contact owned a 2006 nissan armada. While driving approximately 35 MPH and attempting to stop the vehicle, the brake pedal fractured while being depressed and caused the contact's vehicle to crash into the rear of a second vehicle. During the crash, the vehicle was destroyed and the front end was severely damaged; however, the air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed and the vehicle was towed. The driver sustained a concussion and the front passenger sustained a neck abrasion. Medical attention was required. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 175,000. ....updated 06/21/17 *bf ...updated 08/02/17 *bf updated 10/06/17 *bf ..updated 10/11/17*bf updated 10/23/17 *bf updated 11/2/2017*js *cn *js *js

Filed Jun 23, 2016 · Airbags · 88,000 miles · HI · crash

Was in a accident on 6/12/2016, had front end damage, air bags did not deploy. Honolulu police dept report # 16-233155

Filed Jul 31, 2015 · Airbags, Body · 144,423 miles · NC · crash · 1 injury

An estimate of record was originated at toyota of north charlotte after the collision. The air bags never deployed before, during or after the collision despite the multiple damages and my minor injury. There has been an on-going airbag diagnostic code that has been monitored during other general maintenance repairs that were completed. It has not been brought to my attention if the vehicle contains a defective air bag system. I am trying to obtain the nissan part numbers/descriptions for the original airbags within my 2006 armada. The dealership stated that they were unable to provide this data even though the vehicle was purchased, repaired and inspected at that lake norman-cornelius location. *js