Nissan Armada ball joint problems

Filed Nov 8, 2026 · Steering, Suspension · MD

I have concerns regarding the safety and overall condition of the ball joint, particularly the upper control arm ball joint dust boot, along with the noticeable rust on the retaining nut and cotter pin. Given the visible corrosion and condition of these components, I believe a thorough inspection is necessary to determine whether the ball joint, dust boot, and associated hardware are compromised. This is a potential safety concern that should not be overlooked and should be properly evaluated to ensure the vehicle is safe to operate.

Filed Dec 28, 2025 · Suspension · WI

I was driving along on the freeway after replacing the rear control arms as those were rusted out as well and the driver side wheel started wobbling so I pulled over with the family in it to look, and the bearing had come loose after fixing the bearing at a shop nearby driving down the road. It still felt like it was wobbling brought it into the shop looked underneath, and the subframe is actually cracked, though it states that this recall had been complete completed.

Filed Mar 13, 2024 · Fuel system, Suspension · MA

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. It didnt go through the tank because i found the issue on time and stopped driving the vehicle but it caused damage to the tank. If I didnt stop driving the car it was just a matter of time before the control arm perforated the tank, which could have been a lot worse with a risk of fire. This looks to be a common issue with Nissan cars so I’m not sure how there is no recall for it. I keep the vehicle maintained properly and bring it to the dealer for repairs. The dealer also performed a lot of work on the rear suspension of my car a couple of years ago but never mentioned anything to me about this major rust on the crossmember subframe.

Filed Feb 23, 2023 · Suspension · KY

After making a left turn I heard a loud popping sound from the rear of the vehicle so I continued driving at about 20mph. for about another 350 yds. While making a right turn into my apartment. I heard a loud clanked sound. I looked and saw that the upper control arm on the rear drivers side had broke apart due to rust. Luckily I was only pulling into my apartment. I was quite disturbed by this incident because I had just gotten off the interstate with my family in the vehicle with me..

Filed Aug 26, 2022 · Suspension · NY · 1 injury

While traveling w/b on I78 into Pennsylvania I noticed my car suddenly veering to the left. I stopped at a toll booth to proceed to the next exit to check on the problem and as I accelerated out of the toll booth the car began to fishtail wildly. After being able to bring the car under control I pulled off to the shoulder expecting, from the sound of the scraping metal, to find a blown tire. When I checked on the r/r tire I noticed it seemed to have collapsed and that the lower control arm had broken from the frame of the car leaving the car inoperable. I had the car taken on a flatbed to the nearest Nissan dealership.

Filed Mar 1, 2021 · Body · 170,000 miles · KY

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 nissan armada. The contact's wife stopped at an intersection and when she proceeded to drive the vehicle, the rear driver's side wheel twisted. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The contact stated that the rear driver's side wheel well was rusted. The control arm was replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but informed that the vehicle was over the warranty and offered no assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 170,000.

Filed Jun 11, 2019 · Suspension · NY

Badly rusted rear cross member and control arms

Filed Apr 14, 2018 · Suspension · 124,800 miles · IL

The rear lower control arm links were completely rusted out and was almost ready to break up. If not found by the mechanic, this would have been an accident waiting to happen at highway speeds.

Filed Apr 13, 2017 · Body, Suspension · 74,000 miles · PA

We have a 2004 nissan pathfinder armada with under 74,000 miles on the odometer. The vehicle looks like it is in very good shape until it is put on a lift. The major control arms of the vehicle are severely rusted while other steel in close proximity is not. We found a recall for 1996-2004 nissan pathfinders for this same issue: 'campaign id #: r1107 'the federal safety agency #:11v‑244 'applied vehicles:1996-2004 pathfinder (r50) nissan north american told us that this recall does not apply to our vehicle. We believe that the components used on our vehicle were probably produced by the same manufacturer as the recalled components and therefore have the same issues. The nissan representative that we spoke with would neither confirm nor deny this. ( mariana 615‑725‑5879) she could only confirm that the recall did not apply to our nissan.

Filed Jul 5, 2016 · Suspension · 210,443 miles · NJ

Control arm front and rear twice 2014 and 2015