2008 Nissan Armada recalls and problems

The 2008 Nissan Armada has 6 safety recalls and 161 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Nissan dealer.

Recalls
6
Complaints
161
Crashes / fires
0 / 1
Injuries / deaths
7 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2008 Nissan Armada vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2008 Nissan Armada recalls

Recall 23V-067: Air Bags

Reported Feb 10, 2023 · 404,690 vehicles affected · Nissan North America, Inc.

Problem: 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.

Fix: 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.

Recall 10V-349: Air Bags

Reported Jul 22, 2010 · 21 vehicles affected · NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Problem: Nissan is recalling model year 2008 nissan armada and infiniti qx56 vehicles manufactured from february 7, 2007 through february 14, 2007. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 201, "protection in interior impact." an out-of-specification a-pillar finisher might impede the correct inflation of the side curtain air bag near the upper portion of the b-pillar.

Risk: Incorrect inflation of the side curtain air bag may increase the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant in the event of a crash requiring deployment of that air bag.

Fix: Dealers will replace both right and left front pillar finishers free of charge. The safety recall began on august 16, 2010. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

Recall 10V-074: Fuel System, Other

Reported Mar 3, 2010 · 340,000 vehicles affected · NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Problem: 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.

Fix: 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 10V-072: Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Reported Mar 2, 2010 · 179,383 vehicles affected · NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Problem: 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.

Fix: 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 08V-187: Seats

Reported Apr 24, 2008 · 1,126 vehicles affected · NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Problem: Nissan is recalling 1,126 my 2008 quest, titan and armada vehicles equipped with manual adjustment front seats. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 207, "seating systems." the seat track assembly may have been manufactured out of specification.

Risk: This may result in the manual seat pawl not fully engaging increasing the risk of personal injuries in the event of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will inspect the seat track assembly on the driver's and front passenger seats and replace the entire seat assembly free of charge. The recall began on may 27, 2008. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

Recall 07V-449: Seat Belts

Reported Sep 25, 2007 · 3,564 vehicles affected · NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Problem: Certain sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 210, 'seat belt assembly anchorages.' the driver's side third row seat belt upper anchor bracket may be cracked.

Risk: In the event of a crash, a seat occupant may not be properly restrained increasing the risk of personal injury.

Fix: Dealers will replace the seat belt bracket free of charge. The recall began on november 1, 2007. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

2008 Nissan Armada problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Service Brakes57
Structure39
Electrical System23
Unknown or Other18
Fuel/Propulsion System12
Suspension11
Air Bags11
Service Brakes, Hydraulic9
Visibility4
Fuel System, Gasoline3
Engine and Engine Cooling3
Steering2

Most reported parts

  • Structure › Body — 22
  • Structure › Body › Roof and Pillars — 3
  • Suspension › Rear — 2
  • Electrical System › 12v/24v/48v Battery — 1
  • Fuel System, Other › Storage › Fuel Gauge System — 1
  • Structure › Body › Hatchback/Liftgate — 1
  • Visibility › Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System — 1
  • Visibility › Power Window Devices and Controls — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 80,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2008 Nissan Armada complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Air Bags · reported Apr 18, 2026
I made an appointment with the dealership peoria nissan for 8:15am on the morning of 4/18/26. I confirmed the recall and brought the vehicle in early they received it told me it should be done by lunch. At 3:45 pm they messaged me it was all done and ready to go. I called and questioned them as to whether or not the airbag needed to be replaced, where they admitted they actually didnt do anything. They started to work on it, realized they wouldnt have time and put it back together. The keys would be at the front desk at sales they were going home. I went down and asked about a rental as the…
Fuel/Propulsion System · reported Dec 30, 2025
My son & I took the car out two days after I bought it. Wanted to see how things looked at night. I took an unfamiliar rd ,( why,I dont know) Enjoying the ride and all the dash lights and bright headlights. Coming up to what appeared to be a slight downhill, curved rd, The car suddenly would not let me steer or brake or, What the heck! I thought its broken and we are going to crash in the trees! Realizing the car shut itself off,im asking, ok yelling at my son, what do I do??? IT took all I had to try & stay calm, and drive like , back when. (No power steering,)but not sure what to do about…
Fuel/Propulsion System · reported Nov 4, 2023
THE INSTRUMENT PANEL FUEL GAUGE IS INACCURATELY DISPLAYING THAT THE VEHICLE STILL HAS SOME FUEL, TYPICALLY ABOUT ONE QUARTER TANK, WHEN THE FUEL TANK IS EMPTY. It is the same as the recall for Nissan Armada’s with other VIN numbers, however it doesn’t cover mine, despite matching the year of manufacture, description, and diagnosis of issue. I am asking that the VIN numbers be updated to include mine. Also, under the “status” panel of my electronic display, it’s shows 70-80~ miles left of driving range before running out of fuel.
Electrical System · reported Mar 22, 2023
For the past couple of years my 2008 Nissan Armada has been giving me issues with the gas gauge not reading accurately, it has progressed over time. It started out happening around a quarter of a tank with anywhere from 25 to 60 miles to empty according to the reading on the screen display. There has been no warning of running out of gas, it just happens while driving, the vehicle starts to shut down & the steering wheel eventually locks up, I do not have very long to find a driveway or parking lot to coast into before the vehicle completely shuts down. Over time it has happened at different…
Fuel System, Gasoline · at 144,000 miles · reported Oct 5, 2022
The contact owns a 2008 Nissan Armada. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, she heard a knocking sound coming from the vehicle and the air bag warning light was blinking. Additionally, the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the vehicle was diagnosed and the spiral cable and horn were replaced. The mechanic also stated that the fuel tank and fuel sensor needed to be replaced however, the vehicle was not repaired due to the cost. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to file a…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Nissan Armada have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 6 recalls for the 2008 Nissan Armada: 23V-067 (air bags), 10V-349 (air bags), 10V-074 (fuel system, other), 10V-072 (service brakes, hydraulic), 08V-187 (seats) and more. Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2008 Nissan Armada?

Owners report service brakes problems most often (57 reports), followed by structure (39). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 80,000 miles.

Are Nissan recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Nissan dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.