2013 Nissan Armada problems
The Nissan Armada (retrospectively referred to unofficially as the Nissan Pathfinder Armada) is a full-size SUV manufactured by Nissan for the North American market. From 2003 to 2015, the first-generation Armada was assembled in Canton, Mississippi based on the Nissan Titan. From mid-2016 onwards, the second-generation Armada has been built in Yukuhashi, Kyushu, Japan and shares the same platform as the Nissan Patrol, with American-specific modifications, and went on sale in late mid-2016 as a 2017 model. A luxury version of the Armada has been sold as the Infiniti QX80 (originally QX56).
First generation (TA60; 2004)
The 2004 model Pathfinder Armada was unveiled on April 17, 2003, at the New York International Auto Show. Developed under Carlos Ghosn's NRP (Nissan Revival Plan), development was done in September 1999 to 2003 under lead designers Shiro Nakamura and Diane Allen and chief engineers Yuzo Sakita and Larry Dominique. In January 2001, a final exterior design by Giovanny Arroba had been approved by Sakita, Allen, Nakamura, and Nissan executive management, with the final design freeze being completed in July 2001. It is assigned the platform code TA60.
Prototypes based on the Y61 Patrol were hand-assembled as mules from 2001, with the first TA60-specific prototypes being completed and sent to testing in early 2002. Design patents were filed in 2003, with production starting on August 14, 2003, and going on sale on October 1, 2003.
The Armada had a 5.6 L VK56DE V8 engine that made 305 hp (227 kW) and 385 lb⋅ft (522 N⋅m) of torque. This was mated to a 5-speed automatic transmission, and the Armada had a choice of either rear-wheel drive or four-wheel drive. There are some Armadas that are capable of using E85. It has a towing capacity of up to 9,000 lb (4,000 kg).
The rear door handles are installed on the "C" pillar as part of a Nissan design tradition that started with the 1986 Nissan Pathfinder. When the four-door Pathfinder was introduced, Nissan chose to conceal the door handles as a part of the "C" pillar trim to visually make it appear like a two-door truck with a camper shell, with conventional door handles on the front doors.
The switch to the Armada name occurred in September 2004 for the 2005 model year, where it received new badges without "Pathfinder." The 2005 model year also included a backup camera.
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Common 2013 Nissan Armada problems
The Nissan Armada 2013 has been reported to have several common problems based on complaints from owners:
- Corrosion due to Water in Connector Between Engine and Wiring Harness: The design flaw in the Armada's engine allows water to accumulate between the transmission wiring harness and the engine, leading to corrosion. This corrosion can make starting the engine difficult, causing stalling or cranking without starting. In some cases, the transmission may also be affected, resulting in incorrect shifting. To address this issue, the rusty engine harness needs to be replaced.
- Braking Problems: Some owners have reported pulsating brake pads during moderate and light braking, with vibrations felt in the pedals, steering wheel, or even the entire car's body. Models like the 2005, 2006, 2008, and 2011 Armadas are particularly known for developing this issue. Resurfacing or replacing all four brake rotors, along with updating brake pads and other components, is necessary to resolve this problem.
- Interior Accessory Malfunctions: The 2011 Armada has been associated with interior accessory defects, including reports of malfunctions in the CD player, speakers, and cabin air filter. While these issues may not directly impact the vehicle's drivability, they can affect the overall comfort and convenience of the car.
These problems highlight some of the key issues that owners of the Nissan Armada 2013 have faced. Addressing these issues promptly and with the necessary repairs can help maintain the performance and reliability of the vehicle.
What is the most common problem with the Nissan Armada?
Nissan Armada Reliability and Common Problems
- The Nissan Armada is a reliable full-size SUV with a 3.5 out of 5.0 reliability rating from RepairPal.
- Some of the top Nissan Armada problems include brake problems, the overhead console falling down, and catalytic converter failure.
Is Nissan Armada a reliable car?
Reports say that the Nissan Armada has average reliability. This vehicle still utilizes a V8 engine paired to 7-speed automatic transmission, therefore it is thirsty. One of its appeals is that is a low-cost alternative to the similar Infiniti QX80.
Do Nissan Armadas have transmission problems?
1) Complete transmission failure
Many Nissan Armada owners have experienced premature gearbox failure due to contaminated transmission fluid.
Is Nissan Armada expensive to maintain?
The average total annual cost for repairs and maintenance on a Nissan Armada is $550, compared to an average of $784 for fullsize SUVs and $652 for all vehicle models. The average total annual cost for unscheduled repairs and maintenance across all model years of a vehicle.
2013 Nissan Armada car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Nissan Armada problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Service brakes problems
- Air bags problems
- Electronic stability control (esc) problems
- Electrical system problems
- Power train problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2013 Nissan Armada vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
2013 Nissan Armada complaints
The NHTSA has received 14 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2013 Nissan Armada.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-03-12
- VIN: 5N1BA0ND5DN
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: 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.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-09-26
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 5N1BA0ND4DN
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: 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.
WHEELS,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-11-10
- VIN: 5N1BA0ND6DN
- Components: WHEELS,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: AS I WAS LEAVING WITH PASSENGERS FROM STORE WAS GETTING ON STREET HEARD A LOUD NOISE LIKE HIT SOMETHING FROM UNDERNETH VEHICLE. WENT AWAY AS TRAVELING WAS HEARING A SCRAPPING NOISE FROM PASSENGER SIDE REAR. THEN GOT LOUDER LIKE SOMETHING WAS ABOUT TO BUST LIKE METAL TO METAL GRINDING, SCRATCHING, POPPING. NOISE REAR PASSENGER
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-04-01
- VIN: 5N1AA0ND7DN
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: WHEN I APPLY PRESSURE TO THE BRAKES IT WILL NOT ENGAGE. I HAVE TO LET MY FOOT OFF OF THE BRAKE AND PUSH DOWN AGAIN FOR THE VEHICLE TO COME TO A STOP. THIS PROBLEM HAPPENS INTERMITTENTLY. IT HAS HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES IN THE PAST 6 MONTHS AND IS COMPLETELY AT RANDOM.
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-07-27
- VIN: 5N1BA0ND1DN
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 NISSAN ARMADA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE DID NOT RESPOND WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND THERE WAS REDUCED BRAKING POWER. THE CONTACT BELIEVED THE FAILURE WAS RELATED TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V451000 (SERVICE BRAKES). THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS WERE REPLACED WITHIN THE LAST TWELVE MONTHS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED THE CONTACT TO CALL NHTSA. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-01-01
- VIN: 5N1BA0NF3DN
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: PAINT ON HOOD STARTED TO PEEL OFF IN 2018. LATELY, IT HAS GOTTEN WORSE TO THE POINT WE HAVE TO REPAIR IT. THIS SHOULD NOT BE HAPPENING IN A 2013 VEHICLE.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-06-13
- VIN: 5N1AA0NC9DN
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: TAKATA RECALL THE BRAKES ON MY 2013 NISSAN ARMADA SV HAS FAILED AND FLOORED TO THE FLOOR. I ALMOST CRASHED MY CAR WITH MY CHILDREN INSIDE BECAUSE I HAD NO STOPPING ABILITIES. I HAVE CONDUCTED AN INVESTIGATION AND FOUND THAT MANY OTHER CUSTOMERS ARE COMPLAINING ABOUT THE SIMILAR ISSUE ON VARIOUS WEBSITES PERTAINING THE BRAKES TO THIS PARTICULAR MODEL AND YEAR. PLEASE HELP.
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-10-31
- VIN: 5N1BA0ND0DN
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: WHILE UNDER MILD ACCELERATION (FROM APPROX. 30MPH TO 40MPH) THE TRANSMISSION COOLANT LINE FAILED, SPRAYING TRANSMISSION FLUID THROUGHOUT THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, AND CAUSING 1 OR MORE DRIVE BELTS TO SLIP FROM THE TENSION SYSTEM, AND WRAP THEMSELVES AROUND THE COOLING FAN SHAFT. THIS RESULTED IN AN IMMEDIATE REDUCTION IN POWER TO THE VEHICLES DRIVESHAFT,, CREATING A DANGEROUS DRIVING CONDITION. THE FRICTION FROM THE BELTS BINDING BEGAN TO HEAT UP THE RUBBER, AND COULD HAVE CAUSED A FIRE, WHICH, WITH TRANSMISSION FLUID SPRAYED THROUGHOUT THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT COULD HAVE IMMEDIATELY ENGULFED THE ENGINE IN FLAME. VEHICLE WAS STOPPED IMMEDIATELY AND TOWED TO A DEALERSHIP, WHO ACKNOWLEDGED THE TRANSMISSION COOLANT LINE AS THE POINT OF FAILURE.
SUSPENSION,PARKING BRAKE,STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-08-15
- VIN: 5N1AA0NC8DN
- Components: SUSPENSION,PARKING BRAKE,STRUCTURE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 NISSAN ARMADA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE REAR DRIVER SIDE WHEEL SEIZED WITHOUT WARNING AND PULLED THE VEHICLE TO THE LEFT. THE VEHICLE BEGAN SHAKING AND CAME TO A COMPLETE HALT IN THE MIDDLE OF THE HIGHWAY. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE REAR DRIVER SIDE EMERGENCY BRAKE CABLE BRACKET ON THE SUBFRAME ASSEMBLY FRACTURED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 15,671. UPDATED 02/09/15*LJ UPDATED 08/28/2017*CT
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-03-11
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 5N1AA0NE1DN
- Components: POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: TWICE, WHILE I THOUGHT THE VEHICLE WAS IN PARK, IT BEGAN TO ROLL. THE FIRST TIME I CAUGHT IT RIGHT AWAY AND IGRNORED IT. THE SECOND TIME WAS TUESDAY MARCH 11, 2014. I ARRIVED AND WORK AND PARKED. IT WAS DARK. PUT THE TRUCK IN PARK, TURNED OFF THE ENGINE AND LIGHTS; WHEN I OPENED THE DOOR, I COULD HEAR THE WIND RUSHING BY (I WAS PARKED IN A PARKING LOT (VERY SLIGHT DECLINE.) ANYWAY, GOT BACK IN, SLAMMED ON THE BRAKES, BUT STILL MANAGED TO HIT THE BUSHES (SMALL TREES) IN FRONT OF ME. WHY AM I ABLE TO SHUT OF THE CAR IF IT'S NOT IN PARK LIKE IT SAYS? *TR
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-10-07
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 5N1BA0NE6DN
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: I WAS DRIVING ALONG IN TRAFFIC AT BETWEEN 30-40 MILES PER HOUR FOLLOWING ABOUT 3+ CAR LINKS BEHIND, I WENT TO MAKE AN EMERGENCE STOP AND HAD VERY DIMINISHED BRAKING POWER AND ENDED UP HITTING THE BACK OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. I HAD THIS PROBLEM BEFORE (LUCKY NOT HITTING SOMEONE) AND TOOK IT TO MY NISSAN DEAL WHERE I WAS TOLD THERE ARE NO BRAKE PROBLEMS. I HAVE SINCE HAD THE PROBLEM MULTIPLE TIMES AND MY DEALERSHIP CANNOT FIND THE PROBLEM. I HAVE EXPRESSED TO NISSAN USA THAT THE PROBLEM SOUNDS VERY FAMILIAR TO THE REPORTS IN THEIR OPEN RECALL "TEM AFFECTED: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER DATE ANNOUNCED: 10/21/2013 DESCRIPTION OF RECALL: 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. ACTION NEEDED TO FIX IT: 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. " NISSAN SAYS MY VEHICLE IS NOT AFFECTED AND CANNOT TELL ME HOW THEY KNOW MY VEHICLE IS NOT AFFECTED. MY VEHICLE MANUFACTURE DATE IS DECEMBER 2012. *TR
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-05-21
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: 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
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-09-13
- VIN: 5N1BA0ND3DN
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: WAS TRAVELING ON A RESIDENTIAL ROAD APPROACHING A STOP SIGN. ATTEMPTED TO APPLY THE BRAKES AND THE PEDAL WENT STRAIGHT TO THE FLOOR. I PUMPED THE BRAKES AND TURNED THE VEHICLE TO THE RIGHT AS I WENT THROUGH THE STOP SIGN WITH VERY LIMITED BRAKING POWER. LUCKILY, NO ONE WAS IN THE INTERSECTION AND THE VEHICLE EVENTUALLY STOPPED ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE BRAKE AND THE VEHICLE DYNAMIC CONTROL WARNING LIGHTS WERE BOTH ILLUMINATED ON THE DASH AND I PLACED THE VEHICLE IN PARK. I PUMPED THE BRAKES SEVERAL TIMES WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN PARK AND THE PEDAL STILL WENT STRAIGHT TO THE FLOOR. I TOOK A PHOTO OF THE WARNING LIGHTS AND CONTACTED MY DEALER. I AM STILL WORKING THROUGH THE NEXT STEPS WITH THE DEALER. *TR
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-02-02
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: I DO NOT HAVE THE VIN BUT THE LICENSE PLATE IS ILLINOIS G985474, A HERTZ RENTAL. SEAT BELT (LAP BELT) BOLT NOT ANCHORED TO ANYTHING FOUR ADULTS WERE IN THE VEHICLE, PULLING OUT OF A PARKING LOT INTO A BUSY TOURIST HIGHWAY, WHEN THE PASSENGER IN THE LEFT SEAT IN THE MIDDLE ROW NOTICED THAT HIS LAP BELT WAS LOOSE, ALTHOUGH HE HAD "CLICKED" IT IN. WHEN HE TUGGED TO TIGHTEN IT, THE WHOLE THINK POPPED UP. WE STOPPED IN THE PARKING LOT AND CHECKED. WE COULD TELL PLAINLY THAT THE LARGE ANCHOR BOLT AT THE END HAD NEVER BEEN FASTENED DOWN, HAD NEVER BEEN SCREWED IN OR HAD NEVER HAD A NUT ON IT. IT WAS FREE. WE DROVE ON WITH THE PASSENGER USING THE SHOULDER STRAP. THAT SHORT DRIVE WAS THE ONLY TIME WE NEEDED SEATING FOR FOUR LARGE ADULTS DURING THIS RENTAL. I RETURNED THE ARMADA EARLY TO HERTZ AND SHOWED THEM THE PROBLEM. THE RENTAL AGENT TOOK NOTE OF IT. I TOOK GOOD PHOTOS OF THE BELT AND ITS DANGLING ANCHOR BOLT BEFORE RETURNING THE CAR. I CAN EMAIL THESE PHOTOS TO WHOEVER NEEDS THEM. I THINK THIS IS A QUALITY CONTROL ISSUE WITH NISSAN, NOT ESPECIALLY HERTZ. I GOT THE IMPRESSION FROM NHTSA CUSTOMER SERVICE THAT THIS ISN'T A BIG DEAL, BUT I THINK IT IS HIGHLY DANGEROUS. WHY HAVE LAP BELTS IF THEY ARE NOT ANCHORED? *TR
2013 Nissan Armada recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 2 recalls for different components of the 2013 Nissan Armada.
- Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
- Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- Summary: 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: 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.
- Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
- Summary: 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: 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.
Negative 2013 Nissan Armada car reviews
Positive 2013 Nissan Armada car reviews
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Leased at year end 2012. I must say, this SUV is the best value for money! I found GMs to be overpriced and Fords to be out of date. The German 3 row SUVs were just not practical. I have driven 40,000 miles in this SUV and I have no complaints. Although the overall MPG is about 15, gas is cheap for now. The steering is a bit heavy and there is some low-end plastic in the interior, but it has plenty of space for passengers, dogs, gear, etc. In fact, it has more space than GMs (Tahoe, etc.). It's almost at the Suburban level in this sense. I have not experienced any mechanical problems so far. The second-row bench seat with flip and fold is very good - better than buckets in my experience. The power is more than enough. However, I would like to point out that the factory roof crossbars are under-engineered and that the roof rack side rails are tricky to mate up with Yakima/Thule systems, but it can be done.
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I absolutely love this vehicle! When buying used, it's important to be careful no matter what you're buying. However, if you happen to come across a 2010 Nissan Armada in pristine condition, don't hesitate to buy it! I fell in love with it at first drive, and I guess that followed first sight. Not only does it look amazing and make a statement, but it also handles like a charm - rugged and smooth. It's great to stand out from the crowd of crossovers that all look the same. While shopping, just be sure to keep an eye out for any potential issues. I was lucky enough to find the perfect one, but unfortunately, the Bluetooth didn't work - which was a deal breaker for me. Thankfully, I bought it from CarMax, so I had 7 days to return it for any reason. They tried to fix it, but couldn't. So, I searched all over the country for one just like it. They are hard to find, which is a testament to how great they are. It's all about who took care of it before you. Now, I'm happy to say that I gave it back and bought it again. It's currently at the Nissan dealership getting fixed, and I hope they can do it because I absolutely love it! The steering is amazing, the turning radius is sharp, and it's incredibly comfortable. I bought the SE, and after driving other Armadas that had not been taken care of, I knew I'd found a gem!
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The vehicle is quite powerful, even when towing a significant load, and is overall enjoyable. The Platinum trim comes with all the extras you need. The only downside is that it may not be the most fuel-efficient option.
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These are fantastic vehicles, and you can get into them for much less than you would expect. I took one as a rental unit on vacation with the family, and afterwards I started looking for a good used one. It was perfect for the six of us.
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The Armada has been an excellent choice for our growing family, providing us with the space, comfort, and reliability we need. While we knew that the gas mileage would not be excellent when we purchased a large SUV, it has met our expectations. It's a small price to pay for the benefits it provides.
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Are you having problems with your 2013 Nissan Armada?
Grant Stoltenberg 2024-11-27
This ride is amazing! It handles so well and absorbs everything, making it such a smooth ride. I absolutely love the rugged appearance, the big 20
Osborne Kohler 2024-06-26
In 2012, I purchased a Nissan Armada SV which unfortunately required 5 visits to the shop. During the first 5 months, the front wheel control arms had to be replaced due to pulling to the right. While the issue was being diagnosed by the technician at Baker Nissan South Houston, there was a misunderstanding and the right front tire was inflated to 45psi instead of fixing the control arm. Fortunately, I discovered the issue before the tire could blow and cause a serious accident in the hot Houston summer. It was a concerning situation, but I am glad that it was resolved.
Hector Johnston 2024-04-18
Hello! I hope you're doing well. I wanted to share my experience with the 2010 Armada. As someone who previously owned a 2006 model, I had high expectations for the newer version. Unfortunately, I was a bit disappointed. While I appreciate the Platinum model's folding mirror option, I do wish it was available on the Titanium models as well. Additionally, I found the instrument cluster redesign to be a bit difficult to read, with the speedometer being off to the right. The Sound/Nav system could also use some improvement. After driving 3000 miles, I've noticed some sounds coming from the chassis when going over speed bumps, which is something I never experienced with my '06. The transmission also seems to make a more significant
Heber Rempel 2024-02-12
Hello there! I recently researched some issues with my Nissan Armada and found that some consumers have had some concerns. While there were some problems with transmissions, control arms, fuel pumps, exhaust issues/catalytic converter codes, AC pumps, DVD players, radios, and OS failures, I'm still hopeful that Nissan will continue to improve their vehicles. I did have some concerns about the black trucks with black interiors, but I'm sure Nissan has their reasons for producing them. While my previous Ford Expedition was more reliable and cost less to operate, I'm still happy with my Armada. I'm not a huge fan of the rear suspension, but I understand that it's an attempt to create a second layer of road shock absorption. Unfortunately, the execution of the idea could be improved. My radio has been a bit of a problem, but I'm sure it's just a programming issue. Overall, I've had a few annoyances, but I'm still satisfied with my Armada. Thanks for listening!
Archibald Nikolaus 2024-01-03
I love almost everything about this product, but I have some concerns about the navigation, suspension, and the dark dashboard during daylight driving. Unfortunately, the suspension is not as smooth as I would like it to be, and I can feel every bump and pothole on the road. Additionally, the navigation system does not work while driving, which can be inconvenient for families with children who want to watch a movie or set up an address while on the go. However, I understand that safety is a top priority, and I appreciate the cautionary measures that have been put in place. Overall, I think this is a great product, and I would highly recommend it to others.