Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2009 Nissan Armada
NHTSA data on file today
The 2009 Nissan Armada has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 23 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #23V067000 Driver's Side Air Bag Cover Emblem May Detach NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10E019000 LOWER LINK REPLACEMENT PARTS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V074000 INSTRUMENT PANEL FUEL GAUGE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V072000 BRAKE PEDAL PIVOT PIN NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Structure 9 complaints
- Suspension 4 complaints
- Electrical System 3 complaints
- Engine 3 complaints
- Fuel System, Gasoline 3 complaints
- Power Train 3 complaints
Of the 23 complaints on file, 3 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 23 complaints, owners report 8 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $7,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2009 Nissan Armada has several recalls, notably involving airbag, suspension, and fuel gauge issues. With multiple complaints in areas like structure and suspension, potential owners should be prepared for common repairs.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| front suspension | 70,000–100,000 miles | $400–$700 | common |
| fuel gauge system | 80,000–110,000 miles | $300–$600 | common |
| brake pedal assembly | 60,000–90,000 miles | $200–$400 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake fluid replacement
- Coolant flush
- Tire rotation and alignment
- Transmission fluid change
- Replace spark plugs
- Inspect belts and hoses
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Intermittent fuel gauge issues
- Unusual suspension noises
- Brake pedal feels loose
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2009 Nissan Armada at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.