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2007 Nissan Armada problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

One of the years to avoid

With 103 complaints filed to NHTSA — about 2.7 times the median Armada year — the 2007 model ranks #8 of 23 Armada years for complaint volume. It lands on the years-to-avoid list.

The trouble concentrates in one system: brakes issues account for 46% of all reports (47 of 103), far ahead of fuel system at 12.

103

NHTSA complaints

3

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2007 compare to other Armada years?

Armada NHTSA complaints by model year, 2007 highlighted636 complaints2004: 636 complaints2005: 501 complaints2006: 329 complaints2007: 103 complaints2008: 206 complaints2009: 39 complaints2010: 63 complaints2011: 60 complaints2012: 24 complaints2013: 26 complaints2014: 17 complaints2015: 27 complaints2016: 3 complaints2017: 131 complaints2018: 115 complaints2019: 113 complaints2020: 38 complaints2021: 20 complaints2022: 14 complaints2023: 10 complaints2024: 8 complaints2025: 31 complaints2026: 11 complaints
Armada NHTSA complaints by model year, 2007 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2007 Nissan Armada problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Brakes4746%
Fuel System1212%
Engine88%
Electrical System77%
Suspension55%
Airbags44%
Other33%
Steering33%
Body & Structure33%
Tires & Wheels33%
Transmission22%
Seat Belts22%
Visibility & Wipers11%
Child Seat11%
Latches & Locks11%
Climate Control (A/C & Heat)11%

Does the 2007 Nissan Armada have recalls?

3 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

10E019000SuspensionMay 20, 2010 · 1,873 units

Defect

NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN FRONT AND REAR LOWER LINKS, P/NOS. 54501ZQ00A, 54500ZQ00A, 551A1ZQ00A, 551A0ZQ00A , 54501EA00A, 54500EA00A, 551A1EA500, 551A0EA500, 54501ZR00A, AND 54500ZR00A, SOLD BETWEEN NOVEMBER 25, 2009 AND MAY 14, 2010 AS REPLACEMENT PARTS FOR MODEL YEAR 2004 THROUGH 2010 TITAN, ARMADA, AND QX56, AND MODEL YEARS 2005 THROUGH 2010 FRONTIER, XTERRA, AND PATHFINDER VEHICLES. THE LOWER CONTROL LINK ASSEMBLY HAS TWO CYLINDRICAL COLLARS FORMING THE INBOARD ATTACHMENT POINTS TO THE CHASSIS. DUE TO AN IMPROPER WELDING PROCESS SOME COLLARS MAY CONTAIN WELDS THAT DO NOT MEET STRENGTH SPECIFICATIONS.

Consequence

IF THE COLLAR WELD SEPARATES, THE VEHICLE HANDLING WILL DETERIORATE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy

NISSAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE ANY AFFECTED LOWER LINK FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 12, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.

10V074000Fuel SystemMarch 3, 2010 · 340,000 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

THIS COULD CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO RUN OUT OF GAS AND STALL ON THE HIGHWAY, WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH.

Remedy

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.

07V449000Seat BeltsSeptember 25, 2007 · 3,564 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, A SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.

Remedy

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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“OVER THE COURSE OF OWNING THIS CAR THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WILL COME ON WHILE I AM DRIVING. THIS CAUSES THE BRAKES TO NOT WORK CORRECTLY AND IS VERY DANGEROUS. I WILL BE DRIVING AND THE INCIDENT WILL OCCUR WITHOUT WARNING. I HAVE CONTACTED NISSAN SEVERAL TIMES BUT THEY HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO CORRECT THE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · May 21, 2014

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 NISSAN ARMADA. THE DRIVER STATED THAT THE FUEL GAUGE WAS DEFECTIVE, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO RUN OUT OF FUEL WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AT APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH. THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO SAFELY PULL OVER ON THE SIDE OF THE FREEWAY. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Fuel System · March 15, 2010

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 NISSAN ARMADA. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD FRACTURED WITHOUT WARNING. EXHAUST FUMES ENTERED INTO THE CABIN OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000. THE VIN WAS…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · August 9, 2015

“DRIVING ONE DAY ON INTERSTATE WAY AND CITY DRIVING ANOTHER CAR WAS DRIFTING OR ATTEMPTED TO CROSS INTO MY LANE, WENT TO USE HORN AND IT FAILED. HAS NOT BEEN WORKING, HAVE NOTICED THAT VOLUME CONTROL AND CRUISE CONTROL HAS STOPPED WORKING. DEALER SHIP STATED THAT THE SPIRAL CABLE IS BAD AND HAVE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · December 23, 2016

“MY 2007 NISSAN ARMADA WITH ONLY 32,000 MILES ON IT SHAKES VIOLENTLY WHEN I HIT A POTHOLE BETWEEN 40 TO 60 MPH. AFTER SLOWING DOWN TO UNDER 40 MPH, IT STOPS THE SHIMMY AND SHAKE. THIS SOUNDS LIKE THE "DEATH WOBBLE" THAT HAS PLAGUED JEEP IN THE PAST. THE TIRES AND SUSPENSION ARE FACTORY STOCK WITH NO…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Suspension · March 6, 2010

2007 Nissan Armada — common questions

Is the 2007 Nissan Armada reliable?

NHTSA data argues against it: 103 complaints put the 2007 model at #8 of 23 Armada years. It is one of the Armada years to avoid.

What are the most common 2007 Armada problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are brakes (47 complaints), fuel system (12 complaints), engine (8 complaints).

Does the 2007 Nissan Armada have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns affecting the 2007 Nissan Armada. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Nissan Armada years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Armada years to avoid are 2004, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2007, 2010, 2011. The cleanest record among Armada years belongs to 2016.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.