2006 Nissan Armada Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 3%of 266 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 89,273miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2006 Nissan Armada, 3% of the 266 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 89,273 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Leaving home monday morning 3/3/2014 and didn't get a 1/4 mile from and my transmission stopped pulling! Thank god I was able to turn around and make it back home. Something as to be done about this I see hundreds of complaints online that this has happen to people with there Nissan Armada's and titan's!”
NHTSA complaint #10567667, filed 2014-03, 76,814 miles“Automatic transmission cooling line failure. Our automatic transmission cooling line sprung a leak without warning and no ignition lights turning on. The end result is that the transmission needs to be replaced. After doing some research online, I found out that this is a common problem with Nissan Armada 2006 transmission cooling lines. The line had a weak spot in it that split open and sprayed all the atf out. This occurred while driving back through our town at about 35 MPH.”
NHTSA complaint #10981438, filed 2017-04, 116,000 miles“The vehicle differential control stopped working and caused a brake failure. The vehicle slide through a red light into an intersection where it was struck in the side by another vehicle. After the incident, I checked the brakes and it had stopped. This was one incident of many. The vehicle's brakes stop working and makes a grinding noise. If I turn the vehicle off and restart it, it will stop doing it. The vehicles brake pads, calipers, and brake booster has been replaced and it still continues to do it. There is no consistency to this occurring. …”
NHTSA complaint #10692790, filed 2015-03, 88,546 miles“On approximately september 24, 2013 I was driving down my street heading to the store. When approaching a traffic light, I applied the brakes and the brake light went on and I had sudden loss of braking power, with a grinding noise, loose braking motion. The brake pedal actually went all the way down to the floor panel. I was able to stop vehicle, although I had approximately 70-80% reduced braking power. Imagine how scary it was to try and stop a 6,000lbs vehicle with only 20% of your normal braking power. I came within inches of hitting the vehicle in front of me. …”
NHTSA complaint #10565204, filed 2014-02, 139,000 miles“The airbag light has been on for a while indicating that there is a defect in the airbags . The brakes light comes on randomly and the car brakes on its own without me applying the brakes and that is very dangerous especially on the highway and the transmission light comes on showing the 4x4 light as on for no reason and I would have it on just the 2 wheels”
NHTSA complaint #11477532, filed 2022-08Related service bulletins
- 10180986Sep 30, 2020VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN FRONT AXLE FLANGE BOLTS (4WD) Service Campaign ID # PB014 is no longer active. ï· Repair orders opened after this bulletinâs published date are no…
- 10192821May 10, 2016SERVICE INFORMATION Replacement 5-speed rear wheel drive Automatic Transmission (A/T) assemblies and replacement control valves (valve bodies) now come with blank Transmission…
- 10192524Feb 6, 2015SERVICE INFORMATION When diagnosing possible power steering gear (rack and pinion steering rack, or steering rack) leak issues, it may appear the steering rack is leaking when…
- 10192474Nov 20, 2014SERVICE INFORMATION If a customer describes lack of power or poor acceleration, perform the following checks before attempting any repair: * Check for stored DTCs. * Check if the…
- 10032791Aug 16, 2012Nissan: clicking noise from rear axles during take-off/acceleration. *pe updated 11/02/11. *pe updated 9/10/12.
- 10043950Apr 10, 2012Nissan: ecm replacement procedures with consult iii plus. Applies to all 2004 and later (does not apply to leaf/ev) vehicles.
- 10024689Apr 28, 2008Nissan; special automatic transmission fluid requirement. 2004 to current nissan vehicles.
- 10019287Feb 14, 2006Voluntary service campaign front axle flange bolts(4wd). There is the possibility that the bolts attaching the front drive shafts to the front final drive assembly may not have…
- 10019299Jan 30, 20062006 titan and armada 4wd front axle flange bolt service campaign/inspection/inspection update #2.
- 10019298Jan 30, 2006X61a 4wd front axle inspection/repair.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 33% |
| 2025 | 2 | 10% |
| 2023 | 2 | 40% |
| 2021 | 2 | 15% |
| 2019 | 4 | 5% |
| 2018 | 7 | 9% |
| 2017 | 17 | 21% |
| 2014 | 2 | 15% |
| 2013 | 2 | 12% |
| 2012 | 1 | 6% |
| 2011 | 2 | 5% |
| 2010 | 3 | 6% |
| 2009 | 3 | 13% |
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 | 2 | 2% |
| 2006 | 9 | 3% |
| 2005 | 16 | 4% |
| 2004 | 19 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2006 Nissan Armada
192 complaintsElectrical system
24 complaintsAir bags
22 complaintsOther or unknown
10 complaintsEngine
9 complaintsEngine cooling
9 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsElectronic stability control
7 complaintsEquipment
5 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Nissan Armada
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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