2009 Nissan Armada Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 13%of 23 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 80,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the engine of the 2009 Nissan Armada, 13% of the 23 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 80,000 miles.
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 work, I tried to start my car and it tried to turn over but stopped. The dash lights went dim and the needle indicators quivered and the car quit trying to start. I cleaned the battery terminals and the car cranked continuously but wouldnt turn over. After getting it towed to a mechanic whose computer couldnt communicate with the vehicle computer, then a toyota dealership (no Nissan dealer in my town) who had the same problem, my coworker brought me a copy of a recall by Nissan for his 2006 pathfinder for a engine control module. …”
NHTSA complaint #10521916, filed 2013-06, 92,345 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 10192293Jan 13, 2014SERVICE INFORMATION Replacement Engine Control Modules (ECMs) for many newer Nissan vehicles are now "Blank" ECMs. Blank ECMs come without software and must be programmed (not…
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 11% |
| 2022 | 3 | 33% |
| 2021 | 3 | 23% |
| 2020 | 4 | 15% |
| 2019 | 11 | 14% |
| 2018 | 14 | 18% |
| 2017 | 16 | 20% |
| 2014 | 1 | 8% |
| 2011 | 9 | 23% |
| 2010 | 5 | 10% |
| 2009 | 3 | 13% |
| 2008 | 2 | 1% |
| 2007 | 4 | 5% |
| 2006 | 9 | 3% |
| 2005 | 12 | 3% |
| 2004 | 14 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2009 Nissan Armada
9 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 Nissan Armada
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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