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2009 Nissan Armada Fuel system Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
13%of 23 total for the year
Median mileage
49,672miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the fuel system of the 2009 Nissan Armada, 13% of the 23 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 49,672 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.

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 miles

“I took my 2009 Nissan Armada se to esserman Nissan in miami florida to the service center in reference to my fuel gauge was marking half when I just filled my tank all the way. I have taken my car numerous times and was told that there was nothing wrong with it. After several times of taking my vehicle for the same thing they finally concluded that it was on a recall list. Now its been about 4 months and im told that they still don't have the part. Now I have a brand new car that I cant tell how much gas I have in it. …”

NHTSA complaint #10331039, filed 2010-05, 7,000 miles

“I have problems with my car in the braking system, suspension, transmission, hydraulic steering system is pouring oil all the time, it is impossible to drive the car with the steering wheel so hard. The fuel gauge is damaged, all the time shows that have gasoline but has nothing I trust that the car will come out good but failed leaving me in the middle of a desert mechanically stuck in the middle of nowhere. I decided to leave the car and fly to my destination my question is Nissan can go get the car where the car is Nissan could provide help outside the u.s. …”

NHTSA complaint #10408734, filed 2011-06

Related recalls

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Fuel system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2026222%
202515%
2023120%
2021431%
2020311%
201857%
201722%
201316%
2012424%
201113%
2010613%
2009313%
20081610%
20071113%
200683%
20057721%
2004368%

Other parts of the 2009 Nissan Armada

Body and structure
9 complaints
Suspension
4 complaints
Electrical system
3 complaints
Engine
3 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
3 complaints
Air bags
2 complaints
Brakes
2 complaints
Other or unknown
2 complaints
Seats
2 complaints
Electronic stability control
1 complaints
Engine cooling
1 complaints
Steering
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2009 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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