2010 Nissan Armada Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 10%of 48 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 90,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the engine of the 2010 Nissan Armada, 10% of the 48 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 90,000 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.
“In july 2017 and at 90k miles , my 2010 Nissan Armada began leaking exhaust fumes into the passenger cabin and the fuel economy dropped significantly. I took it to an authorized Nissan service station, which charged me $150 to diagnose a cracked catalytic converter exhaust manifold on both sides. The repair estimate was about $4,000 to replace the manifolds at the dealership. The manufacturer's warranty expired at 80k miles and I was told that this is a known problem with Armada and titan models. …”
NHTSA complaint #11387016, filed 2021-01, 90,000 miles“The contact owns a 2010 Nissan Armada. The contact stated while driving 5 MPH, he heard abnormal startling and ticking sounds coming from the engine. The check engine warning light was illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle would delay responding while depressing the accelerator pedal. The contact stated that the failure reoccurred while driving at various speeds. The contact stated that upon opening the hood to determine the cause of the failure, he noticed that the engine manifold was fractured. …”
NHTSA complaint #11473687, filed 2022-07, 60,000 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 2010 Nissan Armada
10 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 Nissan Armada
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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