2011 Nissan Armada Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 5%of 40 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 49,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2011 Nissan Armada, 5% of the 40 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 49,000 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.
“The car totally shut down multiple times without warning while I was driving. The first time that I took it to the dealer it saw thought the problem was a faulty sensor in the transmission. The sensor was replaced. 4 days later the same thing happened again. The second time that this happened the dealer replaced the whole computer. I no longer have the SUV.”
NHTSA complaint #10568060, filed 2014-03, 20,000 miles“Ac motor blower failing. Transmission failure on highway 35n radiator leak to transmission. Smell transmission oils engine light on RPM high/35 to 40 MPH Nissan Armada 2011 /79000 mile”
NHTSA complaint #11060986, filed 2018-01, 78,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10203832Oct 6, 2021VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN 2010 â 2012 ARMADA; REAR AXLE CLICK Service Campaign ID # PC142 is no longer active. ï· Repair orders opened after this bulletinâs published date…
- 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…
- 10192615Aug 6, 2015SERVICE INFORMATION The information in this bulletin is provided to help ensure correct diagnosis and repair of fluid leaks. All fluid leaks, when properly diagnosed, should be…
- 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…
- 10192229Aug 12, 2013SERVICE INFORMATION When replacing the left side transmission to radiator cooler hose shown in Figure 1 for any reason, use the superseded part listed in the Parts Information…
- 10053417Aug 12, 2013Nissan: on some vehicles, when replacing left side transmission to radiator cooler hose, for any reason, use superseded part. Model 2010-2013 titan, armada.
- 10043950Apr 10, 2012Nissan: ecm replacement procedures with consult iii plus. Applies to all 2004 and later (does not apply to leaf/ev) vehicles.
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 2011 Nissan Armada
9 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsWheels
4 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsTires
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 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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