Recalls ·2013 Nissan Armada 4WD

2013 Nissan Armada 4WD recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2013 Nissan Armada 4WD; the most frequently affected component is air bags — inflator module. Owners filed 17 complaints, most often about service brakes. Among the 21 model years of this model in the database, 2013 ranks #8 for number of recalls.

Recalls2
Complaints17
Crashes reported3in stored complaints
Fires reported1in stored complaints

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Recalls (2)

Air bags — Inflator moduleCampaign 20V188000 · 30 Mar 2020

Problem: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2012-2017 NV Cargo and NV Passenger Van, 2013-2015 Titan and Armada and 2011-2012 Infiniti QX56 vehicles. Due to a manufacturing issue, the air bag inflator may not function properly or may rupture during deployment.

Risk: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driver air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began May 7, 2020. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669 or Infiniti customer service at 1-800-662-6200.

Service brakes, hydraulic — Master cylinderCampaign 13V451000 · 18 Sep 2013

Problem: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013 Titan and Armada vehicles manufactured February 22, 2013, through May 3, 2013. The affected vehicles have a brake master cylinder which may intermittently reduce the pressure supplied to the front brakes.

Risk: If the front brake pressure is reduced there would be less braking power, requiring a longer distance to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Nissan has notified owners, and dealers will replace the master cylinder, free of charge. The recall began on October 21, 2013. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

What owners complain about

Share of the 17 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Service brakes7 · 41%
Air bags3 · 18%
Electrical system3 · 18%
Electronic stability control (esc)2 · 12%
Power train2 · 12%
Seat belts2 · 12%
Wheels1 · 6%
Vehicle speed control1 · 6%

When complaints were filed

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From owner complaints

I was driving along in traffic at between 30-40 miles per hour following about 3+ car links behind, i went to make an emergence stop and had very diminished braking power and ended up hitting the back of another vehicle. I had this problem before (lucky not hitting someone) and took it to my nissan deal where i was…

Service brakes · Dec 2013 · NHTSA complaint record

As i was leaving with passengers from store was getting on street heard a loud noise like hit something from underneth vehicle. Went away as traveling was hearing a scrapping noise from passenger side rear. Then got louder like something was about to bust like metal to metal grinding, scratching, popping. Noise rear…

Wheels · Nov 2019 · NHTSA complaint record

When i apply pressure to the brakes it will not engage. I have to let my foot off of the brake and push down again for the vehicle to come to a stop. This problem happens intermittently. It has happened multiple times in the past 6 months and is completely at random.

Service brakes · Feb 2019 · NHTSA complaint record

While under mild acceleration (from approx. 30mph to 40mph) the transmission coolant line failed, spraying transmission fluid throughout the engine compartment, and causing 1 or more drive belts to slip from the tension system, and wrap themselves around the cooling fan shaft. This resulted in an immediate reduction…

Power train · Feb 2015 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

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Source

Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.