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2006 Nissan Armada Brakes Problems

NHTSA has 193 owner complaints about brake problems in the 2006 Nissan Armada, 73% of all 266 complaints for this model year. That is #2 highest brake complaint count among 21 Armada model years. These complaints report 10 crashes, 2 fires, and 10 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 80,000 miles.

Brakes complaints
193
73% of 266
Crashes reported
10
Fires reported
2
Injuries reported
10
Median mileage
80,000 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2006 Nissan Armada brake complaints were filed

First complaint Oct 7, 2006, latest Mar 18, 2026.

2006 Nissan Armada brakes complaints: complaints filed per quarter142006 Q42009 Q32011 Q32013 Q32015 Q32017 Q32020 Q12025 Q1
193 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2006 Q4 to 2026 Q1; peak 2014 Q3 (14).

Brakes recalls for the 2006 Nissan Armada

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by Armada model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 2005223 (60%)
  2. 2006193 (73%)
  3. 200747 (55%)
  4. 200868 (42%)
  5. 20093 (13%)
  6. 20108 (17%)
  7. 20118 (20%)
  8. 20124 (24%)
  9. 20138 (47%)
  10. 20142 (17%)
  11. 20151 (5%)
  12. 20161 (100%)
  13. 201715 (19%)
  14. 201816 (21%)
  15. 201911 (15%)
  16. 20206 (22%)
  17. 20211 (8%)
  18. 20221 (11%)
  19. 20231 (20%)
  20. 20240 (0%)
  21. 20252 (10%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Nissan Armada have brake problems?
NHTSA has 193 owner complaints about the brake in the 2006 Nissan Armada, 73% of all complaints for this model year, including 10 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 80,000 miles.
Which Nissan Armada year has the most brake complaints?
The 2005 Nissan Armada has the most brake complaints (223), compared with 193 for the 2006.
Is there a brake recall for the 2006 Nissan Armada?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 Nissan Armada is classified under brakes. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.