YearToAvoid

2006 Nissan Armada Engine Problems

NHTSA has 21 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2006 Nissan Armada, 8% of all 266 complaints for this model year. That is #2 highest engine complaint count among 21 Armada model years. These complaints report 3 fires. Median mileage at failure: 85,000 miles.

Engine complaints
21
8% of 266
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
3
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
85,000 mi
Related recalls
1

When 2006 Nissan Armada engine complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 21, 2011, latest Apr 28, 2022.

2006 Nissan Armada engine complaints: complaints filed per month2Jan 2011Aug 2013Jan 2015Sep 2015Feb 2016Mar 2017Feb 2019
21 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2011 to Apr 2022; peak Sep 2014 (2).

Engine recalls for the 2006 Nissan Armada

  1. NHTSA 10V517000Oct 28, 2010Engine747,480 vehicles

    Engine and engine cooling

    Nissan is recalling certain model year 2004-2006 armada, titan, infiniti qx56 and model year 2005-2006 frontier, pathfinder and xterra vehicles. The intelligent power distribution module (ipdm) assembly contains an engine control module (ECM) relay that has a diode for electrical current noise reduction. The ECM relay may allow silicon vapor to form and, over time, the silicon evaporates from the diode molding which causes silicon oxide to develop on the ECM relay contact due to arcing.

    Risk: This could cause engine stalling increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the ECM relay inside the ipdm assembly. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on december 6, 2010. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

Engine complaints by Armada model year

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

  1. 200543 (12%)
  2. 200621 (8%)
  3. 20078 (9%)
  4. 20086 (4%)
  5. 20094 (17%)
  6. 20106 (13%)
  7. 201111 (28%)
  8. 20120 (0%)
  9. 20131 (6%)
  10. 20140 (0%)
  11. 20150 (0%)
  12. 20160 (0%)
  13. 201718 (22%)
  14. 201816 (21%)
  15. 201910 (14%)
  16. 20204 (15%)
  17. 20213 (23%)
  18. 20223 (33%)
  19. 20230 (0%)
  20. 20240 (0%)
  21. 20253 (14%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Nissan Armada have engine problems?
NHTSA has 21 owner complaints about the engine in the 2006 Nissan Armada, 8% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 85,000 miles.
Which Nissan Armada year has the most engine complaints?
The 2005 Nissan Armada has the most engine complaints (43), compared with 21 for the 2006.
Is there a engine recall for the 2006 Nissan Armada?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 Nissan Armada concerns the engine: 10V517000.

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.