YearToAvoid

2007 Nissan Armada Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

Caution The 2007 Nissan Armada has 86 complaints and a complaint index of 55, ranking 10th of 21 model years. It earns a Caution verdict, driven mainly by brake issues, which make up 55% of complaints.

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index
55/100
#10 of 21 Armada years
Verdict
Caution
vs. other years of this model
Complaints
86
unique NHTSA reports
Recalls
2
distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes
0
reported in complaints
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Top issue
Brakes
Best nearby year
2012
rated Best
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
14
12 city / 17 hwy
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Top 2007 Nissan Armada problems

Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Brakes47 (55%)
  2. Fuel System11 (13%)
  3. Engine8 (9%)
  4. Suspension, Wheels & Tires7 (8%)
  5. Airbags5 (6%)
  6. Electrical System5 (6%)
  7. Other5 (6%)
  8. Structure & Body4 (5%)
  9. Steering3 (3%)
  10. Seat Belts2 (2%)

A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.

What owners report

  • Owners report the ABS system activating with spongy, reduced brake power and a groaning or spring-release sound.
  • Brake pedal reportedly sinks close to the floor with a squealing noise and dashboard brake light coming on, then clearing itself after restart.
  • The vehicle dynamic control (VDC) system reportedly cuts engine power and applies brakes unexpectedly when it senses wheel slip.
  • Rear seat belt anchors reportedly detach from the anchorage entirely when pulling the lap belt.
  • Fuel gauge reportedly shows inaccurate fuel levels, in one case leading to the vehicle running out of fuel at highway speed.
  • Owners describe abnormal vehicle shaking at speeds of at least 30 mph along with power loss when braking to a stop.
2007 Nissan Armada complaints: complaints filed per quarter92007 Q32010 Q12012 Q12013 Q32015 Q22017 Q12021 Q22026 Q3
86 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2007 Q3 to 2026 Q3; peak 2014 Q3 (9).

2007 Nissan Armada recalls

2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 10V074000Mar 3, 2010Fuel System340,000 vehicles

    Fuel system, other:storage:fuel gauge system

    Nissan is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 titan, armada, and infiniti qx56 vehicles. The instrument panel fuel gauge may inaccurately display that the vehicle still has some fuel, typically about one quarter tank, when the fuel tank is empty.

    Risk: This could cause the vehicle to run out of gas and stall on the highway, which could cause a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel sender unit inside the fuel tank with a new improved sender card. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on march 22, 2010. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

  2. NHTSA 07V449000Sep 25, 2007Seat Belts3,564 vehicles

    Seat belts:rear/other

    Certain sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 210, 'seat belt assembly anchorages.' the driver's side third row seat belt upper anchor bracket may be cracked.

    Risk: In the event of a crash, a seat occupant may not be properly restrained increasing the risk of personal injury.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat belt bracket free of charge. The recall began on november 1, 2007. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

2007 Nissan Armada fuel economy and fuel cost

City
12 MPG
Highway
17 MPG
Combined
14 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$4,650
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Regular
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2007 compared with other Armada years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’05’06’07’08’09’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2005Avoid100373314
2006Avoid95266314
2007Caution5586214
2008Avoid90161614
2009Caution7023314

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2007 Nissan Armada reliable?
Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2007 Armada carries a complaint index of 55 and ranks 10th out of 21 model years, earning a Caution verdict. It is not the worst year for the Armada, but it is not among the better ones either.
What is the biggest problem with the 2007 Nissan Armada?
Brakes are the top problem area, accounting for 47 of 86 complaints (55%), with a median mileage at failure of 80,100 miles. Owners describe ABS activation, spongy pedals, and reduced braking power.
Does the 2007 Nissan Armada have any recalls?
NHTSA lists two recalls for the 2007 Armada: one for a fuel gauge that may show inaccurate fuel levels, and one for a seat belt anchor bracket on the driver's side third row that may crack.
Which Nissan Armada years should I avoid?
According to the data, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2017, 2019, and 2025 carry Avoid verdicts with higher complaint indexes than the 2007 model, which sits at 55 with a Caution rating.
How many complaints does the 2007 Nissan Armada have?
NHTSA lists 86 complaints for the 2007 Armada, with no reported crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths.

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.