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US recalls (1)
Equipment: other, labels
NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 TITAN AND ARMADA VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 12, 2011, THROUGH MARCH 13, 2012. THE PART 567 CERTIFICATION LABELS ON THE VEHICLES DO NOT CONTAIN RIM SIZE INFORMATION. THUS, THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS.
Risk and remedy
Risk: THE OMISSION OF THE RIM SIZE MAY LEAD TO AN INCORRECT TIRE/WHEEL COMBINATION WHICH MAY INCREASE THE LIKELIHOOD OF A CRASH.
Remedy: NISSAN WILL SUPPLY OWNERS WITH A NEW LABEL AND INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW INSTALL THE LABEL OR THE OWNER WILL HAVE THE OPTION OF TAKING THEIR VEHICLE TO A NISSAN DEALER TO HAVE THE NEW LABEL INSTALLED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 28, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-615-725-1000.
Canadian recalls (3)
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Airbag
2023-02-10 · campaign 2023-053
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the plastic emblem on the steering wheel airbag cover could detach and become a projectile when the airbag inflates in a crash.
Note: This recall is for certain vehicles that had the steering wheel airbag replaced.
Safety Risk:
Projectiles in the occupant compartment could increase the risk of an injury.
Corrective Actions:
Nissan will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, replace the steering wheel airbag cover.
Label
2012-04-11 · campaign 2012-156
Certain vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 210.1 - User-ready Tether Anchorages for Restraint Systems. Specifically, the pictograms identifying the location of the tether anchors measure 15 mm in height instead of 20 mm as required by the Standard. Correction: Since this non-compliance condition does not pose any safety risk, no corrective action is required.
Label
2012-04-03 · campaign 2012-128
Certain vehicles fail to conform to Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 110 - Tire Selection and Rims. Specifically, the compliance label does not indicate the wheel rim size, as required by the Standard. Correction: Retail customers will receive a letter which will include a revised label and instructions on how to install it. Owners will also have the option of having their dealer install the label for them.
Owner complaints (17)
Owners filed 17 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Nissan Armada (1 fires, 1 injuries reported). Among 23 model years of this model, it ranks #15 for the most complaints (median 23).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Structure | 4 | |
| Service brakes | 4 | |
| Electrical system | 3 | |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 3 | |
| Unknown or other | 2 | |
| Air bags | 2 | |
| Visibility | 1 | |
| Equipment adaptive/mobility | 1 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2012 Nissan Armada.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2012 Nissan Armada SUV RWD | – | – | – | 3★ |
| 2012 Nissan Armada SUV 4WD | – | – | – | 3★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2012 Nissan Armada version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Armada 2WD 5.6 L Automatic 5-spd | 13 | 19 | 15 | $4,450 |
| Armada 2WD 5.6 L Automatic 5-spd | 13 | 19 | 15 | $4,450 |
| Armada 4WD 5.6 L Automatic 5-spd | 12 | 18 | 14 | $4,800 |
| Armada 4WD 5.6 L Automatic 5-spd | 12 | 18 | 14 | $4,800 |
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