2010 Nissan Armada Service and Repair Manual
This 2010 Nissan Armada factory service and repair manual is written for the SE, Titanium, and Platinum trims and the 5.6L V8 (VK56DE) that powers all of them, so the specs, wiring diagrams, and torque values inside track what Nissan actually published for your Armada.
Engines covered
- 5.6L V8 — DOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline or flex-fuel
Body styles covered
- 4-door sport utility
Trims covered
- Platinum
- SE
- Titanium
Known issues on the 2010 Armada. Five recalls are on federal record for this model year. The first covers the second row center seat, whose out-of-spec hinge assembly may keep the seatback from fully locking upright, raising injury risk in a crash. The second and fourth cover the front lower control link, where an improper weld on the collar can separate and degrade vehicle handling. The third covers the brake pedal, where an incorrectly formed pivot pin can slide and let the pedal partially disengage from its bracket, producing noticeable pedal looseness and reduced braking force. The fifth covers the driver's air bag cover emblem, which can crack and detach into a projectile during air bag deployment. Owners have filed 48 complaints for the year and no technical service bulletins are logged. The factory diagnostic and repair procedures behind each of those systems are here.
Whether you're inspecting the front lower control link, servicing the brake pedal assembly, or working through a routine maintenance interval, it keeps you on the OEM procedure and the correct specification for your specific 2010 Armada.
NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 NISSAN ARMADA VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 7, 2010 THROUGH JUNE 11, 2010. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 207, "SEATING SYSTEMS." THE S
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SECOND ROW CENTER SEAT MAY NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SECOND ROW CENTER SEAT HINGES/LOCK FOR PROPER FUNCTION. IF THE SEAT DOES NOT LOCK AS DESIGNED, THE SECOND ROW CENTER SEAT HINGE ASSEMBLY WILL BE REPLACED WITH A NEW ONE FREE
NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN FRONT AND REAR LOWER LINKS, P/NOS. 54501ZQ00A, 54500ZQ00A, 551A1ZQ00A, 551A0ZQ00A , 54501EA00A, 54500EA00A, 551A1EA500, 551A0EA500, 54501ZR00A, AND 54500ZR00A, SOLD BETWEEN NOVEMBER 25, 2009 AND MAY 14, 2010 AS REPLACEMENT
IF THE COLLAR WELD SEPARATES, THE VEHICLE HANDLING WILL DETERIORATE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
NISSAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE ANY AFFECTED LOWER LINK FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 12, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2010 TITAN, ARMADA, AND INFINITI QX56, AND MODEL YEAR 2008-2009 NISSAN QUEST VEHICLES. THE BRAKE PEDAL PIVOT PIN END WAS NOT SPIN-FORMED TO SPECIFICATION DURING THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS OF THE BRAKE PEDAL
THE DRIVER WILL EXPERIENCE UNUSUAL AND NOTICEABLE LOOSENESS IN THE PEDAL AND A REDUCTION IN BRAKING FORCE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT TO SEE IF THE PIVOT PIN HAD BEEN FORMED PROPERLY AND WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE PEDAL ASSEMBLY IF NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 22, 2010. OWNERS MAY CON
NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 TITAN, ARMADA, QX56, FRONTIER, XTERRA, AND PATHFINDER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 19, 2009 THROUGH MARCH 3, 2010. THE LOWER CONTROL LINK ASSEMBLY HAS TWO CYLINDRICAL COLLARS FORMING THE INBOARD ATT
IF THE COLLAR WELD SEPARATES, THE VEHICLE HANDLING WILL DETERIORATE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
NISSAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 20, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2008-2011 Titan, Frontier, Xterra, Pathfinder, Armada, and 2008-2009 Quest vehicles. The resin emblem on the driver's air bag cover may develop cracks and detach during air bag deployment.
A detached emblem can become a projectile during air bag deployment, increasing the risk of injury to vehicle occupants.
Dealers will replace the drivers airbag cover. Owner letters were mailed December 8, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall are PC944
CERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement Certification Label or VIN Plate/Label may be needed. HINT: Certification Label = FMVSS (Federal Motor Vehi
CERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement Certification Label or VIN Plate/Label may be needed. HINT: Certification Label = FMVSS (Federal Motor Vehi
VOLUNTARY SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN 2004-2012 ARMADA, TITAN, AND 2004-2009 QUEST; DRIVER AIR BAG COVER CAMPAIGN ID #: PC944, PC946, PC947, PC949 APPLIED VEHICLES: 2004-2012 Armada (TA60) 2004-2009 Quest (V42) 2004-2012 Titan (A60) Check Servic
VEHICLE KEY NOT DETECTED / AUTHENTICATED, ENGINE WILL NOT START This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
CAN COMMUNICATION NETWORK DIAGNOSTIC FLOW CHART This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
CAN COMMUNICATION CODES DIAGNOSTIC TIPS AND GUIDELINES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
WINDOW GLASS WARRANTY INFORMATION This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
REMOVING FOREIGN MATERIAL FROM THE WINDOW GLASS This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Showing the 8 most recent of 102 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 NISSAN ARMADA. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED THE VEHICLE WAS ON AND THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTED OUT OF GEAR INDEPENDENTLY. THE VEHICLE THEN CRASHED INTO ANOT
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 NISSAN ARMADA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE EMITTING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. IMMEDIATELY THE VEHICLE WAS MANEUVERED TO THE SIDE OF TH
YOU CAN LOCK THE LIFT GATE BUT IT WILL NOT UNLOCK. YOU HAVE TO CLIMB OVER SEATS AND USE EMERGENCY UNLOCK. *TR
REAR CONSOLE FELL WHILE DRIVING, ON FREEWAY. COMPLETELY FELL FROM CEILING ONLY BEING ATTACHED BY WIRING. VERY DANGEROUS, JUST FORTUNATE THAT NO ONE WAS IN THE REAR SEATS SECOND AND THIRD ROW.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 NISSAN ARMADA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS SHE HEARD A LOUD NOISE. AFTER STOPPING HER VEHICLE SHE SAW THAT THE OVERHEAD CONSOLE THAT CONTROLS TH
EXTREMELY LOUD KNOCKING WHEN HVAC DOOR OPENS AND CLOSES TO ACCOMMODATE THE INTERIOR TEMPERATURE CHANGES. WHILE MOVING OR WHILE PARKED. WHENEVER THE ENGINE IS RUNNING.
I just purchased the vehicle with the airbag alert on, as well as the seatbelt alert. It seems there’s no recall for this vehicle. Please advise that you should reconsider the limited recalls and in
RADIATOR FAILED AND LOST ALL COOLANT. ENGINE OVERHEATED CAUSING MAJOR ENGINE DAMAGE. *TR
Showing the 8 most serious of 48 complaints filed with NHTSA.
