2004 NISSAN Armada

Started overhaeting running hot and begin knocking making a loud noise coming from the engine

Over heating and started knocking very badly and loud rattling from in the engine

Bad rear subframe

I HAVE A 04 NISSIAN ARMADA ..WELL ABOUT A MONTH OR TWO I WAS GOING THREW TOWN AROUND 35 MPH AND I WHEN TO STOP AT LIGHT AND DIDNT HAVE BUT 20% BRAKES AND THE BRAKE LIGHT WAS ON I WAS SCARED TO DEATH I GOT STOP AT STORE CUT THE CAR OFF AND HIT EMEREGCY CAUSE MY HUBBY THOUGHT IT M8IGHT HAVE BEEN ON BUT IT WASNT I CRACED CAR BACK UP AND BRAKE LIGHT WAS OFF AND SEEM LIKE EVERYTHING WAS FINE BUT I GOT IT TOWED TO SHOP WHERE THEY SAID BRAKES AND EVERYTHING LOOKED GREAT WELL A COUPLE WEEKS AGO THE SAME THING HAPPEN I WAS GOING THREW TOWN AROUND 25 MPH AND THE BRAKE LIGHT WAS ON NOT THE ABS THE BRAKE LIGHT WAS ON AND I HAD VERY LITTLE BRAKES GOT TO STORE CUT CAR OFF AND IT WAS FINE I TOOK BACK TO SHOP AND GOT BRAKES ROTORS NEW BRAKE EVERYTHING AND IT DID IT AGAIN I AM PI$$ED I HAVE READ OVER 250 REVIEW ON THIS SAME PROBLEM HAPPEN TO OTHER PEOPLE WHEN IS NISSAN GOING TO DO SOMETHING I DONT HAVE MONEY TO PUT IN THIS CAR THAT I THOUGHT WAS TOP OF THE LINE WHEN I GOT IT THIS IS A ISSUE THAT IS GOING TO KILL SOMEONE NISSAN IS GOING TO BE JUST LIKE GENERAL MOTORS PLEASE SOMEONE HELP ME AND TELL ME WHAT TO DO

My current issue is with the VEH SPD SEN/CIR AT. REC VALVE BODY. The dealer told us the cost of this fix for the parts and labor for the valve body was 1675.00. They told us the repair would take 5 days but the part is currently on backorder and could not be obtained. I do have a transmission place I have dealt with for other vehicles I would use and they are unable to get the part either…it seems it is in such high demand. I have dealt with Nissan on a slew of other issues and am just completely frustrated. I have a file as thick as a novel on all the issues and repairs I have had with this vehicle starting with the brakes at 3000.00 miles. I had these brakes done 4 times before they decided to fix the inadequate size of the pads which resulted in me having to purchase new rotars because they cut them each time. I have also had issues with the brakes shuddering which I never actually had fixed completely…they were at a loss every time I mentioned the problem and ended up reprogramming the computer twice and finally saying that the abs signal was lost from a worn outer tie rod end causing the wheel to lose contact with the speed sensor. Needless to say I still have the issue intermittently but I have had the vehicle for 8 years. I have researched the internet and found a ton of people having the same problems and the fix is not what I received for sure. Summing things up in the eight years I’ve owned the vehicle I have had numerous brake issues causing me to actually loose brakes, a fuel gauge that went out causing me to loose power on the expressway because I ran out of gas, a drivers side power window problem because of a faulty seal allowing water in my door, a hatch handle that pulled off, and recently a transmission problem that also caused me to loose power as my vehicle seized up and died on the side of the road. This car is a LEMON!!! that Nissan doesn’t seem to stand behind or want to fix properly.

Brakes have been brought in for repairs 5 times and the dealer has sent the car home w/o repair and I have lost my brakes. They currently work but I do not know when they will stop working because I do not get a warning. The back up sensors have not worked and had 2 repairs. VDC light and SLIP light had to be repaired. The back tires are prematurely wearing in the center of them. My car has been out of service for 26 days and it is less than 2 years old.

When I step on the brakes, the steering wheel shakes. I have taken this vehicle back to Peak Nissan 3 times and have called customer service. He told me that they might have a permanent fix in April but they cannot guarantee that it will be ready. I need my vehicle but I am afraid to drive it (although I have to). I have 15,200 miles on the vehicle and I am afraid that they are trying to wait me out, either for the warranty to expire or my year will be up. I bought the vehicle on July 5, 2004

We have had problems from the word go. Only had it a few days and the key wouldn’t release from the ignition. The power windows work only sometimes. The brakes scare me. They have been repaired twice to no avail. Now the steering shakes at speeds over 70. You spend this kind of money of a vehicle you expect it to work. I love it, but the brakes are a definate problem.

I took delivery of my 2004 ARMADA on April 23,2004. By July 10, I was at the Nissan dealer complaining about the steering wheel audio control finisher(scratched and fading)but more importantly the brakes. When I arrived at the dealer, I began explaining that the steering wheel would shake when I am braking from high speeds, the service person immediately said \" Oh yeah we have a fix for that already\". I was shocked to find that Nissan was aware of this potentially dangerous problem and chose not to recall the vehicle. This was attempt #1. The fix for the problem was to replace the front rotors and brake pads. Attempt # 2

Front Passenger Seat: came off track assembley, took 3 x’s to fix.Tires: On third set of tires. Replaced original set Dec ’04 and Feb ’05, Replaced that set July ’05Brakes: Due to tire problems thought brakes were bad, had a lot of vibration. Dealership replaced brakes 4/05.Door leak: outstanding issue, can’t fix, need to go to body shop.Lights: Ext. mirror lights stayed on due to pinched wirePurchased vehicle 2/17/04

Rear obstacle sensors do not work. front suspension creaks in cold weather - excessive wear to bushings. *tr

2004 nissan armada has a brake problem. consumer states that the brakes on his vehicle have been replaced five times. *nj the consumer stated the last time, the brake pedal went to the floor which almost caused an accident. the consumer stated that nissan knew the brakes were too small for the vehicle. *jb

2004 nissan armada brake failure. consumer states that the brakes failed twice almost causing him to be in an accident. he states that it is a major safety hazard and has heard of a lot more armada's having the same problems. *kb the dealer was unable to duplicate the problem. *jb

2004 armada auto transmission moves out of park. *ts the consumer stated the incidents happened while parked on a flat ground. *jb

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 nissan armada. on 5 occasions, the air bag sensor control module was reset. on one of the attempts there was a bad connection to the battery and it failed to reset. the vehicle is currently at the dealer due to the failure. the recent failure and current mileages were 65000.

Dt: supplemental air bag warning light stays on. owner's manual states that if that happens the air bag will not function properly. dealer stated that the air bag control unit had to be reset. *ak

I purchase a new nissan armada in april of this year. when dring two weeks i noticed the passeneger air-bag light was going on and off. after contacting the dealership & nissan they told me that the seat would not go off unless the person weighed over 120 pounds which my wife is less than that. this information wasn't disclosed when purchasing the car or is it clearly stated in the manuel. i now have a car that my wife doesn't want to drive. there are many women that don't meet this weight requirement who will not be protected. *ak

The kframe to my nissan armada had rusted out and bent the rear tires in

In the last several weeks on two occasions since being purchased in jan of this year (2020) the brakes on my 2004 nissan pathfinder/armada off-road rwd have out of the blue, once at highway speed chattered while applying the brake and felt like they were not at 100%. the next time it was on a residential street, had just left a residence a half block away doing under 20 mph and it felt like the whole front suspension was falling off because it was chattering so bad. didn't even hit the brakes hard and was afraid it wasn't going to stop at the stop sign. it continued to do it every time i depressed the peddle even very lightly. i had to pull around the corner and stop to check it out but couldn't find anything loose or wrong. i started off again several times before just pulling over and stopping to call a tow truck. it did not feel safe to make the 20 minute drive home. once it was home it was like it never happened. i read some blogs that suggest that this is a widespread issue with this vehicle and they should be recalled and fixed free of charge. they say there is a fix (reprogramming the computer or something). the blogs say that the dealers are charging big bucks to do the work. this is a huge safety issue and should be dealt with immediately. i can't believe that nissan hasn't been forced to recall these vehicles before this since it is way too common according the blogs. we purchased this vehicle primarily to transport our grandchildren and are now very hesitant as well as there parents are to have them ride in this vehicle. the brakes have been fully inspected by a mechanic and no mechanical issues are present. we are the second owner and it has been very well maintained. cause: unknown. i am looking for a dealer now to see what they will do for us. *tr

The vehicle will start having erratic rpms, hesitation to accelerate, engine rpms will not go above 2000-2500 or below 1000-300 without severe hesitation, then sometimes it will just completely shut down everything no matter if stopped at a light or driving highway speeds. total loss of vehicle control happens... no brakes, power steering, no acceleration. every light turns on on dash and if your driving at the time you better hope that you can quickly throw it in neutral, crank the engine at least 2-4 times before it'll start up, then kick it back in drive to gain control of the vehicle again so you can pull over somewhere safe before you get into a serious wreck. taking it to nissan was pointless since after you get the armada restarted, it doesn't retain any codes that the dealership can use to diagnose the problem nor can the mechanic replicate the issue on test drives. at which point i look like i'm the crazy one, then they send me off on my way with no answers. the only other problem that the armada had long before this problem, during it, and currently is a cracked exhaust manifold which, too, is apparently a very common issue that plagues other armadas which nissan refused to acknowledge as a very common problem and issue a recall. this issue is hard to support with pics or documents since it almost always occurs while the vehicle is in motion so you're too occupied trying not to kill yourself or others on the road and when you do go to nissan there no codes to pull since i guess the vehicle erases it after the complete loss of power. feels like i'm chasing my tail...

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan armada. the contact stated that the vehicle experienced failures with starting, violent vibrations, and jerking. in addition, an abnormal noise was heard coming from the vehicle and the brakes failed to operate. the contact stated that the brake and tipm warning indicators illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the brake lights needed to be reset. the vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 200,000.

Brakes, at about 65mph car shakes violently, tv in the middle sounds like its falling out, engine turning over but not starting

Truck makes grinding noise and wont stop i eas deiving it in the highway . brake ligths and check engine came on ..tok it to check the check engine and it says code c1179 delta s sensor. i have been doing some research and look like there is a lot of complains regarding this issue..please help is my wife and kid daily truck.

Bought a 2004 nissan armada 08/08/2016 the second day i had to go to the dealers and pay close to 4xx to have a computer hooked up to it because my brake light came on and didnt have any brakes, it then happened the second week of owning the vehicle, called nissan north america at first i was told i would be reimbursed and my problem fixed then was told its out of warranty. regardless it was not my fault nissan does not no how to make vehicle or fix there fauly problems. then today i went out to start my truck and it will turn over all day long but will not start, i have a 2 year old special needs child and was heading to get his medication which can be very serious if hes without, contacted nna yet again with no luck. on top of the list of other problems iv had with this vehicle.

I was driving down a main roadway when the brake, vdc, abs and 4x4 lights all came on. the car also started making a bonging grinding and vibrating when i pressed the brakes. i pulled off to the side of the road and turned the car off. i checked to see if i could find anything wrong. i couldn't see anything so i turned the car back on and all the lights were still on but the noise and vibrating had stopped. i made it home without it making the noise again. the next weeks went by and all the lights are still on and it makes the noise and vibration each time i turn the car on but and i pressed the brakes a few times it goes away expect the lights are always on now.

The brakes suddenly quit working properly, vibration, grinding, etc. the suv will stop if you baby the brake pedal. if i turn ign. off, then back on, the problem goes away.

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan armada. the contact noticed a leak from the front passenger side of the vehicle. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the leak was due to a temporary seal on the transmission cooler line, which needed to be replaced. the contact performed the repair himself; however, the failure recurred. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 126,000.

Takata recall "abs braking system ,entire system fails the brake light and abs brakel light, tics light all come on instrument panel,when stepping on brake pedal, then a wierd noise sound then brake pedal sinks to floor with the brakes grabbing and locking up causing tires to lock and slide, this happens frequently sometimes twice in the same time ,then it might go without occurring for weeks or months at a time, this is very dangerous i just happen to know somewhat how to deal with problem, as i'm applying brakes when it always happen, but if i was braking heavily and it happen no way ,would i not crash into what ever in front of me, it only happens while truck is in motion , and during braking.

We have a 2004 nissan pathfinder armada with under 74,000 miles on the odometer. the vehicle looks like it is in very good shape until it is put on a lift. the major control arms of the vehicle are severely rusted while other steel in close proximity is not. we found a recall for 1996-2004 nissan pathfinders for this same issue: • campaign id #: r1107 • nhtsa #: 11v-244 • applied vehicles: 1996-2004 pathfinder (r50) nissan north american told us that this recall does not apply to our vehicle. we believe that the components used on our vehicle were probably produced by the same manufacturer as the recalled components and therefore have the same issues. the nissan representative that we spoke with would neither confirm nor deny this. ( mariana 615-725-5879) she could only confirm that the recall did not apply to our nissan.

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan armada. the contact stated that the fuel gauge did not register the correct amount of fuel in the vehicle. the vehicle stalled while registering 1/4 of a tank. in addition, the vehicle hesitated to accelerate and the brake pedal traveled to the floorboard when depressed. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer or independent mechanic for the acceleration or fuel gauge issues. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for the brake pedal issue; however, the failure could not be replicated. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was approximately 203,000. updated 09/28/16*lj *tr

Doesn't matter the speed of the vehicle, brakes tend to press to the floor, grinding noise and the only way to stop this is to pull over the vehicle, turn off the ignition and restart it. it randomly happens, but i am very concerned that if and when i tow or am on the highway, i don't won't my brakes to not work. could kill me...i have had an issue with brakes and lights coming on that says vdo ,antilock etc: when driving the suv at lower speeds and you try to apply the brakes the whole front end starts shaking and grinding and it is impossible to stop. i have replaced brakes, rotors , wheel hub bearings and still have this problem. it is scary when you can't stop a 7,000lb vehicle! i am in fear of an accident . i have read of others having the same problem. sometimes when running hyw speeds a lot of lights come on and dingers and this has been happening since i bought the armada. i want to know what nissan is gonna do about this problem cause it seems i am not the only one having these issues. by the way this is going on since i purchased the vehicle back on 10/2006.

Traveling on highway at 65 mph near my offramp when brake light came on the dash again. this has happened several times in the past few months and it doesn't get driven on a regular basis as it is our 3rd vehicle. as i approached the ramp with brakes even lightly depressed the brakes chattered and felt week. had to stop on the ramp, shut the engine off and restart so i could continue. at least this time i knew what to do to make go away at least temporarily. we have to always make sure we have plenty of extra space in front of us so we time to react if it happens again. i just hope it doesn't happen in an emergency situation. also had an incident while towing a small utility trailer early in 2020 when it happened and it was much more extreme and i was afraid i would not be able to stop it at the upcoming stop sign. nissan needs to figure out what is causing this and fix it at their cost. if it can be rest by just turning the key off someone should be able to figure this out. my understanding from the forums i have red that the dealers just take your money to replace parts that don't fix the problem. there was even on who said they replaced almost all brake related parts and it still did it.

Vehicle originally sold in rhode island, underneath is corroded and welding that is holding spring and or shock seems weak and steering wheel turns by itself when hit a groove or coming to stop on city street. being in contact with other armada owners, there seems to be common trouble with catalyct converters with clogged screens and cracked exhaust manifolds, and multiple misfire with approx 8 of 10 armada owners

This problem has happened numerous times at various speeds from 10mph to 70mph.while driving on city streets and freeways and need to come to a stop the brake light, vdc off light, and slip light came on. when brakes applied, very loud grinding/clunking metal noise happened and brakes would not engage only at about 10% of brakes working it seems. i stop turn off the car and start it back up and it seems to reset. this cannot happen as i almost got into numerous collisions because of this abs brake malfunction !! doing research on this problem from other armada owners forums this problem happens quiet frequently. some owners came to the conclusion that its a faulty delta sensor in the brake booster. nissan must recall this problem asap!!

Nissan armada air filter housing recall... over the pass couple of years, i've notice that our truck would shut off while driving. we'd start it back up, and continue driving and it would shut off again. after checking the air filter under the hood, i discovered that it was dirty. so, i replaced the filter and it would be good. however, after several weeks of driving it will repeat the same thing of just shutting off while driving. recently, it has been shutting down more often. so, after some looking underneath the hood, i went back to the air filter housing box and discovered that the air filter housing box does not seal properly. as a result of the air filter housing not sealing properly, air seeps in throwing off the air to gas ratio mixture and it shuts down the engine, turning off the car in the midst of driving. i reported this too a nissan dealership and they supposedly cleaned the air filter box and said that should fix it. however, after leaving the dealership, my truck literally shut off on me while driving five (5) times. i then went back under the hood of the truck, readjusted the air filter housing in an attempt to seal it to the best of my ability and my truck did not shut down at all. this is definitely an issue that i believe needs to be looked at. i've talked to other nissan owners they have reported the same thing. i sincerely hope that something can be done about this real soon in the picture that i have attached to this file, you can see the orange piece from the filter that is sticking out from the housing. again, through driving and hitting bumps in the road, the housing separates and allow more air to seep into housing and the truck shuts off. again, once the housing is fixed in place again, the truck is drivable until the housing separates again. *tr

Rear ended by another car

In 20017 i was rear ended on i95 by another driver at no fault on my part. i requested the vehicle be fixed but a check of only $384.80 was mailed to me 2 years later. now the vehicles steering wables, along with the brakes and wheels.

In the last several weeks on two occasions since being purchased in jan.f this year (2020) the brakes on my 2004 nissan pathfinder/armada off-road rwd have out of the blue, once at highway speed chattered while applying the brake and felt like they were not at 100%. the next time it was on a residential street, had just left a residence a half block away doing under 20 mph and it felt like the whole front suspension was falling off because it was chattering so bad. didn't even hit the brakes hard and was afraid it wasn't going to stop at the stop sign. it continued to do it every time i depressed the peddle even very lightly. i had to pull around the corner and stop to check it out but couldn't find anything loose or wrong. i started off again several times before just pulling over and stopping to call a tow truck. it did not feel safe to make the 20 minute drive home. once it was home it was like it never happened. i read some blogs that suggest that this is a widespread issue with this vehicle and they should be recalled and fixed free of charge. they say there is a fix (reprogramming the computer or something). the blogs say that the dealers are charging big bucks to do the work. this is a huge safety issue and should be dealt with immediately. i can't believe that nissan hasn't been forced to recall these vehicles before this since it is way too common according the blogs. we purchased this vehicle primarily to transport our grandchildren and are now very hesitant as well as there parents are to have them ride in this vehicle. the brakes have been fully inspected by a mechanic and no mechanical issues are present. we are the second owner and it has been very well maintained. cause: unknown. i am looking for a dealer now to see what they will do for us.

After purchasing a 2004 nissan armada. took to get a alignment and he mechanic diagnosed the rear subframe/cradle was severely rusted nearly in two so much so that the sway bar had rusted through completely and was just hanging loosely. after doing some research we have seen multiple reports of this recurring issue. *tr

Several times when driving my brake light will come on along the brake does not engage. when you press on the pedal you hear a loud grinding sound similar to springs being ejected from the car. it does not slow down the vehicle at all and the grinding is loud and seems to be damaging internal parts. when you turn the engine off, and restart it the problem goes away. i took it to the nissan dealership in fremont ca. they advised to change the brake pads and rotors. which i elected to do and cost me a lot of money. immediately after leaving the dealership it happened again. i called the next day for they were closed. they said that they didn’t see any errors on their reader and cannot replace parts when there are nothing showing. i insisted to take it in and the mechanic suggested i clean the battery or get a new battery which i did. the problem stoped for a month until it happened again while driving 50mph down a windy road. it nearly killed me! the closest description i have of the problem is explained on this youtube video i found https://youtu.be/jvcrd2lxti8

The liftgate will not open

My cats are going bad after i just spent $600 to get a whole new exhaust system! the car chokes up when i accelerate and almost feels like it will lose power. i also have a code coming up for p0430

Press brakes and they start jumping and make a weird sound, don't work correctly as if you loose your breaks for sometime, pull over shut car off wait and then restart and everything is back to normal - scary at high speeds on the highway, this has been a continous problem and even my work around is no longer working. this happens atleast once a month with continued driving so i use my other car more often than not.

Driving on a very busy highway at speeds of 60 mph with gauge reading half tank of fuel. car suddenly started loosing ability to accelerate. i pulled over as quickly and safely and shut off car. car would no longer start. my children were panicking as this is our main source of transportation and we could barely get off the road since we had zero notice or warning of anything happening and according to the gauge, i had plenty of fuel. we had to be towed home after waiting for 3 hours for a tow truck. after many searches of what could be, i saw faulty gas gauges are a common issue. so i added a couple gallons of gas and my car fired right up.

I was driving down the road around 45 to 50 mph. i looked down and when i looked back up a car was stopped in the road. when i pressed the brake it made a weird noise almost like a spring going boing and air rushing. the noise is very hard to describe. the pedal went almost to the floor. the brakes had a weird grinding sound and a lot of vibration in the pedal. i had the brakes down as hard as i could. the brakes did work a little but nothing like they should have. there was only a very small light in color skid mark. i let the officer know after the crash. after looking into it i discovered this is a known problem. i was not injured but people in the other car were.

Note that this vehicle was purchased used about 2 years ago without any service history from the previous owner. however i was able to confirm no outstanding recalls open on the vin. while traveling home (45mph) i observed the brake light illuminate on the dashboard and noticed the brakes were malfunctioning. when attempting to depress the brake pedal the abs/brakes appeared to make grinding/metallic noises and the brake pedal would vibrate and go to the floor. i thought that a brake line or fluid issue may have occurred, but when i stopped the vehicle and turned off the ignition i did not see any visual issues. then upon restarting the vehicle the issue was no longer present. when i researched this issue i found hundreds of complaints about nissan brakes having similar issues and found a service bulletin ntb06-040.pdf regarding the issue. upon using a scantool to read the vehicle codes i was able to confirm that dtc c1179 was present and that this issue was related to the service bulletin. the service bulletin indicates a software update addresses the issue. i contacted nissan consumer affairs and they indicated nissan would not be able to assist due to the age of the vehicle. i am concerned about the number of complaints i am seeing online (clubarmada, nissanhelp, etc) regaing this issue and feel that if a software update is needed to resolve than there is either 1) a software bug (which needs a recall) or 2) a defective sensor (delta sensor) that the software update chooses to ignore or diminish. either way a random brake malfunction that can "fix" itself upon reboot (restarting the vehicle) seems suspicious and should be investigated.

I was on the freeway going 60 mph when this happened .having problems with the brake booster brake pedal goes all the way to the floor and doesn’t wanna break on time also makes a weird noises this only happens when the brake light is on i have to turn off the vehicle and start again and then it won’t do it for a while and then after a while it happen again so scary

Hi.well on 051219 i my nissan was parked outside from my work place i was making a left turn to get the road to my house when all of a sudden the inside airbags turn on they popped .i got so scarry could not see anything there were cars coming in both sides i felt my life in treat there was fire and smoke right above my head .i drive to the side and turn my truck off it was towed by a friend of mine now mi nissan is parked on my garage cannot take to work i am having trouble to get a ride to my job is there a way i can get help

Airbag flashing all the takata recall needs to be done

The power seat positioning of the driver/front passenger seat changes position on its own randomly (while driving, while parked with&without the engine running), and gives little positioning "click" sounds as it does it. this occurs more on some days than others, usually only with people sitting on the seat and only in small increments, but when i go manually change it back with the controllers on the side of the seat, it won't adjust until the person is out of the seat. this is an ongoing issue and happens almost daily. this has also been noticed by two passengers in the front passenger seat.

The brake light comes on while driving and you lose some braking ability which is quite dangerous

All dash board lights suddenly turn on when driving on the freeway and breaks disengage. pressing the break pedal results in a loud grinding noise and sounds like springs tearing. this happened four times. dealer cannot find the problem and i have changed break pads and rotors but still continues. the only solve is to turn off the engine and turn it back on.

I applied my brakes and stopped 10 feet behind a pick-up at traffic light. the car surged forward. i pushed on the brakes harder, stopped then the car surged again hitting the pick-up twice each time after stopping when pushing harder on the brakes. it is only after putting in neutral that it allowed me to control it and pull over to exchange driver information. the same happened while waiting to fill-up with gas in march 2018. i almost hit a small car. i put it into park at which time the shifter cable broke.

The vdc off light, slip light and brakes pop up on the dash. the car begins to make a springy sound maybe from the brakes. the car has to slow down and it stops for a minute but it continuously does it while i'm driving. it happens with no discrimination as to where you are (city, highway,etc...) .

At random times, usually when transmission in drive, the brake light displays on the dash and immediately the brakes do not work appropriately. the brake pedal sinks to the floor when depressed while making a loud groaning/grinding sound. the brakes fail. i have to stop the car by pumping the brake pedal, turning off the motor and then once auto restarts the problem is gone until next time. very dangerous. at higher speeds could cause serious accident with injury or death. happened several times on expressway. happened in parking lots and on side streets. frightening situation. dealers act ignorant about this problem even tho this seems to be a common complaint with this vehicle. i understand it is the abs booster that needs to be replaced. others said it is the computer. i spent 4 hours 2 wks ago at dealer who "found nothing." yet the situation has increased fron a few times a year to 3 times this week.

Left front wheel, tire, disk brake assembly, plus caliper and brake disk detached from vehicle while truck was traveling approx 60 mph on rte 8 in conn. truck spun into the median guard rail and i had to struggle to get it stopped. inspection of the left front wheel well revealed that the tie road to that wheel assembly had completely severed itself--as if you were slicing into a cake with a knife. . we could have easily been both killed. i want you to research whether there were any recalls for this 2004 armada of which i was never notified. please respond to [xxx] thank you. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan armada. while driving between 2-3 mph and depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle independently accelerated, lunged forward, and crashed into the rear of another vehicle. a police report was not filed. there were no injuries. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the contact stated that the failure recurred twice. the vehicle was not repaired. the dealer and manufacturer were not notified. the approximate failure mileage was 79,775.

The exhaust manifold is cracked on the diver side ,i found that on 2004 and newer models nissan armada all where cracked. when starting you can here the exhaust leak

On sudden brake n battery sign comes up n stop brake stops workinbrg .. once restart all signs on dashboard disappear and everything works fine.. thn again after driving couple of mins or miles brakes n accelerator-stops working.. n took to nissan dealer they couldn’t find anything wrong but it happened with lots of people who has nissan pathfinder armada le so they should take this issue seriously cz anything can happen to anyone.. thanks god we got saved we was in a highway

I’ve made some research and i’m surprised to find out i’m not the only one that has this problem. sometimes without notice the brake light comes on as you try to brake you hear a loud grinding noise and loose braking power. i pull over turn off the truck for a few seconds, turn it back on and the brake light goes away. it works good after that but sometimes i get the same problem multiple times through out the day. it gets scary when traffic suddenly stops and that happens. nissan should really make a recall on this.

I am writing as a follow up to a news article out today that talks about how cracks in ford exhaust manifolds are making vehicle owners/drivers/passengers sick through poisoning gases entering the cabin: https://www.bloomberg.com/graphics/2019-ford-explorer-owners-say-suvs-making-them-sick/ this is not the only vehicle with this very serious problem. there are very serious problems with the nissan armada/titan exhaust manifolds cracking and emitting toxic gases, from 2004 on up. these vehicles, equipped with a 5.4l engine, are highly susceptible to exhaust manifolds cracking and exhausting gas. this exhaust gas can easily make it's way into the vehicle passenger compartment, and cause sickness, dizziness, nausea, or possibly even death from co2 poisoning. the problem so bad on these vehicles, that aftermarket companies have for many years now started making exhaust manifolds that have reinforcements welded onto the areas of the stock manifold that regularly incur these cracks. the job is extensive, however, and many vehicle owners cannot afford these repairs. many vehicle owners likely don't know what is making them sick. here are some videos/forums that explain the much needed recall: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1v7f2sx6b64 https://www.titantalk.com/forums/titan-problems-dealer-service/130198-exhaust-manifold-recall.html https://www.clubarmada.com/forums/8-engine-drivetrain/22309-cracked-exhaust-manifold.html https://www.carcomplaints.com/nissan/titan/2004/exhaust_system/exhaust_manifolds_cracked.shtml https://www.justanswer.com/nissan/5j40c-nissan-datsun-armada-se-2006-nissan-armada-just.html https://www.clubtitan.org/forums/13-general-discussion/63695-exhaust-manifold-recall-3.html https://repairpal.com/nissan/titan/recalls http://www.carproblemzoo.com/nissan/titan/manifold-header-muffler-tail-pipe-problems.php

While driving the armada, the brake light suddenly turns on. and i'm unable to brake immediately. i would have to stop the vehicle completely and turn it off wait about two minutes, then turn the engine back on.. sometimes it stops, but most times it doesn't..

The side airbags deployed without any incident of an accident or crash. there was no accident-nothing was but or bumped just driving 35 mph and the side airbags deployed fully and the seat belts on the driver and passenger side tightened to the point of restricted breathing. the seatbelts no lomger can be used as they should. they do not extend out fully. and the airbag sensor light is constantly. before the deployment of the side airbags the brakes would grind to the point of needing to pull over to pump the brakes in order for them to function again properly. this would happen every 100 miles or so.

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan armada. while driving 50 mph and approaching a stop light, the vehicle stalled and the check engine and other unknown warning indicators illuminated. the vehicle was restarted and when the gear shifter was placed in drive, the vehicle stalled. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the crankshaft position sensor failed and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failures and did not assist. the approximate failure mileage was 134,000.

Brake light on dash goes on and the brakes grab, make it hard to stop when brakes are applied. has happened multiple times, had brakes replaced, and continues to happen with new brakes and rotors. problem clears temporary after stopping vehicle and turninh ignition off then back on. last time this happened was 2-16-2019.

The low beam lights suddenly stop working. they were working today during the daytime and i had them on. as it got dark the lights would not come on. i turned the light switch on and off to make sure they were on. i pulled over and turned the car on and off again but did not fix problem. the high beams worked so i had to drive with those on (except everyone kept flashing me on the way home). i stopped at autozone to get a new fuse and relay fuse. that did not work. when i got home i pulled all the fuses and then put them back in. car said no key fob but i did have it. i locked and unlocked the car with the key fob then turned on the car and the lights started working again. drove it the next day during the daylight (which was today) with the headlights on to make sure they work. once it got dark the lights were not on and i went through the above procedure at home to get the lights working again (e.g., pull all the fuses at once then put back in then go through the key fob issues again then the lights work again).

Takata inflators pasanger sit dosent sense theres a person on the sit airbag is off all the time even when driving and there's a adult heavy person on the sit i've tried several friends heavy persons and it's always off even when driving any speed ..... rear brakes don't work properly when driving in regular street 25 milles suddenly emergency light turns on and back breaks sound like they are loose and don't stop car had to turn car off in the middle of street and then turn it on to reset brakes and then it works fine for a day or 2 or a week not sure when but its very often

Randomly the truck would not stop as i try and apply the brakes , its as is i push petal to the floor and you hear a bad grinding a bad vibration and feels as if the truck is about to drop a mechanical piece from underneath the front end .as i come to a long and rolling stop the brake light turns on,, i try and pump the brake petal and it seems as if its disconnected from the cable, so i turn the truck off wait a minute and turn it back on... now this has happened about 5,6 times the past time my wife and 3 boys where in the vehicle.. ive done research and been on many forums and know this is a big issue and very dangerous, as we are now extremely nervous to drive the vehicle especially on the expressway ... please at least honor the repairs as i can take it to a nissan by me and have it fixed. i love the truck and have put a lot of money to modifying it and its very dependable. but no vehicle will be safe if brakes randomly go out... its bound to be a very bad outcome and we dont want to be a statistic,,,please help us. please call for further info and a resolution.. thank you for your time [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).” *pm

Break light comes on while driving and when i go to stop it makes a god awful sound. have to turn the car off and back on. this has happened several times since june 1st 2018. turning if off seems to clear the issue but today 3 lights came on brake, slip and vds. turning it off and back on did not seem to fix it. this is our family vehicle and we have 3 to 6 kids in it at all times. nissan needs to issue a recall this is a huge safety issue!

My nissan armada only has 67k miles on it like brand new it all of a sudden just lost all power i drove it the night before no issues then the next morning there were 3 lights on which were the vdc, slip, and the check engine light. also, the trunk on the vehicle doesnt unlock when you hit the button neither does the glass lift door i have to climb in thru the vehicle get inside the trunk and take cover off of the emergency release and hold down lever while someone from the outside opens the door for me while im inside holding the lever down. the loss of power is the main issue here what if i was on the interstate or something and that happened.

The radiator released transmission fluid all over my driveway, it was mixed with the coolant and now my gears are stripped. there were recalls about this on the 2005-2010 armadas but when i even went to key in the type of vehicle i have, it isnt recognized. there are no recalls on my car, please research.

I was driving on freeway around 60mph on a sudden brake paddle got soft brakes light abs light everything came on dashboard.whenever i pressed the brake it feels like not pressing anything but the brake was still working but not smooth.. it’s like u pressing hard brake every time. but when i restarted the truck everything disappeared from dashboard n brake paddle started working normally. so whenever it was happening i was keep restarting the truck . so i i went to firestone they said i need to change master cylinder flash the brake fluid rotors n pads all way around which cost me almost 1500$ . once they did those services after couple of months same problem occurring again. now firestone said it’s abs probably. i looked online lots of had same this unknown problem n it’s dangerous.. it’s pointi on its reliability .. i can’t even sell the truck cz i don’t want to put anyone’s life in danger so plz i really this it’s need to be taken care by dealer . thank you

Brake light come and a shutter in brake petal. lose of stopping power

My fuel gauge showed 1/4 tank of gas and i ran out of fuel on a major highway and stalled out. i was in fear for my families life and had my wife steer the car while i pushed it over to the shoulder. a passer bye in a pick up had a can of gas and it was enough to get me to a gas station. there is a recall on the 2005 armada for the fuel sending sensor but not on the 2004. this is apparently a lot of 2004 armadas that have this safety malfunction.

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan armada. the contact stated that the check engine warning indicator illuminated after the vehicle was started. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that there was a leak in the exhaust manifold, but a remedy was not provided. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 154,000.

Alot of times while pressing the brakes you here a noise, scrubbing, brake pads goes to the bottom of the floor , lights come on and unable to stop properly have to turn the car off to get the lights to go away this could cause serious problems being unable to stop

I was driving about 30 mph on a city street and step on the brakes when approaching a stop sign. the brake pedal felt real soft and i could hear a grinding sound coming from the brakes and the abs and vdc lights came on. i had to pull off the road, turn the vehicle off and on again a couple of times before i could continue driving. this has happened to my wife and i 13 times.

When you're driving, the car suddenly stops for 5 seconds the breaks to stop it constantly not to , one day we went to big bear and star down to fail and we will not put much attention after we arriived and we try to take to nissan in los angeles but now the car if you ar driving the car stop or you push the break to stop and dont work to stop , in the freweey not stop the break for little distancie crash went the other car.

Drive in parking lot with slow speed. red break light is suddenly on then the grinding sound is occurred. if try to touch the break, you feel it is difficult to response. it seems the break is engaged. it will be back to normal when you turn off the engine then turn it on. the red "break" light is off then back to normal. no any beak oil leaking. go garage to check the odb2 code and there is no any error code for it. it seems the break booster gets messed up and no code recording for 2004 armada. it is safety issue that the break will engage randomly. it is lucky that it happens in the parking lot with almost stop speed. it will be terrible when it happen in the high way.

I have a 2004 nissan armada and had the brake light come on yesterday followed by the limited braking, shuttering and pulsing of the brake pedal.. this is my third incident, it happen in year 2014, 2015 and apr 29 2016. after turn the car off and restart it, the brake light goes off then stops normally again. i have brought my armada to nissan dealership in coon rapid mn. they charged me 130$ (diagnostic fee) and no problem solved. after research on internet after my third incident, i learned that thousands of people have experienced the same problem. there was a class action pending on this issues in state of california. why nissan is ignoring this problem?. we are scared to drive this vehicle now, i have spent 40k to purchase this vehicle back in 2004. please someone help resolve this issue.

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan armada. while driving at various highway speeds, the brake warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel and the brakes made a grinding noise. there was a decrease in stopping power when the brakes were applied. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the brake booster failed and would need to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 75,000.

10/28/09 right manifold and catalytic converter cracked between 3rd and 4th runners at 56k, 9/28/10 left side cracked at 67k. both replace under warranty. 03/16, 135k kept complaining of exhaust in cab and being light headed. brought to mechanic, right side is cracked again! i care for and transport our 2 year old granddaughter while our son is in the military and can't believe this isn't considered a manufacturer defect due to the safety issue. have always had nissan, love to get another one but not if nissan doesn't back their product.

Issue is the brake booster and delta sensor. truck has 85000 miles on it. the brakes keep failing, and you need to pull over, and restart the truck to get going again, sometimes several times. nissan has looked at it, but won't do anything unless they witness it. or they read the code.however, when you shut off the engine to clear brakes, and it clears the code. this is a dangerous situation, and needs to be addressed.

It had a recall when i went to the nissan they told me it was already got that service in other dealer by the first owner. i told them the vehicle was doing the same that the recall said and that the nissan told me to go there. so they told me they cant help me because my truck already got the service. so now im afraid to use it because is dangerous and nobody know how to help me and also the scanner doesn't give us any trouble code. it also have a problem with the brake its look like electric problem when i shut down the engine and start it again the problem is gone. about the other problem is the same signals that say the recall. at first i thought was the fuel pump but i realize it have to happen frequently and isnt, them i realize it have to be electric problem bc that happen first them the break issue so im pretty sure is electrical or the suv computer.

While driving and reaching either a stop light or stop sign or coming to a stop when applying the brakes the pedal depresses to the floor and the brakes grind it will continue to do that until you turn the car off and turn it back on. it has occured since the purchase of the vehicle oct 2014.

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan armada. while driving approximately 30 mph, there was a few seconds delayed response when the brake pedal was depressed. in addition, the vehicle would only accelerate at low speeds in a jerking motion until after the engine was turned off and restarted. the failure recurred intermittently. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 319,000.

Doesn't matter the speed of the vehicle, brakes tend to press to the floor, grinding noise and the only way to stop this is to pull over the vehicle, turn off the ignition and restart it. it randomly happens, but i am very concerned that if and when i tow or am on the highway, i don't won't my brakes to not work. could kill me...

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan armada. the contact stated that while driving at unknown speeds, the vehicle made an abnormal sound and exhaust fumes emitted into the cabin. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the technician diagnosed that the driver and passenger sides exhaust manifold needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer, where it was repaired under a manufacturers recall but the failure recurred. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 70,000.

Fuel gauge stops at 1/4. vehicle ran out of gas on freeway and engine stalled.

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan armada. while at a stop sign, the brake lights illuminated and the vehicle made a loud grinding noise until the vehicle was restarted. in addition, the contact stated that the brake pedal traveled to the floor when depressed. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. the vin was not provided. the failure mileage was 60,000.

Brake light comes on and the vehicle makes a grinding sound when trying to slow the vehicle. braking is impaired. restarting the vehicle makes the problem go away.

I have had an issue with brakes and lights coming on that says vdo ,antilock etc: when driving the suv at lower speeds and you try to apply the brakes the whole front end starts shaking and grinding and it is impossible to stop. i have replaced brakes, rotors , wheel hub bearings and still have this problem. it is scary when you can't stop a 7,000lb vehicle! i am in fear of an accident . i have read of others having the same problem. sometimes when running hyw speeds a lot of lights come on and dingers and this has been happening since i bought the armada. i want to know what nissan is gonna do about this problem cause it seems i am not the only one having these issues. i have already had to replace the right rear hub assembly 2 times and they are not cheap. i feel nissan does not want admit they have a problem. i think this needs to be a recall . since i have had this vehicle i have not received anything from nissan to address these issues. i pray they will recognize and see to it that these things are fixed and help us the consumer feel safe driving down the highway. i have 3 young children who ride in this armada. please help !!

The brakes went completely to the floor and the brake lights came on. had to pump brakes while backing out of driveway to stop. shut car off and let sit. restarted car and brake lights went off. was able to brake again but brakes felt soft. has brand new brake pads from approximately 2k miles earlier. took to mast body shot . paid $90 for diagnostic. c1179 code error was listed in malfunction for delta stroke sensational fault. recommendation was take to nissan dealership for possible update in software. mast service 574_546 2155 did not have expertise to fix issue. code was not currently malfunctioning at service center. probably reset when restarting vehicle but diagnostic still had error code in memory.

My armada shuts off while driving down the road. when it does the steering goes and the brakes won't work. i bought got rear ended trying to get off the road when it happened the first time. this is a very dangerous problem. i just got this about 6 months ago. i looked up and seen recalls on this problem but i put my vin number in and it says there is none for my car. if it has been fixed prior to my ownership then its went out again. and again thats not good. this could get someone killed! esp if i was driving on interstate. i couldn't get out of way of traffic.

We are having a brake issue that is very random. so far it has happened at low speeds. when it happens the break pedal will get very soft and the abs will activate along with the break light on the dash. when you turn the armada off and restart everything resets and is normal. we have already replaced the brake booster, master cylinder, and had the computer reprogrammed. this problem has not been resolved by nissan, all they say is all the parts have been replaced and or reprogrammed so unless it can be duplicated there is nothing that can be done. this is very disappointing they are suppose to be reliable. we are also surprised that this has not been a recall because of safety

I'm having brake problems with my2004 armada.i turn the car on and the brake light coms on the brakes make grinding noise i turn the car off then back on and the brakes reset nissan service department said they can t find the problem because there is no code please address this issue and have a recall

I was driving and went to brake the vehicle and the pedal went to the floor the brake light came on in the dash and it was making grinding noises and there were no brakes. i pulled over and turned the car off and started again and it was ok. it happens periodically.

I have been having problem with 2004 nissan armada' fuel gauge, similar to a recall. i called the dealer and then nissan motor usa. they said since my vin is not part of this recall at this time i have to pay $99 for the diagnosis, and then send report to nissan motors for consideration. they are refusing to add my vin for this recall, and to have the dealer check free of charge and fix if issue is same as the recall. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan armada. the contact stated that the fuel gauges failed to detect the proper levels of fuel in the tank once it went under a quarter tank of fuel. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing; however, the failure was not diagnosed. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 115,000.

Traveling up a slight hill at about 20 mph the vehicle started losing power. the engine died resulting in a loss of power steering. i put the vehicle in park and shut off the ignition. i had no power and no power steering. after about a minute i tried and successfully started the vehicle. it attempted to die again, but i revved the engine and kept it running. it was frightening to think what would have happened if we were on a highway at 70 mph and lost power. in my opinion this is a dangerous situation. thankfully the incident was on a county road with no traffic as we had two of our grandchildren in the vehicle at the time of the incident.

Nissan armada has a known problem with it's front brakes being undersized in the early models of said vehicles (model years 2004-2006). several times have had issues with brakes not respoding and lost control of vehicle. this is caused by undersized breaks. not having proper sized brakes has led to rotors easily overheating and glazing the brake pads which then led to hot spotted, warped, or otherwise ruined front rotors and pads. the greatest unsafe symptom is that especially in the warmer months the overheating of the rotors would cause the anti-lock front brake system sensors to trigger (false positive) randomly and you would dangerously lose control of the vehicles ability to brake (and steer) safely. *tr

While driving brake light, vdc off light, and slip light came on. when brakes applied, very loud grinding noise happened and brakes would not engage. i was able to pull off the road safely and turn car off and back on. once car was turned on, lights remained on and brakes functioned normal. luckily, i was not going very fast and no other cars were close or an accident would have resulted. *tr

Nissan armada (and titan which is identical mechanically) has a known problem with it's front brakes being undersized in the early models of said vehicles (model years 2004-2006). this can easily be confirmed by nissan's three changes they have made to the front brakes of these vehicles even though the vehicles have essentially remained unchanged from years 2004 right up though the current model year 2015. they first changed the rotor thickness, then the rotor diameter (320mm to 350mm) and the calipers/torque members/brake hoses, then finally they changed the inner hub diameter of the rotor due to an increase in the hub/bearing size (82mm to 90mm). nissan had issued at least one tsb about this problem but they never issued a recall which is what they should have done. the core issue is that these rather large full size suv's and pickup trucks were designed initially with front brakes that were severely undersized for the weight/size of the vehicle. this led to the vehicles rotors easily overheating and glazing the brake pads which then led to hot spotted, warped, or otherwise ruined front rotors and pads. another symptom (that i believe it caused and the most dangerous part) is that especially in the warmer months the overheating of the rotors would cause the anti lock front brake system sensors (located within the front wheel hub) to trigger (false positive) randomly and you would dangerously lose control of the vehicles ability to brake (and steer) safely. turning the vehicle off momentarily and restarting would "clear" the problem but never the less extremely unsafe. i have contacted nissan of north america customer service and informed them of this but they are unwilling to help other than to tell me to take it to a dealer at my own cost. i said i would be happy to do so if they covered the cost of the "diagnostics" but they refused. *tr

We own a 2004 nissan armada. the sub frame was corroded. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was confirmed that the sub frame was corroded. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 100,000. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 nissan armada. the contact stated that when the vehicle was started, the transmission failed to shift into reverse. after inspecting the vehicle, the contact notice that there was oil leaking from the vehicle. the contact added oil and attempted to drive the vehicle to the dealer. the vehicle stalled without warning. the vehicle restarted, however, the failure recurred. the technician diagnosed that the transmission fluid and antifreeze had mixed together causing the computer in the transmission to fail. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 137,000. the vin was unavailable.

Brake light comes on and a springing clutter noise happens. i stop the car, turn it off and turn back again it's back to normal. it happens practically once a month or so but always scary. dealership claims it's finding nothing. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan armada. the contact stated that the sub frame was corroded. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was confirmed that the sub frame was corroded. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

While driving on the highway with my 3 children, suddenly the vdc and slip lights came on, followed by the brake light. when i tried to slow around a curve and use the brakes to slow down i heard and felt a grinding sensation under the brake pedal and the brakes would not engage. luckily, i managed to slow down enough and come to a complete stop where i turned off the vehicle, turned it back on and the system reset. *tr

Unable to open rear tailgate or glass,opening glass later first worked for a few times now both inoperable,safety concern of being trapped in rear of vehicle. *tr

Was driving vehicle 35 mph slowed down to go around sharp curve. when vehicle drove around curve there were vehicles in front of us that stopped suddenly. applied brakes and pedal pulsed and required alot of effort to slow down. was unable to slow vehicle down fast enough and rear ended vehicle in front of us. caused a 3 car pileup. the 3 passengers in our 04 armada suffered whiplash, the driver sprained her wrist and was out of work for 3 days because of accident. the nissan armada was totaled and had to purchase another vehicle. the brakes not working correctly is what caused the accident. *tr

When coming to a stop and applying the brakes, the vehicle lost most of its braking power. the pedal went soft and began pulsating with a grinding noise. the brake light came on. it acted as though the abs system was activated. the brake system stayed in the failed mode until i could pull over and turn the engine off and the computer would reset itself. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan armada. while driving 40 mph and attempting to engage the brakes, the vehicle failed to stop and crashed into the preceding vehicle. the air bags failed to deploy. the contact sustained moderate bruising across the chest due to the seat belt. the contact did not receive medical attention. a police report was filed. neither the manufacturer nor the dealer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was repaired. the failure mileage was 117,000.

I have issues with my brakes on a frequent basis. since i purchased my car, i have been having this issue. i have taken my car to several nissan dealers. when my car was under warranty and i would also get the run around. i have been told my nissan that unless the issue happens when the car is in the shop then they are unable to diagnose the problem. when i apply the brakes, the brake pedal went to the floor and i hear a loud grinding noise from the front of the vehicle. this happens while i am driving. the only way to get it to work is if turn off the truck while cruising and turn it back on while cruising and it fixes the issue and i am able to stop fine. i have contacted nissan before and they failed to help me. i have two small children. this issue is happening with several people. the nissan armada 2004 was the first armada model, which this issue is a factory defect that is impacting hundreds of car owners. this issue needs to be taken seriously, since brakes is life threatening. *tr

Every once in a while, when i apply the brakes, the brake pedal went to the floor and i heard a loud grinding noise from the front of the vehicle. this happens randomly. it could happen once or twice a month and then not at all for the next month. i immediately shut off the truck while cruising and turn it back on while cruising and it fixes the issue and i am able to stop fine. i have contacted nissan before and they failed to help me. through hundreds of posts of armada owner with the same issue it seem to be the brake booster in which an be up to 1500$ to fix. i cannot afford this fix and it seem that it should be a recall. were talking about brakes. i have 3 children and am very concerned. please help me with this repair - this has happened over 20 times. *tr

I was coming up on an intersection and the truck didn't stop, so i turn to the left and had a head on collision with another truck. *tr

I will be driving down the street and all of the sudden my brakes will stop working, i would have to coast over to the side of the road turn the truck off and then turn it back on. then it will reset. i've taken it to the dealership and they said it no recall on the problem. i was also pulling my trailer and the same thing happen and i could stop so i had to go up on the medium to keep from hitting another car. *tr

I own a 2004 nissan armada i bought it used 1 year ago after a couple of months i started see that the brake light will turn on (like if i had the emergency brake) and my suv would not stop the worst was in halloween when kids where crossing the street the light turned on and the stopping distance was huge thank god i was only going like 25 -30 mph nothing happened please nissan take care of this major problem . *tr

I was driving about 50mph and tried to stop vehicle and it barely stopped and the brakes made a scrubbing sound. i turned the truck off and the brake light went off. this has happened several times sometimes when i first start the vehicle up. *tr

While leaving work, i was traveling about 20mph when i applied the brakes and the truck would not stop. the brake pedal went to the floor, i heard a grinding noise and the brake light came on. the truck finally came to a stop after i pulled over to the side. i turned the truck off for about 30 seconds and restarted it, the brake light went off and the truck started to brake normally. i took it in to the dealership and they told me they did not find anything wrong. i have owned my truck for several years and it has continued to perform this way periodically(2 times a month). this is very dangerous and i pray everytime we drive it. nissan has yet to do anything about this. for this reason, i will never purchase another nissan product. *tr

The brake light will go on while the car is in motion. when the brake is applied at this time there is a significant loss of breaking power as well as a grinding and jerking motion. it is extremely difficult to bring the vehicle to a stop. i have also noticed that if i turn on the vehicle and leave it in part position for 10 minutes or so, the brake light will also go on. if i put the car into drive, the same loss of braking power occurs. i have experienced the loss of braking power in various situations from going 75 miles on the freeway to as little as bringing the car out of parked position. there are many complaints with the same loss of power and nissan has failed to issue a recall. *tr

My wife was driving our 2004 nissan armada home from the grocery store. she was on a back road heading home when she applied the brakes to go around a sharp turn. instead of breaking, the vehicle made a loud grinding sound and the brake peddle vibrated violently. thank goodness she was able to manage the turn and that there were no other vehicles in front of her. if this would have happened on the freeway this could have been fatal. *tr

My fuel gauge was showing a half tank, but my suv was actually out of gas. very embarrassing! *tr

Rear crossmember sub frame heavy rusted and also holes for the same reason found it where the sway bar supports brackets are located .the suv is used for daily transportation and pleasure nothing extreme for that kind of rust on that parts of the vehicle.very dangerous driving condition the rear suspension crossmember could be broke and fell apart rear whole suspension . the suv is less than 10 years old. *tr

I have a 04 nissian armada ..well about a month or two i was going threw town around 35 mph and i when to stop at light and didnt have but 20% brakes and the brake light was on i was scared to death i got stop at store cut the car off and hit emeregcy cause my hubby thought it m8ight have been on but it wasnt i craced car back up and brake light was off and seem like everything was fine but i got it towed to shop where they said brakes and everything looked great well a couple weeks ago the same thing happen i was going threw town around 25 mph and the brake light was on not the abs the brake light was on and i had very little brakes got to store cut car off and it was fine i took back to shop and got brakes rotors new brake everything and it did it again i am pi$$ed i have read over 250 review on this same problem happen to other people when is nissan going to do something i dont have money to put in this car that i thought was top of the line when i got it this is a issue that is going to kill someone nissan is going to be just like general motors please someone help me and tell me what to do. *tr

I purchased a brand new nissan armada back in 2004. starting around 2006 i had a brake failure issue. the emergency light comes on unexpectedly and the brakes would not apply properly. you can hear a grinding, cranking, spring noise when "trying" to stop the behemoth vehicle. i took the car in to several nissan dealers (while it was under warranty) but they all could not find anything wrong because... it was not happening at the time i took it in. this went on for years and years!!! how can i get it fixed under warranty, if the nissan dealership can't tell me the problem? recently nissan then advised me to do a diagnostic check. so after paying $115 out of pocket to prove something is wrong, they told me that the master cylinder booster sensor was "defective". so i let nissan north america know about the "defect" and of course their response was "your vehicle is no longer under warranty". how heinous of a company can nissan be? not care for the thousands of drivers including their families (it is a family car) and others who are at risk of being injured or killed because of this defect! on top of that they know about the issue! they have sold me a vehicle with defective parts!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! they need to be fined and be accountable and fix the defective problem for all the consumers who are going through this terrible stressful issue not knowing when your vehicle cannot brake! this is a big safety and liability issue that needs to be fixed and addressed by nissan asap. *tr

Cracked exhaust manifold identified. dealer took 2 months after requesting a trip to the dealership (200 miles rt) to deny any responsibility because vehicle is over 8 years new. been cracked for years and they knew its age before requesting an inspection. we were told by dealership to be wary of exhaust leaking into the cabin. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan armada. the contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph, the contact attempted to apply the brakes to avoid a crash with an oncoming vehicle. the contact stated that the brake warning light illuminated and the vehicle crashed into the oncoming vehicle. there were no injuries. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the vin was unavailable. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 50,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan armada. the contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph, the brake lights illuminated and the brake pedal failed to respond. the failure recurred numerous times. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where the failure was unable to be replicated. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 50,000. ..updated 08-25-14 *bf the consumer stated the failure was within the delta stroke sensor. updated 08/28/2014 *js

Gas gauge does work, always stuck 1/4 even tank were empty. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan armada. the contact stated that while driving approximately 10 mph, the brakes where applied and an abnormal noise emitted and the brake warning lights illuminated. the failure occurred sporadically. the vehicle was taken to a local dealer who could not diagnose the problem. the manufacturer was made aware of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 106,000.

The airbag light has been blinking since 2011 and i found out this year that there is a recall for that purpose. i reported to nissan company about that after my car was rejected for the annual inspection. they told me that the vin# of my armada was not included in the recall. i have since heard that there is another recall of nissan cars from 2002 and up. i wonder what action i can take since my armada falls into the years mentioned. thanks *js

I currently drive my nissan armada to work 3 times a week. on occasion the brake light would come on out of nowhere and as soon as i step on the brake a loud grinding and springing noise starts to take place. luckily i was able to slow down a bit and pull over. i turned off the car and after a minute i turned it back on and it was safe to drive again. this continuously happens and i'm afraid to drive it especially if my kids are inside the car. i see over 300 complaints and yet nothing has been done. we see all these gmc recalls, yet here we are with this armada in just about the same dangerous situation. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan armada. the contact stated while traveling at any speed, the abs sensor illuminated and there was a loud springing sound intermittently coming from the brakes. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer. the technician cleared the computer for the vdc code, replaced the ball bearings and the differential housing. the failure recurred. the contact had to continuously turn off the vehicle and restart it in order to reset the abs sensor and the vdc sensor to no avail. the vehicle was to be inspected, diagnosed and repaired. the contact was not included in nhtsa campaign id numbers: 07e046000 (equipment). the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 108,000. pam updated 8/11/14*cn

I was traveling over the 285 spaghetti junction bridge when a crashing sound like a gun shot disrupted my drive. i gripped the stirring wheel and was able to pull over to the side. catching my barrens, we realized that the side "curtain" airbags deployed. there was not an accident, no one hit us and we did not hit anyone so we were not sure on how or why the airbags deployed. we contacted nissan headquarters and they are not willing to assist us stating that because of the mileage and year of the vehicle there is nothing they can do. it is really upsetting that they are not considering the incident could have been deadly if the airbags deployed in the front and blinded my visibility. instead nissan will not give us a reason for the deployment or even check out the vehicle as it sits at the nissan infiniti dealership. we have contacted our insurance company, better business bureau and no one is willing to assist or be accountable. our hands are tied locked in a car payment that we are not even able to drive. *tr

Yesterday i left the parking lot after work and after driving for a few minutes i noticed that the parking brake light was on. the parking brake was in the up position and the car was in drive. i have had issues with lights coming on even if nothing is wrong (tire pressure light). at the time i was traveling at a low rate of speed due to five o'clock traffic. so after getting onto the freeway the speed increased then i noticed when i depressed the brake pedal to slow down the vehicle began to shudder/shake and the brakes didn't seem to be working as they should. it was a noticeable grinding noise as well. so i continued on slowly(35mph) until i reached a point that i could stop. i checked to see if maybe i had leaking brake fluid. i saw nothing coming from under the car. i stopped the car in order to do this. well once i got back in and started the vehicle the light was off and the brakes were working as if nothing had happened. i am concerned because i see blogs where people have had the same problem as me. what i didn't see was a recall or any acknowledgement that the armada has a malfunction of some sort with the braking system. i have been reading about anything i can find that identifies the part or problem. so far nothing...i will be taking my armada to the dealership to get a diagnostic just to see what if any code will match my description of the events yesterday. i am worried that i will experience brake failure altogehter. *tr

As driving i had a sudden red light when hit brakes pedal vibrated no braking and slipping, and making noises, and brake light came on, i was able to pull off the road in a parking lot and tested the brakes for about 10 mins but it was doing the same thing, i turn on and off but still, after maybe 15 mins, light when off and then i was able to drive. i got my oil change at nissan nalley in decatur ga. i told them what had happened and he said that the light form brake was already off, and was not going to be able to diagnosed since cpu had already deleted. just two days ago (5/29/14)at 78k while i'm heading to park with wife and daughters it does it again, now at about 25 mph, i pulled in a street with less traffic and did the same again, don't want to drive this car anymore, as im worried it happens at a higher speed with my love ones in, *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan armada. the contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, the brakes failed to engage and the brake warning light illuminated. the contact mentioned that failure occurred several times and at one point the contact had to crash into a tree in order to stop the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to a dealer. the technician was unable to diagnose the failure. the manufacturer was notified of the problem. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 110,000.

On many occasions while driving my nissan armada, upon braking, the brakes appear to be giving out. the slip brake light along with the brake light will come on. it happens quite often when it's raining, but has also happened when it's perfect weather. i haven't noticed found any recall notices, but is desperately in need of having my brakes repaired. can't afford to have brakes repaired myself and honestly wouldn't know what to have repaired. *js

On multiple occasions at a variety of speeds the brakes on the 2004 nissan armada seem to fail. the brake light comes on in the dash, the brake pedal then pulses like the abs is on however the brake power is extremely diminished. the "fix" is to stop the vehicle and shut it off. if you do this, the brakes return to normal. that works if an urgent stop is not needed. should you need to stop urgently a crash will surely result. on my armada, this has happened about 10-15 times, i purchased it new so i'm the original and only owner. i have found multiple reports online about this same thing happening. it happened to me this week which made me research the issue a bit. months go by with no problem but it only takes one to cause a serious crash. nissan needs to resolve this problem and issue a safety recall. *js

On multiple occasions at a variety of speeds the brakes on the 2004 nissan armada seem to fail. the brake light comes on in the dash, the brake pedal then pulses like the abs is on however the brake power is extremely diminished. the "fix" is to stop the vehicle and shut it off, sometimes for 5-10 minutes. if you do this, the brakes return to normal. should you need to stop urgently a crash will surely result. on my armada, this has happened about 15-20 times, i purchased it new so i'm the original and only owner. it happened to me this week. months go by with no problem but it only takes one to cause a serious crash. nissan needs to resolve this problem and issue a safety recall. i love this vehicle and paid alot of money for it. i would expect nissan to recall and correct this very serious issue that hundreds if not thousands of owners are experiencing. *tt

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan armada. the contact stated while driving at various speeds on a smooth road , the vehicle drove as though he was drving on very rough and bumpy rd.the contact took his vehicle to an independent mechanic. the mechanic stated there was a fracture on the manifold of the vehicle and it would need to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. neither the dealer or manufacturer were notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 180,000. the current mileage was 261,000.

Applied brakes, brake light went on abs stopped working, brakes groan. they work at 10 %. please see youtube enter armada brake system problem. there are 100's of complaints for the exact same failure. there is a problem in the brake booster. once you shut off the vehicle and restart it the abs resets until the next occurrence. this has occurred many times over the years, this system failure will cause death if not addressed. *tr

On multiple occasions, when hitting the brakes, the brake light would come on. the brake pedal becomes soft and springy, lose about 50-75% of the braking power of the vehicle. i am afraid that this would happen while my wife is driving, and this may cause her to panic and have an accident. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan armada. the contact stated that while driving approximately 15 mph, the brakes were applied and failed to respond as the brake warning light illuminated. the contact mentioned that failure would recur intermittently. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where the failure was unable to be replicated. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 48,000 and the current mileage was 75,600.

My wife was driving about 30 mph in the evening and all of a sudden with no accident no fender bender or bump the side airbags deployed for no reason, shaken and scared she called me to inform me of the situation, thankfully my kids were not in the car at the time! i began to do research and found that i wasn't the only one, this airbag sensor that is bad on all armadas were recalled except the 04 model according to nissan customer service, so initially i was appalled, the nice lady at nissan said that in order for me to do anything further i would have to pay for a diagnostic out of my own pocket like the other poor guy on here who paid and was out of a vehicle for about 3 weeks just to end up in a situation where they won't do anything about it after they find that the sensor states vehicle was in a roll over accident even though it wasn't!!! what are we as consumers to do in a bad situation like this? car has about 137766 miles driven. *tr

I was driving on the freeway with my family at approx. 70 mph, when the engine shut down instantaneously. this was a very potentially dangerous situation, with cars going by all around us at 70+ mph. after we stopped, i tried starting the engine again a number of times, but there was nothing. the tow truck operator came 10 minutes later, & he said try it one more time. i did, & it started immediately, & i was able to drive off the freeway. i drove it on surface streets to get home from there, & then it died one more time. however, this time it started up again & we reached home. i took it too a very experienced mechanic i use, & he could find nothing. i took it to the nissan dealer,, & they could find nothing. this vehicle is meticulously maintained. i have been driving the vehicle for 2 weeks, & nothing has happened. i drive it on the freeway, but in the slow lane & without my family in the car. *tr

Brake lights came on and when i hit the brakes, they made a springy noise and went to the floor. we ran off the road on the interstate because traffic was backed up and slow and was afraid i was going to hit the car in front of me. no damage to any vehicle other than one of my tires blowing due to the rough terrain. *tr

I was pulling out of the gas station, when i applied the brake it began making a popping sound, the pedal went all the way to the floor and brake light came on. it almost caused an accident. i pulled over turned it off then turned it back on and the brake light went off. i was able to drive home with no other issues. today i was backing out of the driveway and the same thing happened. there is something wrong with the brake system. i can't believe something hasn't been done with all of the similar complaints. i went to get it checked and they can't find the issue. please look into this before a fatality occurs. *tr

Brake light came on and brakes made a springing sound and car wouldn't stop!!! it's the delta stroke sensor and this is not first complaint. these vehicles need to be recalled. they r a death trap!!! someone is gonna be seriously hurt or killed! *tr

Driving on surface streets going approximately 35 mph when a thud sound came from under the car and the brakes when pressed screetched and were mushy and not effectively stopping the car, in addition the parking brake light on the dash light up but was not engaged. i was able to pull to the side of the road and come to a stop by repeatily lightly pushing on the brake and just letting the momentum of the car die down. once stopped i turned off the car and looked under the car for any sign of damage or leaks and popped the hood of the car to do the same. found no evidance of any damage or problems. when i turned on the car the light on the dash was off and the brakes when pressed became hard and no sound came from the brakes and the brakes worked as they should. *tr

Wife was driving on dry pavement, approaching turn. brakes gave a grinding sound and failed almost completely. she was barely able to make the turn and enter a parking lot where it eventually slowed to a stop. *tr

Amazing how many complaints on the armadas "without warning" brake failure and yet still no investigation? is it because of the class action suit against nissan for this very thing? are you not responsible for the safety of people? i thought that was the purpose of this organization. disappointing that you are still waiting for someone to die before anything is done. *tr

I was approaching an intersection with a stop light what was red. there were 4 cars ahead of me. when i applied the brakes, my feet also hit the accelerator pedal at the same time. the car jumped forward and hit the car in front of me and also pushed it into another car resulting in a multi car accident. my car sustained minor damage but two of the other cars had significant damage. this was the second time that this occurred to me with this vehicle. the other time was a similar situation where i was approaching a stop sign. fortunately, no one was in front of me. in both incidents, i was wearing western style boots. but it could have easily happened with work boots. i believe that the placement of the brake pedal is too close to the accelerator pedal. this vehicle also has adjustable brake pedals, which could also be a contributing factor. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan armada. the contact stated that while driving 60 mph, the vehicle decelerated without warning. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the technician diagnosed that the vehicle was low on fuel. the failure recurred and the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician diagnosed that the fuel gauge was inoperable and the fuel pump needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was repaired. the failure mileage was 180,000 and the current mileage was 205,000.

My 2004 nissan pathfinder armada, radiator had an internal leak witch made my transmission fluid mix with my coolant fluid an now i need a new transmission and a radiator . nissan fails to help me with my issue. when there was a earlier lawsuit on a very similar if not the same problem with the nissan trucks from 2005 to 2010 . i have now spoke with different mechanic's and they say that this is a very known issue with all their trucks. my truck only has 76,646 miles on it i was informed that my radiator had a warrant of only 36,000 miles witch i was not informed of when i bought this truck in 2008 because had i known about this i would have had them give me a new one right away. please contact me at [xxx]. [xxx] thank you. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

While driving my 04 armada, the red brake light on the dash lit up. when i tried to stop and investigate the problem the brake pedal pulsed and the abs system activated, as indicated by the grinding noises under the hood. not truly grinding but that is the best way to describe what an abs system sounds like when active. this happens sporadically. could happen a few times in a day or it may not happen for weeks or months. the dealership claims to know nothing of the issue which makes me very suspicious. this is a fairly well known issue. they want to charge hundreds of dollars for diagnostic service for a problem i am sure they know how to fix. meanwhile my vehicle may be very unsafe to drive and i have no other alternative as i cannot afford repairs, since they will not recall the vehicle, and i cannot afford to replace it. *tr

I have had the same problem in regards to the nissan armada brake light coming on without warning during driving. this has happened numerous times while on and off the freeway. i would turn the engine off and then back on and the brakes light would go off, resetting the braking system to normal function. this last time was enough and i finally took it into nissan and they told me that it's a common problem with the brake booster, and it would be over $1000 to fix!! nissan needs to be held responsible for this faulty sensor or part. its extremely dangerous to drive this vehicle under these conditions. thank goodness my wife and infant daughter have never been in the vehicle whenever this happened. do better nissan, i've had no other problems with the vehicle other than this. *tr

The brakes do no work properly. the abs engages sporadically and the brake light comes on. the braking systems does not work normally and there is a loss of brake function. when the vehicle is turned off, the issue resets and the brakes will work again. *tr

I was driving on the freeway and my emergency brake light came on. as i exited off the freeway and tried to stop the brakes were making a terrible noise and failed me. it was very frightening as my car was not able to stop at all, thankfully i was able to use the transmission to slow the car by dropping down to first gear. i had my 2 children in the car and thankfully we were not in an accident although was very close as there were cars in front of me stopped at a light. when i came home we checked the brake fluid and pads and both were fine. when we turned off the car and turned it back on everything was fine and the problem did not reoccur. i have my car maintenance very regularly and this problem stumped our normal mechanic. i have since learned that this is a common occurrence among vehicles like mine and is apparently the break booster which nissan will fix for $800. this is very disturbing that a car can lose complete control of its ability to break just like that with absolutely no warning then after i turn if off and back on be just fine. i believe this is a dangerous problem and the manufacturer needs to deal with this problem immediately before someone is seriously injured. i have no problem fixing the break booster but how is nissan able to insure me this problem will not happen again? i feel very unsafe knowing at any time it could re occur. *tr

2004 nissan armada brake issue. driving down the road and the brakes start grinding and its hard to stop. then the e brake light comes on. once i get pulled over and restart the vehicle it seems to be fine. this has happened twice getting very nervous to drive the vehicle. worried about towing or high speeds this could be fatal. *jb

Brake jutter, grinding, shaking when braking. abs vdl slip brake lights up on dash--unable to turn off. stopping vehicle and restarting corrects the problem sometimes; other times the light stays on. brake pads originally replaced early after purchase in 2005 when the vehicle was still under warranty. the vehicle is rarely driven--there is approximately 36k miles on the vehicle--but the problem has been persistent over the years when driven. lately, i have been driving the vehicle more often and the problem is continuing and it is more apparent that there is a problem with the vehicle brakes. i am also experiencing problems with the lift gate as it recently stopped functioning when pressing the key fob or either of the switches inside the vehicle. i began opening and closing the lift gate manually and now it will not close securely, i.e., it is not getting that final seal when closed. in addition, the front passenger window no longer goes up or down and does not work when using the driver's or passenger switch. finally, the driver's seat does not reset to the position programmed when the engine starts and turns off. i decided to research the internet today and was quite surprised to see that there are so many others who are experiencing the same problem with their 2004 amada. called a local nissan dealer today and they were well aware of the problem. just as so many have written all over the internet, the dealer suggest that you bring the vehicle in when the brake light issue is displayed so that they can perform diagnostic test. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan armada. the contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, the rear lower control arm fractured and became detached from the vehicle. the vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnosis. the technician stated that the entire rear suspension was corroded, cracked and would need to be replaced. the rear lower control arm was replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 130,000. *jb

While traveling on road (good conditions) the brake light (red) comes on and a grinding noise along with a moderate braking comes on without driver ever touching parking brake or foot brake. when brake is applied the vehicle comes to a sudden stop along with loud grinding noise. this grinding noise continues until the ignition is turned off then back on again. this happened more than a dozen times and i have brought it in for servicing but no resolution. this is a grave safety hazard. *jb

2004 nissan armada brake issue. driving down the road and the brakes start grinding and its hard to stop, emergency brake light comes on. once i am able to slow down and pull over, i then restart the vehicle and the brakes go back to performing normally. this has happened numerous times since purchasing the vehicle. this most recent time happened while towing a 6500 lb load. thankfully, no one was in front of us. i have done quite a bit of research on the armada and titan forums and they reference ntp06-040 as well as a rather expensive brake booster replacement at close to $1000. this issue seems to be rather prevalent with the armada model. the biggest issue is there is no warning when this issue will occur and i am a bit worried that it may cause an accident and/or injury. *jb

I have a 2004 armada i bought new in 2005. 08/2011 was the first time my abs vdl slip lights came on as i was braking, along with a horrible grinding noise with my brakes. i was going about 20 mph and attempted to stop. my braking was impaired, and if i touched the brakes anymore, my foot would go to the floor. not knowing what to do, after trying the brake several times (which was more grinding noises) i shut the car off, waited a few minutes and started with no further issues until 10/2012 when the exact same thing happened. this time i was going 40 mph on a 4 lane highway. i reported it to my nissan dealer. they told me i had to drive it in when this was happening. then 04/24/13 & 04/30/13 the problem recurred. on 04/24/13, i was driving 40 mph at the time that i attempted to brake. on 04/30/13, i was right by an auto zone when it happened. they read the code while lights were on, and said the code was 1179. again, the same lights were on, and again, they turned off after restarting the car. i called nissan service who told me again that they need to read the code with lights on. they stated 1179 "meant nothing to them" because it wasn't done at a nissan dealer. i called nissan consumer affairs who said they didn't know anything of this problem. 08/18/13 recurrence of same issue while driving downtown chicago in stop and go traffic. brought it in with no lights on to nissan service (who have said i need the lights on to see what was wrong). now all of a sudden they are telling me i need brake booster and to reprogram abs = $1100. that should correct the problem, should is what they said at service. i called #2 nissan service, who told me i just need the brake booster replaced. called a third dealer, they stated i just needed the abs reprogrammed. *jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan armada. the contact stated that while driving 25 mph, the braking system malfunctioned, increasing the stopping distance of the vehicle. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer for a diagnostic test. the dealer stated that the brake booster was defective. the contact did not have the brake booster replaced. the contact previously took the vehicle to the dealer regarding a braking issue and the dealer could not identify the problem. the failure mileage was 72,235.

While driving in traffic at 35 mph i pressed the brakes and they went all the way to the floor and the brake light came on. i turned the vehicle off and on and the brake light went off and the brakes recovered. shortly after the brakes did the same thing again and i almost crashed into someone but was able to swerve. *tr

While applying brakes, i noticed the brake light on the dash came on and that was followed by a serious reduction in braking power, shuttering, grinding and pulsing of the brake pedal. this continued until the car was stopped and turned off and then restarted. i almost rear ended a vehicle but was able to make a right turn at fairly high speed to avoid traffic. i have researched this all day and found that many armada's in my year range are having the same exact problem. *tr

I was driving in a residential area and i applied the brakes while approaching a stop sign. when i pressed the brakes the brake pedal went down to the ground and a loud grinding noise was heard. the brake light came on and the slip light came on. the cars brakes didn't squeeze tight enough to stop the suv within a safe distance and caused me to run the stop sign. it happened again a few days later while going at a higher rate of speed while approaching a stop light. in order to fix the problem i had to shut down the vehicle and restart it. it has happened a total of three times within three months. *tr

While driving, the brake light came on and when i pressed on the brakes, the pedal went all the way to the floor and a grinding noise was heard. this has happened before. took it into nissan and i was charged about $100 to reprogram the system. that was supposed to have fixed but apparently it did not. luckily, we haven't been in an accident yet. *tr

For everyone with the brake issue on the nissans 2004-2007. this is a faulty delta stroke sensor and nissan has been aware of it since 2004. i just got off the phone with nissan north america and was declined like everyone else because i am out of warranty. this has nothing to do with warranty. there are over 296 complaints on this website and the nhtsa has done nothing. there is a class action lawsuit for all consumers who own a vehicle with this issue under [xxx]. there is also an attorney for class action against nissan for this issue as well her name is [xxx] at [xxx] law phone number is [xxx] i urge everyone to call her please. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

I have already submitted complaint along with up of 200 others in regards to the faulty delta sensor in the brake booster causing the brakes to fail without warning, nissan knows of this problem and does nothing, i am now prepared to go to abc news with all the information that i am collecting. i hope that they will see that the nhtsa is doing something about all the complaints they have received. i have not seen up to this point any open investigations. i hope someone doesn't have to die first. thank you *tr

As many, many other have stated on the nissan forums, this vehicle has some dangerous braking issues. we have had our armada for about 4 years and have experienced this issue at least nine times. thankfully for us, it has not happened while we were on the freeway at high speeds or in a situation where we had to stop instantly. here is an explanation of our issues: while applying the brake pedal we immediately heard a grinding and popping noise, as well as noises indicating that the abs was activating off and on. the pedal was very soft and kicks back multiple times. the braking effectiveness was severely diminished. we have to pull over, turn the vehicle off and on again before we can continue driving. i find this to be a sever issue which is going to get someone killed, if it has not already. more than a few class action law suites have been filed for this issue in the titan truck, armada and infiniti qx56 as they all share the same platform and parts. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan armada. the contact stated that while refueling, fuel spilled to the ground. the failure was experienced several times. the manufacturer was contacted and advised that the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number 10v074000 (fuel system, other) however, the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 113,595.

While driving my 2004 nissan armada le, i went to slow down to make a turn, and my brake pedal went to the floor accompanied by a metallic grinding sound. i downshifted and pumped the brakes to come to a stop, but had very little braking efficiency for the next third of a mile to my house. the brake light has periodically stayed on after the emergency brake was released, but turning the vehicle off and then back on has always reset this condition. after the incident today, the brake light remained lit even after restarting the vehicle. the brake pads, calipers, rotors, pistons, and master cylinder all appear to be in normal condition. i feel that our vehicle has experienced failure of the delta sensor or brake booster, as online forum descriptions of these sudden failures seem consistent with our experience. nissan needs to act quickly to correct this failure to avoid driver injury or death. it appears that there is no open recall as of yet to address the faulty brake booster issue. *tr

The brake light came on and with no warning the brake pedal went to the floor and there was a digital type grinding noise with almost no use of brakes. drove the vehicle to the near dealership and was told that they have been instructed by nissan to reprogram a vdc unit. we were told that if the problem returns we are to need to replace a brake booster $818. so last week problem happened again without warning this time with my 3yr old daughter in the car and i was lucky that it did not result in an accident. $818 is a financial hardship for an obvious huge safety issue with nissan. my understanding of others in the same situation is that the brake booster is not the problem but that the problem lies in the abs but nissan has no interest in the safety of their vehicles or the people driving them. the vehicle is parked as i am too afraid to drive it needing to drive up and down a mountain. i was floored to hear that this has been an ongoing issue with nissan armada owners and nothing has been done for a recall of this issue. i don't want someone to lose their life in order for nissan to fix their problem. please help! *tr

As documented in the nhtsa complaints for multiple models and years. my armada (that i happened to buy for my wife's birthday just 8 months ago), like thousands of other 04-06 armadas, titans, and qx56 has the random abs incident. this is a serious safety concern that i can't believe has not been recalled. nissan knows about it. dealerships know about it. people that have had their complete abs systems replaced are having the problem just a few years down the road. the abs system activates under normal, dry road conditions. the pedal goes to the floor, the vehicle loses almost all braking power, you hear the abs grinding and feel it pulsating the brake pedal. the abs light comes on, some times the "vdc off" and "slip" lights come on. it's documented on vehicle related websites by hundreds of users. www.titantalk.com. www.clubarmada.com. there have been vehicle crashes related to the abs failure, there's probably been deaths (but how will those victims report the failure?)...people have reported having to pull off the highway at high speeds when it happens. people have reported not being able to stop for traffic. people have reported not being able to stop at stop lights and stop signs. but no safety recall. what does it take? i have two young children. they ride in this car. does the nhtsa (and nissan for that matter) not care about the safety of my family and the thousands of other owners with the exact same problem. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan armada. the contact stated that while driving approximately 65 mph, the brake and vdc warning indicators illuminated until the engine was turned off. the brake pedal was depressed and then traveled to the floor with a loud clunking noise. on a separate occasion, the brakes failed to respond upon engagement. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer five times. the repairs performed on the vehicle consisted of the replacements of the abs control unit, brake booster and master cylinder pressure sensor. the manufacturer was notified of the defect. the approximate failure mileage was 63,000.

Was traveling down the road at 35mph! tried to stop at stop sign and the brakes failed! car would not stop! had to use the emergency brake!!! *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan armada. the contact stated that the brakes failed. the contact had to use the emergency brake in order to stop the vehicle. the contact spoke to a dealer and was told that a brake sensor may have needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not inspected. the failure and the current mileages were 99,500. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan pathfinder armada. the contact stated while driving 50 mph the vehicle began to jerk, lunge and it failed to accelerate. the contact was able to stop the vehicle and noticed there was a transmission fluid leak. the vehicle was towed to the contacts home and an independent mechanic informed her the transmission would need to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 127,000.

Car wouldn't stop. when i pressed brakes it would rattle and make a sound. i was going about 50mph when i tried slowing down brakes failed ! dealer didn't help at all! *tr

On above date i was driving my vehicle down on the hwy slowing down to exit off. i turned on my air conditioning unit and it started to make a hissing noise from underneath the dashboard. i couldn't figure what could have gone since i recently had my vehicle inspected at conocelli nissan on ridge pk. i took my vehicle back in and i was told me air conditioner lines were rusted and leaking. i asked how can that happen? no one could give me an answer. no one understood how my lines rusted on a vehicle that is not that old. i was told nissan is supposed to use rust free lines for the armada's. last year i had to pay for my muffler to be replaced for the same reason. i am being charged a great deal of funds for repairs that can not be explained as to how these things occur, my vehicle is not that old. if you have any answers please let me know. i too like other armada owners has had numerous breaking problem which almost lead to a collision, that would have put my family at risk. the dealership couldn't figure out what was going on. they believe it was the abs system but they rather try to reset the electrical system first. . *tr

As i pushed on the brakes, there was a grinding sound and the car sort of shook (similar to abs going off, but a little different, and i wasn't slipping). it was very hard for me to stop and the brake pedal felt very squishy. the emergency brake light came on and would not turn off. the problem would not go away until i turned the car off. as soon as i did that, and turned it back on the problem went away. this has happened multiple times since then, with no warning and under many different circumstances. no one can find the problem because it goes away when you turn the car off. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan armada. the contact stated that while driving 30 mph, the brakes failed without warning. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic but they were unable to provide a diagnosis. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the issue. the vin was not available. the approximate failure mileage was 150,000. *tr

Just recently i have had 2 incidents where randomly the brake light would come on and the vehicle would not stop. the vehicle made a horrific sound when applying the brakes and stopping power was probably reduced to about 20%. when the vehicle was turned off and restarted everything was back to normal. luckily both times i was in a parking lot and not traveling fast. if i had been on a highway trying to make a quick stop it could have caused a fatal accident. i had the vehicle repaired at crown nissan in birmingham al. they replaced the delta sensor and brake booster for 900.00+ dollars. it makes me wonder if these components should of been replaced when the brakes where replaced by nissan under recall because of inadequate sized rotors. the delta sensor and brake booster could be inadequate for the new brakes that were put on my vehicle. i opened case xxxx3057 with nissan north america to see if they would assist with the cost of the repair. they denied the claim and wouldn't even send me a follow up in writing after multiple requests. seems they want to hide their decision.

Transmission has water damage due to faulty radiator. it appears coolant and transmission fluid chambers have been breached. after web research this is clearly a problem nissan is aware of and should be addressing. *tr

2004 nissan armada has a brake problem. the brake light comes on while driving. i have to turn off truck and turn it back on to reset break light. if i use brakes when light is on the abs does not work, it makes a springy crunching noise when brake is pressed.the pedal went down so easily when it did this. listen. help. i understand that the problem is the call: "brake booster "or "master brake cylinder "is expensive and i check online and notice that many peoples already has this problem and not only 2004, also2005, 2006,2007 ! nissan shall have this in re-call such that's very dangerous i tock the suggestion that write to this very important website thank you !! *tr

I was slowing down for a stoplight. applied brakes but little pressure and heard a grinding sound also the brake pedal was spongy. the brake light on the dash was on. *tr

The rear door on my 2004 nissan armada has failed and is keeping me locked out of the vehicle. the problem has been traced to be a faulty door lock actuator, which fails to travel far enough in order to allow the door lock mechanism to open the door. the actuator part information is as follows: 905507s000 0892068-a b/d actr 03 09 26. a google search of this problem on the internet will show anyone that this problem is rampant on all nissan armada vehicles, all years, and therefore must be recalled as a safety defect. with this condition, if there was ever a vehicle accident and/or fire, the occupants located inside the vehicle at the back seats would not be allowed to get out of the vehicle with the assistance of others located outside of the vehicle. under this situation, the passenger/occupants are permanently locked inside of the vehicle. any accident leading to a vehicle fire, and the occupant would burn to death. to see how common this situation is, do a google search using part number "905507s000" in the search field. *tr

Car involved is a 2004 nissan armada. i was pulling up in front of my son's friend's house to drop him off. my foot was on the brake and i was almost stopped when the car suddenly accelerated forward and hit a chevy truck that was parked in front of me. it lunged forward with such force it pushed the truck forward about 4 feet and the front passenger tire ended up on the curb. there is a lot of damage to both cars. this is the second incident within a 3 month time period. on 1/8/13 while my daughter was pulling into a parking space in a parking garage the car suddenly accelerated and she crashed into a wall. i figured it was a fluke thing and paid my $1000 deductible and they repaired the $8500 worth of damage. i am very concerned because if i would have been slowing down for someone at a crosswalk i would have ran them over. i have a complaint into nissan since this is the second time in 3 months that this has happened. i dont ever want to drive this car again and will not put myself, my family or other innocent people in danger as something is horrible wrong with this car. nissan gave me a case number and i was told someone would call me back. it has been 48 hours and so far i have not heard back. *tr

Pulling out of walmart parking lot and came to a stop sign. so i step on the brake to slow down and the brake pedal had little pressure to barely stop the 6000lbs suv, very scary! also made a grinding or chattering noise from the driver side, and the brake light also came on during that time. took the suv to the dealer to check out the problem and they stated that it could be the delta sensor inside of the brake booster that is bad and stated it also need to be reprogram after that part replacement??? so they told me it will cost $1004.56 out the door to fix that problem. i feel that nissan should be responsible for replacing the defected parts , since there is a lot of owners experiencing the same problems. *tr

Either with the vehicle running or if the engine is turned off. from time to time there is a very loud clicking noise that comes from the right side of the dashboard. i was told it was a heater actuator, which controls the vent door. its a $2.00 part that is buried inside of the dash. total cost for labor $1600, the entire dash board has to come out to get to the heater unit. this is a problem with armadas and titans 2004-2008. it should be a recall. *tr

Brakes "judder" once every 6 or so months. the judder manifests itself as a partial engagement of brakes, and a rapid feedback on the brake pedal. i have learned over time that i need to pull over immediately, park the car, and repeatedly jam down the pedal, (as if pumping up the brake fluid pressure). turn off the engine and restart. first time it happened i took it to the dealer, but they could not reproduce it and the car was still too new for them to have heard of it before. *tr

While driving down the freeway the brake light came on and the brakes were soft until you reached the bottom. then the brakes would engage but would bring the truck to a sudden stop. in the middle of the freeway with 4 kids ranging from 2-12 and 3 adults it could have been a serious if not fatal accident. i managed to control the truck and get off the freeway. this has happened before but not in these driving conditions. my family was very distressed. i pulled into a local dealership to check it out since turning the vehicle off will reset the problem. i was told that the brake booster needed to be replaced because of a bad delta stroke sensor. this will cost approximately 928 dollars. this has been an ongoing problem and as i have researched the inherent i am not the only one. i pray no one has a serious accident. if the issue is recurring all over the country with the brake problem then recall it. i guess we will have to major accident for nissan to do something. *tr

Fuel gauge not working correctly leaving you stranded while reading 1/4 tank of gas, brakes fail forcing you to pull over and turn off truck pull out key then restart, seat belts do not retract getting caught in door when closing. *tr

Multiple issues with the brake system rotors, pads, calibers, sensors, brake booster. nissan acknowledge issues and extends brake warranty but not for long enough and does not address the problem since it continues to re-occur. *tr

While my wife was taking our kid to school, the brake light came on, and as she pressed on the brakes a grinding noise was heard and the truck was having a hard time stopping. luckily, she was far behind from any car or she would have hit someone. as soon as you turn off the vehicle, the problem goes away for a while. we have been fighting this for a while now. we took it to nissan the first time and they couldn't find anything wrong. last year, i decided to take it again to nissan when the problem reappeared and they told me that they had to reprogram the computer but since it was out of warranty i would have to pay. funny how as soon as the warranty had expired, they had a fix. i went ahead and pay thinking that would fix it. it's happened again several times and we normally just stop, turn off the vehicle and problem goes away. i finally decided to write this complaint since nissan does not appear or is unwilling to fix the problem. *tr

While driving my nissan armada 2004, my brakes light came on, brakes locked up, brakes pedal did not work and there was a loud grinding sound. was very scary for my children, husband and myself. pull my vehicle over to the side as far as i could. brake pedal did not work properly, was as if the vehicle was stopping dead in its tracks, but still moving. put my vehicle in park, turned off ignition and restarted it. brake light went off, no noise and pedal seemed to be working! *tr

Driving down the interstate at 65 mph when side/curtain airbags suddenly deployed for no reason. *tr

I purchased my nissan armada 2004 which has less than 68000 miles on it. recently i have been experiencing many problems with my truck. first, there was a brake recall in 2006 and the dealership replaced the front rotors and brake pads. once again there is a problem with the breaks. i was driving down the highway at 70mph and all of a sudden the brakes failed; luckily i was able to stop the car by using the parking brakes. after this event i took it to the dealership and advised that i needed a new break booster. my issue is that once i told nissan about my problems they informed me that the warranty is expired and they are no longer held accountable. but after doing some research i discovered i am not the only owner of an armada that is having difficulties. http://x.nissanhelp.com/forums/armada/18281-armada-brake-problems-dealer-telling-truth.html http://townhall-talk.edmunds.com/direct/view/.f0ffea4/0 i have provided two links that share what other customers are experiencing with the armada. if there are so many people that are having these difficulties nissan should have called for a recall or informed all customers to get trucks fixed of their problems before warranty expires. issues with brakes could result in serious injuries or death. *tr

I own a 2004 nissan armada le that i have owned since 2004. in 2007, i had an issue with the brakes, brake light coming on, brakes feeling "crunchy", grinding noises and decreased braking power. that issue resolved on its own, but now it is happening again and more often. the brake light comes on, decreased braking power, etc. i have researched the web and found multiple forums where hundreds, if not thousands, of people who own the same vehicle are having the same problems. this is a major safety issue. with so many people having this issue, i feel it is a problem with the design and should be recalled. *tr

I have an 04 armada we were driving it a week ago, when we came to a stop sign and the brakes failed. it made a grinding noise, brake lights were on but no brakes very scary for us. this has happened numerous times and nissan told me its the brake booster that's failing but it is not under warranty and therefore not covered. researching this there is hundreds if not thousands of the same brake issue with these armadas. *tr

Brakes stopped working! brake light came on when i tried to come to a stop i had maybe 20% brake usage. if i had not noticed the light coming on and had to stop in an emergency would have crashed for sure! i have 3 kids, a great grandmother and 2 other kids that i watch 5 days a week. these will be a tragedy if the problem is not fixed. i have taken it to the dealer a number of times to be told there is no problem. only for it to keep happening. please help us a force nissan to recall these models and repair so that we can be safe on our roads. *tr

Over the last few years my brake light comes on and brakes fail. this is a large suv, it is and will be fatal to not fix this problem. i have taken it to the dealer on numerous occasions for them to tell me that the can not find anything wrong with it. we have replaced the brakes alot to help the problem, still with no results. now i am being told it is a brake booster sensor that needs to be replaced. i have researched and their are 1,000's + of people having the same issue. please look out for the safety of us consumers and force nissan to recall the 2004-2006 models of pathfinder armadas. help before someone is seriously injured or killed. the brakes do not work properly!!!! if you turn the vehicle off and then restart the engine, it magically goes away- for a little while. but, the problem always returns. *tr

When this first happened there was no pressure in the brake pedal when attempting to stop. the pedal shakes harshly and a grinding noise can be heard. the pedal itself goes to the floor as if all the brake fluid in the system is gone. when this happens, there is no warning that the condition exist except for a "brake" light warning in the instrument panel. however this does not help, because every time that this problem has occurred, the vehicle is in motion already. the light might as well state "get ready to crash". the brakes stay like that until the vehicle is turned off and then back on. this has happened at least 10 times since then, in different climates and times. i have changed brake discs and pads and topped the fluid off thinking maybe a difference in pressure was caused by the fluid or the amount of material that was left on the braking surfaces; this is not the case. numerous posts on the internet have pointed this exact failure out and a few owners have been in accidents according to the posts on armada specific websites. nissan has always had issues with the brakes on this model. the first issue was with the front rotors being too small for the size of the vehicle, causing premature warping due to heat. i had this fixed a few times at the dealership as well as having to replace them myself a few times. this was a design flaw on nissan's part. the same is with the root cause of the brake booster failure; bad design. *tr

This is the 3rd time the brakes have failed since i purchased the used 2004 armada about 1.5yrs ago. the armada when purchased had approximately 123,000 miles on it. not long after i purchased while driving at 50mph the brake pedal went soft the brakes were at approximately 5% and there was an electrical grinding noise. after turning the vehicle off and on again the problem went away. i took the vehicle to nissan and was told that the rotors needed to be replaced because they were so thin the brake pads were having trouble gripping them and that was confusing the abs which is what i was hearing. i was also told the brake software needed to be updated at additional cost. i paid for everything to be done only to have the problem again a couple months later while driving slowly on a gravel surface. i contacted the dealer again and was told just to turn the vehicle on and off again and if it happens again to bring it in. while driving through a shopping center parking lot it happened again. brakes go out, peddle goes soft and electrical noise. i took the armada to the dealer again and was told this time the brake fluid needed to be replaced. i asked why wasn't that done when all the other work was performed only a few thousand miles earlier. they said it was not part of the work to replace the brakes. i paid to have the brake fluid replaced. recalls have been done on 2004 armadas for brake issues in the past, during my last visit to nissan i was told the module that controls all the braking system in my vehicle could be bad which may need to be replaced. i have to wait until my brakes fail again before they supposedly will know. nissan knows there are problems still with the 2004 armada braking system and should be made to recall them all to fix them. *tr

My armada showed that there was fuel in the tank. the gauge on the instrument cluster and the trip computer both showed there was a ¼ tank of gas in the vehicle; however, the vehicle had ran out of gas. the fuel sending unit is not working correctly. i took the vehicle to nissan and was told the fuel sending unit was bad in the armada and if i were lucky my vehicle may be part of the recall. my armada is a 2004, recalls were done for the fuel sending unit on 2005 models and above. nissan has refused to recall the 2004 model. safety issue fuel gauge inaccuracy. i am requesting that the 2004 model armada be added to safety recall ntb10037. this fault causes the vehicle to ran out of fuel while the gauge still shows up to a quarter tank remaining. loss of power and control of vehicle which may cause accidents. *tr

Pulled out of driveway, put it in forward gear, heard a metal clicking noise. went maybe 30 yards to the no outlet stop sign of our road and brake light came on in the dash, pressed down on the brake pedal to stop at the stop sign and the brakes started to surge. i did stop way before the sign but was scary. stopped and shut the vehicle off and looked at it. started up and light went off. drove 5 blocks and coming to a street light at a busy state road and brake light came on again, brakes started surging on the decline of the road and i finally came to a stop maybe 5 feet before going out into the busy intersection of the street light. i have read many 2004/2005's having this issue once i did some research but nothing has been done for a recall except classification br06-007 & reference ntb06-040. there is definitely an issue nissan needs to solve and have a recall done! *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan armada. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the brake pedal would depress to the floor when the brakes were applied. the anti lock braking system would also activate when the failure occurred. the contact would temporarily resolve the failure by shutting the vehicle off and restarting. the failure recurred several times. the vehicle was not taken to dealer for inspection or repair. the manufacturer was not made aware of failure. the vin was not available. the failure mileage was 130,000 and the current mileage was 149,000.

Applied brakes , brake light went on abs stopped working, brakes groan. they work at 10 %. please see youtube enter armada brake system problem. there are 100's of complaints for the exact same failure. there is a problem in the brake booster. once you shut off the vehicle and restart it the abs resets until the next occurrence. this has occurred many times over the years, this system failure will cause death if not addressed. *jb

On june 6, 2012, while traveling approximately 10 mph i applied the brakes to stop and the pedal hit the floor, there was little or no resistance on the brake pedal and i heard crunching, metal on metal sound. also, the vdc off, slip and abs lights were on. i immediately pulled over, turned the truck off and on to reset it, and it worked, however, i began to travel a few miles and it happened again. i went to a local service station and code c1179 delta stroke sensor popped up. the technician test drove the truck and it ran well with no problems. the truck was fine until june 13, 2012, while leaving the supermarket it happened again. i was traveling no more than 10 mph and the brakes failed. i tried to reset it as i did before, however this time it didn't work. i had to turn the car off and on several times in order for it to reset. once it was reset, i began to drive home and it happened again. so again, i pulled over to reset it and after several attempts it worked. this issue is very unsettling due to the fact that i have small children. this is my only method of transportation and i need this resolved as soon as possible.*jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan armada. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the brake warning lamp illuminated and she was unable to engage the brakes. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who was unable to duplicate the failure. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 60,000 and the current mileage was 100,000. the consumer stated the emergency brake light would randomly illuminate. updated 08/16/12

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 nissan armada. while traveling 30 mph, the contact applied the brakes and noticed that the stopping power had decreased. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired for the failure. the current and the failure mileages were 90,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan armada. the contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph, the brake light illuminated on the instrument panel. the contact depressed the brake pedal and the pedal dropped to the floor board. the contact was able to stop the vehicle. the brakes performed as normal once he restarted the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer about six different times for a diagnostic test. the technician stated that the master cylinder sensor, the rotors, and the battery would have to be replaced. brake fluid was also added to the vehicle. the failure continued after the repairs. the vehicle was not repaired a second time. the approximate failure mileage was 6,000.

As i was driving the brake light came on and a very loud noise came on with it. my truck began to lock up and slow down. after trying to step on the brakes to get it to stop several times, it finally came to a stop. i was terrified because i didn't think the truck would stop and i almost ran into the back of someone. after getting the brakes to work, i put the truck in park and turned it off. i sat there in traffic with my hazard lights on and waited for about a minute. i started my truck back up and put it into drive. i drove a few feet and the entire ordeal started all over again. this time after getting it to stop. i put it in park and sat in traffic for about 3-5 minutes with my hazard lights on. after i started it up again, the truck drove fine. this is not the first time this has happened, and i've taken it to several dealerships, but naturally they could find nothing wrong. i reported it to nissan and each time i took it to them for service, they never found anything wrong with it. i even went on a dashboard on line to see if anyone else was experiencing this problem, and they have. some say it was the brake booster, but after they got it changed they still had the same problem. i've been experiencing this problem since i have had the truck and when it happened the first time, i was told that sometimes it takes a little longer for the computer to register that the hand brakes are off. i was told this by nissan service department. this needs to be a safety recall because it truly is a safety issue. this problem has gotten worse as the years go by. something is wrong and it's something that has been wrong with the vehicle. it only happens at certain times and i have had my brakes inspected, changed, and all of the above. someone needs to put this out to nissan and have them issue a recall before someone gets seriously hurt or worse killed. *tr

When i first purchased car the brakes went out at 3000 miles and i've continued to have a problem ever since.nissan fixed the brake judder but another issue arose.now whenever it wants the brakes just go out.i've had the car in the shop multiple times for this problem.i have to shut car off and restart as if some electrical component is resetting.this has never been fixed and now i'm out of warranty.nissan can't find the problem or just doesn't want to take the time to fix.this is leading to a very unsafe vehicle because there is no telling when it will happen again. *js

While my wife was driving approximately 40 mph car suddenly stalled and 4 wheel drive light came on.i got car towed home and taken to orland park nissan for diagnostic test.they told me its the valve body inside transmission but its on national back order and can't tell me when part will come in.after talking to another service manager in another state he confirmed this and said there is no release date for this part.i am being forced to drive an unsafe vehicle due to nissan's failure to provide this part. *js

While driving my vehicle at approx 45mph i was coming up upon a traffic light intersection and attempting to slow down. when i applied the brakes, the brake pedal went to the floor and i heard a loud grinding noise from the front of the vehicle. luckily i was able to get through the intersection without injuring or killing someone. i immediately pulled to the side of the road and called for assistance. the vehicle was checked out by my mechanic and he advised me that a c1179 dtc was showing up in the computer. he also said tsb was on file for this problem but that i would need to take it to the dealer to have it fixed. i scheduled an appointment with the dealer and they "performed the repair". a week later, i was driving the vehicle and the same thing happened, the brake pedal went to the floor, the grinding noise was heard. i have another appointment scheduled with the dealer. nissan must be aware of this serious problem and should do something about it. there are many complaints for this problem when i searched the web. i also found a lawsuit against nissan that is being heard in us district court on 4/26/12. the nhtsa should act on this quickly before someone is injured or killed. nissan has done nothing accept charge for the "repairs". *js

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan armada. the contact stated that while driving at highway speeds, the vehicle ran out of fuel and stalled. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and the mechanic stated that the fuel gauge displayed a reading that fuel was present in the fuel tank, but the fuel tank was actually empty. the vehicle had not been repaired. the manufacturer was notified and offered no assistance. the failure and current mileages were approximately 148,000.

While exiting the interstate, went around the exit ramp. the brakes depressed farther than normal and made a grinding sound. the brake indicator lights came one. the vehicle shook while i tried to brake. i narrowly missed the guardrail and managed to keep the vehicle in control. i was able to slow down, although it took longer than it should have, and i drove slowly to a service station nearby. the vehicle was examined, and i was told i had been driving with the parking brake on and that the brakes had just "heated up". i wasn't driving with the parking break on though. it happened again a few weeks later and was taken to a different service station. they informed me that it needed to go to the dealer to have the service codes pulled, and that there had been braking issues with the model and year. further investigation online revealed it can be fixed by shutting car off. it has happened several times since then, at random times with no antecedent. i drive cautiously and leave plenty of braking room, as i am nervous about the performance of the brakes and my ability to stop. please have nissan address and fix this dangerous problem!

I was driving down highway when i heard a light knock and noticed brake light on. when i tried to apply brakes they started making a grinding sound and it was very hard to stop the vehicle. i pulled over to a nearby parking lot and turned vehicle off, when i restarted brake light was off and brakes where working. this has happened several times. mechanic said brakes were fine each time. *kb

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan armada. the contact stated that the vehicle stalled while driving 70 mph. the contact also stated that the fuel gauge indicated that fuel was in the fuel tank, but the fuel tank was actually empty. the contact was able to successfully start the vehicle after adding more fuel to the fuel tank. the vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered no assistance. the failure mileage was 79,000. updated 11/14/11 *bf

With in five minutes of driving the brake light came on and when the brakes were applied, there was a lack of brake pressure and a grinding sound was heard. the vehicle had very minimal breaking power and i would not be able to stop the vehicle by the brakes alone, coasting is required. if the vehicle is turned off and restarted, the system will reset and the brakes will return to normal operating condition. within the last year this has happened at least once a month. last year, the brake light came on and i carefully drove it 2-3 miles to a local nissan dealership. they ran a diagnostic test, while the brake light was on, which revealed a failure of the delta stroke sensor (c1179). i asked the mechanic to drive it and experience the lack of brakes but by the time he drove it the system had reset itself. the diagnosis cannot be done unless the brake light is on. there are numerous complaints online about other's having this problem as well as class action lawsuit pending. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan armada. while driving 25 mph, the contact applied pressure to the brakes but they failed to operate and did not stop the vehicle. she would turn the vehicle off and then on again but the brakes remained operable. the failure occurred intermittently since january 2011. the dealer replaced the rear parking brake shoe on the passenger side and both rotors however, the failure persisted. the contact was awaiting further repairs. the current mileage was 83,000 and the approximate failure mileage was 75,000.

Fuel sending unit does not accurately indicate the fuel level. this was brought to the attention of the nissan service dept in henderson nevada when the car was new and with every vehicle service or repair since - most recently in june 2011. i was initially told it was normal due the type of fuel indicator. now i see there are recalls on other nissan armadas but different years and on other nissan models. this could create a serious safety issue if i am unable to detect my fuel level accurately. nissan refuses to stand behind their vehicles. they know it is a problem in their vehicles and will honor a replacement on some vehicles but not others. *kb

Seat belts do not retract properly, get caught in door and tighten up with any movement, even looking left to right at opposing traffic. it is frequently necessary to un-hook seat belt and adjust which could potentially result in a dangerous event. nissan refuses to replace seat belts when this safety issue was brought to their attention. the seat belts have been recalled only on certain vin numbers - since mine is not included they will not correct. *kb

Fuel sending unit does not accurately indicate fuel level- this was reported when the vehicle was new - estimated date above. was told by dealer it was not a problem. nissan is recalling on other models and on the armada but only on specific years but not the 2004. this could be a potentially dangerous situation if i run out of gas and the gauge is still reading that there is gas. *kb

While driving the vehicle in rush hour traffic, the entire system shut down and the vehicle had to coast accross three lanes of traffic at a speed of 40 miles per hour. there were fou people in the vehicle, two adults and two children who were all extremely frightened by the experience. at least one vehicle traveling behind ours had to come to a fast hault just barely missing the rear end of the truck. i hd the vehicle towed by aaa because it would not start or crack up. after leaving the vehicle with my private mechanic for one day he discovered that the fuel system was not functioning properly. i then called my local nissan dealer to explain the issue and to see if a recall had been done in regards to this issue i was told "no" and that i would have to pay to have it fixed because my extended warranty was up. i then asked if the vehicle had any recent recalls and was told no. after speaking withmy mechanic again, he told me that the vehicle had a recall but it was voluntary by the dealer and only for nissan armada models 2005-2008, my vehicle is a 2004 but has the exact same problem and could have killed my family.

Sudden and complete failure of the braking system. brake pedal becomes hard to push and the brakes issue a scrapping and grinding noise. very scary. brakes become unusable and it is clear that the abs controller has somehow come one at an inappropriate time such that the braking system is not operating properly. if this occurred at high speed, it would surely cause a major accident. this has happened several times with this vehicle and there are many other accounts with other vehicle. you are referred to the website of armada.com for the same. nissan should have recalled these vehicles long ago for repairs. i am told that some dealers are reprogramming the computer and are charging owners for this inherent defect in these vehicle and poor design from the factory. this rampant condition which affects thousands of vehicle in the u.s. both nissan armada of all years 2004-present and nissan luxury companion vehicles under the infinity qx design. the above prevalent defect is a clear and present danger to all owners of armada and qx vehicles. nissan knows about this, but has failed and refused to issue a recall. they should be directed to do so, or be heavily penalized for failure to repair these vehicle to prevent future injury to vehicle owners and their families. updated 08/31/11 *bf

While driving at only 10 mph coming to a stop at a stop sign, the brake light came on and the brake failed to work. a grinding and scrapping noise was made and eventually the vehicle came to a stop. turned the car off and on again then brake light turned off and brakes worked fine. this has happened 7-10 times since then at sporadic times. the last time i was on the highway going 60 mph with my 3 children in the car. this is going to kill someone if it is not taken care of. i have had the brakes and rotors done twice. i continually take it to the dealer for them to find something wrong and repair it, each time i am told nothing can be found. please fix this problem!!! it is extremely dangerous. *tr

2004 nissan armada; i've been monitoring these reports for years and find it ridiculous that nissan is incompetent in dealing with this issue. this has been an issue since the advent of the armada platform. i have had this same abs issue since we purchased the car in feb 2005. although the issue can be resolved or reset by turning off the engine and restarting, it does nothing to ward off close calls in traffic or busy streets with pedestrians. i've heard everything from replacing the computer, brake booster, pressure equalization valve...etc. these are all blind attempts to do something if not anything. the problem needs to be resolved definitely and the remedy applied unilaterally across the armada line. the grinding noise, i believe is not at the rotors, it is a spring like resonance that comes from the brake booster and the millisecond pressure reaction to each of the wheels. it sounds like someone hits a large coil spring with a hammer. i can't tell, but is this problem limited to just the 2004 models? come on nissan...do the right thing before someone gets hurt! *kb

2004 nissan armada brake failure while driving,this is at random times causing us to panic in traffic.this has been an on going problem with no fix and this is very scary and unsafe.and the only solution is hope that you get to a safe place without injuries or death occurring. turn it off and back on and drive until it does it again. so taking a risk everyday and praying that something be done with this is like an awakening nightmare waiting to happen just don't know when. thanks for your cooperation with this safety issue. *tr

2004 nissan armada. right exhaust manifold is cracked. vehicle purchased 08/30/10 with 75,000 miles. at abeloff nissan in bartonsville, pa. 09/07/2010 for back up sensor and control unit replacement. no other issues cited. 03.08.2011, miles: 83696 back at abeloff nissan for ecm relay safety recall. inspection done at that time. no exhaust leaks cited. 08/16/2011, miles: 89312, vehicle at local mechanic for state yearly inspection. right exhaust manifold cracked, looks to have been cracked for a long time. i cannot believe that in 5616 miles, the exhaust manifold is cracking apart. research online has shown a known problem with the nissan titan/armada exhaust manifolds. i would like both left and right manifolds replaced by nissan at no cost. *kb

Driving 2004 nissan armada se off road traveling at low speed (20 mph or less) in traffic. brake light comes on in the dashboard, brake pressure goes to near nothing (have to push pedal all the way to floor to stop car) and brakes make a grinding noise under the steering column. car stops eventually but no confidence car would stop suddenly. problem is fixed temporarily if car is turned off and restarted. happens intermittently could go 3-4 weeks without a problem, but everytime seems to be at low speed in traffic with repetitive use of the brakes. nissan dealer can't replicate problem and can't diagnose problem without seeing car with brake failure indicator still on. they are recommending potentially replacing abs computer $1,500 but no guarantee that will fix problem. *kb

I have a 2004 nissan armada, and i was driving when the brake light came on and the abs system engaged on its own and i lost braking power. i shut the car off and the problem went away this is a very serious problem that someone can get hurt or be killed from. i contacted nissan, and im going to take it to the dealership for diagnosis. please look into this matter before someone dies. *kb

When driving the abs light comes on then when you press the breaks they grind then goes to the floor. *tr

Both exhaust manifolds failed twice. at 40,000 miles and 80,000 miles. nissan replaced under warranty at 40k with same defective manifolds which failed again at 80k. nissan offered to replace with same defective parts for a total of $2400.00. leaks weren't discovered till 83k miles. i now own a vehicle that has consistently leaked carbon monoxide into the passeger cabin. my spouse is wondering if this was the cause of my six year old's brain cancer which was diagnosed 4 years ago when the manifolds were leaking for the first time. this vehicle has been her daily driver since new. it seems that nissan armada and titan vehicles have exhaust manifolds that fail between 30/40k and nissan replaces with same defective part. *kb

Both exhaust manifolds failed twice. at 40,000 miles and 80,000 miles. nissan replaced under warranty at 40k with same defective manifolds which failed again at 80k. nissan offered to replace with same defective parts for a total of $2400.00. leaks weren't discovered till 83k miles. i now own a vehicle that has consistently leaked carbon monoxide into the passeger cabin. my spouse is wondering if this was the cause of my six year old's brain cancer which was diagnosed 4 years ago when the manifolds were leaking for the first time. this vehicle has been her daily driver since new. it seems that nissan armada and titan vehicles have exhaust manifolds that fail between 30/40k and nissan replaces with same defective part. *kb

Nissan armada brake issue for 2004-2006 model year. nissan usa is not acknowledging armada has issue with the brake system. while driving approximately 10-15 mph,i applied pressure to the brake pedal and the brake pedal fell to the floor. i heard a grinding noise coming from the brakes. i contacted nissan and they had me do a diagnostic at the dealer. nissan is still not doing anything to repair the brake. *tr

Symptom: nissan vehicle looses braking ability when this symptom happens. brake light comes on the dashboard, brake pedal goes all the way to the floor, and there is grinding noise from the front end toward the wheels. vehicle braking ability is reduced to 10% or less. turning ignition off/on resolves for short time, but not a permanent fix. nissan has tsb ntb06-040 to clear the code c1179 from brake module. i had preformed at my cost and issue came back. called nissan and opend a file number 7181591, but they are blaming it on me, not the flaw that is happening to 100's of other armadas including me. i am requesting safecar.gov to probe nissan about the brake issue that is affecting 2004 armada, titan, and infinity qx56 and to find out if they are doing anything to fix it. links of discussion on different forums: http://townhall-talk.edmunds.com/direct/view/.f0ffea4/0 http://www.titantalk.com/forums/titan-problems-dealer-service/111660-brake-light-came-soft-abs-feeling-pedal-2.html http://www.clubarmada.com/forums/showthread.php?t=12333

Brake issue in 2004 nissan armada. brake in my vehicle came to less than 10% and with a 6000 pound vehicle with no brakes, i am prone to get into an accident. i have complained this issue to nissan file number 7181591 on 06/01/2011. they are not doing anything until there are enough complains to resolve the brake issue. my initial report for this issue was on 02/06/2011 confirmation number (odi number) is: 10380868. *tr

2004 nissan armada. brake failure, loud grinding, vibration, would not stop. turned car off, then back on, and problem was gone. i suspect its a computer related issue that will eventually cause a serious accident. *tr

Abs system on my 2004 nissan armada disengages while driving. leaving the driver with only the emergency brake. it appears to be a problem with thousands of armadas. abs re-engages after you shut down the motor and re-start the vehicle. it is my understanding the problem is due to a faulty abs sensor. *tr

Vehicle brake light comes on, brake makes a springy sound, brakes become spongy and it is difficult to stop. once we came to a stop turned the vehicle off then on and the issue went away. it's scary to put my family back in the vehicle. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan armada. the contact stated he received notification of nhtsa campaign id number: 10v517000 (engine and engine cooling) and the vehicle was taken to the dealer for repairs. the contact stated that approximately one hour after retrieving the vehicle from the dealer, the entire instrument panel and interior cabin lights began illuminating. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer who advised that the contact would be held liable for a diagnostic test to determine the failure, which would cost him $90. the vehicle was not further repaired and the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure mileage was 42,500.

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan armada. while driving approximately 35 mph, the contact applied pressure to the brake pedal and came to a complete stop when the brake pedal locked. he then applied the accelerator pedal and the vehicle would not accelerate. the vehicle had to be restarted in order for the brakes to function properly. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostics or repairs. the failure occurred three different times. the approximate failure mileage was unknown.

I own a 2004 nissan armada. about 2 weeks ago while driving the red airbag warning light turned on and would not turn off. i just had it serviced today and was told that the front crash zone airbag sensor being that it is located outside of the front radiator grill ends up rusting out from the elements of our weather. therefore it needed to be replaced. the car is out of warranty so therefore it was billable. after doing some research i came across a nissan recall from january 2009. the nhtsa campaign id # is 08v690000. this recall was for the exact same problem with the crash zone sensor rusting out from snow/salt in the northern us states but was only limited to 2005-2009 pathfinders, frontiers and xterra vehicles. i feel that my vehicle should be included in this recall due to the fact that it is the exact same problem listed in the recall and i live in ny state which obviously has winters with snow and salt. the recall issued a redesigned sensor to correct the problem at no cost to the vehicle owner. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 nissan armada. while driving approximately 20 mph, the contact applied pressure to the brakes and heard a loud grinding noise. he was unable to bring the vehicle to a complete stop, causing the pedal to jerk. he was forced to use the emergency brake in order to stop the vehicle. the vehicle was towed to the dealer who performed a diagnostic test which concluded that the brake booster failed. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer did not offer any assistance. the current and failure mileages were 67,287.

My 2004 nissan armada pathfinder is making a weird clicking noise when i turn the steering wheel. i am also know finding out that there are some recalls out on the vehicle that the company has never sent me info on. *tr

Brake failure on 2004 nissan pathfinder armada: there is a known issue that nissan is not doing anything to prevent accidents from catastrophic accidents due to failure of abs system. they have a tsb ntb-060 out and dealer would re-flash the abs system to fix the issue for an hour labor charge. i had this happen to my armada on 1/26/2011 and found 1000's of user with issue on different discussion forums on the internet. i am filing this complain to make sure nissan usa will take this matter seriously. symptom if issue: brake light comes on, brake paddle will go to the floor and spring cracking noise comes from front end. brake does not work 95% to the capacity. nissan dealer will try to sell a new brake booster pump for $1000 if customer is not aware this is a known issue with 2004-2005 nissan armada, and titan. i had my baby in the back and had to drive 5 miles to home with non existing brake. please follow through nissan to make sure they take care of issues so it does not happen to other people and lives are lost due to a defect that manufacturer should recall. i have uploaded a 23 second ling video at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r3lvsfqjxxq [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

My 2004 nissan pathfinder armada le has only 20,000 miles and i had to replace the fuel sensor because it was reading incorrectly. when i filled up, the gauge would only show it 3/4 full. isn't inaccurate reading of the fuel tank a safety hazard when driving? why wasn't the 2004 included in the fuel sensor recall like the 2005 to 2009 models? *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 nissan armada. the contact was driving approximately 10 mph attempting to make a turn, and noticed smoke coming from the front end of the vehicle. the brake pedal was applied with force repeatedly and the vehicle continued to accelerate. the vehicle came to a stop when the emergency brake was engaged. the contact immediately stepped out of the vehicle. there were flames erupting underneath the hood within the engine compartment. the fire department extinguished the fire. the vehicle was completely destroyed and towed to the collision center. the failure mileage was 70,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 nissan armada. while driving approximately 15 mph, the contact applied pressure to the brake pedal and it extended to the floorboard. the brake light also illuminated on the instrument panel. the contact stated the ignition turned off on it own. the contact noticed a burning odor prior to the failure. the vehicle was towed to the dealer where the technician stated the passenger side caliper was broken. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 30,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 nissan armada. while driving approximately 45 mph the air bag light illuminated stating that the air bag was deactivated while there was a passenger in the passenger seat. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 76,000.

2004 nissan armada with cracked manifolds. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan armada. while driving approximately 70 mph the vehicle stalled. the vehicle coasted to a stop and upon restart, operated as normal. the failure recurred intermittently so the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the fuel pump was replaced. the failed recurred and the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where it was repaired under the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number: 10v517000 (engine and engine cooling). the failure persisted. the failure and current mileage was unavailable.

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 nissan armada. the contact stated while trying to decelerate the brakes would pulsate and slowly come to a stop. the abs lights also illuminated on the instrumental panel. the vehicle was inspected by a independent mechanic who informed her to replace the brake pads. the vehicle was repaired and the failure continued to occur. the vehicle was also inspected by the dealer who advised the contact that there were no visible signs of a failure. the failure mileage was approximately 68,000. the vin was unavailable.

Driving approximately 25 mph leaving neighborhood when side curtain airbags deployed. no impact, the vehicle remained straight on the road with no issues. the airbags just deployed. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 nissan armada. the contact stated that a boat trailer was attached to the vehicle. the vehicle was stationary on an incline with the engine turned off. the gear was shifted into the "park" position and suddenly the vehicle rolled in reverse approximately six inches to a foot. the vehicle stopped on its own. the contact entered the vehicle and engaged the emergency brake. the vehicle was not diagnosed. in addition, during the initial start when accelerating the transmission would respond as though it was in neutral gear. also, the transmission would experience the failure in cold weather temperatures. the failure mileage was approximately 70,000.

This complaint pertains to a safety issue with my 2004 nissan armada suv vehicle. a search of the internet reveals that the problem i am having is common amongst owners of nissan armada vehicles, and warrants nissan taking action to rectify this problem. the problem is safety related, and warrants an investigation by nissan, and recall to ensure safety of vehicle occupants. the vehicle is a full sized suv, with seating for 7-8 occupants. the problem i am referring to today relates to the rear hatch door. the rear hatch door handles (there are two) are supposed to open either (1) the rear hatch window, or (2) the rear hatch door. for nearly three years now i have had a problem with the door latch not actually being able to open the door (the door remains locked and/or the handle mechanism is unresponsive). there is an issue with the door locking mechanism that does not allow the door to open. after opening up the door paneling to view the contents, there is nothing broken or visibly wrong, just a faulty engineering design and/or components that somehow do not "mesh" to ensure proper operation. a "google" internet search reveals that this problem is common with many armada vehicles, and owners and service shops have had difficulties rectifying this problem. most people just order new parts blindly hoping it will fix the problem, and in many cases it has not. the situation warrants nissan engineering team to review the problem, to determine exactly what is at fault, and to provide a solution to vehicle owners. as this is a manufacturing defect, nissan should recall this item and have it repaired by trained personnel, not blindly by customers. i have further read that in many cases owners return to the dealerships annually to have the item looked at. as this issue is outstanding, it warrants investigation and a recall. one can only imagine the impact not being able to open a door has with a vehicle whose occupancy is large (up to 8 people) in an emergency situation. *tr

2004 nissan armada se 4wd vehicle just stalls while driving no warning light so indication something is wrong with car, stall in a very busy intersection while driving , loss of steering brakes etc. dash lights blink and light up. car restarts if you crank it a few times , but this has happened on several more occasions , took to a dealership and no light indicators to diagnose the problem , this is very unsafe for my family and i to be in this armada. *tr

On 10/16/10 my father was involved in a front end collision with a tree (center of bumper) while driving his 2004 nissan armada. a high degree of damage was sustained on the vehicle. he suffered from facial lacerations and bruising. the airbags in the armada did not deploy for some reason. we have begun the process of contacting nissan to report this. my guess is that he hit the tree doing at least 20 mph based on the damage (although my guess may not be correct). *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 nissan armada. the contact stated that on 3-4 occasions, when he applied the brakes, the brake light illuminated and he heard a grinding and pulsating noise; the brake pedal would also extend to the floorboard. the vehicle had not been inspected or repaired. the manufacturer had not been notified. the current mileage was approximately 60,000. the failure mileage was approximately 50,000. updated 01/11/2011*lj the consumer stated he would have to turn the vehicle off and then turn it back on again in order for the problem to be corrected. a mechanic informed the consumer, the problem was the abs or computer system. the consumer stated while driving, the vehicle lost all power and then the brake light illuminated. updated 03/30/11

I attempted to place fuel in my 2004 nissan armada and was drenched with gasoline that backed up out the opening where the gas hose was inserted. this was unexpected and i smelled of gasoline all day.it was on my skin and clothing.this was dangerous and i am concerned about long term effects on my health. my gas tank was not full as it was 1/4 full when i tried to obtain gas. i was only able to get 20.00 dollars worth of gas and the gas backed up and spilled on me. i heard a click as if the tank was full ,however it was not full. i also hear a hissing sound when i open the gas cap. *tr

This is in regards to the exhaust manifolds. this is the second time i have had to replace them. the first time they were still under warranty. my 2004 armada was at 66k miles. the nissan deal that i took the vehicle too told me that nissan has problems with their manifolds. they corrected the issue, but almost exactly 66k miles later the manifolds have again cracked. now i am outside of warranty and required to pay for a replacement that is clearly a defect in the nissan product. manifolds should not be going bad after 66k miles. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 nissan armada. while driving at approximately 55 mph the brake light illuminated on the dashboard. pressure was applied to the brake pedal, which depressed all the way to the floor. during the failure a grinding noise could be heard and the vehicle took a longer period of time to stop than usual. he stated this has been a recurring failure since the purchase of the vehicle. the vehicle has been taken to authorized dealers as well as independent repair shops where they have been unable to diagnose the failure. the vehicle was not repaired and the failure continues to recur intermittently. the failure and current mileages were unavailable. the vin was unavailable. updated 11/05/10. *lj

Everytime i fill up my gas on 2004 armada the fuel gauge only shows 3/4 full not full. *tr

2004 nissan armada with internal failure of the brake booster. *kb the fist time the consumer experienced brake failure, nissan agreed to replace the brake booster as a good faith gesture. however, on friday july 9, 2010, she again experienced a problem with the brakes. when she turned off the vehicle and restarted it again, the dashboard lights went out and the brakes seemed normal. on friday july 16, 2010 while driving 30 mph, the consumer attempted to brake and once again she experienced complete brake failure and the lights on the dashboard illuminated. fortunately, she was on a straight gravel path and was able to bring the vehicle to a complete stop. the consumer returned to the dealer. they then claimed the problem was an internal failure in the maser cylinder, but would not provide her with a copy of the diagnostic codes to substantiate that the problem was indeed different. *jb

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 nissan armada. while the vehicle was parked, the contact detected the fuel gauge displayed an inaccurate reading of three quarters of the tank being full. the failure occurred regardless of the amount of fuel dispensed in the fuel tank. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the technician informed there was not a recall related defect. the vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. the failure mileage was 1,200.

2004 armada difficult to control over bumps. right rear tire continuously bounces causing vehicle to wander when going over bumps. steering wheel continuously vibrates especially on the highway. for the past few years vehicle has been inspected and test driven by many mechanics including nissan dealerships to no avail can they locate the problem. all 4 tires have been replaced twice. air bags performed active tests to rear air shocks and were working fine. bags were checked for leaks and none were found. alignment is fine. also, vehicle has excessive rust underneath (we have never towed any boats or anything remotely close to the weight limit of the vehicle.) *tr

Today, my family & i almost bought the farm when the brakes went out on a freeway off ramp on our way back from phoenix. we exited the freeway at 70 mph and i applied the brakes to stop at the light. the brakes made a loud scraping noise, were non-functional and we were approaching cross traffic at 60 - 70 mph. i immediately dropped the car into neutral, started to apply the parking brake and headed for the dirt on the side of the road, figuring i would rather hit a tree or fence than t-bone a vehicle in the cross traffic. i was able to stop the vehicle by rubbing the passenger tires on the curb to create friction to stop. the vehicle mileage today is 61,707. the problem could not be duplicated as we had turned the vehicle off & apparently when restarted, it rebooted a sensor that caused the problem. (info from nissan dealer). this is the 3rd time in less than 3 months that this has happened. it is a severe safety issue and someone will end up dead due to this problem if nissan does not fix it. the consumer stated the brakes were replaced a total of five times within a years time. the consumer took the vehicle to the dealer and was informed the problem was a malfunctioning sensor in the master cylinder or the power brake booster. the air conditioning system failed and the overhead console fell down while driving. updated ivoq 07/15/10.*jb *tr the consumer stated the issue has not been resolved and has become worse. the consumer stated his wife received a traffic citation for going through a stop sign because the brakes failed as she attempted to stop. often, when the brake was applied, the pedal would go straight to the floor and a loud metallic scraping sound could be heard and the entire vehicle shakes. the only way to resolve the issue, per a technician at a local nissan dealer was to coast to a stop and shut the vehicle off, wait 15 seconds, then start it again. the technician stated it resets a sensor in the brake booster and the brakes will work fine for a short time. updated ivoq 09/15/11

Luckily, i was only driving 25 mph on my way home from taking my kids to school back in march. i approached the stop sign by my house and applied the brake, but to my surprise the truck wasn't stopping. i held the brake down and nothing. i went right thru the stop sign and kept braking. finally my speed had decelerated enough to come to a stop. i turned off the car and then turned it back on again and could not get it to repeat what had happened. the truck seemed to be stopping fine now. i thought that maybe i hit a patch of oil. i told my husband and he said the same thing. then about 2 weeks later the same thing happened to him. we have had our truck for 3 years now and this had occurred prob. 4-6 times. we have had the brakes and rotors replaced. this still did not solve the problem. hopefully nissan can figure out why this is happening and fix it before something awful happens to someone. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan armada. the contact stated the rear air conditioner refrigerant tubes were repaired due to failure. the dealer advised the failure was due to the hose clamp which was causing the tubes to fracture and leak. there were no recalls. the failure and current mileages were 67,000. updated 08/12/10 *bf updated 08/17/10.*jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan armada. the contact stated brakes were replaced a total of three tmes since purchasing the vehicle brand new in 2004. the dealer advised that the braking system of his particular year and model was not designed for a vehicle his size and the 2005 and older models. the contact stated the failure was a safety issue because he may potentially not be able to stop the vehicle. the failure mileage was 19,000 and the current mileage was 67,000. updated 08/12/10 *bf updated 08/17/10*jb

Brakes on suv have failed to work as designed on multiple occasions due to non-mechanical issues. problems may stem from electrical or sensor issues. the brake light indicator displays on the dashboard and the suv automatically locks up the brakes. the problems has been duplicated with a repair technician but they cannot find the source of the problem. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 nissan armada. the fuel gauge was not functioning properly; when the fuel tank was full, the gauge would indicate that it was empty or half full. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership where the contact was informed that the fuel sender was defective and needed to be replaced. the contact was aware of recall 10v074000 for the 2005-2008 models. the contact was concerned that she would run out of gas due to the incorrect readings from the fuel gauge. the failure mileage was approximately 55,000. the current mileage was approximately 67,000.

While exiting the freeway, going approx. 45 mph the brakes on my 2004 nissan armada completely went out. when i pressed on the brake pedal i heard an awful grinding noise and the felt a vibration throughout the car and the pedal just went to the floor. the 'brake' light lit up on the dash and the emergency brake pedal moved 4-5 inches upwards from its normal position. this was the first time my brakes have completely gone out. i wasn't stopping and narrowly missed plowing into the back of a delivery truck. i was able to pull over at a safe place and call a tow truck- it was towed to a nissan dealership. according to the dealer, my brake booster assembly was defective and they would replace it to the tune of $1300. it is still at the dealership being repaired. i reported this to nissan hq on 5/6/2010 as well. i had 2 kids in the car with me at the time and this was an extremely terrifying event! *tr the consumer stated the dealer informed her the vehicle needed a new brake booster assembly. the consumer stated there have been no other failures since the brake booster was replaced. the consumer did notice there was a difference in braking ability when she applied the brake. the dealer stated there was nothing wrong. updated 10/08/10

While driving about 45 mph in the night time, suddenly dash board lights flashes very rapidly and stalls the engine. luckily, no other car was next to us. we safely stopped the our 2004 nissan armada suv on the side of road. after about 10~15 minutes, we tried to re-start the car, but no luck. after giving gas pedal several times, we could re-start the car. we drove home (about 5 miles in distance) safely. next day, while my wife was driving to her parents' house, once again, with rapid flashing on the dash board, the engine dies while she was driving. we took to the nissan dealership next morning, they said it would been no gas in the gas tank. we had more than 1/4 tankful of gas. while the service man was driving into the service bay, the car stalls in same manner. then, they said it was the electrical part problem in the driver's side. because of the safety issue, we have let nissan dealer replaced the electrical part. lets' see whether it fixed the problem. *tr

Our 2004 nissan armada le has always had a problem with the fuel gauge not reading correctly. even after filling up, it never reads full, or even when less than 1/4 tank, the fuel gauge will read at half or more. then it will drastically drop from the 1/2 tank marker down to empty. nissan has issued a recall for the fuel sending unit but have omitted the 2004-2005 nissan armadas even though the problem with this fuel sending unit has been notorious for these models. nissan and its affiliate service depts are refusing to acknowledge the problem knowingly it exists.

2004 nissan armada back lift gate will not open unless i crawl in through the back and lift the lever inside the lift gate first, then i can open the lift gate from the outside.

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 nissan armada. the contact stated that whenever the vehicle was consumed with 1/4 to a full tank of fuel; the fuel gauge would indicate low fuel on the dashboard. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer. the technician stated that the vehicle may not have been "broken in" due to low mileage. the manufacturer was notified which there was no resolution. the vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. the current mileage was 27,500.

We have a 2004 nissan armada that has had complete brake failure. what happens is the brakes begin to jump/jitter and then there is 100% brake failure---there are no brakes period! we've talked to nissan and taken the car to the dealership and they say there is nothing wrong with the brakes. we don't know what else to do, we can't sell the suv because we would be passing a life threatening problem to someone else and we cannot drive it because the brakes will fail. to solve the problem at the time they fail obe has to turn off the car, remove the key from the start switch, and then turn the engine again. this seems like the type of problem that the computer controls since the problem temporarily disappears after resetting the computer. can you help? *tr

Sometimes brakes make grinding noise, shutter through steering wheel, and massive front end vibration. during this time the brakes don't work very well. restarting car will alleviate problem. had a computer module changed but problem continues. brake light comes on. there are many many complaint about the same problem! it is very unsafe! *tr

I own a 2004 nissan armada. we bought this vehicle brand new in 2005 from the dealer. for aprx. 3 years now every couple of months the abs brake light comes on and the brake pedal get very hard, it makes it very difficult to brake. we found it that we can reset it back to normal by stopping, turning off the engine, waiting a minute and restarting the engine. when i took it to the dealer to get checked, they told me that nothing was wrong with the engine or brakes. since they couldn't get the problem to occur in front of them, they said that there's nothing they can do. i expressed my concerns about being a safety issue, they told be to take the vehicle without turning it off whenever this happens, i explained that i will not put my family in danger, driving with a hard to brake vehicle, they said then just to turn off the vehicle and reset it and the problem will go away. this problem happens maybe about every 3 months for apx the past 3 years. fortunately we haven't got into and accident but this a concern to me. up to now i didn't know who to report it to, but after watching resent reports about another veh company on tv, i decided to notify you. *tr

2004 nissan armada brake failure problem. about every 4-6 months the brake pedal goes all the way to the floor with very limited stopping power. there is a grinding sound while applying brakes. to me seems to be a matter of time when i smash into something. *tr

Rear obstacle sensors do not work. front suspension creaks in cold weather - excessive wear to bushings. *tr

Exhaust manifolds crack causing loss of power and co intrusion into cabin. had to replace at own expense. known problem that nissan has inconsistently addresses under warranty. *tr

Sinking brake pedal with diminished stopping power. pedal sinks to floor. vehicle must be turned off multiple times to regain power . this has happened sporadically. dealer has not offered a solution. *tr

We own a 2004 nissan armada which we purchased less than 1 year ago. since then, there has been 3 or more instances in which i've lost complete braking on the car. the last incident occurred this january 13th. i've taken the vehicle to a local specialized brake shop and was subsequently told that there is a known defect with the abs system and subsequently triggering the brake and abs sensors on the dash to light up. we verified this with nissan and they too acknowledged that there is a known defect with regards to the abs malfunctioning causing the vehicle to lose breaking at low speeds. after calling nissan they have refused to recall this known defect and have offered to try and find the cause by starting out with replacing break sensors, abs computer, master cylinder with all costs incurred on us and no guarantee the problem would be fixed. the car has the abs system disabled at the moment so i can get to and from picking my children up from school. however, i cannot drive the vehicle under wet conditions as it could be dangerous to do so. nissan should be held accountable and we should not have to pay out of our pocket to resolve a known defect that could cause serious injury or death. *tr

About once a month my brakes go out for no apparent reason. the dealer doesn't know what's wrong and through research online i am not the only one having this problem. it's only a matter of time before they go out when i really need them. the dealer re-did my computer but the problem happened again after this supposed fix. *tr

I was driving on wednesday the 19, 2009. my truck stalled on a major road. i was almost rearended with my children in the car. could not pull car off to side. had to have it towed. found out that my ipdm had gone out and flooded my engine with gas. talked to nissan dealership they are back-ordered 250 units of these ipdm's. said they have 10-15 trucks in each week. looked at internet it is flooded with cases just like mine. very scary my children were in the car. it was a easy fix once we got new part. something need to be done not safe. *tr

My 2004 nissan armada brakes failed at 24,500 miles. they were replaced by the dealer under a tb due to shaking and premature wear at 16,000 miles. the brake lights suddenly came on and brakes started to shake making me lose control. checked brake and they were down to metal at less then 10,000 miles. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 nissan armada.the contact stated that intermittently when driving the service brake warning light illuminates on the instrument control panel, then the vehicle shimmies. simultaneously he has to use heavy brake application to decelerate. usually he has to restart the engine to reset the brake sensor. brake failure increases the risk of vehicle crash. he took the vehicle to dealer and had the abs sensor replaced. the repair did not remedy the failure. the failure mileage was 73,000. the current mileage was 90,000.

The er/park brake cable wrapped around axel bring the armada to a instant stop from 55 miles per hour. the force broke the axel and dislodged the differential. police who responded stated it was a miracle i was able to prevent the vehicle from rolling head or end or to the side when the axel snapped. it was determined that the bracket holding the cable above and over the axel failed. there is evidence on the other side that the brackets are rusting and the weld is splitting. i am a professional driver, i do not feel that no rolling of the vehicle or lack of injury or death was a miracle. i fear for the standard mom driving her children when this occurs. *tr

Side and back curtain airbags deployed for no reason. no early warning on dash board, driving less than 30 miles an hour on a city street and it just deployed while i was driving. *tr

2004 nissan armada intermittent brake failure. *nj the consumer stated the incidents occurred without warning, or any indication on the dashboard that the brakes were malfunctioning. the dealer was unable to diagnose the cause of the brake failure. the dealer suggested that the master cylinder and booster be replaced at a cost of $1,200. *jb

The first incident happened twice just prior to july 1st, again on july 4th, and the last incident was july 12th, 2009. after the first 3 incidents once i turned off the vehicle it went back to normal and the dashboard lights went off. however, on july 12th, while driving on the highway, the dash board lights for the breaks and abs system all lit up. there was vibration and then the back brakes made this horrible sound like metal hitting metal. i turned the vehicle off and the problem didn't correct and the brake was not engaging properly. i took the vehicle back to the dealership where i bought the car only to find out that they were no longer a nissan dealer. i took it to the mechanic i use for my other vehicle and he put my nissan armada 2004 pathfinder on the lift and checked the brakes. the brakes were in good condition but he said the abs system would have to be checked by a nissan dealership. i only have 28,815 mile on my vehicle and the downey nissan dealership told me that they would update the abs computer system but that the vehicle needed a new brake booster because there was an electrical problem in the brake booster and it would need to be replaced. i googled the nissan brake booster problems and found that this has been happening to many nissan armada and could not find a recall. i am afraid to drive my vehicle because of the possibility of crashing if the brake fails to engage or worse. the dealer asked nissan to honor "in good faith" the warranty because my car was in very good condition and hd only at 28,815 miles less than the 36,000 mile warranty albeit past 3 years. nissan refused. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 nissan armada. while driving approximately 30 mph, the vehicle vibrated excessively and a warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. the indicator remained lit until the engine was turned off. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection, but they could not duplicate the failure. the vehicle was taken to an independent tire shop and the technician stated that the rear wheels needed to be aligned. the vehicle has not been repaired. the vin was unknown. the failure mileage was 65,000 and the current mileage was unknown.

2004 nissan armada - brake failure. this is an on-going problem. i have contacted nissan in the past to open a claim. the person on the phone recommended i take it to the dealer (which we had done at least 3 times prior). we took it to the dealer and they indicated that there was 'no trouble/problem found' (only one time prior did they update the code to the computer - all other times - no trouble found). i mention that we have taken it to the dealer 3 or 4 times, but according to my wife who drives this car every day, this happens to her at least once a month - that is over 20 times since we have owned it! i cannot afford to keep taking my car to the dealer, renting a car for the day - just to have 'no trouble found'. quite frankly, my wife does not feel safe driving the car. i know there have been other incidents of this problem registered. i just would like it fixed once and for all so my wife and children do not have to keep putting their lives at risk, wondering if the brakes are going to work or not. please help. *tr

2004 nissan armada shakes uncontrollably when braking especially at speeds in excess of 40mph. has been repaired 4 times so far and still happens. *tr

The red airbag light flashes on the dashboard. i took it to two nissan dealerships and was told that it was most likely a failed sensor in the front passenger seat but could not be sure until it was replaced for approximately $1400.00 not refundable if that was not the problem. it could also be the restraint system associated with that seat. reportedly from both the dealers comments and my research on the internet this is a common problem with my vehicle type. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 nissan armada. while driving 60 mph, a warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. the vehicle has been to the dealer approximately three times for repair. the first time it was taken to have the brakes repaired for making grinding noises. the contact stated that she was using the wrong brakes. when the accelerator pedal is depressed, the pressure goes down and the vehicle decelerates. the contact would have to bring the vehicle to the dealer in order to determine the cause of the failure. in addition, there is a clicking noise coming from the transmission. the dealer cannot locate the cause of the failures. the vin was unknown. the failure mileage was 30,000 and current mileage was 84,000. updated 05/08/09. *lj the right side exhaust manifold was replaced and the engine light had illuminated. updated 05/11/09.*jb

Once every 2 to 3 weeks, i hit the brakes in my 2004 nissan pathfinder armada and it makes a horrible grinding noise and nothing happens, the vehicle doesn't stop. the emergency brake light comes on. i was told by a friend that repairs nissans for the employees at the nissan canton plant that this was a common occurrence for that model vehicle and it was a sensor that was bad. he said they have replaced numerous sensors on employees vehicles. i'm wondering why there was never a recall. apparently, they have improved things since the initial armada was created, but that doesn't get my vehicle fixed. i have 3 children and someone is going to get hurt one day. i am a single parent and can't afford the repair. i have taken it to the shop numerous times, but apparently when the vehicle is cut off, the sensor resets and the vehicle won't mess up for my repair person. i can't afford to take it to a dealership for them to investigate the problem. also, my main window switch will not roll up my windows. my rear hatch will not unlock. my main switch will not unlock all of my doors. *tr

My problem started around 12/5/08 when my truck died unexpectedly. it restarted then later more of the same on the same voyage. local nissan was contacted that day and an appointment was set for 12/15/08. at that appointment it was determined that it was caused by the vehicle security function and was reset and key was reprogrammed. they had noted that the exhaust manifolds had failed and needed replacement. the mileage was 81,470, 1470 miles over the federal warranty. my mileage was arguably under the 80,000 warranty limit when the appointment was made a week prior. two weeks later, the same symptoms occurred. this time it is added with power loss of mass proportion on and off again. again back to nissan were they are pointing at the manifolds. other customers with the same exact symptoms have had the ipdm, bcm, ecm, manifolds, and the key reprogrammed and the dealerships still cant find there problem. the service department acknowledges my concern that this isn?t the part causing the intermittent issues. nissan realized the problem with its manifolds and corrected by making them ?beefer? and adding a support brace in later production runs. i have tried to resolve the problem through nissans consumer services, but was denied assistance (case #6392768). the internet is flooded with nissan truck customers whose manifolds have failed in the same exact places on the part during the production run date. nissan has even warranted this part to other customers after the expiration of the warranty but why not me? there suggesting ?starting? with the manifolds @ $2400 estimate i can?t afford, and if that doesn?t fix the problem im in the same boat as the other? throw parts you cant afford at it? crowd. i bought there flagship vehicle, expecting utmost service unlike there counterparts. im ready to discourage anyone i cross from the nissan product line, my lawyer has already been contacted, and if this isn't resolved swiftly being without a veh. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 nissan armada. while driving various speeds he experienced unwanted abs activation. the dealer and a technician stated that he needed to reprogram his electronic control module. the contact is responsible for paying $125.00 for the repair. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer didn¿t provide any assistance with the repair. the failure mileage was 50,000 and the current mileage was 70,000.

Drivers side door wouldn't close properly, sometimes wouldn't close at all, sometimes would close but wouldn't stay shut. called nissan regional center about the problem but they wouldn't do cover it because it was past warranty. the vehicle was purchased in june of 05. took the vehicle into the dealership and they said it was a broken latch and remote lock for which i paid to have repaired. this failure occurred when the temperature fell below freezing. *tr

Three months ago, the differential in my 2004 nissan armada needed to be replaced. the independent mechanic said that bolts were missing from the axle and he was very perplexed as to why that would be. the differential was repaired but 3 months later the four wheel drive didn't work and the axle had to be replaced. he called the nissan dealership and they said this was extremely common in all of the nissan armadas. they even stocked the front axles because they go through so many of them. *tr

My drivers side door is difficult to open when cold and won't close thereafter. also, my drivers side window won't roll back up. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 nissan armada. on 5 occasions, the air bag sensor control module was reset. on one of the attempts there was a bad connection to the battery and it failed to reset. the vehicle is currently at the dealer due to the failure. the recent failure and current mileages were 65000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 nissan armada. while driving approximately 25 mph, the air bags suddenly deployed without an impact or crash. he took the vehicle to the dealer and they kept it for three weeks. at the end of the three weeks, he received a recall notice from the dealer stating that the computer that diagnosed the vehicle indicated that it had been in a rollover crash. the contact took the vehicle back and called the insurance company. they inspected the vehicle and stated that the air bag defect had been a manufacturer issue and was not due to a rollover crash. the failure has not been repaired. the current and failure mileages were 55,532.

I own a 2004 armada i been having many problems with brakes it happens a few times driving the car starts to feel so heavy y slowing down so i stopped and the front brakes where so so hot and smelling burn with smog so after that happens to me like 4 times this past monday the caliper fell off and the dealer people said the recall is not for this truck? *tr

My wife has a 2004 nissan armada and i have a 2004 nissan titan. both vehicles have had a total failure of the abs system twice in the last month. the symptoms are a grinding noise form the brakes, the brake warning light on, and inefficient stopping power no matter the amount of pressure exerted on the pedal. after shutting down the engine and restarting, the symptoms disappear. the computer does not record any failure code and the dealer explained that nissan has a technical bulletin that specifies to reprogram the vehicle computer but it does not guarantee the problem will not recur. neither is this procedure covered under the warranty of the vehicle. i researched the problem in nissan internet forums and it looks like it is a fairly common problem as i was able to find numerous reports of the same. i think this is a major safety issue since it does affect the stopping ability of the vehicle, and almost assures an accident if the vehicle is traveling at anything more than parking lot speeds. *tr

2004 nissan armada has a brake problem. consumer states that the brakes on his vehicle have been replaced five times. *nj the consumer stated the last time, the brake pedal went to the floor which almost caused an accident. the consumer stated that nissan knew the brakes were too small for the vehicle. *jb

I have brought my nissan armanda 2004 4x4 le in several times after researching several web-sites the brakes, rotors and abs sensors are a constant issue with this model. to this date my dealer can not fix this issue. i am concerned about the safety of my family and others on the road. this brake issues occurs while driving with no notification until you try to stop. *tr

The brakes on my nissan armada intermittently go out. this usually happens when pushing hard on the brakes to make a sudden stop. the only solution is to turn the car off and press the e-brake a couple of times then release it. the problem has almost killed me twice, but luckily i was able to swerve out of the way both times. i have brought the problem to my mechanic who has grinded down the rotors and replaced the brakes, but to no avail the problem keeps occurring. so far we have lost our brakes in this mammoth vehicle about 5 times. *tr

This happens randomly and not on a regular basis. sometimes once a week other times twice a week. when you bring the vehicle to a stop be it a stop sign or light, it does stop the vehicle no problem, but upon taking your foot off the brake and trying to drive away, the brakes will not release. if you try and drive the vehicle, it makes all kinds of noise and will barely move. this has happened so many times, that i learned how to get the brakes to release. upon this happening, you put the car in park, shut the engine off, wait a minute and restart the vehicle and the brakes are fine. i have gone to the dealership many times and they say nothing is wrong with the vehicle, and of course they always say " we cannot not duplicate the problem". i know this is a common problem because i belong to a forum for nissan armada's call club armada. there are many complaints of this issue, yet nissan doesn't want to admit this problem. this vehicle is not safe and it scares me to think what these brakes might do. nissan never again! *tr

I have a nissan armada 04, it has a problem in the auto trans. i took it for repair and to find out what the issue was. i was told that there was a part that was updated and that is why the car lost power while my husband was entering an intersection. i thought that a recall is intended to get cars with issues like this off the road. how easy to call the part updated not recalled due to possible death or injury. now not only am i paying for nissan corp mistakes but what about all the other owners who trust in the safety of a name brand and not to mention a $40,000.00 suv. how can i fight to change this..... *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 nissan armada. the contact stated that the vehicle has electrical failure. the throttle shuts down and there is no acceleration control. the failure began intermittently a week after purchasing the vehicle; however, it has become progressively worse. the vehicle has been taken to nissan at least 15 times. the dealer was only able to duplicate the failure a couple of times, but have been unable to make any repairs. the failure was brought to the dealers attention as soon as it was recognized. the contact wanted another vehicle, but the dealer kept stating that they would find and repair the failure. the failure continues to worsen and cannot be repaired. the contact filed complaint number 6080581 with nissan. the current mileage was 36,000 and failure mileage was approximately 10.

Emergency brake light came on suddenly. brake shudders and vibrates through steering wheel. car makes a grinding noise when brake is applied. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 nissan armada. while driving 35 mph, the contact began to feel a shuddering in the brake pedal and the brakes failed to respond. the dealer replaced the rotors. twenty thousand miles later, the shuddering in the brake pedal recurred. the dealer replaced the rotors for the second time. fifteen thousand miles later, the brake failure recurred for the third time. the dealer resurfaced the rotors. the current mileage was 59,236 and failure mileage was 10,000.

This a complaint regarding my 2004 nissan pathfinder armada se which currently has 23k miles. it started on 9/7/05, while driving over the speeds of 55 mph, when applying the brakes they lock up & don't work. the warning light for the brakes came on the dash. i took the car to dealer & they stated the problem was that the rotors were out of round. they replaced the front rotors & pads, they also turned the rear rotors & replaced the rear pads. this was on 9/7/05. on 4/21/07 while driving on a major highway, i attempted to apply my brakes & the brakes did not work & the vehicle would not stop. the brake warning light came on the dash & on the same day, we took the vehicle to the dealer & they ran a diagnostic check on the vehicle & they found that one of the codes had an error. the dealer reprogrammed the computer system to correct the problem. on 3/17/08, i was driving & i attempted to apply my brakes, when the brakes failed, the emergency brakes did not work & the warning light came on again on the dash. once again i took the vehicle to the dealer, i advised them at the dealer that this was the third time i had been there for the same issue. they advised that they would need to do a diagnostic test, in which i would have to pay out of pocket since the vehicle is no longer under warranty. this time they said that it was an internal failure & the brake booster needed to be replaced & that this may not fix the problem. i was advised by the technician at the dealer that the manufacturer is aware of the this problem. of course, this resolution was not offered or advised in my previous visits as it would have been paid under the warranty. conveniently, i was told about this after my warranty expired & after paying $1,000.00 out of my pocket to fix. these vehicles are a safety hazard to have on the road & you never know when the brakes are going to fail. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 nissan armada. on eight separate occasions, while driving approximately 60 mph, the emergency brake light illuminated. the vehicle then began making a loud noise and vibrated. the failure makes it difficult to maneuver the vehicle. the brake pedal must be depressed to the floor; however, the vehicle still does not come to an immediate complete stop. the dealer stated that they could not duplicate the failure. the brake pads have been changed three times in two and a half years. the current mileage was 34,512 and failure mileage was 33,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 nissan armada. while fueling the vehicle, gasoline began to spill out of where the hose was inserted. the contact was drenched in gasoline. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that the vent control valve failed and needed to be replaced. the dealer recommended that a protector valve be installed. the cause of the failure was unknown; however, repairs were made. the current and failure mileages were 51,788. updated 11/20/07 *tr

2004 nissan pathfinder armada with numerous problems. customer states the vehicle has had some of these problems washer tank/motor/level sensor, electrical worked after key was removed from the ignition, and it had brake failure. *kb the tires were wearing unevenly. there was a water leak coming from the passenger front floor board. the dealer installed a hose to the ac drain. the front rotors were replaced due to them being warped and the rear rotors were resurfaced. the passenger window would not roll up, due to it being off track. while driving, the engine suddenly shut down. the consumer removed the key from the ignition, but the wipers, horn ,headlights and other electrical instruments kept on working. the consumer also experienced a flat tire and there was moisture in the transmission connector, the wiring harness was repalced. *jb

2004 nissan armada brake failure. consumer states that the brakes failed twice almost causing him to be in an accident. he states that it is a major safety hazard and has heard of a lot more armada's having the same problems. *kb the dealer was unable to duplicate the problem. *jb

Car shakes when brakes are applied causing the car to become difficult to control. the car was "repaired" by authorized dealer pursuant to tsb issued by the manufacturer, but the problem recurs continuously. the manufacturer has issued 5 tsbs regarding this exact issue for my vehicle, but the problem recurs. *jb

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 nissan armada. while driving 40 mph, the vehicle took a long time to stop when the brakes were applied. the vehicle felt as if it were misaligned when attempting to stop. the contact took the vehicle to a local dealer and they acknowledged the failure with the brake system, but were unable to determine the cause of failure. she later returned to the dealer and they placed a kit on the brake system. one year later, the brakes began making a loud grinding noise and the vehicle became difficult to stop. the dealer repaired the vehicle again, however, the contact still had to apply pressure to the brakes at least four times in order to stop the vehicle. there were no warning lights present. the manufacturer is conducting an investigation. the current mileage was 30,000 and failure mileage was 3,500.

2004 nissan armada se , normal highway driving conditions , partial brake failure, feels like brakes are applying abs ( large pulsations in peddle) brakes feel maybe half as effective at stopping the vehicle as opposed to when the brakes are working properly. this failure is accompanied by a loud metal on metal sound. based on my findings this appears to be a software problem and is easily fixed with a reflash of the vehicles computer. this problem could lead to many accidents and when a vehicle this big and heavy can't stop the accident's could likely be fatal . i'm posting on here in the hope that other people who have not yet had this problem can be at least be aware of it. *tr

Failure of air bags to deploy. wife was involved in an auto accident, she was traveling at around 30 mph the other around 35 mph. her vehicle was considered a total loss. the force of the crash caused her to hit the steering wheel with her chest causing chest pain, busing and a possible back injury. the law enforcement, fire and emergency personnel on scene all indicated that the air bag system should have deployed. please help. *jb

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 nissan armada. the contact stated that the brake light illuminated on the dashboard. the vehicle then lost power and the brake pedal went completely down to the floor. the failure occurred twice while driving 30 mph. he stated that it feels as if the abs is engaging and the vehicle has approximately 20% of its braking power. the contact has an appointment to have the vehicle inspected. the current mileage is 38,000 and failure mileage was 37,000. the consumer stated nissan has tsb for this issue in turn the charge was $85 to reprogram the vsb control. updated 08/23/07 *tr

One continental 265 70r18 had a total tire separation while driving on the freeway at 65 mph. it was on the left rear. there was only 14627 miles on the tire. i purchased 5 of the same tires from metro nissan in redlands, ca on 7-14-07, see their invoice bar #ac238261. i had a flat tire (puncture) in another of the same tire about 2 months ago and was patched. *jb

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 nissan armada. while driving 10 mph he heard loud popping noise when he turned the wheel. the dealer was unable to diagnose the failure. the manufacturer recommended replacing the front end suspension and all related components. as of july 31, 2007, the vehicle has not been repaired. the failure mileage was 50,000 and the current mileage was 51,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 nissan armada. when applying the brakes at 40 mph, the brake pedal extended down to the floor. the vehicle stopped when the emergency brake was applied. when the contact turned the vehicle off and restarted it, the brakes operated normally. the dealer changed the warped rotors at 2,500 miles. the vdc was reprogrammed at 38,581 miles. the current mileage was 60,186 and failure mileage was 2,500.

Extreme brake judder causing severe loss of stopping effectiveness: 1) while driving with my wife and children in our 2004 nissan armada extreme brake judder occurred during normal application of the brakes. 2) this is the second time brake judder has occurred with our 2004 nissan armada and both times the effect has been severely reduced stopping capability. 3) if scenario occurred during a routine traffic stop it's evident that the 2004 nissan armada would of easily entered the intersection potentially causing an accident. thank you. *tr

We have experienced problems with the abs system on our 2004 nissan armada since early 2006. periodically while driving the brake light will illuminate, when brakes are applied the abs system activates and the brakes are very spongy. when released it sounds as though a big spring is released. each time (approx 8 previously) we've driven very slow to a safe location, turned the vehicle off and back which resets the system. the occurrence happens at various speeds from 25-70 mph. on one occasion i was able to take the vehicle to the dealership during malfunction. although observed, the weekend technician failed to properly relay the situation to the regular technician resulting in no action taken. each time we were assured if normal brakes failed, would still have brakes with abs. the system also malfunctions on initial start up, when turned off and restarted the system is reset. most recent occurrence was 5/11/2007, i contacted my current dealership and scheduled an appointment. on 5/14/2007, they found the dtc c1179 delta sensor out of program, it was reprogrammed under ntb06-040 program. malfunction occurred again during initial startup of vehicle on 5/19/2007, taking vehicle back for service. *tr

I have a 2004 nissan armada and was traveling at low speed when the brakes failed. the vehicle rolled out into the intersection before stopping. just prior to stopping it felt like the abs was trying to engage, but the pavement was not slippery. i drove slowly and tried the brakes a few more times and every time it felt like the abs was kicking in, but the braking was severly diminished. i drove the vehicle slowly)about 1 mile to a dealership. turned the vehicle off, and when we turned it back on again , the problem was gone. the tech nician did a code scan and found that the abs needed to be reprogrammed, which was being done now. i dod a search on the internet and this seemed prevelant in the 2004 armadas and titans. my concern that the complaints i have read showed that this continuedc to recur even after the reprogramming. if this happened unexpectedly at high speed and a panic stop the results will be catastrophic. this should be investigated. thanks. *ak

Repeated brake issues; abs computer shutdown; brake judders. this has been ongoing since buying the vehicle in 2004. vehicle has had at least 5 different brake kits installed and the abs computer has malfunctioned twice in the past 6 months. *tr

2004 nissan pathfinder armada. purchased at 11488 miles on 11/5/05. experienced very slight vibration when braking at high speed on way home. also experienced periodic "groan or thump" when gently braking, mostly while turning. vibration continued to increase until steering became unmanageable while braking. difficult to be without a car so we couldn't take the car in until 1/10/07 at 22030 miles. our mechanic said they were the worst warped rotors he had ever seen and had them turned. he also replaced 50% nissan pads with carquest ceramic pads. two days later, the vibration was back and dramatically increased over 1000 mile road trip until we took car to dealer on 3/2/07 at 24,140 miles. steering now completely unmanageable! dealer wouldn't honor warranty because we had carquest pads on car. also told us that warranty work had been done on rotors at about 7000 miles under original owner. dealer turned rotors and installed nissan pads and informed us that we were now back under warranty until 36000 miles or 8/07. don't feel safe on road, especially after reading posts of complete brake failure, yet need a car to drive on trips. please issue recall. *jb

Right after we purchased this car, the problem started, the brakes locked up the brake light comes on, i have to put it in neutral to turn it off start it back to get it to quit. the brakes grab but the car doesn't stop. took it to the dealer and they couldn't find the problem unless it was doing it when we took it in. i have no warning. i have kids and it amazes me that with close to 100 complaints nissan would take action. all they are doing is putting the cost of a vehicle above a human life. this is the first time i have purchased a nissan and this will be my last. i warn people not to buy this type of car. i will even go out of my way to tell them if i see them looking at them on a lot. if nissan isn't going to do anything to fix this problem even if it means replacing the brake system then we as consumers should warn others before some one looses their life. but that may be what it takes before some big company will fix the problem. everyone is having the same problem so for the life of me i cant figure out why they wont look into it.. makes you wonder if they would drive one of these cars. the number of failures are far more then what i listed. it caused me to go thru a stop sign and by the grace of god no other cars were around. i really don't want my 17 year old driving it with this kind of problem. the funny thing is if nissan would take the time to fix the problem they may have repeat customers. not me not ever again. i am going back to chevy then next time i buy. *jb

I went to apply brakes to stop at a light. the brakes failed to operate, forced to drive off road. myself as well as many others had experienced the same problem. nothing was done to fix!! *jb

On eight different my 2004 nissan aramada had complete brake failure. executive jeep nissan did nothing to fix problem. vehicle very unsafe. been off the road for 3 months. driving down the road went to stop vehicle and brake went to the floor and no stopping power. nothing has been done to fix problem. after looking into this issue many people with 04 armada having same problem.. nissan refuses to fix problem! very dangerous. *nm

2004 armada auto transmission moves out of park. *ts the consumer stated the incidents happened while parked on a flat ground. *jb

I purchased my vehicle (2004 nissan armada) with 4,836 miles...at 19,673 miles while driving i noticed my brake & abs light come on so i went to pull over..as i slowed i pushed my brake and it made a loud springing and grinding noise and the brakes lost at least 80% of its power "it felt very soft"..turned the vehicle off and then back on again and everything seemed normal, drove about 3 miles to the dealer and left the vehicle there. they changed the rotors, pads, torque member all were no good!!! now again at 23,800 miles the brakes have failed again happening in the same order that it did the first time. the dealer told me yesterday that they think it is electrical.....? so i asked them did you physically check the brakes? they said no....so my husband advised them to check it!!! a day later i am still waiting to hear what is going on? i had researched it over the internet and noticed that i along with hundreds of other people are having the same problem...why no recall!!! having bad breaks can be very very life threatening, i no longer feel comfortable trying my vehicle especially with children ranging in age from 14 month to 7 yrs. old. please help me!!! i want to just get rid of this vehicle, but do not want to just hand over the problem so another innocent person!!!*jb

Antenna for radio broken located in the two rear windows(passenger and driver side ), windows are designed to open and close. when vehicle reaches speed of forty miles an hour or greater windows will rattle . not covered under warranty nor under extended warranty. the cost for repair for antenna is in the range of 800.00 to 1000.00. i feel that this is an engineering design flaw, and should be repaired at nissans expense. not at the consumers expense! repairs needed replacement of passenger and driver side glass and rewire. removal of head liner( wires are located under head liner). *jb

Wife was in our nissan 2004 armada and was completely stopped on flat ground, placed suv in park. got out of suv placed both feet on the ground to stand up and then the suv surged and jumped forward, while still in park. the vehicle crushed and pinned her between the door and the door jamb with a concrete metal pole on the outside of the door pinning my wife. the fire dept and ems had to extricate her by placing the suv from park to drive move forward to release my wife. my wife is still recovering and healing from a " open book fracture of her hip" broken rt leg, along with developing bilateral kidney stones from injury and carrying our unborn daughter. carried to dealership they state " nothing found no way could happen" when there are several testifiable witnesses to the incident besides the fire dept. *nm

Brakes pulsate and steering wheel shakes while applying brake and tires are cupping at5919 miles. dealer said tires needed to be balanced. then at 13539 miles still the same thing dealer turned rotors pad kit,bolt,boot kit. then at 21985 miles same complaint dealer replaced front rotors,pad kit,slide shims, and turned rear rotors. then at 26897 miles the dealer aligned all four tires and said i should replace them because of the cupping. i could not find all of my repair invoices for all the time that i took it in for the same problem all for the tires cupping and the brakes shuddering .i now have it in the shop again for the brake pedal going to the floor and the steering wheel shaking was told can not find problem will have to hold the car another day. today is 9-21-06. *nm

Front tires cupping on outside and inside of tread at 5919 miles dealer balanced all tires. this did not fix the problem. *nm

I purchased a 2004 nissan armada on 12-28-04. since that time the vehicle has been in for service on several occasions. the largest problem being the bad vibration and shake of the vehicle when braking. nissan has replaced the pads and rotors, which has not corrected the problem. on september 7, 2006 i was at nissan again, and was told that nissan would no longer make these required repaired repairs. i was also told by a mechanic that the real problem is that the brakes and rotors put on the 2004 armada are too small for the weight of the vehicle, and that is why the problem exists. nissan must correct this problem before someone is injured or killed as a result this serious mechanical problem. the next issue is with the rear sonar system. the problem is that when it rains the rear sonar goes off when the vehicle is placed in reverse. i have taken this to nissan for repair or replacement on several occasions. the replaced the system once, and the problem has recurred. i was told by the nissan service manager that nissan is working to find out what the problem is with the system. however, i have not seen a service bulletin or recall for this problem. the last problem is that since june 17, 2006 nissan has replaced four (4) radios in my vehicle. i was told that nissan uses radios manufactured by clarion in my vehicle, and that there have been problems with the radios. if this is so nissan should go to a more reliable company. on september 8, 2006 i made a call to nissan customer service. i was assigned file # 5460708, and told a company representative would get in touch with me. since nissan is unable or unwilling to correct these important problems, especially with the brakes, i am request the assistance of your agency in this matter. *nm

2004 nissan armada brakes failed twice. *kb *jb

I took my nissan armada 2004 le to my mechanic and he said the brake rotor were warped. i bought it at 16,500 and it now has 18,500 miles. it has pulsated ever since i purchased it. my mechanic said it was odd that the rotors would warp so soon. he told me to check with nissan before he replaced them, since many of the armadas and titans have had brake problems. i went to the dealer and they charged me 95.00 dollars to diagnose and said the brake rotors were warped. the dealer bay ridge nissan 532 65th st in brooklyn new york 11220 told me it was not covered under warrant. they knew of the defect, but said at 18,000 miles it was due to wear and tear. my mechanic said that is odd. *nm

We purchased a 2004 nissan armada in march of 2004. since almost day one we have had ongoing brake problems (mostly rotor and caliper related). in january of 2006, my wife and three of my children were in the car when the brakes completely failed. fortunately, my wife was able to drive up an embankment and stop the vehicle before anyone was hurt. the diagnosis was a failed delta stroke sensor in the brake booster. a repair was made, but since that time we experienced intermittent warning lights for the vehicle dynamic control and slip. last week we started to experience severe steering wheel and brake vibration. we took the vehicle in for service and the diagnosis was a failed abs unit, a burned out 4 wheel drive computer, and a failed switch in the brake booster. these parts have been replaced, but the vehicle is still showing errors when hooked up to the diagnostic computer and is still under repair, but nobody is sure (including nissan) what the problem is. i feel that this vehicle is unsafe to drive. *nm

Had a flat tire so tried to change myself with factory jack kit. i was in a parking lot on flat asphalt. we i started to lift the car and when i got a load on the jack it froze and the center screw bent and the car shifted. the auto club had to remove the jack as it would not function. the dealership is going to replace it with a same type jack. the jack is not strong enough for car. i was lucky it happened while lifting not after i got the wheel off. *jb

Dt*: the contact stated while driving at 35 mph and attempting to stop, the adjustable brake pedal fractured and toggled from side to side. as a result, the pedal could not be depressed in time to stop the vehicle causing a crash. a previous complaint was filed on the brake rotors and pads, odi # 10134217. the dealer was alerted.

One day last summer, the brakes on my armada failed to work properly. the brake pedal felt like it depressed more than normal and the car did not feel like it was going to stop. when the brake pedal was depressed firmly the car would come to an immediate stop. loud noises coming from near the front of the car could be heard. i drove very carefully across town to horizon nissan notifying the service writer that i would be there shortly. i pulled in. turned the car off. a service advisor came with me for a test drive . the car did not have the problem. i was informed that perhaps a rock got stuck in my brakes and fell out after i turned the car off. two more times, the brakes failed to operate in a safe manner. i pulled off the road. turned the car off. turned the car on and the brakes worked normal. once again, today, the brakes failed to work properly. while waiting at the intersection at a red light, i thought i could reset the brakes to work. turned the car off, on, and the brake light stayed on and the brakes did not work. i arrived at my destination and tested the brakes again. turned the car off - on. brake light went off, but came on after about 10 seconds. i then had the car towed to the dealership as i am very weary of driving the car anywhere not knowing when the brakes are going to act up. *nm

Windshield wiper broke. *jb

Brake shudder. *nm

Our mechanic informed us that he believed the tires on our nissan armada were not rated high enough to tow the capacity that nissan claims they will. standard with the armada are p265 70 r18 "passenger" tires that are 4 ply. we tow a large 3 horse trailer that when loaded to capacity is at the limits of the armada, not to mention the increased weight of passengers and luggage in the armada. we have contacted numerous tire companies asking about what tires they would recommend knowing that it is our intent to tow heavy loads, not to exceed the limits of the vehicle. no tire company (goodyear, bf goodrich, les schwab) stated they would sell us "p" rated 4 ply tires for our vehicle because they believed the tires were not up to the job of handling such heavy weight capacity. reno nissan says there is "no problem", however, when we explained to them the problem with the armada "brake recall" and the "trailer wiring" recall, we told them we didn't believe them. also, the xterra had a "trailer hitch" recall because the hitch system was not strong enough to handle the loads nissan said they would. we have made contact with several rep's from nhtsa who asked that we file this formal complaint about the tow capacity rating/tires of the armada. fortunately, there have been no failures with regards to our towing, however, the armada is new and few people may have yet to experience this problem. additionally, it is unknown how many owners actually use the armada for this type of towing application which would skew the number of reported failures and/or complaints relating to improper tires supplied by nissan. with the failure of the braking system and the trailer wiring harness on the armada, it is not unreasonable to suspect that nissan engineers simply made another mistake as nissan was trying to get into the large suv market. *jb

Repeated brake system repairs, vibration,wheel lockup,rotors and brake pads. *nm

Today i took 2004 armada through a touch less car wash as i have done many times before. the upper rear high mount brake light housing, actually a body part of the vehicle, came off during the exiting of the car wash. this happened when the blower blew the water off the armada and blew this housing down onto the rear window. upon inspection the plastic rivets that hold the housing in place had sheered off, and the wind blew the unit down onto the window. the unit came down with enough force to break the back window and did infect scratch it. the only thing preventing the unit from coming completely off and becoming a projectile object was the wiring. it appears that the auto mobile maker is aware of this, but does not warn consumers, and will not repair this design flaw with substantial anchors. in a roll over this could come off completely and become a projectile object. additionally, until i am able to get this fixed i am riding around without benefit of a rear brake light as required by federal law. i have been told by others, armada newsgroup, that this is a common problem with these units, and that nissan refuses to accept the liability. we have paid a lot for these vehicles, and do expect a reasonable amount of safety.*ak

Dt: contact stated nissan, armada had a serious brake system problem. on one occasion when depressing the brake pedal the vehicle steered by itself to the right side of the road, and then came to a complete stop. the road conditions were normal. the contact took the vehicle six times to the dealer for service. on four occasions the brake rotors and pads were changed. the contact said the vehicle continued to be driven at a risk of an accident. *ak

The rear end went out on my nissan armada. i was towing a camper well below the tow limit. i also own a nissan titan truck. the rear ends are made by dana for nissan. i love my nissan trucks but fill dana should issue a recall to correct the problem for nissan before somebody gets hurt or killed. nissan did replace my rear end at no charge, but what about the next time. *nm

Brakes quickly waer down to the point of near loss of function due to vibration. this increases stopping distances and can cause accidents. dealer resurfaced rotors, but problem returned within 2 months. *nm

Consumer has had numerous problems with the brakes and air condition on 2004 nissan armada. *ts when the brakes were applied, the consumer felt a vibration, the pads and rotors were replaced. the rear strut, window and moon roof were leaking. the rear ac pipe and o-ring were replaced to rectify the problem with the air condition not cooling. the hatch struts were replaced due to excessive play.*jb

October 5, 2005 re: vin# [xxx] (2004 nissan armada) the brakes are defective and do not work properly when applying pressure to stop. we have never received any notification from nissan disclosing any brake issues or concerns. we have always been the ones to inform the dealer of our problems each time even though there was a nissan bulletin in existence. last month (september, 2005) was the first time we received a letter from nissan with respect to the brakes and they have informed all of the nissan armada owners that they will allow unlimited mileage/or up to 36 months to fix anything that has to do with the brakes. after four times getting the brakes fixed the brakes are still defective. the brakes are a hazard to me and my family as well as to others on the road. the brakes vibrate intensely and causes the whole car to shake and vibrate not just the steering wheel. it is hard to control the steering wheel and the vehicle itself is hard to control. my wife and my child are not riding in the vehicle at all and we had bought this vehicle to have as our new safe family vehicle but it is not safe at all. we have begun the process allowed under the massachusetts new car lemon law and other possible options including court action. just yesterday on october 4th, i (dino) while driving on the highway was almost in a three car accident i had applied my brakes going 50 mph to avoid a another car changing lanes without a signal and when i applied the brakes to avoid the car the brakes vibrated so much and the steering wheel and the whole car shook, i lost control of the vehicle and spun around to the breakdown lane thankfully, and was not hit from behind. i am formally informing the nhtsa of this and am praying that these vehicles are taken off the road before accidents occur and god forbid someone is injured or killed. [xxx], [xxx] [xxx], [xxx],[xxx], [xxx]. *nm updated 07/18/2012 *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)

Dt: contact stated vehicle had defective brakes. on 11-12-2004 he took the truck to dealer, and they advised him that it was a defect on the internal parts of the brakes. they fixed the brakes under warranty. on 5-2-05 had the brakes resurfaced. now ,the brakes are grinding when applying them. *ak

Bought nissan truck in may 2005 and the truck has been in the shop 6 times for bad brake pads and warped rotor. *jb

Continuous brake shudder vibrates thru steering wheel. seats squeek. fuel gauge doesn't move to the full mark when fuel nozzle shuts off. this is the fourth time for the brake problem and the third time for the fuel gauge. they replace the brake pads and resurface the rotors and they replaced the fuel pump assembly all these problems in less than a year for my 2004 armada. why hasn't there been any recalls i see all these complaints and i've complained many times. i think we should be refunded our money on the vehicles or get a brand new vehicle. i have 22,000 miles. and i'm still waiting for these so called repair kits that there suppose to have its been months. what are we suppose to do when our warrenty runs out!!!

Dt: the contact owns a 2004 nissan armada 4 wheel drive. the contact complained about a brake problem, especially the front brakes. he has already decided that it was the front brakes because he could not stop the vehicle. . also, brake rotors warped and faded. there was 14,000 miles on the vehicle, and he has been having this problem since purchasing the vehicle. he refused to let his wife or family drive the vehicle because it was unsafe. at first he thought this problem was caused by the disc brakes, pads, and the rotors that rusted, but afterwards he decided that this was caused the vehicle sitting on the lot. but since the problem became progressively worse when braking hard at highway speeds. the brakes will shutter and fade. this vehicle was made with the highest towing package and when towing something he felt like he was going to crash with this vehicle because it got so worse. he contacted a dealership and spoke with the manufacturer. the dealership told him that they were going to replace the brakes by a by owner basis but had no plans in making this a recall. there has almost been several accidents with this problem. he retired from the sheriff' s department and has been to professional driving school. therefore, the contact did know how vehicles were suppose to be handled. *ak

Dt: the caller complained about a brake problem. she said the brake rotors wore out. the vehicle vibrated all the time and it wad hard to keep control of vehicle. she tried to fix the problem by replacing the tires, the braking system has been replaced three times. manufacturer said she has aftermarket wheels on vehicle, and they were no longer liable. dealer said that was not the problem and the manufacture was trying to get out of paying for it. vehicle is now out of warranty, and if she needed any more work done on brakes she will have to pay for it herself. *ak

In november 2004 i purchased the armada 2004. i drove it to florida in december 2004 and left it in my house. i left with the military until june 2005, i drove the vehicle several times until july 2005, in which, one morning i try to turn it on, the vehicle did not start and it sounded like the battery or starter was not working properly. the battery gage went from half way to the negative side and then back to the middle and once again to the negative side again. the control systems are still showing negative information of being off or on. i have not taken it in for a check up due to i purchase the vehicle in ny and i am in fl. i have to check with the ny dealer if i could take it any nissan dealerships in fl. i will report back on any information from the local dealership. if any one has had similar problem post it thank you. *nm

Dt: the brakes were too small for the vehicle. the consumer took the vehicle to the dealership and they replaced the pads. the second time they shaved the rotors. *jb while braking the steering wheel shook and the braked made noise. *nm

Dt: caller said that 2 months after purchasing the vehicle, when he hits the brakes the car shook. the caller had the problem fixed, and 3 months later it happened again. he had it fixed again and 3 months later it happened again. the caller had it fixed 3 different times. the dealer rotated the rotors, and replaced the brake pads. the dealer said that they were still looking for the cause of the problem and what went wrong. the manufacturer advised the caller to contact nhtsa. the caller believed that he was covered under the lemon law. the manufacturer gave the caller case #4992811. *ak the vehicle would shake so bad that it was easy to lose control of the vehicle. the dealer suggested that the problem could not be fixed. the consumer requested his money back. the rotors were warped and on another repair visit the rotors were found distorted. *sc

Purchased 2004 nissan armada, june 2004 8/04 tech found front rotors to be warped causing pulsation, resurfaced front rotors 1/05tech found front rotors needing to be cut, and hardware replaced, resurfased front rotors, replaced all hardware 4/05tech verified both front brake rotors warped due to excessive heat, resurfaced both front brake rotors 6/05 again!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Dt: 2004 nissan armada. consumer complained about front brake rotors problem. took vehicle to the dealer four times , and they knew there was a problem, and they were only fixing this in short term. in two or three months this will happen again. consumer spoken with the manufacturer, and they were aware of this problem, but will not issue a recall. when driving at any speed and going down hills, and soon as taking foot off the gas and going to apply the brakes front wheels, steering wheel and brake pedal shake very badly. this caused the car to stop. *ak

1) 130lb female adult sitting properly in the right front passenger seat is unable to engage the airbag system. no matter the seating position, e.g. upright, slouching or otherwise, the indicator light shows system is disabled. 2) vehicle was taken to local nissan dealer who was unable to diagnose a solution, suggesting that a greater weight was necessary to engage the airbag. 3) comparable vehicles, and nissan documentation show that weights under 60 lbs should disable the airbag feature. nissan is deficient and negligent in allowing this vehicle to be operating with a known serious defect.

On three occassions, at mileage 7500, 15000, and 22000, the front rotors have warped on my nissan pathfinder armanda 4wd, causing dangerous steering and driving conditions. the problem has been described as incorrectly sized brake pads which heat up and warp the rotors. nissan has corrected the problem in each case by grinding and/or replacing the rotors. the problem has been described as the "armada brake issue".

Dt: contact owned a 2004 nissan armada. t when depressing the brakes front end shakes. the people at nissan's corporate office thought this was not a big deal because there was not recall. however, the government became involved, and that was why consumer enlisting y help. i began having problems with front rotors in february of 2004. took vehicle to a local nissan dealer who fixed the problem by rotating the rotors. then , on june. i had same the same problem . called the local nissan dealer again and they checked the front end again. this time they said that this was a problem that has been happening with the armada, and that they would have to order the part for the vehicle, and that it would be about three weeks. three weeks were up saturday july 16. consumer called the dealership on july 15 and spoke with someone from service. he advised consumer t that they could not tell when they will be able to fix the truck because they could not order the parts from nissan. also, they have a stack of order forms, and if consumer came in about two or three weeks ago then she would have had about 7 or 8 people ahead. when consume r told him that she do not feel safe driving the vehicle, and it did not make her feel any better to know that they did not know when it will be fixed. dealer then said that the vehicle was safe. consumer asked him how could it be safe when the front end shakes. *ak *nm

I purchased my 2004 nissan pathfinder armada in december 2004 with approx. 10 miles. around the turn of 4,000 miles, my vehicle began to shake uncontrollably when the brakes were applied. this shaking was so bad that the truck was unable to stop or steer properly. my wife and i have both narrowly avoided major potentially injurious accidents as a result of this problem. we stopped driving the vehicle because of safety conerns, but when this was brought up to the dealerships and nissan north america we were assured there "was no safety issue". the dealership has assisted with the problem and provided a "temporary fix" to the problem. the dealer also explained that this temporary fix will not last very long and i'll have to come back within a few hundred to a thousand miles. the dealer assured me that they'd attempt to get the hardware to replace the source of the problem, "inferior rotors that are too small for the truck", but until then i'll have to continue to pay for my inferior product. the most damaging statement made by the dealer, against the corporation, was that since so many vehicles had this problem and the corporation could not order enough parts fast enought to fix the faulty vehicles, "nissan motors will not allow me to get a hardware package until you bring the vehicle in the third time". this was actual guidance put out by nissan motors to dealers to avoid a backlog. this was confirmed when i spoke with nissan motors north america on june 09, 2005. i have documented all of this information if anyone is interested in it. no one in my family was injured as a result of this, but it is probably only because we took our vehicle out of service voluntarily.

Dt: was driving on the freeway and heard a sound of explosion and it was the tire that exploded on the freeway. was driving at 70 mph. then pulled over to change it with the spare. i saw a hole about six inches on the other side of the tire wall not in front side. this was the right rear tire. called nissan dealer. they said to contact the tire manufacturer. consumer called continental tires. and they said they were not responsible because it happened on the freeway. the only option was that consumer purchased a new tires which cost $300.00. went back to the dealer. the car was checked , and had no mechanical problems . nissan dealer said to call back continental tires. called the again and continental tires did not wanted to take responsibility. as of now consumer could not drive with the spare tire, and complained against continental tires.*ak

Purchased in 11/2003, and it was in the shop for creaking in the uni-body, and a harmonic hum when the defrost was on, along with having visors replaced. then within a short period after that the truck reached 3000 miles and with every 3000 miles the breaks begin to pulsate and cause the steering wheel to shake making driving difficult. the first time it was brought in to the dealers for this the rotors were turned and the brake pads replaced. on the next visit, the dealership put on a so called repair kit, which was replacing the rotors and changing the pads with aftermarket pads. and then when it came to the third time...i was told that they would do a quick fix and supposedly a replacement kit was in the works. after bringing my vehicle down for routine maintenance, and the quick fix i was told by the dealership that nissan said, not to do the quick fix, since the replacement kit is available for ordering soon. i had to explain to the dealership that the pulsating was so bad that the vehicle was unsafe to drive. after a vivid discussion with the service manager the vehicle was given the quick fix. we are still waiting for the replacement kit. the quick fix was done in may 2005. and no word has come yet regarding this so called "replacement kit".

Car began shaking when brakes applied at 13,000 miles. called dealer to see if this was uncommon or if other armada drivers were complaining and told they knew of no problem. took car into local auto store and was told the rotors were bad and to take back to the dealer since it was not common for this to happen so early. dealership turned rotors. same problem occurred 3000 miles later and brought back to dealer and asked for rotors not to be turned, but to fix the problem. they just turned the rotors again. seems they are just putting a bandaid until i have to pay for the problem myself. i have kids and feel very unsafe. i am ready to bring it in again because the car is shaking again. i have other issues, but they are just bothersome. this brake problem scares me and it is expensive to keep fixing this when it is out of warranty. help!!!!

Dt: supplemental air bag warning light stays on. owner's manual states that if that happens the air bag will not function properly. dealer stated that the air bag control unit had to be reset. *ak

Purchased 2004 nissan armada 11/2004. progressively greater shimmy/jutter while braking. unsafe feel while attempting to stop. brake failure could result in serious injury or death. brake system was inspected and found to have underdesigned components for vehicle weight as stated by nissan dealer on 5/27/05. dealer turned rotors, replaced pads, stated "this was not a permanent fix". this all done within 8000 miles.

Dt: the contact states that he owns a 2004 nissan armada. he has taking his vehicle into a mechanic three times for the same problem. there is a vibration in his brakes. he would have a kit put on his brakes and they told him each time that he would not need to have it fixed anymore his vehicle is messed up now with the same braking problem this is the fourth time. he only has 9500 miles on his vehicle. the braking problem consist of the steering wheel jumping really bad while applying pressure to the brakes. the vibration occurs even in normal braking. the design of braking system is antilock brakes. he does have the repair invoices for each failure. this has came close to causing an accident. *nm

I am having problems with the brakes . have taken vehicle to the dealer 4 times, and problems have not been resolved. they still can't get to fix the problem. the window regulators broke twice. also, seat back broke twice, but was repaired by dealer. main problem are the brakes. *ak

The pads have been replaced, the rotors were turned twice. a new was put on the vehicle, then another kit that was not available. the problem seemed to returned after 3,000 miles. *ak when the brakes were applied there was a pulsation and the steering vibrated. *jb

Purchased a new 2004 armada in august 2004. had nothing but problems with the car. i recently was involved in an accident because of brake failure. the car was taken to nissan immediately after the body was repaired for them ,to repair the brakes. mid city nissan in chicago informed me that they would not repair the vehicle because the body shop damaged the brakes. this was ridiculous because the car was in the accident in the first place due to brake failure. . also, the initial inspection revealed, that previous to any body work done, the rotors/ calipers, and the pads were defective. nissan was well aware of this problem, yet they did nit want to admit it. in addition, the employees of mid city were extremely rude and confrontational. they were not helpful in any way. driver's side window did not always roll up, and the stereo's volume faded in and out. however, mid city did not want to repair these problems either because there was nothing wrong with the car". this was the worst truck i have ever owned, and i will never buy another nissan. i cannot believe how poor their customer service is. i agree with a previous post, i should have brought my $40,000 to toyota. *ak

I bought a new 2004 nissan armada. only 3 months after driving, i started to have problems with the brakes. it started with excessive brake dust and squeaking barkes. this turned into a grinding sound when brakes were applying within another month, eventually leadingthe brake shudder. the stearing wheel started to shake as i applieid the brakes. i took the car into nissan of bakersfield to have the car serviced. the employee who scheduled my appointment informed me that all 2004 and 2005 armada and titans had problems with the brake system. she informed me that they were aware of the probelm with the brake system not being able to carry the weight of the car, therfore the brakes buckel under pressure causing damage to the rotors and brake pads. i had to take my car in a month later to get the brakes serviced again, due to the same problem.

The consumer experienced a surge when the brakes were applied, which made it difficult to stop reliably. the steering wheel shook when the brakes were applied at different speeds. the dealer replaced the rotors twice but the same problem recurs less than 3000 miles later. the harder the brakes are applied, the more violent the shaking of the steering wheel. the vehicle was driven under normal driving conditions. *nm

Nissan - 2004, pathfinder armada at present 22,000 miles. problem stated at less than 2,000 miles. vehicle has been back to dealer 6 times since acquisition for brake problems. failure of the brake system. take longer to stop with severe shuddering of the steering column. this could result in a crash with loss of lives. delear refinish the existing rotors or install new ones with new pads and bolt assembly.*ak

I'm leasing a nissan armada 2004 brakes of the car have defects. the car shakes when you hit the brakes, hard to control the car, very unsafe on speed of 50 miles. i sent the car to the maintanence about 4 times now, and the same defets happened over and over, last week end i lost control of the care and i was on the hiegh way and i had to get out of the road to the shoulder other wise i would be crash other cars. please help me i tired from going back and forth to the dealer taking unpaid days off from work, i worried about my kids and my famliy safety, i don't want to wait until an accident happen. *ak

The nissan armada has been designed with a much inferior brake system, regarding to the size and weight of the armada. they had cut costs by installing a nissan frontier brake system which weighs about half the weight of a nissan armada. this has caused the brakes to give out every 5000 miles and also creates an unsafe braking system. it also allows the vehicle to dive when braking not giving a safe braking reaction time. the dealerships have constantly replaced my brakes (3 times within 15,ooo miles) and did admit that nissan has admitted to putting an inferior braking system.

I have taken my 2004 nissan armada in for brake service four (4) times now. 14737 miles and car is almost undrivable. nissan has known about this problem for some time, and yet no fix is available. nissan customer service was supposed to contact my within 2 business days. no call. i am leaving for a 3 week vacation and my car is unsafe to drive. dealer says my rotors can't be turned again(they've been turned 3 times already). dealer says they have no rotors available. dealer told me that "i" could check with other dealers about the availiblity of rotors. dealer gm told me that he was also having the same problem and was waiting for rotors himself.

Steeering wheel shudders making this vehicle undrivable,dealership and manuf. have informed me that they have been aware of this problem and no perm. fix is available.only 4800 mi on vehicle and brake rotors are warped. please order recall.*ak

Brakes developed a bad problem with vibrations when braking which acutally giggled the steering wheel. problem was first repaired at 5,000 miles and they serviced it by turning the rotors. problem reoccured at 11,000 miles and it was serviced again. this time the rotors could not be turned and they had to replace the rotors, pad kit, and boot kit. at 16,000 miles the problem once again reoccured and at the time the service dept. said that nissan has not found a permanent fix for this problem and they once again turned my rotors. i have since called nissan and was told by their representative that nissan is only providing "counter-meaures" and has not found a fix and has no date when one will be avail. i feel it is a major safety issue since these problems have occured without evening towing anything and i am pursuing the lemon law in the state of washington. it is unreasonable to expect people to drive a vehicle which has to have a major break service perfomed every 5,000 miles just to be somewhat safe.*ak

While applying the brake pedal vehicle vibrated uncontrollably. driver took vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the front rotors needed to be resurfaced, and resurfaced them three times. however, the problem recurred. *a

Defected dvd (replaced), steering wheel shakes at braking (6,000 miles on vehicle), terrible rattling on both driver and passenger doors, fuel gauge stuck on full, home link system does not work.*ak

Brakes jutter and need repair every 5,000 miles. car has had rotors turns, pad replaced, rotors replaced. the first failure was noted with 5,000 miles on it and a repair was made. a repair was again made at 11,000 miles at that time new rotors were installed and another repair was made in march 2005 at 16,000 miles. i called nissan and was told by their representative that the fixes were "counter-measures" and that at this time no permanent fix has been identified and there is no date for a permanent fix to this safety problem.*ak

Complete brake failure-- vehicle: 2004 nissan armada le this vehicle has been in the shop (dealer) several times with brake issues. the rotors have been turned and replaced and turned again. nissan has not as of yet corrected the problem. about a week ago, i was making a stop at an intersection when the brake pedal went completely to the floor. i "pumped" the pedal and got enough pedal to be able to stop. on exam of the brake system, i found that the brake fluid reservoir was over half empty. why? i do not know. i added fluid and the brake problem appeared to be corrected. i took the vehicle to the dealer and requested it be examined to see if they could determine if there was a leak of some kind that may have caused the fluid level to get low. in checking out the vehicle, the problem occurred again with the technician. they could not determine the cause.*ak

Bought new armada in november 2004. it has been at the service center at bankston lewisville twice now. repeat problem with brake failure and steering wheel shaking. unibody creaks all the time. 2nd row seat belt failed twice, which threw my baby and her car seat into the back of the driver's seat!!! dash and consoles rattle all the time. wind noise is horrible! dealer said they will work on it. i called nissan consumer affairs and are waiting for a response from a regional specialist.*ak

While applying the brake pedal, the vehicle vibrated uncontrollably. the driver was able to maintain control of the vehicle and drove it to the dealer for inspection. the mechanic informed the driver that the rotors needed to be replaced and replaced it three times. however, the problem still occurs at this time. please provide further details. *nm

The vehicle's home-link system failed. *nm the consumer stated that the memory seats for the driver does not work. a vibrating noise was heard from the heat shield from the exhaust manifold. vibrating noise heard from the interior courtesy light lens. the liner on the roof passenger liner is separating. tire pressure sensor malfunctioned. rotors warped on the front brakes as a result of inadequate size to the vehicle and inadequate venting which resulted in overheating. the consumer can not control the vehicle when braking from high speeds. the consumer heard a booming noise from the passenger compartment. the consumer stated that there is a problem with the radio reception. cracks developing in the engine compartment heat shield. headphones for the dvd system where not provided. *tc

When attempting to slow down from high speed vehicle shakes violently. *ak

Poor braking system been to dealer will not fix. brakes are to small to stop armada properly. needs bigger rotor and pads. dash rattles very loud will not fix. poor paint on blizzard armada. *jb

Front brake rotors warping

Brake rotor warping issue that has been brought up by many owners. rotors were turned and it needs it again 2500 miles later. i requested that the rotors be replaced but request was denied. it seems that the braking system on the front of the armada is not sufficient for the vehicle weight. i am going to take the vehicle in again for the same service this time demanding that the rotors be replaced. nissan should be forced to change the size of the brake rotors, pads, entire system if necessary. *jb

Front brake began pulsating at 5000 mile. i brought vehicle to dealer who turned rotors and replaced brake shoes with thicker shoe. brakes are again pulsating at 11,000 miles. i believe the vehicle brake components are not sufficient for the weight of the vehicle. *jb

While applying the brakes and without warning vehicle started shaking uncontrollably. driver was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and drove to the dealer for inspection. mechanic informed the driver that a problem was present, but a solution was undetermined at this time. *ak

4th time since april 2004 the brakes deteriorate to the point of iminent failure. the steering wheel vibrates and shakes, the brake pedal travel increases, and brakes become unresponsive. rotors have been cut, pads replaced, rotors replaced, caliper "kits" installed, pins replaced, grease applied, etc. the problem keeps returning. many other annoyance type problems as well...rattles, navigation system failure, radio replaced, overhead console cracked, replaced window motors and switches, poor wheel alignment from factory.*ak

Rear collision due to brake failure. the brakes are too weak and vibrate. the dealer replace the brakes pads, then a week later the front break disks were replace because still vibrates. it solve the problem for approximately. 2,000 miles then the vibration starts again. *nm

Violent vibration due to braking at only 6,000 miles fuel gauge is inaccurate, engine gets hot,sunroof leaks, roof rattles excessively, door rattles excessively. *jb

Vehicle was having a difficult time stopping when brakes were applied. took vehicle to dealer twice for checkup, and results showed that the rotors needed to be replaced.*ak

While attempting to tow a trailer the vehicle's fuel mileage was reduced by 40%. *nm the consumer stated when the incident occurred, the transmission overheated, and the truck suddenly swayed at speeds over 60 mph. the consumer was told by the manufacturer that the problems he experienced was due to the vehicle being over loaded. however the consumer stated never did the tongue or total tow weight exceed the nissan manual recommendations. the consumer believed that the vehicle did not have an adequate suspension to tow the weights the company represents. *jb

Front brakes overheating causing premature rotor warpage and steering "judder". *jb

The consumer is experiencing a problem with the brakes. when applying the brakes, the vehicle vibrated violently. the has contacted the dealer who says parts needed for the repair are unavailable. also, when the parts needed are used to repair the problem, owners are bringing back their vehicles back after 3,000 miles. provide further details. *jb

The consumer stated the steering wheel pulsated when the brakes are applied. please provide more information. *jb front brakes rotors have been replaced 4 times. *eh *jb

Vehicle pulled to the right when braking. vehicle was taken to the dealer, and mechanic turned both front rotors. within 120 days the problem recurred.*ak

Major problem with brakes on my 2004 nissan armada:3 times alredy i have had warped rotors and now after less then 2000 miles i have to do it agan.when it happend 2nd time in summer the wating for replasement disks, pads and caliper was more then 4 weeks.one day i got my front brakes lock-up they welded to disks and i can not drive.i can't keep going in every 3k miles to have a brake job.especialy after 6k miles my waranty runs out and then i have to pay for them.*ak

Complete brake replacement at 6300. *ak

My wife of 110 lbs sits in the passenger seat and the passenger air bag light indicates that it is off. with a large degree of fidgeting in the seat it will shut off the light but turns back on within a few moments. we have set in other nissan armadas and the passenger airbag light will go off with her in the passenger seat.*ak

Consistent failures on brake system. rotors and brake pads need to be replaced every 3000 miles. shortage or parts forces ownder to drive vehicle around with severe shudder in the steering wheel and brake pedal, potentially causing driver to loose control in heavy braking conditions.*ak

Certified ltr information copy addressed to tustin nissan writer owner of 2004 my nissan armada reporting defective brakes the consumer demanded full refund for the cost of the vehicle. the front end vibrated badly when the consumer applied the brakes. after the brakes where replaced the consumer traveled three miles and the rims where covered with brake residue. the consumer stated that the braking system is inadequate for the vehicle. *tc *jb

- i experienced brake judder at 200 miles - dash rattle first week of ownership - 3rd row center seat belt failed at approx 3 months of ownership - low tire pressure light and warning come on at temperatures below 15 deg f - at 13 deg f, approx 4,500 miles, car surged, stalled and would not accelerate and travel over 45 mph. *jb

The brakes are defective, they do not stop the vehicle. the master cylinder failed. dealer stated they do not have the part.*ak after the vehicle reached the 3000 mile mark the brakes began to squeak and whistle. on several occasions the vehicle brakes continued to have problems after service. the consumer stated that the calipers are binding against the rotors causing the rotors to have hotspots. *tc

My rotors were warped casing pulsating when i applied the brakes at 3700 miles. the dealer turned the rotors and as i have been reading from the complaints, i will be back during my next oil change. they need to redesign the rotors to handle the weight of this vehicle when stopping. *jb

When applying the brakes, the steering wheel vibrated. the owner contacted the dealer who said they were ordering the parts to repair the defect. however, the parts were not available as of today. provide further details. *jb

Front brakes made squeaking noises, and steering wheel shook while braking, unsafe to drive. brakes repaired 3 times. truck was only 4 months old with 6000 miles.*ak

The consumer noticed while driving the warning light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. the consumer applied the brakes, but the pedal went to the floor. the consumer drove to the dealer to have the problem inspected. the mechanic informed the consumer that the brake pads were to small for the vehicle and that caused lost of braking power. the brake pads and the rotors needed to be replaced. please fill in additional information.*jb

Front brakes warped rotors. 3rd time since purchased in march 2004. 1st repair--turned rotors and replaced brake pads. 2nd repair --replaced rotors and brake pads. 3rd repair---not taken to dealer yet.*ak

When braking at any speed steering wheel vibrated, and the brakes made a squeaking noise. this caused extended stopping distance. dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak

2004 nissan armada 2x4 le premature brake failure. brake pads and rotors replaced at 24,000 miles dealer threw out parts before they could be inspected. *nm

Shoulder strap to middle seat does not unbuckle.*ak the consumer discovered the seat belt was tightening around her child's neck. the consumer then learned there was no release button. 11/15/05. *jb

Rotors were determined to be warped at 2300 miles(aug). they were resurfaced and new pads, and calipers were installed. now at 4600 miles (oct) steering wheel & vehicle starting to vibrate when applying brakes. usually occurs when coming to a stop from freeway speeds. contaced dealer who informed me that there was a new "kit" to fix the rotors. another bandaid???? these brakes are not big enough for this vehicle. until nissan replaces the rotors with larger ones, capable of stopping the vehicle properly, this problem is going to continue. *ak

Bad radio reception. treble fades in and out. bulletin released from nissan regarding problem. had new audio unit installed. problem still continues. *ak

I purchased a nissan armada with 1200 miles sold as new which no problem with that but at 4600 miles my steering wheel start to shake when i press on the brake ?! i called the dealer they turned the rotors but they told me i should expect the same problem again ? please ask nissan to do a recall for american safty ?! it is a nice truck and i love it.*ak

While driving consumer applied the brakes and pedal went to the floor. steering wheel started vibrating uncontrollably. consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and drove it to the dealer for inspection. mechanic determined that the brake pads needed to be replaced. *ak

I purchased my nissan armada in dec. 2003. on 10/8/04, my wife told me the vdc off light, the slip light and the brake light were illuminated. i immediately contacted the dealer and he had me bring it right in. the service manager told me on the spot he thought it was the brakes. he was correct. he must have had experience with armada brake problems to know right away. the vehicle had 17000 miles on it and it needed a whole front axle brake job. the price tag was $206.00 and the vehicle was laid up for over a day. i was very upset so i contacted nissan consumer affairs. the customer service rep actually told me that this was normal wear and tear and that i should understand it is a heavy vehicle. i purchased this vehicle for my wife as a pleasure vehicle, but i also wanted a vehicle that could tow a boat in the future. the armada is rated at 9100 pounds towing capacity. i have never towed anything with this vehicle. imagine how soon the brakes would have failed if i used it to tow on a regular basis. also, referring back to the customer service rep, the vehicle may be heavy but it also needs to stop the weight of the cargo it is towing. i would hope the engineers that designed this vehicle took that into consideration and installed heavy duty brakes. this vehicle obviously has brakes installed that are not heavy duty enough. i bought a nissan altima in 1995 and i still own it. there was no question when nissan came out with the armada, that we would consider it first for a luxury sport utility vehicle. well, my love affair with nissan has come to an abrupt halt and now i wish i had taken my $40,000 to toyota. *nm

We have been experirencing problems with cabin noise. there is wind getting in the vehicle and you can definitelty hear it. another problem we have had is the right rear power window scrubbing when you let it up or down. i have set an appointment for it and the cabin noise to be serviced. i called the dealership today and asked about recalls on this vehicle, because mine shakes as you are stopping, possibly a brake or rotor problem. i was told there were no recalls, but they didn't even tell me about the service bulletins on this vehicle.

While driving and upon coming to a stop steering wheel vibrated, and it was difficult to stop the vehicle. consumer took the vehicle to the dealer, who insisted that they had seventeen vehicles with the same problem. *ak. vehicle pulled a trailer with jet ski on the 15 freeway. suddenly vehicle came to a stop and steering wheel began to vibrate, momentarily losing control of vehicle and trailer began bouncing. his wife and two children were in the vehicle and became concerned and scared.*ak

Brake system on nissan pathfinder armada 2004.*mr the vehicle would vibrate while braking and the vehicle became increasing difficult to stop. the consumer was told that the brakes were not heavy enough for the vehicle and that the rotors were warped. *nm

Upon applying the brakes, the vehicle vibrated and did not stop. the consumer took the vehicle to the dealer, however,the problem has not been resolved. consumer is still awaiting service on the vehicle. please provide any further information. *jb

Serveral issues, the main issue is the brakes, and rotors. @ 7000 miles, the rotors were turned, steering wheel was pulsating, service department turned rotors. at 11,000 miles, the sterring wheel resumed pulsating along with the brake, slip, and vdc light activated on the control panel. i was told by the service dept. my brake fluid was low, perhaps leaking and the brakes require changing at my cost, the warrenty does not cover the brake issue. i told the service dept. this was unacceptable, i will not pay for new brakes, at such low mileage. my reasearch has led me to believe earlier on this will be a continuing issue regarding the rotors and brakes. to make a long story short, it has been almost a month, the brakes are still on back order, the light signals i had described earlier are still lighting up like a xmas tree. i am more than frustrated with this on going issue. i have contacted nissan, i was assured i would recieve a call back within 2 business days, that was 2 1/2 weeks ago. i am afraid to drive this vehicle. my confidence in nissan is moot. you would think i drive constantly. i use the commuter bus to go back and forward to work. my drive daily is 3 miles. everything is on back order. i am still waiting for an interior part for this vehicle since june.*ak

Defective brakes. *ak

Steering wheel would shake when braking. this was the third time i have had the exact same problem with this car. i took the car back to the service dept. there is now a bulletin on the car and they repaired/replaced the brakes according to the bulletin. a bracket, bolt and pin? does nissan, the manufacturer really think that is the solution? the solution is equipping the vehicle with the proper (size) brakes to begin with. this vehicle is not a small car, it is a large suv and it needs large truck size brakes. a recall or true fix would be nice before these brakes fail and hurt someone. nissan really doesnt seem to care because when you call them they will just let you drive in an unsafe vehicle with failing brakes. if it wasnt for the nissan service dept always putting me in a rental who knows what would happen.*ak

Brakes shuddering-it's been in twice already and fixed under a tsb but the problem is happening again. nissan corp has a case manager assigned already. ida cohen. *jb

My 2004 nissan pathfinder armada is in serious need of a larger braking system. after only 5500 miles of mostly highway driving my nissan developed a front brake shudder indicating the rotors were warped. i took it to the brown & brown dealer in mesa, az where i bought it. they seemed to know what the problem was and assured me it would be fixed. there are several other problems with my truck suchas, bubbles in the windshield a leaky sunroof that shudders when closing, the dimmer switch for the interior lights wasn't even connected. i found a loose bolt on the floorboard. there was no explanation of where it belongs. i guess i'll find out later. the auto roll-up feature for the front windows is faulty. the service guy says nissan is researching it. its been two months. how long does it take a multi-billion dollar company to come up with a solution? are they too busy designing next year's lemons? i've owned 5 other nissan without any problems. is it canton, mississippi? *nm

While driving at any speed vehicle stalled. without warning. consumer restarted vehicle, and took it to the dealer for inspection. mechanic determined that the electronic control module needed to be replaced, and replaced it. however, the problem recurred.*ak

While applying the brake pedal vehicle vibrated uncontrollably. consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and drove it to the dealer for inspection. mechanic determined that the brake pads needed to be replaced, and replaced them four times. however, the problem recurred. *ak

Stuck throttle pedal: while driving with lose fitting sandals my sandal got jammed by the lip of the center counsel that extends out about a 1/2" and the gas pedal. my foot was stuck with the gas pedal fully depressed for a few seconds before i could dislodge it. there appears to be a design defect, the center counsel should fit flush with the tunnel.*ak

Front rotors warped at only a little under 2400 miles.*ak

While driving at 35 mph consumer applied the brakes and passenger who was seated on the front passenger seat almost hit the windshield. the seat belt didn't hold the passenger, consumer indicated the problem was the design of the front passenger seat. the dealership indicated to the consumer they received complaints every day on this issue, and they did not know how to fix it. *ak the front passenger seat is set at a downward angle. *tc

Consumer stated brakes pads wore out prematurely. dealer advised consumer to continue driving until it was metal to metal.*ak

We purchased our 2004 nissan armada 1 may 2004. the driver's side window has been nothing but trouble since the purchase. it will come off of the track everytime you put the window down. the first time it happened we took the vehicle back to the dealership in nashville. thet did not want to help us until i absolutely threw a fit because the window was stuck down. then not even a week later it happened again. i called the local dealership in clarksville. i was told that they would not be able to fix it because the other dealership had already worked on it. so, i proceeded to call the dealership in nashivlle. to make a long story short, i ended up taking the vehicle to clarksville, where they proceeded to blame nashville for the shody work. clarksville proceeded to fix the vehicle with a new part for the window, and were well aware that we would be moving to new york the next week. about two weeks ago we noticed that the window was off the track again. i have been to two dealerships in the new york area, the first is bay ridge nissan. they wanted absolutely nothing to do with me. they told me that i would have to go back to the dealership where we purchased the vehicle. so, i decided not to go back to that dealership. then today, i took the truck to the dealership on staten island which cost me $8 in tolls for me to be treated like a moron and like i don't know anything about the vehicle i am driving. i had to call my husband, who in turn had to pay another $8 in tolls to come and help me even get a little help from the dealership. funny how there minds changed when he showed up. i am hoping that this will be the end of this problem. lets see, i dropped the vehicle off at 0830 this morning and still have not heard a word from anyone about it. i know for sure that this is the last vehicle that we will purchase from nissan. they have the worst customer service in the business.*ak

I purchased a nissan armada in april 2004 and two months later had to bring it to dealer for repair as the brakes were shuddering causing tremendous shimmy in the steering wheel. the dealership, nissan thousand oaks, did not replace the "warped rotors", instead "switching" them around and replacing the brake pads. the additional problem of a rattle and squeaking sound from dashboard resulted in the dealership realigning the dashboard properly. two months later i was back at the dealership to fix the brakes again. this time i demanded that the inferior rotors be replaced with higher-quality rotors. they replaced the factory-installed rotors with new rotors (told better quality rotors) and they also had to replace the brake pads again. additionally, there i was experiencing an intermittent problem with the a/c; it would sometimes run very hot air. they checked it out and found that the clutch fan needed to be replaced; this part is on order and i will have to return for installation. also, i asked them to once again fix a squeaking and rattling issue that seemed to be coming from the dashboard again and also intermittent failure of the stereo controls located on the steering wheel. according to their mechanics, the sound problem and stereo controls problem did not occur while my vehicle was in their possession. a week later, august 12, 2004, i had to return to have the clutch fan replaced and this time i also requested that one of their mechanics drive the vehicle with me so that i could point out the squeaking issue. the mechanic heard the sound problem this time and i am told they will try to fix this issue. i have not had a problem again, as yet with the stereo controls on the steering wheel.

I purchased the new nissan armada on 1/18/04. towards the middle of march, i noticed my steering wheel was vibrating and that it was getting harder to stop. i took the truck in on 3/29/04 (appx 3000 mi) to find out that the brake rotors were out of round. the dealership resurfaced the rotors and the vibrations stopped. at approximately 5000 miles the issue arose again. i took the truck in 6/17/04 (5760 mi) and found out that the rotors were out of round and that the pads had to be replaced. the advisor told me mine was the 5th armada she had in for the same problem and that one gentleman's rotors were so bad that they were cracked. unfortunately, the dealer was out of parts and i had to drive the car until 7/19 (another month) before the dealer could get the parts replace. during that time, the vehicle was very difficult to keep straight when breaking, even at slow speeds. the vehicle's steering wheel would violently vibrate and twist from side to side, causing me to have to grasp hold of the steering wheel with a lot of pressure. the dealership replaced the rotors and pads on 7/19. i wouldn't recommend weaker individuals try to drive the vehicle, and demand that the dealership provide a rental car. it appears that this is a critical vehicle components that may break, fall apart, or separate from the vehicle causing loss of vehicle control, or injury to persons inside or outside the vehicle. i would recommend an immediate recall. *jb

Leased 2004 armada in may, week later tranny wouldn't shift and car wouldn't go over 50. we were stuck in va. for a week. out-of-state dealer service told us they fixed the problem. on the way home to fla. vehicle wouldn't shift or go over 50 again. luckily we made it home and took it to dealership where purchased. we were told that nothing was wrong even though the sel was on continuously and car wouldn't shift. service gave it back saying there was nothing wrong. 2 days later car back at purchasing dealer for the same problem. turns out that the tranny was shot. had to wait another week and a half to get our car back. vehicle was fine until 7/19/2004. here we go again. i am now seeking replacement of the vehicle. vehicle fell under the lemon law after the third time, but i was sure the problem was fixed. this being the 4th time i have had enough. *jb

Brakes warp; steering wheel shakes when stopping. *ak

Purchased 2004 nissan armada in dec. 03. at approx. 4000 mi started noticing vibration in braking and then shimmy in front end shortly thereafter. took the car in to the dealership and they told me i was supposed to use the parking brake about once a week to reset the brakes. they told me this was common in nissan as well as other makes of trucks. have owned 5 other makes of suv's and never have experienced this problem from not using the parking brake. the service dept. turned the rotors and the truck was fine until about 10,000 miles when it started all over again. have it back in the shop today where i was just told that nissan has issued a bulletin on the brake problem. *jb

We purchased vehicle new in november of 2003 with only 10 miles on odometer. after five months of ownership and only 6,280 miles, the front wheels began to shimmy really bad during braking. i took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated the front rotors were warped. the reason or logic they gave was this was probably due to the rotors becoming wet and heated under braking during the rainy period. the repair for this problem was to remove the from tires and do an on vehicle turn of the rotors as i waited which took about an hour and a half. so far, so good, but i expect to be back in a few months. i expressed my concerns to nissan during my feedback on the customer survey form but have not received a reply. *la

The vehicle steering wheel kept on veering to the right while vehicle in occupying and got worse at braking. i have to constantly hold the steering wheel firmly and veer it to the left in order to keep the vehicle running straight. this will cause hundred of dollars to fix and could cause serious injury or death to people who driving it. the dealer said this is normal crown drift and don't do anything to fix the problem. i had contacted nissan manufacture concern about this problem. nissan addressed all vehicles are supposed to slightly veer to the right when your hand is removed from the steering wheel. this is a safety precaution that keeps vehicles from going into oncoming traffic in the event the driver falls asleep, has a heart attack, stroke, etc. i had been driving for 10 years and never hear about this before. i had drive the honda, toyota, dodge ram, acura, malibu, chevy and never experienced any veering of the steering wheel either to the right or left. i have been asking a lot of people about this everyone said all the vehicles have to go straight when running on a good leveled road. nissan didn't put any kind of writing or note on the contract, vehicle safety features or vehicle description to let the customers know that the vehicle will veer to the right due to safety precaution. accordingly to the contract the dealer has to let the customers any problem that the vehicle has. i had never been told that this vehicle will slightly veer to the right by sale rep, sale manager, and so on. please help me and other for our safety. thanks. *ak

We bought a brand new 2004 nissan armada from brown&brown nissan in tempe arizona on may 12, 2004. the car has problem with alignment and brakes. the steering always lean to the right even run on the floated road, the whole car shaken when running on the rough road and breaking, window making noise when car shaken. we brought the vehicle back to the dealer and notify them about the problems that we had experienced on may 13, 2004. the service tech told us it is normal nothing wrong with the vehicle and said that nissan made all vehicles like that. we don't think this is right because all vehicles have to run straight not leaning to neither right or left side of the floated road and should moving smoothly not shaking when run on the rough road. this is concerned me about my family safety. brown&brown nissan sale managers wanted us to bring the car to service to get fix. since their service tech said the problems are normal and nothing wrong with the vehicle when those symptoms above occurred. we don't think it is a good idea to bring it to the service and let them fix it. so we had request to switch for another vehicle but the dealer general sale managers disputed and ignored my request and didn't care about customer satisfaction nor customer's safety. brown&brown's head manager don't talk to us since we don't want to bring the vehicle to the service even though we had call in a lot of times and request to talk to him or left him a message on his answer machine. now we are stuck with the lemon vehicle and don't know what we need to do next to protect our customer rights and our family safety. please help us to solve this problem and also save other people from bad car dealerships which selling bad car, treat customer with no respect, don't care about customer's satisfaction and specially don't care about customer's safety like brown&brown nissan dealership in tempe, arizona. *ak

Vehicle steering wheel began to shimmy when braking. took to dealer for repair and was told (at 3700 miles) that the rotors were warped. all they could do was resurface the rotors at this time. i was informed it was a "quick fix" and would happen again. now, the vehicle has 6300 miles and is back in service for the same thing. this time they are replacing the rotors/pads. yet, they will have my car there for 2 weeks. i guess i will see them again in about another 2500 miles or so. my armada is not the only one this is happening to, i know of others and so does the dealer where i take my car. the brakes are not right for this car.*ak

I purchase a new nissan armada in april of this year. when dring two weeks i noticed the passeneger air-bag light was going on and off. after contacting the dealership & nissan they told me that the seat would not go off unless the person weighed over 120 pounds which my wife is less than that. this information wasn't disclosed when purchasing the car or is it clearly stated in the manuel. i now have a car that my wife doesn't want to drive. there are many women that don't meet this weight requirement who will not be protected. *ak

When the brakes are applied vehicle shakes, and the steering wheel shimmies. *ak

The 2004 nissan armada has automatic power windows for both front passengers that will automatically close (go up) when the button is pushed one time (not held). i was unable to stop the window with my hand. this could cause injury or death if a small child was positioned part way out of the window opening.*ak

Nissan sold me a car wherein the transmission was not bolted to the frame. ecause of a missing bolt, the front differential collided repeatedly with the cv joint, control arm, axle, and underside of the vehicle.*ak

Was in a accident on 6/12/2016, had front end damage, air bags did not deploy. honolulu police dept report # 16-233155

Break was fixed as part of recall but now the same problem reappeared. the dealer says fix was one off and now have to pay for diagnosis and repair. spent hours in many different calls to 1-800-nissan1. they are giving me run around and not authorizing the same dealer to redo the recalled components. the nissan agent refused to consider it a safty recall issue. nissan created case number: 26306021 agent id: 7319032

Just recently purchased this huge monstrosity for my 3 children; today as we were driving the brakes completely went out! 10% braking power. now im reading a 2016 class action and a lawsuit where a peron was killed. there are multiple posts regarding this issue. nissan needs to recall this before more people are killed!

My brake warning light is or was on, and/or the abs warning light is or was on, and there is a vibration in the brake pedal while braking. i had little or no braking power. i had to stop the vehicle thank god i was going fast. usually this occurs as i start up the vehicle. after the issue i would stop the car and turn off the engine. after a few minutes i would restart the vehicle and the brake light was no longer on and the brake noises were gone as well. please help! *tr

Ever since i purchased this car (2004 nissan pathfinder armada) in december 2003 i am experiencing some brake problems and the dealer has been trying to solve the problem and it is getting worse. the car had only about 3000 miles when it all started. i cooperated with the dealer because he said they were aware of the problem and that nissan's engineers are working to solve the problem and now i cannot invoke the lemon law because it has been over a year, at least this is what a lawyer told me today. anyway, the car started to brake on its own without anyone applying the brakes and the emergency brake lights comes on when this happens. i had it towed to the dealer and they said there was a leak in the master cynlinder. they replaced it after 2 weeks and while my wife was taking the car home, the same problem occured again. this time the dealer is blaming the problem on the brake boosters. they will not have a replacement available before 3 to 6 weeks. the major incident occured on september 29, 2005 but the overall brake problems started in march 2004.