Major Problems with 2004 Nissan Armada Derived from Complaints & Recalls


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Worst 3 complaints of 2004 Nissan Armada

2004 Nissan Armada SERVICE BRAKES Victims: 3 Mileage: 115125 miles

2004 Nissan Armada SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Victims: 2 Mileage: 45 miles

2004 Nissan Armada SERVICE BRAKES Victims: 2

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Problems with SERVICE BRAKES, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC and ROTOR are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Nissan Armada owners.

Problem Category Number of Problems
SERVICE BRAKES
when i first purchased car the brakes went out at 3000 miles and i've continued to have a problem ever...
135
~ 96557 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
purchased 2004 nissan armada in dec. 03. at approx. 4000 mi started noticing vibration in braking and then shimmy in...
69
~ 43871 miles
ROTOR > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
when the brakes are applied vehicle shakes and the steering wheel shimmies. *ak...
53
~ 5070 miles
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
consumer stated brakes pads wore out prematurely. dealer advised consumer to continue driving until it was metal to metal.*ak ...
23
~ 29985 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
in november 2004 i purchased the armada 2004. i drove it to florida in december 2004 and left it in...
21
~ 71623 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
my armada showed that there was fuel in the tank. the gauge on the instrument cluster and the trip computer...
17
~ 103353 miles
SUSPENSION
while driving and upon coming to a stop steering wheel vibrated and it was difficult to stop the vehicle. consumer...
17
~ 78280 miles
AIR BAGS
failure of air bags to deploy. wife was involved in an auto accident she was traveling at around 30 mph...
14
~ 73423 miles
PADS > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
i purchased a nissan armada in april 2004 and two months later had to bring it to dealer for repair...
13
~ 4505 miles
ENGINE
transmission has water damage due to faulty radiator. it appears coolant and transmission fluid chambers have been breached. after web
12
~ 90073 miles
STEERING
we bought a brand new 2004 nissan armada from brown&brown nissan in tempe arizona on may 12 2004. the car...
11
~ 25710 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
our 2004 nissan armada le has always had a problem with the fuel gauge not reading correctly. even after filling...
10
~ 67700 miles
POWER TRAIN
transmission has water damage due to faulty radiator. it appears coolant and transmission fluid chambers have been breached. after web
9
~ 131468 miles
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
brakes on suv have failed to work as designed on multiple occasions due to non-mechanical issues. problems may stem from...
9
~ 78104 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
while exiting the freeway going approx. 45 mph the brakes on my 2004 nissan armada completely went out. when i...
9
~ 93906 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
once every 2 to 3 weeks i hit the brakes in my 2004 nissan pathfinder armada and it makes a...
9
~ 64063 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
we purchased our 2004 nissan armada 1 may 2004. the driver's side window has been nothing but trouble since the...
9
~ 35525 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2004 nissan pathfinder armada with numerous problems. customer states the vehicle has had some of these problems washer tank/motor/level sensor...
8
~ 58827 miles
ROTOR > DISC > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
we bought a brand new 2004 nissan armada from brown&brown nissan in tempe arizona on may 12 2004. the car...
7
~ 4008 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN
leased 2004 armada in may week later tranny wouldn't shift and car wouldn't go over 50. we were stuck in...
7
~ 38014 miles
EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
exhaust manifolds crack causing loss of power and co intrusion into cabin. had to replace at own expense. known problem
6
~ 72930 miles
FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
violent vibration due to braking at only 6 000 miles fuel gauge is inaccurate engine gets hot sunroof leaks roof
6
~ 15017 miles
CALIPER > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
rotors were determined to be warped at 2300 miles(aug). they were resurfaced and new pads and calipers were installed. now...
6
~ 3767 miles
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
my drivers side door is difficult to open when cold and won't close thereafter. also my drivers side window won't
5
~ 50828 miles
SEAT BELTS
- i experienced brake judder at 200 miles - dash rattle first week of ownership - 3rd row center seat...
5
~ 12740 miles
STRUCTURE
i purchased a nissan armada in april 2004 and two months later had to bring it to dealer for repair...
5
~ 4773 miles
WHEELS
three months ago the differential in my 2004 nissan armada needed to be replaced. the independent mechanic said that bolts...
4
~ 45800 miles
ABS WARNING LIGHT > ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
repeated brake issues abs computer shutdown brake judders. this has been ongoing since buying the vehicle in 2004. vehicle has...
4
~ 35875 miles
AIR CONDITIONER > APPLIANCE > EQUIPMENT
consumer has had numerous problems with the brakes and air condition on 2004 nissan armada. *ts when the brakes were...
4
~ 33520 miles
POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS > VISIBILITY
the 2004 nissan armada has automatic power windows for both front passengers that will automatically close (go up) when the...
4
~ 1744 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
i own a 2004 nissan armada i bought it used 1 year ago after a couple of months i started...
3
~ 56000 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE
the rear door on my 2004 nissan armada has failed and is keeping me locked out of the vehicle. the...
3
~ 51333 miles
CONTROL UNIT/MODULE > ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
repeated brake issues abs computer shutdown brake judders. this has been ongoing since buying the vehicle in 2004. vehicle has...
3
~ 38667 miles
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS
1) 130lb female adult sitting properly in the right front passenger seat is unable to engage the airbag system. no...
3
~ 60667 miles
SEATS
the vehicle's home-link system failed. *nm the consumer stated that the memory seats for the driver does not work. a...
3
~ 51833 miles
MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
the vehicle's home-link system failed. *nm the consumer stated that the memory seats for the driver does not work. a...
3
~ 39771 miles
UNDERBODY SHIELDS > FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE
the vehicle's home-link system failed. *nm the consumer stated that the memory seats for the driver does not work. a...
3
~ 61000 miles
RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. > ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT
bad radio reception. treble fades in and out. bulletin released from nissan regarding problem. had new audio unit installed. problem
3
~ 11200 miles
DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
i purchased my nissan armada in dec. 2003. on 10/8/04 my wife told me the vdc off light the slip...
3
~ 24998 miles
EQUIPMENT
brakes shuddering-it's been in twice already and fixed under a tsb but the problem is happening again. nissan corp has
3
~ 9224 miles
WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
i purchased a nissan armada in april 2004 and two months later had to bring it to dealer for repair...
3
~ 1333 miles
SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE > FRONTAL > AIR BAGS
i purchase a new nissan armada in april of this year. when dring two weeks i noticed the passeneger air-bag...
3
~ 22617 miles
FRONT > SUSPENSION
purchased in 11/2003 and it was in the shop for creaking in the uni-body and a harmonic hum when the...
3
~ 32667 miles
VISIBILITY/WIPER
bought a 2004 nissan armada 08/08/2016 the second day i had to go to the dealers and pay close to...
2
~ 100 miles
SIDE/WINDOW > AIR BAGS
side and back curtain airbags deployed for no reason. no early warning on dash board driving less than 30 miles
2
~ 98500 miles
PARKING BRAKE
the er/park brake cable wrapped around axel bring the armada to a instant stop from 55 miles per hour. the...
2
~ 62398 miles
TIRES
our mechanic informed us that he believed the tires on our nissan armada were not rated high enough to tow...
2
LAMP > BRAKE FLUID LOW WARNING > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
ever since i purchased this car (2004 nissan pathfinder armada) in december 2003 i am experiencing some brake problems and...
2
~ 24250 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
defected dvd (replaced) steering wheel shakes at braking (6 000 miles on vehicle) terrible rattling on both driver and passenger
2
~ 10000 miles
HYDRAULIC > POWER ASSIST > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
i'm leasing a nissan armada 2004 brakes of the car have defects. the car shakes when you hit the brakes...
2
~ 1500 miles
FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
4th time since april 2004 the brakes deteriorate to the point of iminent failure. the steering wheel vibrates and shakes...
2
~ 2500 miles
MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT
front brakes made squeaking noises and steering wheel shook while braking unsafe to drive. brakes repaired 3 times. truck was
2
~ 34250 miles
SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY > VISIBILITY
my 2004 nissan pathfinder armada is in serious need of a larger braking system. after only 5500 miles of mostly...
2
~ 5750 miles
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- i experienced brake judder at 200 miles - dash rattle first week of ownership - 3rd row center seat...
2
~ 62100 miles
RECLINER > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS
while driving at 35 mph consumer applied the brakes and passenger who was seated on the front passenger seat almost...
2
~ 1500 miles
TREAD/BELT > TIRES
front tires cupping on outside and inside of tread at 5919 miles dealer balanced all tires. this did not fix
2
VISIBILITY
consumer has had numerous problems with the brakes and air condition on 2004 nissan armada. *ts when the brakes were...
2
~ 33540 miles
DIFFERENTIAL UNIT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN
nissan sold me a car wherein the transmission was not bolted to the frame. ecause of a missing bolt the
2
~ 5250 miles
TAILGATE > BODY > STRUCTURE
unable to open rear tailgate or glass opening glass later first worked for a few times now both inoperable safety
1
~ 58421 miles
FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE
tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan armada. the contact stated that the sub frame was corroded. the vehicle was...
1
~ 100000 miles
RETRACTOR > FRONT > SEAT BELTS
seat belts do not retract properly get caught in door and tighten up with any movement even looking left to...
1
EXTERNAL > WARNINGS > BACK OVER PREVENTION
rear obstacle sensors do not work. front suspension creaks in cold weather - excessive wear to bushings. *tr...
1
~ 45000 miles
STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
tl*the contact owns a 2004 nissan armada. while fueling the vehicle gasoline began to spill out of where the hose...
1
~ 51788 miles
SOFTWARE > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
tl*the contact owns a 2004 nissan armada. the contact stated that the brake light illuminated on the dashboard. the vehicle...
1
~ 37000 miles
INTERIOR/UNDER DASH > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
antenna for radio broken located in the two rear windows(passenger and driver side ) windows are designed to open and...
1
~ 29000 miles
ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT > MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT
had a flat tire so tried to change myself with factory jack kit. i was in a parking lot on...
1
~ 35400 miles
PEDALS AND LINKAGES > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
dt*: the contact stated while driving at 35 mph and attempting to stop the adjustable brake pedal fractured and toggled...
1
~ 21087 miles
ROOF AND PILLARS > BODY > STRUCTURE
today i took 2004 armada through a touch less car wash as i have done many times before. the upper...
1
~ 29795 miles
LINKAGES > WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY
windshield wiper broke. *jb...
1
~ 37557 miles
FUEL PUMP > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
continuous brake shudder vibrates thru steering wheel. seats squeek. fuel gauge doesn't move to the full mark when fuel nozzle...
1
~ 3000 miles
SIDEWALL > TIRES
dt: was driving on the freeway and heard a sound of explosion and it was the tire that exploded on...
1
ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY > AIR BAGS
my wife of 110 lbs sits in the passenger seat and the passenger air bag light indicates that it is...
1
NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) > ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT
the vehicle's home-link system failed. *nm the consumer stated that the memory seats for the driver does not work. a...
1
CALIPER > DISC > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
car began shaking when brakes applied at 13 000 miles. called dealer to see if this was uncommon or if...
1
~ 13000 miles
PADS > DISC > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
car began shaking when brakes applied at 13 000 miles. called dealer to see if this was uncommon or if...
1
~ 13000 miles
REAR/OTHER > SEAT BELTS
shoulder strap to middle seat does not unbuckle.*ak the consumer discovered the seat belt was tightening around her child's neck.
1
ACCELERATOR PEDAL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
stuck throttle pedal: while driving with lose fitting sandals my sandal got jammed by the lip of the center counsel...
1
~ 9450 miles
PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS > TIRES
- i experienced brake judder at 200 miles - dash rattle first week of ownership - 3rd row center seat...
1
~ 200 miles
FRONT > SEAT BELTS
while driving at 35 mph consumer applied the brakes and passenger who was seated on the front passenger seat almost...
1
COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
i purchased a nissan armada in april 2004 and two months later had to bring it to dealer for repair...
1
~ 4000 miles
WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY
2004 nissan pathfinder armada with numerous problems. customer states the vehicle has had some of these problems washer tank/motor/level sensor...
1
GLASS, SIDE/REAR > VISIBILITY
2004 nissan pathfinder armada with numerous problems. customer states the vehicle has had some of these problems washer tank/motor/level sensor...
1
DISC > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
we bought a brand new 2004 nissan armada from brown&brown nissan in tempe arizona on may 12 2004. the car...
1
~ 826 miles
WHEEL CYLINDERS > DRUM > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
the brakes are defective they do not stop the vehicle. the master cylinder failed. dealer stated they do not have...
1
~ 3000 miles
HYDRAULIC > DRIVELINE > PARKING BRAKE
purchased in 11/2003 and it was in the shop for creaking in the uni-body and a harmonic hum when the...
1
~ 3000 miles
CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN
nissan sold me a car wherein the transmission was not bolted to the frame. ecause of a missing bolt the
1
AXLE SHAFT > AXLE ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN
nissan sold me a car wherein the transmission was not bolted to the frame. ecause of a missing bolt the
1

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