10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
8 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
5 / 0
Average Mileage:
94,872 miles

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problem #124

Aug 152018

Armada

  • 55,000 miles
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.

- West Chester, OH, USA

problem #123

Jun 252018

Armada

  • 105,000 miles
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

- Elmwood Park, NJ, USA

problem #122

May 302014

Armada

  • 112,000 miles
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.

- Los Angeles, CA, USA

problem #121

Mar 252018

Armada

  • 2 miles
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

- La Mesa, CA, USA

problem #120

Oct 092017

Armada

  • 20 miles
Brake light come and a shutter in brake petal. Lose of stopping power

- Marianna, FL, USA

problem #119

May 202017

Armada

  • 134,000 miles
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.

- Ocala, FL, USA

problem #118

Jun 132017

Armada

  • 74,000 miles
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.

- Bronx, NY, USA

problem #117

May 022017

Armada

  • 145,000 miles
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

- Katy, TX, USA

problem #116

Apr 162017

Armada

  • 85,000 miles
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.

- Lawndale, CA, USA

problem #115

Feb 102017

Armada

  • 92,000 miles
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.

- Salt Lake Cuity, UT, USA

problem #114

Aug 102016

Armada

  • 200,000 miles
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.

- Shepardsville, KY, USA

problem #113

Aug 102016

Armada

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

- Shepherdsville, KY, USA

problem #112

Aug 102016

Armada

  • 200 miles
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.

- Shepherdsville, KY, USA

problem #111

Jun 012015

Armada

  • miles
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.

- El Paso, TX, USA

problem #110

Aug 082007

Armada 8-cyl

  • 203,000 miles
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

- Lockport, IL, USA

problem #109

Sep 172013

Armada

  • miles
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

- Lakeland, FL, USA

problem #108

May 252016

Armada

  • miles
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.

- Thousand Oaks, CA, USA

problem #107

May 232016

Armada

  • 140,000 miles
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.

- Albany, OR, USA

problem #106

May 082016

Armada

  • 44,000 miles
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.

- Hacienda Hts., CA, USA

problem #105

Apr 292016

Armada

  • 650,000 miles
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.

- Blaine, MN, USA

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