10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
74,313 miles

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problem #10

Jul 212006

Armada

  • 32,000 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Nissan Armada. The contact started the vehicle and the air bag warning light was illuminating on the dashboard. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the vehicle was repaired. The failure had since recurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken back to an authorized dealer approximately seven times where it was repaired yet the failure persisted. The failure mileage was 32,000 and the current mileage was 105,000.

- Plaquemine, LA, USA

problem #9

May 012010

Armada

  • 72,000 miles
We purchased a 2005 Armada with 50,000 miles on it in 2009, at that time the dealer sold it to us with the airbags system showing the warning light solid. They asked for us to take it to a nearby Nissan dealer and get the problem looked at because they were a Saab dealer. The Nissan dealer fixed the problem without notifying us of a cost. This action was a cost of $330 which I asked them to take the part out because they did not have the Saab dealers authorization. This dealership told me Nissan honored the work and warranty. We did not pay a dime. Now the same light is now flashing on the dash since 72000 miles. I still have a gold warranty on the vehicle but this restraint is not covered. If this is a common problem and causes system failure on the airbags why aren't they recalling it?

- Round Lake, IL, USA

problem #8

Jul 012005

Armada

  • 20,000 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Nissan Armada. The contact stated that the air bag service light would intermittently illuminate on the dashboard. This failure has occurred three times and was serviced at an authorized dealer on each occasion. The dealer informed the contact that the air bag sensor had failed. The failure mileage was 20,000 and the current mileage was 75,576.

- Coalinga, CA, USA

problem #7

Mar 282008

Armada

  • 62,000 miles
I was driving my Nissan 05 Armada down the road going app. 40 an hour when the left side airbag deployed then the next side 4 airbags deployed for no reason.

- Parker, CO, USA

problem #6

Feb 092009

Armada 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 11,293 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Nissan Armada. While driving approximately 35 mph on normal road conditions, the brake, vdc, slip, air bag, and tire pressure warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. Suddenly, a chime sounded inside the passenger compartment and automatically stopped without assistance. In addition, the contact smelled a burning odor inside the vehicle the day before the failure. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and they stated that the failure was related to the air bag harness. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure and current mileages were 11,293. Updated 10/21/10. The consumer stated the brake, vdc, slip, air bag and tire pressure warning lights illuminated and have done so repeatedly. Updated 10/26/10

- Carlsbad, CA, USA

problem #5

Dec 072008

Armada

  • 58,000 miles
Drive my Nissan Armada on 12/7/08 and the airbag light comes on with the flashing SRS light. I have the extended warranty so I take it to dealership. Dealership tells me it's the sensor and that it would be $385 to fix and it's not covered under my warranty as it's an electrical component. So I do some research and see that this is a problem with 2005 Armadas (which mine is an 05) and that there is a voluntary service bulletin issued which states that there is a known defect and that some dealerships are fixing at their discretion free of charge. I call the Nissan hotline (1-800-nissan1) and issue a complaint. No one could help me, the last person I spoke to was the regional specialist. I say this is a known manufacture defect and that customers should not be held responsible for the manufactures mistake. So in the mean time, we contact our local dealership, again. Speak with service manager, he says that if there was a collision the airbag will not deploy, but there is nothing that can be done because my vehicle's VIN number doesn't come back with any eligible recalls pertaining to that. So fast forward a week to 1/7/09, see on my local news there is a recall on Nissan trucks. I look up the recall and see it's on the 2005-2009 frontier, pathfinder, and xterra that was either purchased or registered in cold weather climates. So I call dealership, he plugs my VIN into the computer "there are no recalls on this vehicle" so I call 1-800-nissan1 again..reference my old ticket and issue a new one. "regional specialist" called back and states there is still nothing that could be done for us. In researching this, this is a common problem for 2005 Armadas, customers shouldn't be held responsible for their defect, especially if it involves the loss of the use of airbags.

- Summit Point, WV, USA

problem #4

Nov 172008

Armada

  • 57,000 miles
2005 Nissan Armada. My airbag sensor light has turned on and remained on for no apparent reason. The vehicle has not been in an accident and was recently serviced by the local Nissan dealership about a week ago. Prior to the issue of the air bag light the braking system appears to be intermittent in stopping the SUV, which is also felt in the brake pedal while braking. I have addressed this to the dealership but they could not identify the cause. This all may or may not be related but this is very important to the safety of driving. To my knowledge similar problems are addressed in the 2007 and 2008 Nissan vehicles but nothing yet for my 05 Armada. How can you help? I would hate for these problems to be the cause of an accident one day. These complaints are very similar to others on your web site.

- Virginia Beach, VA, USA

problem #3

Mar 042006

Armada

  • miles
The airbag sensor lights are constantly on in my vehicle. I have taken this automobile back several times and this problem continues to happen. My car is not under warranty anymore and has less than 30,000 miles. I have contacted Nissan about this problem. They do have a recall for 2007 and 2008 cars, my car is a 2005 Armada. The problem sounds similar to the vehicles that they are recalling. This problem needs attention.

- Chester, VA, USA

problem #2

May 202008

Armada

  • 56,400 miles
2005 Nissan Armada le, 56K miles multiple electrical issues resulting in loss of critical functions: Braking system, air bags, electrical power all while the vehicle is being driven. Have taken to dealership 8 times for repairs related to electrical problems. Most recently, loss of brakes occurred while traveling on a major road @ 50 mph; lost brake function when approached stop light. This has happened multiple times, I have reported it to the dealer 4 times. Each time the code is "cleared" but nothing is done. This time they are replacing the ABS booster, but from reading posts of other owners, the problem recurs. Dealer refuses to report problem to Nissan.

- Panama City Beach, FL, USA

problem #1

Jun 202007

Armada 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 18,000 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Nissan Armada. While driving approximately 45 mph, the contact's vehicle was involved in a head-on collision. The vehicle was not able to be driven and the air bags failed to deploy. She is worried because the air bags did not deploy, even with the amount of force of the crash. A police report was filed. The current and failure mileages were 18,000.

- Las Vegas, NV, USA