2004 Nissan ARMADA: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
464 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
67,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2004 model year. Data snapshot: . 377 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Service Brakes is the most frequently named component, appearing in 145 of 464 complaints (31.3%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 328 | 70.7% |
| Steering behavior | 49 | 10.6% |
| Engine operation | 21 | 4.5% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 17 | 3.7% |
| Transmission and shifting | 15 | 3.2% |
| Fuel system concerns | 11 | 2.4% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 145 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 69 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 53 |
| Electrical System | 24 |
| Suspension | 24 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 23 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 18 |
| Air Bags | 14 |
Service Brakes: 145; Service Brakes, Hydraulic: 69; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor: 53; Electrical System: 24; Suspension: 24; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 23; Fuel/Propulsion System: 18; Air Bags: 14
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 112 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 37 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 64 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 61 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 62 |
| 150,000 and above | 41 |
Under 25,000: 112; 25,000 to 49,999: 37; 50,000 to 74,999: 64; 75,000 to 99,999: 61; 100,000 to 149,999: 62; 150,000 and above: 41
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (112). 87 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2004 | 47 |
| 2005 | 61 |
| 2006 | 20 |
| 2007 | 18 |
| 2008 | 18 |
| 2009 | 16 |
| 2010 | 34 |
| 2011 | 35 |
| 2012 | 26 |
| 2013 | 45 |
| 2014 | 44 |
| 2015 | 23 |
| 2016 | 16 |
| 2017 | 9 |
| 2018 | 14 |
| 2019 | 19 |
| 2020 | 6 |
| 2021 | 8 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2025 | 1 |
| 2026 | 1 |
2004: 47; 2005: 61; 2006: 20; 2007: 18; 2008: 18; 2009: 16; 2010: 34; 2011: 35; 2012: 26; 2013: 45; 2014: 44; 2015: 23; 2016: 16; 2017: 9; 2018: 14; 2019: 19; 2020: 6; 2021: 8; 2022: 1; 2023: 1; 2024: 1; 2025: 1; 2026: 1
Pattern summary
Service Brakes leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 328 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 49 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 21 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10067901 · 2004-04-27 (April 27, 2004)
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
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10067901 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10068225 · 2004-05-03 (May 3, 2004)
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
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10068225 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10071478 · 2004-04-23 (April 23, 2004)
WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED VEHICLE SHAKES, AND THE STEERING WHEEL SHIMMIES. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. 2,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10071478 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10072534 · 2004-05-13 (May 13, 2004)
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
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10072534 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10072877 · 2004-05-19 (May 19, 2004)
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…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10072877 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10073040 · 2004-05-24 (May 24, 2004)
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 T…
Owner-reported narrative. 826 miles reported. Look up ODI 10073040 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10074451 · 2004-05-29 (May 29, 2004)
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. …
Owner-reported narrative. 6,820 miles reported. Look up ODI 10074451 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10074866 · 2004-06-05 (June 5, 2004)
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…
Owner-reported narrative. 830 miles reported. Look up ODI 10074866 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
1 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
10V517000 · Engine And Engine Cooling
Reported: 2010-10-28 (October 28, 2010)
NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2006 ARMADA, TITAN, INFINITI QX56 AND MODEL YEAR 2005-2006 FRONTIER, PATHFINDER AND XTERRA VEHICLES. THE INTELLIGENT POWER DISTRIBUTION MODULE (IPDM) ASSEMBLY CONTAINS AN ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) RELAY THAT HAS A DIODE FOR ELECTRICAL CURRENT NOISE REDUCTION. THE ECM RELAY MAY ALLOW SILICON VAPOR TO FORM AND, OVER TIME, THE SILICON EVAPORATES FROM THE DIODE MOLDING WHICH CAUSES SILICON OXIDE TO DEVELOP ON THE ECM RELAY CONTACT DUE TO ARCING.
Consequence: THIS COULD CAUSE ENGINE STALLING INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ECM RELAY INSIDE THE IPDM ASSEMBLY. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 6, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
NHTSA campaign record ↗