2004 NISSAN ARMADA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

636

Owner Complaints

30 Crashes 2 Fires

3

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

21

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 2004 NISSAN ARMADA

The 2004 NISSAN ARMADA has received a total of 636 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM, EQUIPMENT. 21 technical service bulletins have been issued by Nissan North America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Service Brakes (144 complaints), Service Brakes Hydraulic (69 complaints), and Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor (53 complaints).

Recalls for the 2004 NISSAN ARMADA

NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2004 NISSAN ARMADA, potentially affecting up to 752,853 vehicles.

Recall 10V517000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

| 747,480 vehicles affected

Defect: 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...

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.

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Recall 10E019000 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM

| 1,873 vehicles affected

Defect: NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN FRONT AND REAR LOWER LINKS, P/NOS. 54501ZQ00A, 54500ZQ00A, 551A1ZQ00A, 551A0ZQ00A , 54501EA00A, 54500EA00A, 551A1EA500, 551A0EA500, 54501ZR00A, AND 54500ZR00A, SOLD BETWEEN NOVEMBER 25, 2009 AND MAY 14, 2010 AS REPLACEMENT PARTS FOR MODEL YEAR 2004 THROUGH 2010 TITAN, ARMADA, AND QX56, AND MODEL YEARS 2005 THROUGH 2010 FRONTIER, XTERRA, AND PATHFINDER VEHICLES. THE LOWER CONTROL LINK ASSEMBLY...

Consequence: IF THE COLLAR WELD SEPARATES, THE VEHICLE HANDLING WILL DETERIORATE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: NISSAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE ANY AFFECTED LOWER LINK FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 12, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.

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Recall 07E046000 — EQUIPMENT

| 3,500 vehicles affected

Defect: CERTAIN HOPKINS AFTERMARKET TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL CONNECTION HARNESSES SOLD FOR USE ON CERTAIN MODELS OF NISSAN VEHICLES WHICH ARE LISTED ABOVE. THE INTERNAL PART NUMBERS WITHIN HOPKINS ARE: 1010476025, 1040376025, 1110476025, 1170376025, 1290376025, 1010476035, 1040376035, 1110476035, 1170376035, AND 1290376035. A WIRE MAY HAVE BEEN PLACED IN AN INCORRECT POSITION IN THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR HOUSING. THIS RESULTS IN AN INCORRECT ROUTING...

Consequence: THIS HARNESS WOULD RESULT IN POWER FROM THE TRAILER BRAKE CONTROLLER GOING TO THE TOWING VEHICLE DASH LIGHT CIRCUIT RATHER THAN THE TRAILER BRAKES. THIS RESULT WOULD BE THE LACK OF TRAILER BRAKING WHEN THE TOWING VEHICLE BRAKES WERE APPLIED. IT WOULD ALSO RESULT IN THE TOWING VEHICLES DASH LIGHTS BEING ACTIVATED WHEN THE VEHICLE BRAKES WERE APPLIED. THE FAILURE OF THE APPLICATION OF THE TRAILER BRAKE COULD RESULT IN REDUCED ABILITY TO STOP AND CONTRIBUTE TO A POSSIBLE CRASH.

Remedy: HOPKINS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE ORIGINAL HARNESS WITH A REVISED HARNESS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN AUGUST 17, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT HOPKINS AT 800-835-0129.

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Owner Complaints for the 2004 NISSAN ARMADA

636 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2004 NISSAN ARMADA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Service Brakes
Complaints: 144 8 Crashes 5 Injuries
Service Brakes Hydraulic
Complaints: 69 2 Injuries
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
Complaints: 53 3 Crashes
Suspension
Complaints: 24 1 Crash
Electrical System
Complaints: 23
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 23 1 Crash
Fuelpropulsion System
Complaints: 18
Air Bags
Complaints: 14 4 Crashes 1 Fire 5 Injuries
Engine
Complaints: 14
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
Complaints: 13 1 Crash
Steering
Complaints: 13 2 Crashes 1 Injury
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 11 1 Crash
Fuel System Gasoline
Complaints: 10
Power Train
Complaints: 10 1 Crash
Electronic Stability Control Esc
Complaints: 9
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 9 1 Fire
Service Brakes Electric
Complaints: 9
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 9 4 Crashes
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 7 1 Crash 1 Injury
Service Brakes Airdiscrotor
Complaints: 7 1 Injury
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
Complaints: 6
Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System
Complaints: 6
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
Complaints: 6
Latcheslockslinkages
Complaints: 5
Seat Belts
Complaints: 5 1 Injury
Structure
Complaints: 5 1 Injury
Wheels
Complaints: 5 1 Crash
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
Complaints: 4
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light
Complaints: 4
Structurebody
Complaints: 4 1 Crash
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
Complaints: 4
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 3
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
Complaints: 3
Electrical Systemwiring
Complaints: 3
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
Complaints: 3
Equipment
Complaints: 3
Exterior Lighting
Complaints: 3
Seats
Complaints: 3
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule
Complaints: 3
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
Complaints: 3
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
Complaints: 3
Suspensionfront
Complaints: 3
Air Bagssidewindow
Complaints: 2
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 2
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
Complaints: 2
Fuel System Other
Complaints: 2
Parking Brake
Complaints: 2
Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit
Complaints: 2
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulicbrake Fluid Low Warning Lamp
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assisthydraulic
Complaints: 2
Tires
Complaints: 2
Tirestreadbelt
Complaints: 2
Visibility
Complaints: 2
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
Complaints: 2
Visibilitywiper
Complaints: 2
Air Bagson Off Switch Assembly
Complaints: 1
Back Over Preventionwarningsexternalpedestrian Alert
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemsoftware
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
Complaints: 1
Equipmentelectricalnavigational Systemglobal Positioning System
Complaints: 1
Equipmentmechanicalaccessory Scissorscrewbottle Jacklift
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinestorage
Complaints: 1
Parking Brakedrivelinehydraulic
Complaints: 1
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft
Complaints: 1
Power Traindrivelineconstant Velocity Joint
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfront
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsrearother
Complaints: 1 1 Injury
Service Brakes Airdisc
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Airdisccaliper
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Airdiscpads
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumwheel Cylinders
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Structurebodyroof And Pillars
Complaints: 1
Structurebodytailgate
Complaints: 1
Structureframe And Members
Complaints: 1
Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
Complaints: 1
Tiressidewall
Complaints: 1
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
Complaints: 1
Visibilityglass Siderear
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherlinkages
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#11707387 | SUSPENSION | | N/A miles
I was driving along on the freeway after replacing the rear control arms as those were rusted out as well and the driver side wheel started wobbling so I pulled over with the family in it to look, and the bearing had come loose after fixing the bearing at a shop nearby driving down the road. It still felt like it was wobbling brought it into the shop looked underneath, and the subframe is actually cracked, though it states that this recall had been complete completed.
#11595660 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | | N/A miles
We just keep having endless safety issues. We would be on freeway and all of a sudden it would stop while driving on Freeway!and car going really fast,and almost hitting us my whole family terrified..once in a heavey under pass where supper busy of big rigs almost hitting us one of the most terrifying things you can feel of almost being hit,and this vehicle is super heavey,and cannot push by my self with back injury and my wife with really bad Heart condion , at times it would only go 25 to 35 miles per hour.. my widows keep falling my lightingi I have done everything possible and replaced almost everything, then another problem we depend on what we have and need for our doctors appointment and sometimes don’t start and when it is turn off it dose this noise.. etc can you help me, I don’t have money to keep spending on this car moo put something is very wrong
#11595660 | ENGINE | | N/A miles
We just keep having endless safety issues. We would be on freeway and all of a sudden it would stop while driving on Freeway!and car going really fast,and almost hitting us my whole family terrified..once in a heavey under pass where supper busy of big rigs almost hitting us one of the most terrifying things you can feel of almost being hit,and this vehicle is super heavey,and cannot push by my self with back injury and my wife with really bad Heart condion , at times it would only go 25 to 35 miles per hour.. my widows keep falling my lightingi I have done everything possible and replaced almost everything, then another problem we depend on what we have and need for our doctors appointment and sometimes don’t start and when it is turn off it dose this noise.. etc can you help me, I don’t have money to keep spending on this car moo put something is very wrong
#11595660 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | | N/A miles
We just keep having endless safety issues. We would be on freeway and all of a sudden it would stop while driving on Freeway!and car going really fast,and almost hitting us my whole family terrified..once in a heavey under pass where supper busy of big rigs almost hitting us one of the most terrifying things you can feel of almost being hit,and this vehicle is super heavey,and cannot push by my self with back injury and my wife with really bad Heart condion , at times it would only go 25 to 35 miles per hour.. my widows keep falling my lightingi I have done everything possible and replaced almost everything, then another problem we depend on what we have and need for our doctors appointment and sometimes don’t start and when it is turn off it dose this noise.. etc can you help me, I don’t have money to keep spending on this car moo put something is very wrong
#11508715 | SUSPENSION | | N/A miles
After making a left turn I heard a loud popping sound from the rear of the vehicle so I continued driving at about 20mph. for about another 350 yds. While making a right turn into my apartment. I heard a loud clanked sound. I looked and saw that the upper control arm on the rear drivers side had broke apart due to rust. Luckily I was only pulling into my apartment. I was quite disturbed by this incident because I had just gotten off the interstate with my family in the vehicle with me..

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Safety Rating for the 2004 NISSAN ARMADA

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2004 NISSAN ARMADA in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2004 NISSAN ARMADA

Nissan North America, Inc. has issued 21 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2004 NISSAN ARMADA. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

NTB07-075d — AIR BAGS

VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN 2004 - 2005 QUEST AND 2004 - 2005 ARMADA SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) DIAGNOSIS SENSOR UNIT Voluntary Service Campaign ID # P7245 is No Longer Active. - Repair orders opened after March 19, 2019 are no longer eligible for reimbursement under Campaign ID # P7245. - Please...

NTB07-075d — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN 2004 - 2005 QUEST AND 2004 - 2005 ARMADA SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) DIAGNOSIS SENSOR UNIT Voluntary Service Campaign ID # P7245 is No Longer Active. - Repair orders opened after March 19, 2019 are no longer eligible for reimbursement under Campaign ID # P7245. - Please...

NTB-04-113B — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

NISSAN: CLICKING NOISE FROM REAR AXLES DURING TAKE-OFF/ACCELERATION. *PE UPDATED 11/02/11. *PE UPDATED 9/10/12. *PE

07040 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

LOW POWER WITH WIDE OPEN THROTTLE. *KB

06007 — FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM

FUEL GAUGE ALWAYS READS FULL. *TT

05111 — STEERING

VIBRATION IN STEERING WHEEL AT 29 OR 58 MPH. *TT

04131A — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

ENGINE WILL NOT CRANK AND/OR START AND/OR TRANSMISSION IMPROPER OPERATION. *TT

05047 — SEAT BELTS

2ND ROW CENTER SEAT BELT BEZEL (GUIDE) IS LOOSE / FALLS OFF. *TT UPDATE *SC

04104 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES

BRAKE PEDAL FEELS MUSHY, SOFT, OR PEDAL STROKE FEELS TOO LONG. PEDAL HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT. *TT UPDATED *EH

05017 — VISIBILITY

FRONT LH/RH WINDOWS - RATTLE NOISE WHEN PARTIALLY OPENED. *TT

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NHTSA Investigations for the 2004 NISSAN ARMADA

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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