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2004 Nissan Armada Problems & Recalls

Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/12/2026

High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Service Brakes — runs 8.4× the fleet median for that category across the 2075 model-years tracked on this site.
463Complaints
3Recalls
21Crashes
2Fires
15Injured
0Deaths

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

Is this problem acknowledged?

The most-reported problem — Service Brakes (31.1% of complaints) — recall and investigation status for this vehicle is currently unavailable.

Service Brakes complaints here are 8.4× the median for that category across the 2075 model-years tracked on this site.

Complaint categoryReportsOfficial statusReference
Service Brakes144 · 31.1%not available
Service Brakes, Hydraulic69 · 14.9%not available
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:rotor53 · 11.4%not available
Suspension24 · 5.2%RecalledRecall 10E019000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip23 · 5%not available
Electrical System23 · 5%not available

Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Complaints by component

SERVICE BRAKES144 · 31.1%
SUSPENSION24 · 5.2%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM23 · 5%
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM18 · 3.9%
AIR BAGS14 · 3%
ENGINE14 · 3%
STEERING13 · 2.8%

Percentages are the share of the 463 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.

Recalls — 3 campaigns

Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Arm

NHTSA campaign 10E019000 · 2010 · reported 05/20/2010

IF THE COLLAR WELD SEPARATES, THE VEHICLE HANDLING WILL DETERIORATE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Engine And Engine Cooling

NHTSA campaign 10V517000 · 2010 · reported 10/28/2010

THIS COULD CAUSE ENGINE STALLING INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Equipment

NHTSA campaign 07E046000 · 2007 · reported 07/03/2007

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.… Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What owners report

“CONTINUOUS BRAKE SHUDDER VIBRATES THRU STEERING WHEEL. SEATS SQUEEK. FUEL GAUGE DOESN'T MOVE TO THE FULL MARK WHEN FUEL NOZZLE SHUTS OFF. THIS IS THE…”NHTSA complaint 10133626 — filed 08/20/2005 · SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:ROTOR
“CONTINUOUS BRAKE SHUDDER VIBRATES THRU STEERING WHEEL. SEATS SQUEEK. FUEL GAUGE DOESN'T MOVE TO THE FULL MARK WHEN FUEL NOZZLE SHUTS OFF. THIS IS THE…”NHTSA complaint 10133626 — filed 08/20/2005 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
“DT: CONTACT OWNED A 2004 NISSAN ARMADA. T WHEN DEPRESSING THE BRAKES FRONT END SHAKES. THE PEOPLE AT NISSAN'S CORPORATE OFFICE THOUGHT THIS WAS NOT…”NHTSA complaint 10129335 — filed 08/05/2005 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Complaint trend by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2004 Nissan Armada?

Service brakes issues are the most-reported category, cited in 144 of 463 NHTSA complaints (31.1%), followed by service brakes, hydraulic (69), service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:rotor (53), suspension (24). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How many complaints does the 2004 Nissan Armada have?

463 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 21 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, and 15 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.

Does the 2004 Nissan Armada have any recalls?

Yes — 3 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 10E019000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Has NHTSA acted on the 2004 Nissan Armada's reported problems?

Recall or investigation data is partly unavailable for this vehicle right now — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the authoritative answer.

Is a complaint proof of a defect?

No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.