2004 Nissan Armada Problems
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2004 Nissan Armada.
Worst 2004 Nissan Armada Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Brakes
Hydraulic Brakes
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2004 Nissan Armada.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 144 | 8 | — | 106,731 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 69 | — | — | 54,055 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 53 | 3 | — | 6,554 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 24 | 1 | — | 135,402 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 23 | — | — | 86,205 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 23 | 1 | — | 40,568 mi | |
| Fuel System | 18 | — | — | 117,133 mi | |
| Airbags | 14 | 4 | 1 | 85,661 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 14 | — | — | 118,261 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads | 13 | 1 | — | 5,857 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 13 | 2 | — | 63,281 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 10 | — | — | 135,400 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 10 | 1 | — | 155,913 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 9 | — | — | 100,420 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 9 | — | 1 | 96,517 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 9 | — | — | 72,071 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 9 | 4 | — | 93,906 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 7 | 1 | — | 53,220 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Air:Disc:Rotor | 7 | — | — | 4,676 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 6 | — | — | 72,930 mi | |
| Fuel System, Other:Storage:Fuel Gauge System | 6 | — | — | 22,525 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper | 6 | — | — | 4,520 mi | |
| Latches / Locks | 5 | — | — | 50,828 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 5 | — | — | 21,233 mi | |
| Structural Problems | 5 | — | — | 4,773 mi | |
| Wheel Issues | 5 | 1 | — | 132,520 mi | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Abs Warning Light | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 4 | 1 | — | — |
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Recalls for 2004 Nissan Armada
1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~747,480 vehicles.
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.
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2004 Nissan Armada — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2004 Nissan Armada reliable?
What are common problems with the 2004 Nissan Armada?
At what mileage do problems start on the 2004 Nissan Armada?
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Does the 2004 Nissan Armada have any recalls?
Should I buy a 2004 Nissan Armada?
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Nissan Armada reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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