2004 Nissan Armada Problems

Severe Issues

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2004 Nissan Armada.

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Complaints
636
Crashes
30
Fires
2
Injuries
18
Fatalities
Recalls
1

Worst 2004 Nissan Armada Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#1144 complaints

Brakes

Avg mileage:106,731 mi
Crash-related:8
#269 complaints

Hydraulic Brakes

Avg mileage:54,055 mi
#353 complaints

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor

Avg mileage:6,554 mi
Crash-related:3
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2004 Nissan Armada.

Brakes
144
complaints
Crashes
8
Fires
Avg Miles
106,731
Hydraulic Brakes
69
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
54,055
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
53
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
Avg Miles
6,554
Suspension Failures
24
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
135,402
Electrical Faults
23
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
86,205
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
23
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
40,568
Fuel System
18
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
117,133
Airbags
14
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
1
Avg Miles
85,661
Engine Problems
14
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
118,261
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads
13
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
5,857
Steering Defects
13
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
63,281
Gasoline Fuel System
10
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
135,400
Transmission / Drivetrain
10
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
155,913
Electronic Stability Control
9
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
100,420
Engine & Cooling
9
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
96,517
Service Brakes, Electric
9
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
72,071
Unintended Acceleration
9
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
Avg Miles
93,906
Automatic Transmission
7
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
53,220
Service Brakes, Air:Disc:Rotor
7
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
4,676
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
72,930
Fuel System, Other:Storage:Fuel Gauge System
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
22,525
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
4,520
Latches / Locks
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
50,828
Seat Belt Issues
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
21,233
Structural Problems
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
4,773
Wheel Issues
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
132,520
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Abs Warning Light
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Body Structure
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2004 Nissan Armada

1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~747,480 vehicles.

10V517000Engine & Cooling
~747,480 affected

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?
Verdict: Severe Issues. The 2004 Nissan Armada has 636 NHTSA complaints, 30 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most common issue is Brakes with 144 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2004 Nissan Armada?
Top reported problems: Brakes (144 complaints, avg 106,731 mi); Hydraulic Brakes (69 complaints, avg 54,055 mi); Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor (53 complaints, avg 6,554 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2004 Nissan Armada?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 76,948 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2004 Nissan Armada?
NHTSA complaints for the 2004 Nissan Armada include 30 crash-related reports, 2 fire reports, 18 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2004 Nissan Armada have any recalls?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 747,480 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2004 Nissan Armada?
Proceed with extreme caution. The 2004 Nissan Armada shows significantly more complaints than average for its class. If you're buying one, a pre-purchase inspection and a VIN history check are essential — skip them and you're gambling.

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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