2004 Nissan Armada recalls and problems

The 2004 Nissan Armada has 1 safety recall and 464 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Nissan dealer.

Recalls

Complaints

464

Crashes / fires

21 / 2

Injuries / deaths

15 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2004 Nissan Armada vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2004 Nissan Armada recalls

Recall 10V-517: Engine and Engine Cooling

Reported Oct 28, 2010 · 747,480 vehicles affected · NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Problem: 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.

Risk: This could cause engine stalling increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: 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.

2004 Nissan Armada problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	182
Service Brakes	145
Electrical System	29
Suspension	27
Air Bags	23
Power Train	21
Engine and Engine Cooling	21
Fuel/Propulsion System	18
Structure	15
Engine	14
Steering	13
Unknown or Other	12

Most reported parts

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc › Rotor — 53
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip — 23
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc › Pads — 13
Service Brakes, Air › Disc › Rotor — 7
Power Train › Automatic Transmission — 7
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc › Caliper — 6
Fuel System, Other › Storage › Fuel Gauge System — 6
Engine and Engine Cooling › Exhaust System — 6

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 67,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2004 Nissan Armada complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Service Brakes · reported Aug 20, 2026

The ecm tells the abs to kick on the parking brake causing it to not have brakes while driving down the road unless you pull over and turn the car off and back on.

Suspension · reported Dec 28, 2025

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.

Engine · reported Jun 21, 2024

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…

Suspension · reported Feb 23, 2023

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..

Service Brakes · reported May 25, 2022

This issue had been going on for years with my 2004 Nissan Armada. Driving down the freeway at approximately 70mph and the brake light comes on out of no where. When this happens there us no way to safe stop the vehicle because the brakes will not engage. There is this rattling and grinding sound that happens each time. The only way to safely continue is turn the truck off and back on. This needs to be corrected immediately before there is a fatal because of brake failure. Nissan refuse to research all the complaints.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2004 Nissan Armada have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2004 Nissan Armada: 10V-517 (engine and engine cooling). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2004 Nissan Armada?

Owners report service brakes, hydraulic problems most often (182 reports), followed by service brakes (145). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 67,000 miles.

Are Nissan recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Nissan dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.