Problems with 2004 Nissan Armada SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Dt: caller said that 2 months after purchasing the vehicle, when he hits the brakes the car shook. the caller had the problem fixed, and 3 months later it happened again. he had it fixed again and 3 months later it happened again. the caller had it fixed 3 different times. the dealer rotated the rotors, and replaced the brake pads. the dealer said that they were still looking for the cause of the problem and what went wrong. the manufacturer advised the caller to contact nhtsa. the caller believed that he was covered under the lemon law. the manufacturer gave the caller case #4992811. *ak the vehicle would shake so bad that it was easy to lose control of the vehicle. the dealer suggested that the problem could not be fixed. the consumer requested his money back. the rotors were warped and on another repair visit the rotors were found distorted. *sc

The vehicle's home-link system failed. *nm the consumer stated that the memory seats for the driver does not work. a vibrating noise was heard from the heat shield from the exhaust manifold. vibrating noise heard from the interior courtesy light lens. the liner on the roof passenger liner is separating. tire pressure sensor malfunctioned. rotors warped on the front brakes as a result of inadequate size to the vehicle and inadequate venting which resulted in overheating. the consumer can not control the vehicle when braking from high speeds. the consumer heard a booming noise from the passenger compartment. the consumer stated that there is a problem with the radio reception. cracks developing in the engine compartment heat shield. headphones for the dvd system where not provided. *tc

2004 nissan armada 2x4 le premature brake failure. brake pads and rotors replaced at 24,000 miles dealer threw out parts before they could be inspected. *nm

Dt: contact stated nissan, armada had a serious brake system problem. on one occasion when depressing the brake pedal the vehicle steered by itself to the right side of the road, and then came to a complete stop. the road conditions were normal. the contact took the vehicle six times to the dealer for service. on four occasions the brake rotors and pads were changed. the contact said the vehicle continued to be driven at a risk of an accident. *ak

Front brakes warped rotors. 3rd time since purchased in march 2004. 1st repair--turned rotors and replaced brake pads. 2nd repair --replaced rotors and brake pads. 3rd repair---not taken to dealer yet.*ak

Vehicle was having a difficult time stopping when brakes were applied. took vehicle to dealer twice for checkup, and results showed that the rotors needed to be replaced.*ak

The consumer noticed while driving the warning light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. the consumer applied the brakes, but the pedal went to the floor. the consumer drove to the dealer to have the problem inspected. the mechanic informed the consumer that the brake pads were to small for the vehicle and that caused lost of braking power. the brake pads and the rotors needed to be replaced. please fill in additional information.*jb

The consumer stated the steering wheel pulsated when the brakes are applied. please provide more information. *jb front brakes rotors have been replaced 4 times. *eh *jb

Rotors were determined to be warped at 2300 miles(aug). they were resurfaced and new pads, and calipers were installed. now at 4600 miles (oct) steering wheel & vehicle starting to vibrate when applying brakes. usually occurs when coming to a stop from freeway speeds. contaced dealer who informed me that there was a new "kit" to fix the rotors. another bandaid???? these brakes are not big enough for this vehicle. until nissan replaces the rotors with larger ones, capable of stopping the vehicle properly, this problem is going to continue. *ak

Front brakes overheating causing premature rotor warpage and steering "judder". *jb

When braking at any speed steering wheel vibrated, and the brakes made a squeaking noise. this caused extended stopping distance. dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak

I purchased my nissan armada in dec. 2003. on 10/8/04, my wife told me the vdc off light, the slip light and the brake light were illuminated. i immediately contacted the dealer and he had me bring it right in. the service manager told me on the spot he thought it was the brakes. he was correct. he must have had experience with armada brake problems to know right away. the vehicle had 17000 miles on it and it needed a whole front axle brake job. the price tag was $206.00 and the vehicle was laid up for over a day. i was very upset so i contacted nissan consumer affairs. the customer service rep actually told me that this was normal wear and tear and that i should understand it is a heavy vehicle. i purchased this vehicle for my wife as a pleasure vehicle, but i also wanted a vehicle that could tow a boat in the future. the armada is rated at 9100 pounds towing capacity. i have never towed anything with this vehicle. imagine how soon the brakes would have failed if i used it to tow on a regular basis. also, referring back to the customer service rep, the vehicle may be heavy but it also needs to stop the weight of the cargo it is towing. i would hope the engineers that designed this vehicle took that into consideration and installed heavy duty brakes. this vehicle obviously has brakes installed that are not heavy duty enough. i bought a nissan altima in 1995 and i still own it. there was no question when nissan came out with the armada, that we would consider it first for a luxury sport utility vehicle. well, my love affair with nissan has come to an abrupt halt and now i wish i had taken my $40,000 to toyota. *nm

While driving consumer applied the brakes and pedal went to the floor. steering wheel started vibrating uncontrollably. consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and drove it to the dealer for inspection. mechanic determined that the brake pads needed to be replaced. *ak

The pads have been replaced, the rotors were turned twice. a new was put on the vehicle, then another kit that was not available. the problem seemed to returned after 3,000 miles. *ak when the brakes were applied there was a pulsation and the steering vibrated. *jb

Dt: the contact states that he owns a 2004 nissan armada. he has taking his vehicle into a mechanic three times for the same problem. there is a vibration in his brakes. he would have a kit put on his brakes and they told him each time that he would not need to have it fixed anymore his vehicle is messed up now with the same braking problem this is the fourth time. he only has 9500 miles on his vehicle. the braking problem consist of the steering wheel jumping really bad while applying pressure to the brakes. the vibration occurs even in normal braking. the design of braking system is antilock brakes. he does have the repair invoices for each failure. this has came close to causing an accident. *nm

Front brakes made squeaking noises, and steering wheel shook while braking, unsafe to drive. brakes repaired 3 times. truck was only 4 months old with 6000 miles.*ak

Brakes shuddering-it's been in twice already and fixed under a tsb but the problem is happening again. nissan corp has a case manager assigned already. ida cohen. *jb

My 2004 nissan pathfinder armada is in serious need of a larger braking system. after only 5500 miles of mostly highway driving my nissan developed a front brake shudder indicating the rotors were warped. i took it to the brown & brown dealer in mesa, az where i bought it. they seemed to know what the problem was and assured me it would be fixed. there are several other problems with my truck suchas, bubbles in the windshield a leaky sunroof that shudders when closing, the dimmer switch for the interior lights wasn't even connected. i found a loose bolt on the floorboard. there was no explanation of where it belongs. i guess i'll find out later. the auto roll-up feature for the front windows is faulty. the service guy says nissan is researching it. its been two months. how long does it take a multi-billion dollar company to come up with a solution? are they too busy designing next year's lemons? i've owned 5 other nissan without any problems. is it canton, mississippi? *nm

- i experienced brake judder at 200 miles - dash rattle first week of ownership - 3rd row center seat belt failed at approx 3 months of ownership - low tire pressure light and warning come on at temperatures below 15 deg f - at 13 deg f, approx 4,500

Rear collision due to brake failure. the brakes are too weak and vibrate. the dealer replace the brakes pads, then a week later the front break disks were replace because still vibrates. it solve the problem for approximately. 2,000 miles then the vibration starts again. *nm

While applying the brake pedal vehicle vibrated uncontrollably. driver took vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the front rotors needed to be resurfaced, and resurfaced them three times. however, the problem recurred. *a

Dt: the contact owns a 2004 nissan armada 4 wheel drive. the contact complained about a brake problem, especially the front brakes. he has already decided that it was the front brakes because he could not stop the vehicle. . also, brake rotors warped and faded. there was 14,000 miles on the vehicle, and he has been having this problem since purchasing the vehicle. he refused to let his wife or family drive the vehicle because it was unsafe. at first he thought this problem was caused by the disc brakes, pads, and the rotors that rusted, but afterwards he decided that this was caused the vehicle sitting on the lot. but since the problem became progressively worse when braking hard at highway speeds. the brakes will shutter and fade. this vehicle was made with the highest towing package and when towing something he felt like he was going to crash with this vehicle because it got so worse. he contacted a dealership and spoke with the manufacturer. the dealership told him that they were going to replace the brakes by a by owner basis but had no plans in making this a recall. there has almost been several accidents with this problem. he retired from the sheriff' s department and has been to professional driving school. therefore, the contact did know how vehicles were suppose to be handled. *ak

Steering wheel would shake when braking. this was the third time i have had the exact same problem with this car. i took the car back to the service dept. there is now a bulletin on the car and they repaired/replaced the brakes according to the bulletin. a bracket, bolt and pin? does nissan, the manufacturer really think that is the solution? the solution is equipping the vehicle with the proper (size) brakes to begin with. this vehicle is not a small car, it is a large suv and it needs large truck size brakes. a recall or true fix would be nice before these brakes fail and hurt someone. nissan really doesnt seem to care because when you call them they will just let you drive in an unsafe vehicle with failing brakes. if it wasnt for the nissan service dept always putting me in a rental who knows what would happen.*ak

Brake system on nissan pathfinder armada 2004.*mr the vehicle would vibrate while braking and the vehicle became increasing difficult to stop. the consumer was told that the brakes were not heavy enough for the vehicle and that the rotors were warped. *nm

Front rotors warped at only a little under 2400 miles.*ak

Brakes jutter and need repair every 5,000 miles. car has had rotors turns, pad replaced, rotors replaced. the first failure was noted with 5,000 miles on it and a repair was made. a repair was again made at 11,000 miles at that time new rotors were installed and another repair was made in march 2005 at 16,000 miles. i called nissan and was told by their representative that the fixes were "counter-measures" and that at this time no permanent fix has been identified and there is no date for a permanent fix to this safety problem.*ak

Purchased 2004 nissan armada, june 2004 8/04 tech found front rotors to be warped causing pulsation, resurfaced front rotors 1/05tech found front rotors needing to be cut, and hardware replaced, resurfased front rotors, replaced all hardware 4/05tech verified both front brake rotors warped due to excessive heat, resurfaced both front brake rotors 6/05 again!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Brakes developed a bad problem with vibrations when braking which acutally giggled the steering wheel. problem was first repaired at 5,000 miles and they serviced it by turning the rotors. problem reoccured at 11,000 miles and it was serviced again. this time the rotors could not be turned and they had to replace the rotors, pad kit, and boot kit. at 16,000 miles the problem once again reoccured and at the time the service dept. said that nissan has not found a permanent fix for this problem and they once again turned my rotors. i have since called nissan and was told by their representative that nissan is only providing "counter-meaures" and has not found a fix and has no date when one will be avail. i feel it is a major safety issue since these problems have occured without evening towing anything and i am pursuing the lemon law in the state of washington. it is unreasonable to expect people to drive a vehicle which has to have a major break service perfomed every 5,000 miles just to be somewhat safe.*ak

I purchased a nissan armada in april 2004 and two months later had to bring it to dealer for repair as the brakes were shuddering causing tremendous shimmy in the steering wheel. the dealership, nissan thousand oaks, did not replace the "warped rotors", instead "switching" them around and replacing the brake pads. the additional problem of a rattle and squeaking sound from dashboard resulted in the dealership realigning the dashboard properly. two months later i was back at the dealership to fix the brakes again. this time i demanded that the inferior rotors be replaced with higher-quality rotors. they replaced the factory-installed rotors with new rotors (told better quality rotors) and they also had to replace the brake pads again. additionally, there i was experiencing an intermittent problem with the a/c; it would sometimes run very hot air. they checked it out and found that the clutch fan needed to be replaced; this part is on order and i will have to return for installation. also, i asked them to once again fix a squeaking and rattling issue that seemed to be coming from the dashboard again and also intermittent failure of the stereo controls located on the steering wheel. according to their mechanics, the sound problem and stereo controls problem did not occur while my vehicle was in their possession. a week later, august 12, 2004, i had to return to have the clutch fan replaced and this time i also requested that one of their mechanics drive the vehicle with me so that i could point out the squeaking issue. the mechanic heard the sound problem this time and i am told they will try to fix this issue. i have not had a problem again, as yet with the stereo controls on the steering wheel.

Consumer stated brakes pads wore out prematurely. dealer advised consumer to continue driving until it was metal to metal.*ak

Certified ltr information copy addressed to tustin nissan writer owner of 2004 my nissan armada reporting defective brakes the consumer demanded full refund for the cost of the vehicle. the front end vibrated badly when the consumer applied the brakes. after the brakes where replaced the consumer traveled three miles and the rims where covered with brake residue. the consumer stated that the braking system is inadequate for the vehicle. *tc *jb

I purchased a nissan armada with 1200 miles sold as new which no problem with that but at 4600 miles my steering wheel start to shake when i press on the brake ?! i called the dealer they turned the rotors but they told me i should expect the same problem again ? please ask nissan to do a recall for american safty ?! it is a nice truck and i love it.*ak

We have been experirencing problems with cabin noise. there is wind getting in the vehicle and you can definitelty hear it. another problem we have had is the right rear power window scrubbing when you let it up or down. i have set an appointment for it and the cabin noise to be serviced. i called the dealership today and asked about recalls on this vehicle, because mine shakes as you are stopping, possibly a brake or rotor problem. i was told there were no recalls, but they didn't even tell me about the service bulletins on this vehicle.

2004 nissan pathfinder armada with numerous problems. customer states the vehicle has had some of these problems washer tank/motor/level sensor, electrical worked after key was removed from the ignition, and it had brake failure. *kb the tires were wearing unevenly. there was a water leak coming from the passenger front floor board. the dealer installed a hose to the ac drain. the front rotors were replaced due to them being warped and the rear rotors were resurfaced. the passenger window would not roll up, due to it being off track. while driving, the engine suddenly shut down. the consumer removed the key from the ignition, but the wipers, horn ,headlights and other electrical instruments kept on working. the consumer also experienced a flat tire and there was moisture in the transmission connector, the wiring harness was repalced. *jb

Consumer has had numerous problems with the brakes and air condition on 2004 nissan armada. *ts when the brakes were applied, the consumer felt a vibration, the pads and rotors were replaced. the rear strut, window and moon roof were leaking. the rear ac pipe and o-ring were replaced to rectify the problem with the air condition not cooling. the hatch struts were replaced due to excessive play.*jb

Major problem with brakes on my 2004 nissan armada:3 times alredy i have had warped rotors and now after less then 2000 miles i have to do it agan.when it happend 2nd time in summer the wating for replasement disks, pads and caliper was more then 4 weeks.one day i got my front brakes lock-up they welded to disks and i can not drive.i can't keep going in every 3k miles to have a brake job.especialy after 6k miles my waranty runs out and then i have to pay for them.*ak

Purchased 2004 nissan armada in dec. 03. at approx. 4000 mi started noticing vibration in braking and then shimmy in front end shortly thereafter. took the car in to the dealership and they told me i was supposed to use the parking brake about once a week to reset the brakes. they told me this was common in nissan as well as other makes of trucks. have owned 5 other makes of suv's and never have experienced this problem from not using the parking brake. the service dept. turned the rotors and the truck was fine until about 10,000 miles when it started all over again. have it back in the shop today where i was just told that nissan has issued a bulletin on the brake problem. *jb

Defective brakes. *ak

Serveral issues, the main issue is the brakes, and rotors. @ 7000 miles, the rotors were turned, steering wheel was pulsating, service department turned rotors. at 11,000 miles, the sterring wheel resumed pulsating along with the brake, slip, and vdc light activated on the control panel. i was told by the service dept. my brake fluid was low, perhaps leaking and the brakes require changing at my cost, the warrenty does not cover the brake issue. i told the service dept. this was unacceptable, i will not pay for new brakes, at such low mileage. my reasearch has led me to believe earlier on this will be a continuing issue regarding the rotors and brakes. to make a long story short, it has been almost a month, the brakes are still on back order, the light signals i had described earlier are still lighting up like a xmas tree. i am more than frustrated with this on going issue. i have contacted nissan, i was assured i would recieve a call back within 2 business days, that was 2 1/2 weeks ago. i am afraid to drive this vehicle. my confidence in nissan is moot. you would think i drive constantly. i use the commuter bus to go back and forward to work. my drive daily is 3 miles. everything is on back order. i am still waiting for an interior part for this vehicle since june.*ak

While applying the brake pedal vehicle vibrated uncontrollably. consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and drove it to the dealer for inspection. mechanic determined that the brake pads needed to be replaced, and replaced them four times. however, the problem recurred. *ak

The brakes are defective, they do not stop the vehicle. the master cylinder failed. dealer stated they do not have the part.*ak after the vehicle reached the 3000 mile mark the brakes began to squeak and whistle. on several occasions the vehicle brakes continued to have problems after service. the consumer stated that the calipers are binding against the rotors causing the rotors to have hotspots. *tc

I have brought my nissan armanda 2004 4x4 le in several times after researching several web-sites the brakes, rotors and abs sensors are a constant issue with this model. to this date my dealer can not fix this issue. i am concerned about the safety of my family and others on the road. this brake issues occurs while driving with no notification until you try to stop. *tr

Brake shudder. *nm

Brakes warp; steering wheel shakes when stopping. *ak

When the brakes are applied vehicle shakes, and the steering wheel shimmies. *ak

We purchased vehicle new in november of 2003 with only 10 miles on odometer. after five months of ownership and only 6,280 miles, the front wheels began to shimmy really bad during braking. i took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated the front rotors were warped. the reason or logic they gave was this was probably due to the rotors becoming wet and heated under braking during the rainy period. the repair for this problem was to remove the from tires and do an on vehicle turn of the rotors as i waited which took about an hour and a half. so far, so good, but i expect to be back in a few months. i expressed my concerns to nissan during my feedback on the customer survey form but have not received a reply. *la

I am having problems with the brakes . have taken vehicle to the dealer 4 times, and problems have not been resolved. they still can't get to fix the problem. the window regulators broke twice. also, seat back broke twice, but was repaired by dealer. main problem are the brakes. *ak

I purchased the new nissan armada on 1/18/04. towards the middle of march, i noticed my steering wheel was vibrating and that it was getting harder to stop. i took the truck in on 3/29/04 (appx 3000 mi) to find out that the brake rotors were out of round. the dealership resurfaced the rotors and the vibrations stopped. at approximately 5000 miles the issue arose again. i took the truck in 6/17/04 (5760 mi) and found out that the rotors were out of round and that the pads had to be replaced. the advisor told me mine was the 5th armada she had in for the same problem and that one gentleman's rotors were so bad that they were cracked. unfortunately, the dealer was out of parts and i had to drive the car until 7/19 (another month) before the dealer could get the parts replace. during that time, the vehicle was very difficult to keep straight when breaking, even at slow speeds. the vehicle's steering wheel would violently vibrate and twist from side to side, causing me to have to grasp hold of the steering wheel with a lot of pressure. the dealership replaced the rotors and pads on 7/19. i wouldn't recommend weaker individuals try to drive the vehicle, and demand that the dealership provide a rental car. it appears that this is a critical vehicle components that may break, fall apart, or separate from the vehicle causing loss of vehicle control, or injury to persons inside or outside the vehicle. i would recommend an immediate recall. *jb

Dt: the caller complained about a brake problem. she said the brake rotors wore out. the vehicle vibrated all the time and it wad hard to keep control of vehicle. she tried to fix the problem by replacing the tires, the braking system has been replaced three times. manufacturer said she has aftermarket wheels on vehicle, and they were no longer liable. dealer said that was not the problem and the manufacture was trying to get out of paying for it. vehicle is now out of warranty, and if she needed any more work done on brakes she will have to pay for it herself. *ak

Vehicle steering wheel began to shimmy when braking. took to dealer for repair and was told (at 3700 miles) that the rotors were warped. all they could do was resurface the rotors at this time. i was informed it was a "quick fix" and would happen again. now, the vehicle has 6300 miles and is back in service for the same thing. this time they are replacing the rotors/pads. yet, they will have my car there for 2 weeks. i guess i will see them again in about another 2500 miles or so. my armada is not the only one this is happening to, i know of others and so does the dealer where i take my car. the brakes are not right for this car.*ak