2004 Nissan Armada Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 29about this part
- Share
- 6%of 464 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 88,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 29 complaints about the electrical system of the 2004 Nissan Armada, 6% of the 464 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 88,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“On sudden brake n battery sign comes up n stop brake stops workinbrg .. Once restart all signs on dashboard disappear and everything works fine.. Thn again after driving couple of mins or miles brakes n accelerator-stops working.. N took to Nissan dealer they couldn't find anything wrong but it happened with lots of people who has Nissan pathfinder Armada le so they should take this issue seriously cz anything can happen to anyone.. Thanks god we got saved we was in a highway”
NHTSA complaint #11091652, filed 2018-05, 103,000 miles“This is the 3rd time the brakes have failed since I purchased the used 2004 Armada about 1.5yrs ago. The Armada when purchased had approximately 123,000 miles on it. Not long after I purchased while driving at 50mph the brake pedal went soft the brakes were at approximately 5% and there was an electrical grinding noise. After turning the vehicle off and on again the problem went away. …”
NHTSA complaint #10466414, filed 2012-07, 130,000 miles“Bought a 2004 Nissan Armada 08/08/2016 the second day I had to go to the dealers and pay close to 4xx to have a computer hooked up to it because my brake light came on and didnt have any brakes, it then happened the second week of owning the vehicle, called Nissan north america at first I was told I would be reimbursed and my problem fixed then was told its out of warranty. Regardless it was not my fault Nissan does not no how to make vehicle or fix there fauly problems. …”
NHTSA complaint #10910425, filed 2016-09, 200 miles“My Nissan Armada only has 67k miles on it like brand new it all of a sudden just lost all power I drove it the night before no issues then the next morning there were 3 lights on which were the vdc, slip, and the check engine light. Also, the trunk on the vehicle doesnt unlock when you hit the button neither does the glass lift door I have to climb in thru the vehicle get inside the trunk and take cover off of the emergency release and hold down lever while someone from the outside opens the door for me while im inside holding the lever down. …”
NHTSA complaint #11113476, filed 2018-07, 67,000 miles“Traveling up a slight hill at about 20 MPH the vehicle started losing power. The engine died resulting in a loss of power steering. I put the vehicle in park and shut off the ignition. I had no power and no power steering. After about a minute I tried and successfully started the vehicle. It attempted to die again, but I revved the engine and kept it running. It was frightening to think what would have happened if we were on a highway at 70 MPH and lost power. In my opinion this is a dangerous situation. …”
NHTSA complaint #10716164, filed 2015-05, 131,985 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 10239062Jun 16, 2023SILICONE-BASED LUBRICANT OR GREASE CAN DAMAGE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS SERVICE INFORMATION Do not apply Silicone-based lubricants or grease to, or around, any interior electrical…
- 10239060Jun 16, 202312 VOLT BATTERY TESTING FOR IN-SERVICE VEHICLES SERVICE INFORMATION The following Service Information lists NNA procedural recommendations for establishing good connections while…
- 10235707Apr 27, 2023VEHICLE KEY NOT DETECTED / AUTHENTICATED, ENGINE WILL NOT START This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this…
- 10235710Apr 17, 2023INTELLIGENT KEY REPLACEMENT OR SWAPPING BETWEEN VEHICLES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Discard all previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10158425Mar 19, 2019VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN 2004 - 2005 QUEST AND 2004 - 2005 ARMADA SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) DIAGNOSIS SENSOR UNIT Voluntary Service Campaign ID # P7245 is No Longer…
- 10192192Jun 7, 2013As part of an enhanced emissions test for Inspection & Maintenance (I/M), some States may require the System Readiness Test (SRT) status be checked. - The SRT is used to indicate…
- 10030165Apr 6, 2009Nissan: the 12 volt battery is an important part of the vehicle electrical system and is required to stay connected when the engine is running. To prevent damage to vehicle…
- 10017410Sep 22, 2005Voluntary service campaign body control module sub-harness. Enhanced electronic circuitry which may help furtherprotect a vehicle from damage or fire caused by a short circuit in…
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 33% |
| 2025 | 7 | 33% |
| 2023 | 2 | 40% |
| 2022 | 6 | 67% |
| 2021 | 3 | 23% |
| 2020 | 9 | 33% |
| 2019 | 42 | 53% |
| 2018 | 41 | 54% |
| 2017 | 33 | 41% |
| 2015 | 2 | 10% |
| 2014 | 1 | 8% |
| 2013 | 3 | 18% |
| 2012 | 3 | 18% |
| 2011 | 6 | 15% |
| 2010 | 6 | 13% |
| 2009 | 3 | 13% |
| 2008 | 23 | 14% |
| 2007 | 5 | 6% |
| 2006 | 24 | 9% |
| 2005 | 24 | 6% |
| 2004 | 29 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2004 Nissan Armada
317 complaintsFuel system
36 complaintsSuspension
27 complaintsAir bags
23 complaintsEngine cooling
20 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
19 complaintsBody and structure
15 complaintsEngine
14 complaintsSteering
13 complaintsOther or unknown
12 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
12 complaintsEquipment
10 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Nissan Armada
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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