2004 Nissan Armada Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 3%of 464 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 132,992miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the engine of the 2004 Nissan Armada, 3% of the 464 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 132,992 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The radiator released transmission fluid all over my driveway, it was mixed with the coolant and now my gears are stripped. There were recalls about this on the 2005-2010 armadas but when I even went to key in the type of vehicle I have, it isnt recognized. There are no recalls on my car, please research.”
NHTSA complaint #11114693, filed 2018-07, 177,000 miles“My cats are going bad after I just spent $600 to get a whole new exhaust system! The car chokes up when I accelerate and almost feels like it will lose power. I also have a code coming up for p0430”
NHTSA complaint #11244587, filed 2019-08, 116,000 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 miles“10/28/09 right manifold and catalytic converter cracked between 3rd and 4th runners at 56k, 9/28/10 left side cracked at 67k. Both replace under warranty. 03/16, 135k kept complaining of exhaust in cab and being light headed. Brought to mechanic, right side is cracked again! I care for and transport our 2 year old granddaughter while our son is in the military and can't believe this isn't considered a manufacturer defect due to the safety issue. Have always had Nissan, love to get another one but not if Nissan doesn't back their product.”
NHTSA complaint #10859966, filed 2016-04, 56,000 miles“The vehicle will start having erratic rpms, hesitation to accelerate, engine rpms will not go above 2000-2500 or below 1000-300 without severe hesitation, then sometimes it will just completely shut down everything no matter if stopped at a light or driving highway speeds. Total loss of vehicle control happens... No brakes, power steering, no acceleration. …”
NHTSA complaint #11397484, filed 2021-02, 220,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10152515Nov 28, 2018OBD II EVAP Tube Warranty Enhancement The update below was sent out to Regions and Dealers in August of this year. We are re-circulating this update to make regional and dealer…
- 10143827Jul 31, 2018TITAN, ARMADA, NV; ENGINE OIL LEAK AT RIGHT SIDE BLOCK BALL PLUG This bulletin has been amended. The APPLIED VEHICLES section has been updated. No other changes have been made…
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 11% |
| 2022 | 3 | 33% |
| 2021 | 3 | 23% |
| 2020 | 4 | 15% |
| 2019 | 11 | 14% |
| 2018 | 14 | 18% |
| 2017 | 16 | 20% |
| 2014 | 1 | 8% |
| 2011 | 9 | 23% |
| 2010 | 5 | 10% |
| 2009 | 3 | 13% |
| 2008 | 2 | 1% |
| 2007 | 4 | 5% |
| 2006 | 9 | 3% |
| 2005 | 12 | 3% |
| 2004 | 14 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2004 Nissan Armada
317 complaintsFuel system
36 complaintsElectrical system
29 complaintsSuspension
27 complaintsAir bags
23 complaintsEngine cooling
20 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
19 complaintsBody and structure
15 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology