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Fuel systemPart report

2004 Nissan Armada Fuel system Problems

Complaints
36about this part
Share
8%of 464 total for the year
Median mileage
113,595miles
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 36 complaints about the fuel system of the 2004 Nissan Armada, 8% of the 464 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 113,595 miles.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“I have been having problem with 2004 Nissan Armada' fuel gauge, similar to a recall. I called the dealer and then Nissan motor USA. They said since my VIN is not part of this recall at this time I have to pay $99 for the diagnosis, and then send report to Nissan motors for consideration. They are refusing to add my VIN for this recall, and to have the dealer check free of charge and fix if issue is same as the recall.”

NHTSA complaint #10714101, filed 2015-05, 115,000 miles

“My 2004 Nissan pathfinder Armada le has only 20,000 miles and I had to replace the fuel sensor because it was reading incorrectly. When I filled up, the gauge would only show it 3/4 full. Isn't inaccurate reading of the fuel tank a safety hazard when driving? Why wasn't the 2004 included in the fuel sensor recall like the 2005 to 2009 models?”

NHTSA complaint #10380827, filed 2011-02, 20,000 miles

“My fuel gauge showed 1/4 tank of gas and I ran out of fuel on a major highway and stalled out. I was in fear for my families life and had my wife steer the car while I pushed it over to the shoulder. A passer bye in a pick up had a can of gas and it was enough to get me to a gas station. There is a recall on the 2005 Armada for the fuel sending sensor but not on the 2004. This is apparently a lot of 2004 armadas that have this safety malfunction.”

NHTSA complaint #10884755, filed 2016-07, 162,000 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

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Fuel system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2026222%
202515%
2023120%
2021431%
2020311%
201857%
201722%
201316%
2012424%
201113%
2010613%
2009313%
20081610%
20071113%
200683%
20057721%
2004368%

Other parts of the 2004 Nissan Armada

Brakes
317 complaints
Electrical system
29 complaints
Suspension
27 complaints
Air bags
23 complaints
Engine cooling
20 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
19 complaints
Body and structure
15 complaints
Engine
14 complaints
Steering
13 complaints
Other or unknown
12 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
12 complaints
Equipment
10 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2004 Nissan Armada

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 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