2004 Nissan Armada Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 19about this part
- Share
- 4%of 464 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 88,680miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 19 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2004 Nissan Armada, 4% of the 464 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 88,680 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I applied my brakes and stopped 10 feet behind a pick-up at traffic light. The car surged forward. I pushed on the brakes harder, stopped then the car surged again hitting the pick-up twice each time after stopping when pushing harder on the brakes. It is only after putting in neutral that it allowed me to control it and pull over to exchange driver information. The same happened while waiting to fill-up with gas in march 2018. I almost hit a small car. I put it into park at which time the shifter cable broke.”
NHTSA complaint #11171372, filed 2019-01, 88,680 miles“My 2004 Nissan pathfinder Armada, radiator had an internal leak witch made my transmission fluid mix with my coolant fluid an now I need a new transmission and a radiator . Nissan fails to help me with my issue. When there was a earlier lawsuit on a very similar if not the same problem with the Nissan trucks from 2005 to 2010 . I have now spoke with different mechanic's and they say that this is a very known issue with all their trucks. …”
NHTSA complaint #10550856, filed 2013-11, 76,646 miles“The rear end went out on my Nissan Armada. I was towing a camper well below the tow limit. I also own a Nissan titan truck. The rear ends are made by dana for Nissan. I love my Nissan trucks but fill dana should issue a recall to correct the problem for Nissan before somebody gets hurt or killed. Nissan did replace my rear end at no charge, but what about the next time.”
NHTSA complaint #10144934, filed 2005-12, 10,500 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 miles“I have a Nissan Armada 04, it has a problem in the auto trans. I took it for repair and to find out what the issue was. I was told that there was a part that was updated and that is why the car lost power while my husband was entering an intersection. I thought that a recall is intended to get cars with issues like this off the road. How easy to call the part updated not recalled due to possible death or injury. Now not only am I paying for Nissan corp mistakes but what about all the other owners who trust in the safety of a name brand and not to mention a $40,000.00 SUV. …”
NHTSA complaint #10228953, filed 2008-05, 87,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10192821May 10, 2016SERVICE INFORMATION Replacement 5-speed rear wheel drive Automatic Transmission (A/T) assemblies and replacement control valves (valve bodies) now come with blank Transmission…
- 10192524Feb 6, 2015SERVICE INFORMATION When diagnosing possible power steering gear (rack and pinion steering rack, or steering rack) leak issues, it may appear the steering rack is leaking when…
- 10032791Aug 16, 2012Nissan: clicking noise from rear axles during take-off/acceleration. *pe updated 11/02/11. *pe updated 9/10/12.
- 10043950Apr 10, 2012Nissan: ecm replacement procedures with consult iii plus. Applies to all 2004 and later (does not apply to leaf/ev) vehicles.
- 10024689Apr 28, 2008Nissan; special automatic transmission fluid requirement. 2004 to current nissan vehicles.
- 10012865Mar 16, 2005Atf leaking from air cooler line. *eh update
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 33% |
| 2025 | 2 | 10% |
| 2023 | 2 | 40% |
| 2021 | 2 | 15% |
| 2019 | 4 | 5% |
| 2018 | 7 | 9% |
| 2017 | 17 | 21% |
| 2014 | 2 | 15% |
| 2013 | 2 | 12% |
| 2012 | 1 | 6% |
| 2011 | 2 | 5% |
| 2010 | 3 | 6% |
| 2009 | 3 | 13% |
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 | 2 | 2% |
| 2006 | 9 | 3% |
| 2005 | 16 | 4% |
| 2004 | 19 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2004 Nissan Armada
317 complaintsFuel system
36 complaintsElectrical system
29 complaintsSuspension
27 complaintsAir bags
23 complaintsEngine cooling
20 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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