2005 Nissan Armada Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 24about this part
- Share
- 6%of 373 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 90,700miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 24 complaints about the electrical system of the 2005 Nissan Armada, 6% of the 373 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 90,700 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 5 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My brakes lock up on my 2005 Nissan Armada completely. The vehicle rattles and the front part makes a noise as if it is breaking apart. There is no warning when this is going to happen. The brake pedal locks and springs back. I turn the truck off for a few minutes and the issue goes away. Other owners are having the same issue with the brakes electrical system.”
NHTSA complaint #10406057, filed 2011-06, 143,000 miles“My complaint is with a Nissan Armada-I was driving on the interstate in the left lane go about 70 MPH and then my car just turn off without any warning--I did get off to the side of the road ok thanks god---then two days later my car would not start so I got it towed to Nissan dealership in little rock arkansas and then had to replace ipdm(intelligent power dist. Module) thanks and have a great day-”
NHTSA complaint #10314418, filed 2010-02, 90,700 miles“On saturday morning at 845am at a laundry place my vehicle was parked. Next thing we hear a loud noise coming from outside the laundrymat place.. My vehicle was smoking from the hood toward the dash board and then I could not even open the door with the key or the alarm button..so a friend broke the driver window and then tried to stop the fire from spreading but was not successful..I tried to get my belongs but either. My vehicle has been maintain in good service at the Nissan dealer. …”
NHTSA complaint #10514995, filed 2013-06, 100,001 miles“I have had numerous issues starting in 13' with the ECM being replaced after 05' Armada stalled on highway traveling 70 miles/hour in heavy traffic. Recently in early 15' I ran out of gas when fuel gauge displayed a quarter tank of gas at a red light. Also in early 15' my A/C will only work when on high. Both of these issues are known & are listed as recalls that I will be making a service appointment with my local Nissan dealer to research, correct & fix. There are numerous reports of similar & exact known issues online. …”
NHTSA complaint #10794780, filed 2015-11, 190,000 miles“I purchased a used 2005 Nissan Armada on may 22, 2006 with a mileage of 34,399 miles. As you can see I haven't had it for a 2 full months yet, and already it has failed me. On my way home from work after working 16 hours. I stopped in a record shop to purchase some music cd's, it had only been about 15 minutes that the engine was shut off. When I proceeded back to my vehicle to start it back up, it wouldn't start. …”
NHTSA complaint #10162505, filed 2006-07, 36,885 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 11004962May 21, 2024VEHICLE 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…
- 11004961May 21, 2024CAN COMMUNICATION – NETWORK DIAGNOSTIC FLOW CHART This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 11004960May 21, 2024CAN COMMUNICATION CODES – DIAGNOSTIC TIPS AND GUIDELINES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 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.
- 10208946Feb 22, 2022CAN COMMUNICATION â NETWORK DIAGNOSTIC FLOW CHART This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard 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…
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 2005 Nissan Armada
220 complaintsFuel system
77 complaintsAir bags
34 complaintsEngine cooling
28 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
16 complaintsEngine
12 complaintsOther or unknown
12 complaintsSeat belts
10 complaintsElectronic stability control
7 complaintsSuspension
7 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsEquipment
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Nissan Armada
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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