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2005 Nissan Armada Steering Problems

Complaints
5about this part
Share
1%of 373 total for the year
Median mileage
23,900miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the steering of the 2005 Nissan Armada, 1% of the 373 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 23,900 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

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.

“I'm driving the car straight 5 to 10 minutes, after that the car start shaking the vdcoff and slip light turn on and the stirring wheel stay turn slightly sideway to drive the car straight I turn off the car for 1 or 2 minute and everything on the car become normal for 5 to 10 more minute I have no idea what is wrong with my car is been park in my garage for two years I dont drive it and can sell it with that problem”

NHTSA complaint #11397031, filed 2021-02, 2 miles

“The first incident took place approximately 1 year after purchase, but it was not as severe, so I will begin with the first severe occurrence, which took place in the summer of 2009. At about 55 miles per hour the vehicle shakes, and the steering seemed a bit loose. But because I like my Nissan, I just drove it very carefully. Then in 2014, it became almost impossible to control. I began to research problems that others were having as originally I thought the problem I was having was related to the brake system. But it was shaking even without applying the brakes. …”

NHTSA complaint #10627847, filed 2014-08, 45,000 miles

“Purchased a 2005 Nissan Armada in december 2004. Noticeable shaking in steering wheel column when braking. This usually occurs when braking from speeds greater than 40 MPH. Took the car to the dealer where I purchased it from and they acknowledged that there has been an issue with steering wheel shaking, which the service advisor explained, is due to rotor becoming heated and warped. He said that they have a temporary fix for the problem - changing brake pads, rotors, and installing a bolt somehwere, and that Nissan was working on a permanent fix. …”

NHTSA complaint #10114792, filed 2005-03, 2,800 miles

“The contact owned a 2005 Nissan Armada. The contact stated that while driving at 45 MPH, his steering wheel was locked without warning. Due to the failure, the contact veered off the road and hit two parked vehicles. The air bags did not deploy upon impact. The contact stated that a little girl was standing near one of the parked vehicles and was knocked into a tree and was airlifted to a child trauma center. The contact stated that from his knowledge, the girl was only treated for cuts and bruises. …”

NHTSA complaint #11429428, filed 2021-08, 215,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Steering: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201711%
2015210%
2014215%
2011410%
201024%
200914%
200821%
200733%
200621%
200551%
2004133%

Other parts of the 2005 Nissan Armada

Brakes
220 complaints
Fuel system
77 complaints
Air bags
34 complaints
Engine cooling
28 complaints
Electrical system
24 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
16 complaints
Engine
12 complaints
Other or unknown
12 complaints
Seat belts
10 complaints
Electronic stability control
7 complaints
Suspension
7 complaints
Body and structure
6 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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