2005 Nissan Armada Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 2%of 373 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 76,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the body and structure of the 2005 Nissan Armada, 2% of the 373 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 76,000 miles. 1 a fire, 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.
“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“The rear hatch will not release & continues to be temperamental. This could cause a serious problem if ever needing to release the rear hatch in an emergency, such as in a life safety incident during a fire or accident, the rear had continually fails along with the glass release.”
NHTSA complaint #10564538, filed 2014-02, 85,000 miles“There are multiple issues with the Nissan Armada 2005 vehicle. 1st, the brakes have gone out numerous times and have had to be replaced. 2nd, numerous rattles throughout the vehicle have gone unfixed by Nissan service - some rattles are serious enough to where the front driver's side door opens a inch or so over a large bump in the road (something could be wrong with the latching mechanism or form fit between the door and body). The rear cargo door has rattle and vibration issues. …”
NHTSA complaint #10129214, filed 2005-07, 4,000 miles“Purchased 2005 Armada in may by june vehicle went into service because a noise was coming from the rear side. 2 attempts to fix and part was replaced. August 2005 taken to dealer again because of shaking while braking, and front rotors /pads were replaced, and rear rotors resurfaced. January 2006 vehicle taken back to dealer because there was a grinding. Apparently the problem were the tires that needed balancing and rotating. Another problem was the liftgate, it did not want to open and close automatically. …”
NHTSA complaint #10148583, filed 2006-01, 3,500 miles“The door actuator (passenger) on my 2005 Nissan Armada has gone out twice with in 14 months, causing the door not to be able to open from the outside.”
NHTSA complaint #10335209, filed 2010-06Related service bulletins
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- 11031704Apr 13, 2026CERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “Certification Label” or “VIN Plate/Label”…
- 10232658Feb 27, 2023REMOVING FOREIGN MATERIAL FROM THE WINDOW GLASS This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10232656Feb 27, 2023WINDSHIELD CRACKING This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10091131Jul 27, 2016"2004-2014 armada; power back door inoperative and bolt on power back door opener loose if you confirm -the power back door will not open or close when using any power open/close…
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 11% |
| 2025 | 1 | 5% |
| 2019 | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 | 1 | 1% |
| 2017 | 1 | 1% |
| 2015 | 1 | 5% |
| 2014 | 2 | 15% |
| 2013 | 1 | 6% |
| 2012 | 4 | 24% |
| 2011 | 2 | 5% |
| 2010 | 5 | 10% |
| 2009 | 9 | 39% |
| 2008 | 39 | 24% |
| 2007 | 3 | 3% |
| 2006 | 8 | 3% |
| 2005 | 6 | 2% |
| 2004 | 15 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2005 Nissan Armada
220 complaintsFuel system
77 complaintsAir bags
34 complaintsEngine cooling
28 complaintsElectrical system
24 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
16 complaintsEngine
12 complaintsOther or unknown
12 complaintsSeat belts
10 complaintsElectronic stability control
7 complaintsSuspension
7 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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