2005 Nissan Armada Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 16about this part
- Share
- 4%of 373 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 79,500miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2005 Nissan Armada, 4% of the 373 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 79,500 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“When cruising at low speed when I release the gas pedal to let the truck coast, it feels like the brakes get applied slightly and the truck starts to loose speed. In my experience with all my automatic transmission cars is that when you release the gas pedal the car would coast and loose speed gradually. But in my Armada it almost feels like the brakes are being applied very slightly.”
NHTSA complaint #10432287, filed 2011-10, 65,000 miles“On the listed date above our family was on en route to our vacation destination, traveling in our Armada with camper in tow. While going thru the mountains in virginia we had lost all power to our transmission causing us to pull over onto the shoulder of the expressway. After some time we where finally able to get towed to a dealership in covington. As soon as the service manager looked at the vehicle he new exactly what had happened. …”
NHTSA complaint #10476381, filed 2012-09, 60,659 miles“Driving fine then after stopping at a stop sign, car would not accelerate, like it is in a higher gear. After reaching 10mph it drives perfectly fine. If after stopping you cut the engine and restart, it is fine. Reverse works fine. Code p1757 comes up on test. A bad valve body. I've seen this all over the internet mostly on Nissan '05 models, maybe some '06. Very frustrating, Nissan says I need a whole new transmission. I'm thinking a recall should be looked into. It doesn't seem to happen on other year models as much.”
NHTSA complaint #10425943, filed 2011-09, 133,862 miles“On march 7, 2008, I drove from cleveland, oh to columbus, oh. The roads were slightly snow covered but slippery and I had either the automatic or full-time 4wd engaged during the 120 mile trip. Upon arriving at my destination, I parked the vehicle on a slight uphill grade. As I exited the vehicle and began to unload it, the vehicle began to roll backwards. I was able to get back in and stop it, and double checked to make sure the shift lever was fully in the parked position. It was. …”
NHTSA complaint #10220449, filed 2008-03, 34,124 miles“Front differential failure in a 2005 Nissan Armada with 71,000 miles. Needs to have the diff replaced and not covered under warranty. Many other cases of the exact same problem just by viewing a simple online search. Seems to be a very dangerous design flaw.”
NHTSA complaint #10306857, filed 2010-02, 71,000 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…
- 10192474Nov 20, 2014SERVICE INFORMATION If a customer describes lack of power or poor acceleration, perform the following checks before attempting any repair: * Check for stored DTCs. * Check if the…
- 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 2005 Nissan Armada
220 complaintsFuel system
77 complaintsAir bags
34 complaintsEngine cooling
28 complaintsElectrical system
24 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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