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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
1120–25K
3725–50K
6450–75K
6175–100K
62100–150K
42150K+
378 reports with mileage · 86 unknown
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Review the 157 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Service Brakes. Review the 145 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Electrical System. Review the 29 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
21 crash reports2 fire reports10 injury reports
What owners actually said
464 reports
Mileage unknown · May 13, 2004
Air Bags
I PURCHASE A NEW NISSAN ARMADA IN APRIL OF THIS YEAR. WHEN DRING TWO WEEKS I NOTICED THE PASSENEGER AIR-BAG LIGHT WAS GOING ON AND OFF. AFTER CONTACTING THE DEALERSHIP & NISSAN THEY TOLD ME THAT THE SEAT WOULD NOT GO OFF UNLESS THE PERSON WEIGHED OVER 120 POUNDS WHICH MY WIFE IS LESS THAN THAT. THIS INFORMATION WASN'T DISCLO…
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I PURCHASE A NEW NISSAN ARMADA IN APRIL OF THIS YEAR. WHEN DRING TWO WEEKS I NOTICED THE PASSENEGER AIR-BAG LIGHT WAS GOING ON AND OFF. AFTER CONTACTING THE DEALERSHIP & NISSAN THEY TOLD ME THAT THE SEAT WOULD NOT GO OFF UNLESS THE PERSON WEIGHED OVER 120 POUNDS WHICH MY WIFE IS LESS THAN THAT. THIS INFORMATION WASN'T DISCLOSED WHEN PURCHASING THE CAR OR IS IT CLEARLY STATED IN THE MANUEL. I NOW HAVE A CAR THAT MY WIFE DOESN'T WANT TO DRIVE. THERE ARE MANY WOMEN THAT DON'T MEET THIS WEIGHT REQUIREMENT WHO WILL NOT BE PROTECTED. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10072534
Mileage unknown · May 3, 2004
Visibility
THE 2004 NISSAN ARMADA HAS AUTOMATIC POWER WINDOWS FOR BOTH FRONT PASSENGERS THAT WILL AUTOMATICALLY CLOSE (GO UP) WHEN THE BUTTON IS PUSHED ONE TIME (NOT HELD). I WAS UNABLE TO STOP THE WINDOW WITH MY HAND. THIS COULD CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH IF A SMALL CHILD WAS POSITIONED PART WAY OUT OF THE WINDOW OPENING.*AK
NHTSA ODI #10068225
Mileage unknown · Apr 27, 2004
Power Train
NISSAN SOLD ME A CAR WHEREIN THE TRANSMISSION WAS NOT BOLTED TO THE FRAME. ECAUSE OF A MISSING BOLT, THE FRONT DIFFERENTIAL COLLIDED REPEATEDLY WITH THE CV JOINT, CONTROL ARM, AXLE, AND UNDERSIDE OF THE VEHICLE.*AK
NHTSA ODI #10067901
2,000 miles · Apr 23, 2004
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED VEHICLE SHAKES, AND THE STEERING WHEEL SHIMMIES. *AK
NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2006 ARMADA, TITAN, INFINITI QX56 AND MODEL YEAR 2005-2006 FRONTIER, PATHFINDER AND XTERRA VEHICLES. THE INTELLIGENT POWER DISTRIBUTION MODULE (IPDM) ASSEMBLY CONTAINS AN ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) RELAY THAT HAS A DIODE FOR ELECTRICAL CURRENT NOISE REDUCTION. THE ECM RELAY MAY ALLOW SILICON VAPOR TO FORM AND, OVER TIME, THE SILICON EVAPORATES FROM THE DIODE MOLDING WHICH CAUSES SILICON OXIDE TO DEVELOP ON THE ECM RELAY CONTACT DUE TO ARCING.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS COULD CAUSE ENGINE STALLING INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ECM RELAY INSIDE THE IPDM ASSEMBLY. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 6, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
1
PE08004 · Side Air Bag NON-DEPLOYMENT
Opened Jan 25, 2008 · Closed May 30, 2008
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Air Bags:side/window
THE SUBJECT VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL SEAT-MOUNTED SIDE AIR BAGS.ALL VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH STANDARD FRONTAL AIR BAGS AND SIDE AIR CURTAINS.INSTALLATION OF THE INCORRECT SRS DIAGNOSIS SENSOR UNIT DOES NOT IMPAIR DEPLOYMENT OF THE FRONTAL AIR BAG AND SIDE AIR CURTAIN IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.NO REPORTS OF NON-DEPLOYMENT OF THE SUBJECT SEAT-MOUNTED SIDE AIR BAGS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED BY THE MANUFACTURER OR BY NHTSA.THE WARRANTY REPORTS CITED ABOVE REPRESENT VEHICLE INSPECTIONS CONDUCTED UNDER THE SERVICE CAMPAIGN AND SENSOR REPLACEMENT WAS REQUIRED IN 32 OF THESE CASES.THE MANUFACTURER REPORTS A TOTAL OF 151 SENSOR UNITS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT PARTS FOR ALL PURPOSES.INVESTIGATION DISCLOSED A LOW INCIDENCE OF SENSOR REPLACEMENT REQUIRED UNDER THE SERVICE CAMPAIGN TO DATE.NO INCIDENTS OF REAL WORLD NON-DEPLOYMENT OF THE SUBJECT AIR BAGS WERE IDENTIFIED.THIS PRELIMINARY EVALUATION IS CLOSED.
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