Purchased 2004 nissan armada 11/2004. Progressively greater shimmy/jutter while braking. Unsafe feel while attempting to stop. Brake failure could result in serious injury or death. Brake system was inspected and found to have underdesigned components for vehicle weight as stated by nissan dealer on 5/27/05. Dealer turned rotors, replaced pads, stated "this was not a permanent fix". This all done within 8000 miles.
2004 Nissan Armada brakes complaints
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I am having problems with the brakes . Have taken vehicle to the dealer 4 times, and problems have not been resolved. They still can't get to fix the problem. The window regulators broke twice. Also, seat back broke twice, but was repaired by dealer. Main problem are the brakes.
Car began shaking when brakes applied at 13,000 miles. Called dealer to see if this was uncommon or if other armada drivers were complaining and told they knew of no problem. Took car into local auto store and was told the rotors were bad and to take back to the dealer since it was not common for this to happen so early. Dealership turned rotors. Same problem occurred 3000 miles later and brought back to dealer and asked for rotors not to be turned, but to fix the problem. They just turned the rotors again. Seems they are just putting a bandaid until I have to pay for the problem myself. I have kids and feel very unsafe. I am ready to bring it in again because the car is shaking again. I have other issues, but they are just bothersome. This brake problem scares me and it is expensive to keep fixing this when it is out of warranty. Help!!!!
Dt: the contact states that he owns a 2004 nissan armada. He has taking his vehicle into a mechanic three times for the same problem. There is a vibration in his brakes. He would have a kit put on his brakes and they told him each time that he would not need to have it fixed anymore his vehicle is messed up now with the same braking problem this is the fourth time. He only has 9500 miles on his vehicle. The braking problem consist of the steering wheel jumping really bad while applying pressure to the brakes. The vibration occurs even in normal braking. The design of braking system is antilock brakes. He does have the repair invoices for each failure. This has came close to causing an accident.
I bought a new 2004 nissan armada. Only 3 months after driving, I started to have problems with the brakes. It started with excessive brake dust and squeaking barkes. This turned into a grinding sound when brakes were applying within another month, eventually leadingthe brake shudder. The stearing wheel started to shake as I applieid the brakes. I took the car into nissan of bakersfield to have the car serviced. The employee who scheduled my appointment informed me that all 2004 and 2005 armada and titans had problems with the brake system. She informed me that they were aware of the probelm with the brake system not being able to carry the weight of the car, therfore the brakes buckel under pressure causing damage to the rotors and brake pads. I had to take my car in a month later to get the brakes serviced again, due to the same problem.
Nissan - 2004, pathfinder armada at present 22,000 miles. Problem stated at less than 2,000 miles. Vehicle has been back to dealer 6 times since acquisition for brake problems. Failure of the brake system. Take longer to stop with severe shuddering of the steering column. This could result in a crash with loss of lives. Delear refinish the existing rotors or install new ones with new pads and bolt assembly.
Purchased a new 2004 armada in august 2004. Had nothing but problems with the car. I recently was involved in an accident because of brake failure. The car was taken to nissan immediately after the body was repaired for them ,to repair the brakes. Mid city nissan in chicago informed me that they would not repair the vehicle because the body shop damaged the brakes. This was ridiculous because the car was in the accident in the first place due to brake failure. . Also, the initial inspection revealed, that previous to any body work done, the rotors/ calipers, and the pads were defective. Nissan was well aware of this problem, yet they did nit want to admit it. In addition, the employees of mid city were extremely rude and confrontational. They were not helpful in any way. Driver's side window did not always roll up, and the stereo's volume faded in and out. However, mid city did not want to repair these problems either because there was nothing wrong with the car". This was the worst truck I have ever owned, and I will never buy another nissan. I cannot believe how poor their customer service is. I agree with a previous post, I should have brought my $40,000 to toyota.
Complete brake failure-- vehicle: 2004 nissan armada le this vehicle has been in the shop (dealer) several times with brake issues. The rotors have been turned and replaced and turned again. Nissan has not as of yet corrected the problem. About a week ago, I was making a stop at an intersection when the brake pedal went completely to the floor. I "pumped" the pedal and got enough pedal to be able to stop. On exam of the brake system, I found that the brake fluid reservoir was over half empty. Why? I do not know. I added fluid and the brake problem appeared to be corrected. I took the vehicle to the dealer and requested it be examined to see if they could determine if there was a leak of some kind that may have caused the fluid level to get low. In checking out the vehicle, the problem occurred again with the technician. They could not determine the cause.
I'm leasing a nissan armada 2004 brakes of the car have defects. The car shakes when you hit the brakes, hard to control the car, very unsafe on speed of 50 miles. I sent the car to the maintanence about 4 times now, and the same defets happened over and over, last week end I lost control of the care and I was on the hiegh way and I had to get out of the road to the shoulder other wise I would be crash other cars. Please help me I tired from going back and forth to the dealer taking unpaid days off from work, I worried about my kids and my famliy safety, I don't want to wait until an accident happen.
I have taken my 2004 nissan armada in for brake service four (4) times now. 14737 miles and car is almost undrivable. Nissan has known about this problem for some time, and yet no fix is available. Nissan customer service was supposed to contact my within 2 business days. No call. I am leaving for a 3 week vacation and my car is unsafe to drive. Dealer says my rotors can't be turned again(they've been turned 3 times already). Dealer says they have no rotors available. Dealer told me that "I" could check with other dealers about the availiblity of rotors. Dealer gm told me that he was also having the same problem and was waiting for rotors himself.
Brakes developed a bad problem with vibrations when braking which acutally giggled the steering wheel. Problem was first repaired at 5,000 miles and they serviced it by turning the rotors. Problem reoccured at 11,000 miles and it was serviced again. This time the rotors could not be turned and they had to replace the rotors, pad kit, and boot kit. At 16,000 miles the problem once again reoccured and at the time the service dept. Said that nissan has not found a permanent fix for this problem and they once again turned my rotors. I have since called nissan and was told by their representative that nissan is only providing "counter-meaures" and has not found a fix and has no date when one will be avail. I feel it is a major safety issue since these problems have occured without evening towing anything and I am pursuing the lemon law in the state of washington. It is unreasonable to expect people to drive a vehicle which has to have a major break service perfomed every 5,000 miles just to be somewhat safe.
Brakes jutter and need repair every 5,000 miles. Car has had rotors turns, pad replaced, rotors replaced. The first failure was noted with 5,000 miles on it and a repair was made. A repair was again made at 11,000 miles at that time new rotors were installed and another repair was made in march 2005 at 16,000 miles. I called nissan and was told by their representative that the fixes were "counter-measures" and that at this time no permanent fix has been identified and there is no date for a permanent fix to this safety problem.
The nissan armada has been designed with a much inferior brake system, regarding to the size and weight of the armada. They had cut costs by installing a nissan frontier brake system which weighs about half the weight of a nissan armada. This has caused the brakes to give out every 5000 miles and also creates an unsafe braking system. It also allows the vehicle to dive when braking not giving a safe braking reaction time. The dealerships have constantly replaced my brakes (3 times within 15,ooo miles) and did admit that nissan has admitted to putting an inferior braking system.
While applying the brake pedal vehicle vibrated uncontrollably. Driver took vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the front rotors needed to be resurfaced, and resurfaced them three times. However, the problem recurred. *a
Steeering wheel shudders making this vehicle undrivable,dealership and manuf. Have informed me that they have been aware of this problem and no perm. Fix is available.only 4800 mi on vehicle and brake rotors are warped. Please order recall.
Bought new armada in november 2004. It has been at the service center at bankston lewisville twice now. Repeat problem with brake failure and steering wheel shaking. Unibody creaks all the time. 2nd row seat belt failed twice, which threw my baby and her car seat into the back of the driver's seat!!! Dash and consoles rattle all the time. Wind noise is horrible! Dealer said they will work on it. I called nissan consumer affairs and are waiting for a response from a regional specialist.
Poor braking system been to dealer will not fix. Brakes are to small to stop armada properly. Needs bigger rotor and pads. Dash rattles very loud will not fix. Poor paint on blizzard armada.
While applying the brake pedal, the vehicle vibrated uncontrollably. The driver was able to maintain control of the vehicle and drove it to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic informed the driver that the rotors needed to be replaced and replaced it three times. However, the problem still occurs at this time. Please provide further details.
The consumer stated the steering wheel pulsated when the brakes are applied. Please provide more information. *jb front brakes rotors have been replaced 4 times. *eh
Front brake began pulsating at 5000 mile. I brought vehicle to dealer who turned rotors and replaced brake shoes with thicker shoe. Brakes are again pulsating at 11,000 miles. I believe the vehicle brake components are not sufficient for the weight of the vehicle.
Brake rotor warping issue that has been brought up by many owners. Rotors were turned and it needs it again 2500 miles later. I requested that the rotors be replaced but request was denied. It seems that the braking system on the front of the armada is not sufficient for the vehicle weight. I am going to take the vehicle in again for the same service this time demanding that the rotors be replaced. Nissan should be forced to change the size of the brake rotors, pads, entire system if necessary.
Violent vibration due to braking at only 6,000 miles fuel gauge is inaccurate, engine gets hot,sunroof leaks, roof rattles excessively, door rattles excessively.
When attempting to slow down from high speed vehicle shakes violently.
Front brakes overheating causing premature rotor warpage and steering "judder".
Vehicle was having a difficult time stopping when brakes were applied. Took vehicle to dealer twice for checkup, and results showed that the rotors needed to be replaced.
4th time since april 2004 the brakes deteriorate to the point of iminent failure. The steering wheel vibrates and shakes, the brake pedal travel increases, and brakes become unresponsive. Rotors have been cut, pads replaced, rotors replaced, caliper "kits" installed, pins replaced, grease applied, etc. The problem keeps returning. Many other annoyance type problems as well...rattles, navigation system failure, radio replaced, overhead console cracked, replaced window motors and switches, poor wheel alignment from factory.
While applying the brakes and without warning vehicle started shaking uncontrollably. Driver was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and drove to the dealer for inspection. Mechanic informed the driver that a problem was present, but a solution was undetermined at this time.
Rear collision due to brake failure. The brakes are too weak and vibrate. The dealer replace the brakes pads, then a week later the front break disks were replace because still vibrates. It solve the problem for approximately. 2,000 miles then the vibration starts again.
The consumer is experiencing a problem with the brakes. When applying the brakes, the vehicle vibrated violently. The has contacted the dealer who says parts needed for the repair are unavailable. Also, when the parts needed are used to repair the problem, owners are bringing back their vehicles back after 3,000 miles. Provide further details.
- I experienced brake judder at 200 miles - dash rattle first week of ownership - 3rd row center seat belt failed at approx 3 months of ownership - low tire pressure light and warning come on at temperatures below 15 deg f - at 13 deg f, approx 4,500 miles, car surged, stalled and would not accelerate and travel over 45 MPH.
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