Note that this vehicle was purchased used about 2 years ago without any service history from the previous owner. However I was able to confirm no outstanding recalls open on the VIN. While traveling home (45mph) I observed the brake light illuminate on the dashboard and noticed the brakes were malfunctioning. When attempting to depress the brake pedal the ABS/brakes appeared to make grinding/metallic noises and the brake pedal would vibrate and go to the floor. I thought that a brake line or fluid issue may have occurred, but when I stopped the vehicle and turned off the ignition I did not see any visual issues. Then upon restarting the vehicle the issue was no longer present. When I researched this issue I found hundreds of complaints about nissan brakes having similar issues and found a service bulletin ntb06-040.pdf regarding the issue. Upon using a scantool to read the vehicle codes I was able to confirm that dtc c1179 was present and that this issue was related to the service bulletin. The service bulletin indicates a software update addresses the issue. I contacted nissan consumer affairs and they indicated nissan would not be able to assist due to the age of the vehicle. I am concerned about the number of complaints I am seeing online (clubarmada, nissanhelp, etc) regaing this issue and feel that if a software update is needed to resolve than there is either 1) a software bug (which needs a recall) or 2) a defective sensor (delta sensor) that the software update chooses to ignore or diminish. Either way a random brake malfunction that can "fix" itself upon reboot (restarting the vehicle) seems suspicious and should be investigated.
2004 Nissan Armada brakes complaints
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I was on the freeway going 60 MPH when this happened .having problems with the brake booster brake pedal goes all the way to the floor and doesn't wanna break on time also makes a weird noises this only happens when the brake light is on I have to turn off the vehicle and start again and then it won't do it for a while and then after a while it happen again so scary
Press brakes and they start jumping and make a weird sound, don't work correctly as if you loose your breaks for sometime, pull over shut car off wait and then restart and everything is back to normal - scary at high speeds on the highway, this has been a continous problem and even my work around is no longer working. This happens atleast once a month with continued driving so I use my other car more often than not.
I was driving down the road around 45 to 50 MPH. I looked down and when I looked back up a car was stopped in the road. When I pressed the brake it made a weird noise almost like a spring going boing and air rushing. The noise is very hard to describe. The pedal went almost to the floor. The brakes had a weird grinding sound and a lot of vibration in the pedal. I had the brakes down as hard as I could. The brakes did work a little but nothing like they should have. There was only a very small light in color skid mark. I let the officer know after the crash. After looking into it I discovered this is a known problem. I was not injured but people in the other car were.
The brake light comes on while driving and you lose some braking ability which is quite dangerous
While driving the armada, the brake light suddenly turns on. And I'm unable to brake immediately. I would have to stop the vehicle completely and turn it off wait about two minutes, then turn the engine back on.. Sometimes it stops, but most times it doesn't..
Brake light on dash goes on and the brakes grab, make it hard to stop when brakes are applied. Has happened multiple times, had brakes replaced, and continues to happen with new brakes and rotors. Problem clears temporary after stopping vehicle and turninh ignition off then back on. Last time this happened was 2-16-2019.
All dash board lights suddenly turn on when driving on the freeway and breaks disengage. Pressing the break pedal results in a loud grinding noise and sounds like springs tearing. This happened four times. Dealer cannot find the problem and I have changed break pads and rotors but still continues. The only solve is to turn off the engine and turn it back on.
Randomly the truck would not stop as I try and apply the brakes , its as is I push petal to the floor and you hear a bad grinding a bad vibration and feels as if the truck is about to drop a mechanical piece from underneath the front end .as I come to a long and rolling stop the brake light turns on,, I try and pump the brake petal and it seems as if its disconnected from the cable, so I turn the truck off wait a minute and turn it back on... Now this has happened about 5,6 times the past time my wife and 3 boys where in the vehicle.. Ive done research and been on many forums and know this is a big issue and very dangerous, as we are now extremely nervous to drive the vehicle especially on the expressway ... Please at least honor the repairs as I can take it to a nissan by me and have it fixed. I love the truck and have put a lot of money to modifying it and its very dependable. But no vehicle will be safe if brakes randomly go out... Its bound to be a very bad outcome and we dont want to be a statistic,,,please help us. Please call for further info and a resolution.. Thank you for your time [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).'
Break light comes on while driving and when I go to stop it makes a god awful sound. Have to turn the car off and back on. This has happened several times since june 1st 2018. Turning if off seems to clear the issue but today 3 lights came on brake, slip and vds. Turning it off and back on did not seem to fix it. This is our family vehicle and we have 3 to 6 kids in it at all times. Nissan needs to issue a recall this is a huge safety issue!
The vdc off light, slip light and brakes pop up on the dash. The car begins to make a springy sound maybe from the brakes. The car has to slow down and it stops for a minute but it continuously does it while I'm driving. It happens with no discrimination as to where you are (city, highway,etc...) .
At random times, usually when transmission in drive, the brake light displays on the dash and immediately the brakes do not work appropriately. The brake pedal sinks to the floor when depressed while making a loud groaning/grinding sound. The brakes fail. I have to stop the car by pumping the brake pedal, turning off the motor and then once auto restarts the problem is gone until next time. Very dangerous. At higher speeds could cause serious accident with injury or death. Happened several times on expressway. Happened in parking lots and on side streets. Frightening situation. Dealers act ignorant about this problem even tho this seems to be a common complaint with this vehicle. I understand it is the ABS booster that needs to be replaced. Others said it is the computer. I spent 4 hours 2 wks ago at dealer who "found nothing." yet the situation has increased fron a few times a year to 3 times this week.
I was driving on freeway around 60mph on a sudden brake paddle got soft brakes light ABS light everything came on dashboard.whenever I pressed the brake it feels like not pressing anything but the brake was still working but not smooth.. It's like u pressing hard brake every time. But when I restarted the truck everything disappeared from dashboard n brake paddle started working normally. So whenever it was happening I was keep restarting the truck . So I I went to firestone they said I need to change master cylinder flash the brake fluid rotors n pads all way around which cost me almost 1500$ . Once they did those services after couple of months same problem occurring again. Now firestone said it's ABS probably. I looked online lots of had same this unknown problem n it's dangerous.. It's pointi on its reliability .. I can't even sell the truck cz I don't want to put anyone's life in danger so plz I really this it's need to be taken care by dealer . Thank you
I've made some research and I'm surprised to find out I'm not the only one that has this problem. Sometimes without notice the brake light comes on as you try to brake you hear a loud grinding noise and loose braking power. I pull over turn off the truck for a few seconds, turn it back on and the brake light goes away. It works good after that but sometimes I get the same problem multiple times through out the day. It gets scary when traffic suddenly stops and that happens. Nissan should really make a recall on this.
Takata inflators pasanger sit dosent sense theres a person on the sit airbag is off all the time even when driving and there's a adult heavy person on the sit I've tried several friends heavy persons and it's always off even when driving any speed ..... Rear brakes don't work properly when driving in regular street 25 milles suddenly emergency light turns on and back breaks sound like they are loose and don't stop car had to turn car off in the middle of street and then turn it on to reset brakes and then it works fine for a day or 2 or a week not sure when but its very often
Brake light come and a shutter in brake petal. Lose of stopping power
I was driving down a main roadway when the brake, vdc, ABS and 4x4 lights all came on. The car also started making a bonging grinding and vibrating when I pressed the brakes. I pulled off to the side of the road and turned the car off. I checked to see if I could find anything wrong. I couldn't see anything so I turned the car back on and all the lights were still on but the noise and vibrating had stopped. I made it home without it making the noise again. The next weeks went by and all the lights are still on and it makes the noise and vibration each time I turn the car on but and I pressed the brakes a few times it goes away expect the lights are always on now.
The brakes suddenly quit working properly, vibration, grinding, etc. The SUV will stop if you baby the brake pedal. If I turn ign. Off, then back on, the problem goes away.
Break was fixed as part of recall but now the same problem reappeared. The dealer says fix was one off and now have to pay for diagnosis and repair. Spent hours in many different calls to 1-800-nissan1. They are giving me run around and not authorizing the same dealer to redo the recalled components. The nissan agent refused to consider it a safty recall issue. Nissan created case number: 26306021 agent id: 7319032
Takata recall "ABS braking system ,entire system fails the brake light and ABS brakel light, tics light all come on instrument panel,when stepping on brake pedal, then a wierd noise sound then brake pedal sinks to floor with the brakes grabbing and locking up causing tires to lock and slide, this happens frequently sometimes twice in the same time ,then it might go without occurring for weeks or months at a time, this is very dangerous I just happen to know somewhat how to deal with problem, as I'm applying brakes when it always happen, but if I was braking heavily and it happen no way ,would I not crash into what ever in front of me, it only happens while truck is in motion , and during braking.
Doesn't matter the speed of the vehicle, brakes tend to press to the floor, grinding noise and the only way to stop this is to pull over the vehicle, turn off the ignition and restart it. It randomly happens, but I am very concerned that if and when I tow or am on the highway, I don't won't my brakes to not work. Could kill me...I have had an issue with brakes and lights coming on that says vdo ,antilock etc: when driving the SUV at lower speeds and you try to apply the brakes the whole front end starts shaking and grinding and it is impossible to stop. I have replaced brakes, rotors , wheel hub bearings and still have this problem. It is scary when you can't stop a 7,000lb vehicle! I am in fear of an accident . I have read of others having the same problem. Sometimes when running hyw speeds a lot of lights come on and dingers and this has been happening since I bought the armada. I want to know what nissan is gonna do about this problem cause it seems I am not the only one having these issues. By the way this is going on since I purchased the vehicle back on 10/2006.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan armada. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced failures with starting, violent vibrations, and jerking. In addition, an abnormal noise was heard coming from the vehicle and the brakes failed to operate. The contact stated that the brake and tipm warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the brake lights needed to be reset. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.
Brakes, at about 65mph car shakes violently, tv in the middle sounds like its falling out, engine turning over but not starting
Bought a 2004 nissan armada 08/08/2016 the second day I had to go to the dealers and pay close to 4xx to have a computer hooked up to it because my brake light came on and didnt have any brakes, it then happened the second week of owning the vehicle, called nissan north america at first I was told I would be reimbursed and my problem fixed then was told its out of warranty. Regardless it was not my fault nissan does not no how to make vehicle or fix there fauly problems. Then today I went out to start my truck and it will turn over all day long but will not start, I have a 2 year old special needs child and was heading to get his medication which can be very serious if hes without, contacted nna yet again with no luck. On top of the list of other problems iv had with this vehicle.
Truck makes grinding noise and wont stop I eas deiving it in the highway . Brake ligths and check engine came on ..tok it to check the check engine and it says code c1179 delta s sensor. I have been doing some research and look like there is a lot of complains regarding this issue..please help is my wife and kid daily truck.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan armada. The contact stated that the fuel gauge did not register the correct amount of fuel in the vehicle. The vehicle stalled while registering 1/4 of a tank. In addition, the vehicle hesitated to accelerate and the brake pedal traveled to the floorboard when depressed. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or independent mechanic for the acceleration or fuel gauge issues. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for the brake pedal issue; however, the failure could not be replicated. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was approximately 203,000. Updated 09/28/16*lj
Alot of times while pressing the brakes you here a noise, scrubbing, brake pads goes to the bottom of the floor , lights come on and unable to stop properly have to turn the car off to get the lights to go away this could cause serious problems being unable to stop
When you're driving, the car suddenly stops for 5 seconds the breaks to stop it constantly not to , one day we went to big bear and star down to fail and we will not put much attention after we arriived and we try to take to nissan in los angeles but now the car if you ar driving the car stop or you push the break to stop and dont work to stop , in the freweey not stop the break for little distancie crash went the other car.
I was driving about 30 MPH on a city street and step on the brakes when approaching a stop sign. The brake pedal felt real soft and I could hear a grinding sound coming from the brakes and the ABS and vdc lights came on. I had to pull off the road, turn the vehicle off and on again a couple of times before I could continue driving. This has happened to my wife and I 13 times.
Drive in parking lot with slow speed. Red break light is suddenly on then the grinding sound is occurred. If try to touch the break, you feel it is difficult to response. It seems the break is engaged. It will be back to normal when you turn off the engine then turn it on. The red "break" light is off then back to normal. No any beak oil leaking. Go garage to check the odb2 code and there is no any error code for it. It seems the break booster gets messed up and no code recording for 2004 armada. It is safety issue that the break will engage randomly. It is lucky that it happens in the parking lot with almost stop speed. It will be terrible when it happen in the high way.
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