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2004 Nissan Armada electrical problems

29 complaints (6% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 88,000.

owner complaints
29
of this car's complaints
6%
typical mileage
88,000
crashes
0
recalls
0

Which part fails

  • Wiring
    3
  • Wiring: interior/under dash
    1
  • Software
    1

At what mileage

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Nissan Armada electrical problems in other years

20042010201520202026

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 2004 Nissan Armada owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Aug 20, 2026 · Brakes, Electrical · TN

The ecm tells the abs to kick on the parking brake causing it to not have brakes while driving down the road unless you pull over and turn the car off and back on.

Filed Jun 21, 2024 · Electrical, Engine · CA

We just keep having endless safety issues. We would be on freeway and all of a sudden it would stop while driving on Freeway!and car going really fast,and almost hitting us my whole family terrified..once in a heavey under pass where supper busy of big rigs almost hitting us one of the most terrifying things you can feel of almost being hit,and this vehicle is super heavey,and cannot push by my self with back injury and my wife with really bad Heart condion , at times it would only go 25 to 35 miles per hour.. my widows keep falling my lightingi I have done everything possible and replaced almost everything, then another problem we depend on what we have and need for our doctors appointment and sometimes don’t start and when it is turn off it dose this noise.. etc can you help me, I don’t have money to keep spending on this car moo put something is very wrong

Filed Feb 23, 2021 · Electrical, Engine · 220,000 miles · TX

The vehicle will start having erratic rpms, hesitation to accelerate, engine rpms will not go above 2000-2500 or below 1000-300 without severe hesitation, then sometimes it will just completely shut down everything no matter if stopped at a light or driving highway speeds. Total loss of vehicle control happens... No brakes, power steering, no acceleration. Every light turns on on dash and if your driving at the time you better hope that you can quickly throw it in neutral, crank the engine at least 2-4 times before it'll start up, then kick it back in drive to gain control of the vehicle again so you can pull over somewhere safe before you get into a serious wreck. Taking it to nissan was pointless since after you get the armada restarted, it doesn't retain any codes that the dealership can use to diagnose the problem nor can the mechanic replicate the issue on test drives. At which point I look like I'm the crazy one, then they send me off on my way with no answers. The only other problem that the armada had long before this problem, during it, and currently is a cracked exhaust manifold which, too, is apparently a very common issue that plagues other armadas which nissan refused to acknowledge as a very common problem and issue a recall. This issue is hard to support with pics or documents since it almost always occurs while the vehicle is in motion so you're too occupied trying not to kill yourself or others on the road and when you do go to nissan there no codes to pull since I guess the vehicle erases it after the complete loss of power. Feels like I'm chasing my tail...

Filed Feb 21, 2019 · Electrical, Engine · 134,000 miles · WA

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan armada. While driving 50 MPH and approaching a stop light, the vehicle stalled and the check engine and other unknown warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was restarted and when the gear shifter was placed in drive, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the crankshaft position sensor failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failures and did not assist. The approximate failure mileage was 134,000.

Filed Jul 25, 2018 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 67,000 miles · GA

My nissan armada only has 67k miles on it like brand new it all of a sudden just lost all power I drove it the night before no issues then the next morning there were 3 lights on which were the vdc, slip, and the check engine light. Also, the trunk on the vehicle doesnt unlock when you hit the button neither does the glass lift door I have to climb in thru the vehicle get inside the trunk and take cover off of the emergency release and hold down lever while someone from the outside opens the door for me while im inside holding the lever down. The loss of power is the main issue here what if I was on the interstate or something and that happened.

Filed May 3, 2018 · Electrical · 103,000 miles · NJ

On sudden brake n battery sign comes up n stop brake stops workinbrg .. Once restart all signs on dashboard disappear and everything works fine.. Thn again after driving couple of mins or miles brakes n accelerator-stops working.. N took to nissan dealer they couldn't find anything wrong but it happened with lots of people who has nissan pathfinder armada le so they should take this issue seriously cz anything can happen to anyone.. Thanks god we got saved we was in a highway

Filed Feb 10, 2017 · Brakes, Electrical · 92,000 miles · UT

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.

Filed Sep 29, 2016 · Brakes, Electrical · 200,000 miles · KY

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.

Filed Sep 29, 2016 · Body, Brakes · KY

Brakes, at about 65mph car shakes violently, tv in the middle sounds like its falling out, engine turning over but not starting

Filed Sep 28, 2016 · Acceleration, Brakes · 200 miles · KY

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.

Questions about the 2004 Nissan Armada electrical

Does the 2004 Nissan Armada have electrical problems?

Owners have filed 29 complaints about the electrical of the 2004 Nissan Armada, 6% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2004 Nissan Armada electrical problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 88,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2004 Nissan Armada electrical?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Nissan Armada have the most electrical problems?

The Nissan Armada model years with the most electrical complaints are 2019 (42 complaints), 2018 (41 complaints) and 2017 (33 complaints).

Other 2004 Nissan Armada problems

Brakes 317Fuel system 36Engine 34Suspension 27Airbags 23Transmission 19Body 15Steering 13Visibility 12Acceleration 10Driver assistance 10Seat belts 7Tires 6Locks 5Seats 5Wheels 5Lights 3

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