2004 Nissan Armada: sudden loss of power

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 Aug 17, 2019 · Engine · 116,000 miles · NY

My cats are going bad after I just spent $600 to get a whole new exhaust system! The car chokes up when I accelerate and almost feels like it will lose power. I also have a code coming up for p0430

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 13, 2015 · Electrical, Engine · 131,985 miles · CO

Traveling up a slight hill at about 20 MPH the vehicle started losing power. The engine died resulting in a loss of power steering. I put the vehicle in park and shut off the ignition. I had no power and no power steering. After about a minute I tried and successfully started the vehicle. It attempted to die again, but I revved the engine and kept it running. It was frightening to think what would have happened if we were on a highway at 70 MPH and lost power. In my opinion this is a dangerous situation. Thankfully the incident was on a county road with no traffic as we had two of our grandchildren in the vehicle at the time of the incident.

Filed Oct 14, 2014 · Brakes · 24,521 miles · TX

The brake light will go on while the car is in motion. When the brake is applied at this time there is a significant loss of breaking power as well as a grinding and jerking motion. It is extremely difficult to bring the vehicle to a stop. I have also noticed that if I turn on the vehicle and leave it in part position for 10 minutes or so, the brake light will also go on. If I put the car into drive, the same loss of braking power occurs. I have experienced the loss of braking power in various situations from going 75 miles on the freeway to as little as bringing the car out of parked position. There are many complaints with the same loss of power and nissan has failed to issue a recall.

Filed Jul 18, 2012 · Fuel system · 125,000 miles · NJ

My armada showed that there was fuel in the tank. The gauge on the instrument cluster and the trip computer both showed there was a tank of gas in the vehicle; however, the vehicle had ran out of gas. The fuel sending unit is not working correctly. I took the vehicle to nissan and was told the fuel sending unit was bad in the armada and if I were lucky my vehicle may be part of the recall. My armada is a 2004, recalls were done for the fuel sending unit on 2005 models and above. Nissan has refused to recall the 2004 model. Safety issue fuel gauge inaccuracy. I am requesting that the 2004 model armada be added to safety recall ntb10037. This fault causes the vehicle to ran out of fuel while the gauge still shows up to a quarter tank remaining. Loss of power and control of vehicle which may cause accidents.

Filed Sep 23, 2010 · Brakes · 50,000 miles · SC

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 nissan armada. The contact stated that on 3-4 occasions, when he applied the brakes, the brake light illuminated and he heard a grinding and pulsating noise; the brake pedal would also extend to the floorboard. The vehicle had not been inspected or repaired. The manufacturer had not been notified. The current mileage was approximately 60,000. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000. Updated 01/11/2011*lj the consumer stated he would have to turn the vehicle off and then turn it back on again in order for the problem to be corrected. A mechanic informed the consumer, the problem was the ABS or computer system. The consumer stated while driving, the vehicle lost all power and then the brake light illuminated. Updated 03/30/11

Filed Feb 9, 2010 · Engine · 70,000 miles · MD

Exhaust manifolds crack causing loss of power and co intrusion into cabin. Had to replace at own expense. Known problem that nissan has inconsistently addresses under warranty.

Filed Jan 26, 2009 · Engine · 81,470 miles · NH

My problem started around 12/5/08 when my truck died unexpectedly. It restarted then later more of the same on the same voyage. Local nissan was contacted that day and an appointment was set for 12/15/08. At that appointment it was determined that it was caused by the vehicle security function and was reset and key was reprogrammed. They had noted that the exhaust manifolds had failed and needed replacement. The mileage was 81,470, 1470 miles over the federal warranty. My mileage was arguably under the 80,000 warranty limit when the appointment was made a week prior. Two weeks later, the same symptoms occurred. This time it is added with power loss of mass proportion on and off again. Again back to nissan were they are pointing at the manifolds. Other customers with the same exact symptoms have had the ipdm, bcm, ECM, manifolds, and the key reprogrammed and the dealerships still cant find there problem. The service department acknowledges my concern that this isn?t the part causing the intermittent issues. Nissan realized the problem with its manifolds and corrected by making them ?beefer? And adding a support brace in later production runs. I have tried to resolve the problem through nissans consumer services, but was denied assistance (case #6392768). The internet is flooded with nissan truck customers whose manifolds have failed in the same exact places on the part during the production run date. Nissan has even warranted this part to other customers after the expiration of the warranty but why not me? There suggesting ?starting? With the manifolds @ $2400 estimate I can?t afford, and if that doesn?t fix the problem im in the same boat as the other? Throw parts you cant afford at it? Crowd. I bought there flagship vehicle, expecting utmost service unlike there counterparts. Im ready to discourage anyone I cross from the nissan product line, my lawyer has already been contacted, and if this isn't resolved swiftly being without a veh.

Filed May 27, 2008 · Transmission · 87,000 miles · OR

I have a nissan armada 04, it has a problem in the auto trans. I took it for repair and to find out what the issue was. I was told that there was a part that was updated and that is why the car lost power while my husband was entering an intersection. I thought that a recall is intended to get cars with issues like this off the road. How easy to call the part updated not recalled due to possible death or injury. Now not only am I paying for nissan corp mistakes but what about all the other owners who trust in the safety of a name brand and not to mention a $40,000.00 SUV. How can I fight to change this.....

Filed Jul 23, 2007 · Brakes, Electrical · 37,000 miles · AL

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 nissan armada. The contact stated that the brake light illuminated on the dashboard. The vehicle then lost power and the brake pedal went completely down to the floor. The failure occurred twice while driving 30 MPH. He stated that it feels as if the ABS is engaging and the vehicle has approximately 20% of its braking power. The contact has an appointment to have the vehicle inspected. The current mileage is 38,000 and failure mileage was 37,000. The consumer stated nissan has tsb for this issue in turn the charge was $85 to reprogram the vsb control. Updated 08/23/07