2004 Nissan Armada suspension problems

Filed Dec 28, 2025 · Suspension · WI

I was driving along on the freeway after replacing the rear control arms as those were rusted out as well and the driver side wheel started wobbling so I pulled over with the family in it to look, and the bearing had come loose after fixing the bearing at a shop nearby driving down the road. It still felt like it was wobbling brought it into the shop looked underneath, and the subframe is actually cracked, though it states that this recall had been complete completed.

Filed Feb 23, 2023 · Suspension · KY

After making a left turn I heard a loud popping sound from the rear of the vehicle so I continued driving at about 20mph. for about another 350 yds. While making a right turn into my apartment. I heard a loud clanked sound. I looked and saw that the upper control arm on the rear drivers side had broke apart due to rust. Luckily I was only pulling into my apartment. I was quite disturbed by this incident because I had just gotten off the interstate with my family in the vehicle with me..

Filed Oct 1, 2021 · Engine, Suspension · 205,000 miles · CA

The contact owns a 2004 Nissan Armada. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 10E019000 (Suspension) and 10V517000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The vehicle was taken to the dealer for recall repairs; however, the dealer only completed the recall repair for 10V517000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The contact stated that the collar weld of the vehicle was separating. The contact also stated while driving 60 MPH, the vehicle inadvertently stalled. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact was able to veer to the side of the road. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a second dealer - Jim Bone Nissan (1275 Santa Rosa Ave, Santa Rosa, CA 95404) who advised the contact that she would be responsible for the cost of the repair because the VIN was not included in a recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 205,000.

Filed May 21, 2021 · Suspension · 99,200 miles · CA

The contact owns a 2004 Nissan Armada. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would sway from left to right. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 10E019000 (Suspension) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was informed of failure and confirmed that the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was approximately 99,200.

Filed May 11, 2021 · Suspension · 160,000 miles · WV

The kframe to my nissan armada had rusted out and bent the rear tires in

Filed Jan 2, 2021 · Steering, Suspension · 160,000 miles · CA

Vehicle originally sold in rhode island, underneath is corroded and welding that is holding spring and or shock seems weak and steering wheel turns by itself when hit a groove or coming to stop on city street. Being in contact with other armada owners, there seems to be common trouble with catalyct converters with clogged screens and cracked exhaust manifolds, and multiple misfire with approx 8 of 10 armada owners

Filed May 6, 2020 · Suspension, Wheels · 346,881 miles · KY

After purchasing a 2004 nissan armada. Took to get a alignment and he mechanic diagnosed the rear subframe/cradle was severely rusted nearly in two so much so that the sway bar had rusted through completely and was just hanging loosely. After doing some research we have seen multiple reports of this recurring issue.

Filed Aug 29, 2018 · Acceleration, Brakes · 190,000 miles · SC

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...) .

Filed Aug 23, 2018 · Steering, Suspension · 116,000 miles · NY · crash

Left front wheel, tire, disk brake assembly, plus caliper and brake disk detached from vehicle while truck was traveling approx 60 MPH on rte 8 in conn. Truck spun into the median guard rail and I had to struggle to get it stopped. Inspection of the left front wheel well revealed that the tie road to that wheel assembly had completely severed itself--as if you were slicing into a cake with a knife. . We could have easily been both killed. I want you to research whether there were any recalls for this 2004 armada of which I was never notified. Please respond to [xxx] thank you. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Apr 13, 2017 · Body, Suspension · 74,000 miles · PA

We have a 2004 nissan pathfinder armada with under 74,000 miles on the odometer. The vehicle looks like it is in very good shape until it is put on a lift. The major control arms of the vehicle are severely rusted while other steel in close proximity is not. We found a recall for 1996-2004 nissan pathfinders for this same issue: 'campaign id #: r1107 'the federal safety agency #:11v‑244 'applied vehicles:1996-2004 pathfinder (r50) nissan north american told us that this recall does not apply to our vehicle. We believe that the components used on our vehicle were probably produced by the same manufacturer as the recalled components and therefore have the same issues. The nissan representative that we spoke with would neither confirm nor deny this. ( mariana 615‑725‑5879) she could only confirm that the recall did not apply to our nissan.