2004 Nissan Armada: jerking or lurching

5 of the 464 complaints about the 2004 Nissan Armada describe jerking or lurching.

owner complaints: 5
of this car's complaints: 1%
typical mileage: 127,000
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 6 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Jerking or lurching by model year

2021
1
2019
1
2017
2
2007
1
2006
3
2005
2
2004
5

What owners say

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 Nov 20, 2015 · Transmission · 319,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan armada. While driving approximately 30 MPH, there was a few seconds delayed response when the brake pedal was depressed. In addition, the vehicle would only accelerate at low speeds in a jerking motion until after the engine was turned off and restarted. The failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 319,000.

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 Jun 12, 2013 · Transmission · 127,000 miles · AL

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan pathfinder armada. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH the vehicle began to jerk, lunge and it failed to accelerate. The contact was able to stop the vehicle and noticed there was a transmission fluid leak. The vehicle was towed to the contacts home and an independent mechanic informed her the transmission would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 127,000.

Filed Feb 10, 2011 · Brakes · 67,287 miles · CA

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 nissan armada. While driving approximately 20 MPH, the contact applied pressure to the brakes and heard a loud grinding noise. He was unable to bring the vehicle to a complete stop, causing the pedal to jerk. He was forced to use the emergency brake in order to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who performed a diagnostic test which concluded that the brake booster failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer did not offer any assistance. The current and failure mileages were 67,287.