My husband and I were driving back home and our nissan armada breaks failed. Senor lights flash on and off all the time. Clicking sound when driving parked etc. Horrible sound from under vehicle, as I'm driving. Steering wheel shakes even after a wheel alignment. City streets and highway. I have taken the car to nissan and they just brush it off and say there is nothing wrong with the car take it for a long drive.
2006 Nissan Armada brakes complaints
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Every so often the brake light comes on and the brakes screech and don't respond when step on the brake pedal. What I do is turn of the car and for some reason this seems to do a reset and the car goes back to normal. This is very dangerous because if it happens when you're driving and brake you can crash.
Brake keep going out while driving doesn't happen all the time... But when it happen the brake light on and when you try to step on the brake it shake and grind... I report this a coupe time already and still nothing happen...and with the airbag light keep coming on and when I reset it two day later it come right back on.
Own a 2006 nissan armada le. Started my truck and the brake, vdc, slip, and 4wd lights lit up on the dashboard. Thought it appeared because it was getting cold. Drove a couple of blocks down a city a street and heard a loud grinding noise when the brakes were pressed and the truck jolted a little bit. After another block, lights went away and didn't have more any issues on the way home. When I got home, turn the truck off and restarted the truck, no lights. Did a google search and read many issues relating to this. A couple a days later checked the truck, on start-up...no lights, then when I put it in drive, the same lights lit up. Took it to the dealership, lights were lit, brakes engaged, and speedometer was fluctuating and then didn't move. When I arrived at the dealership, speedometer activated again when the truck was put in park. Nissan dealership did a diagnostic test and the advisor indicated both the ECM and ABS actuator assembly were fried and needed to be replaced, $3,100 to start out with. Truck is still at the shop, no work has started. Notified nissan customer relations since there is a known issue, waiting to hear back. Also called another dealership to see what they could tell me and it was mentioned that there is a known issue. Called the service dept. Back the next day and talked to another advisor, the advisor indicated since there are some are hard codes (u1000, u1001) displayed with the ECM and ABS assembly, the systems potentially need to be replaced.
Brakes failed to operate correctly causing my wife to rear end the vehicle in front of her. Damaging both vehicles I am glad that her or my two sons who were in the vehicle and the other person were not hurt. Nissan is aware of the brake issues related to the nissan armada and titan
Brake issues grinding turn car off stops brake light comes on when a problem but goes of when restarted. See attached lawsuit.
As I was driving my armada I heard a noise and felt that something was wrong with my breaks. I tried to brake and my breaks wouldn't respond, it also sounded like my breaks were hitting metal with metal, the break light also came on. After pushing the break pedal several times it stopped had to turn on my emergency lights as I stopped at a main street. I turned off the car and back on my brake light turned off and drove home through the small streets since was afraid that the breaks wouldn't work again.
The brake light randomly turns on. When trying to brake there is a very loud grinding noise. The noise is scary and the brakes work but not as well. This has happen to me while I'm driving. I have to stop turn the truck off then the brake light disappears and starts working again. It's hard to diagnose because it's random. It has happened more than once, I was told it might be a brake booster but can't tell for sure because when I take it to the shop it's normal.
The brake light would display in the car. There is a loud grinding noise which happen when breaking. After car is turned off and turned back on its like nothing ever happen. This situation happens randomly.
Braking system doesnt work properly at times. Brake light on dash lights up and brakes pulsate like it would if you are trying to stop on ice. After restart vehicle it will be ok until it happens again.
Check engine light is on
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan armada. While driving approximately 65 MPH, the brakes failed without warning. The failure occurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
Original complaints filed july 31st and october 22, 2015, respectively. A response has been received from the insurance company regarding their decision of supplemental repairs, odi #10745373 and #10781329, as it relates to the vehicle safety determination after the collision loss in november 2010. I forwarded the dmv-349 and additional documents by mail to the federal safety agency address provided previously.
While driving and slowing down the break lights come on and you can hear a grinding sound and the vehicle begins to pulse. The only way to quickly fix the problem is to restart the car. I've taken the armada to my local dealership to rectify the problem. However, the technicians drive the vehicle around the lot for a few minutes and say they do not notice any problems with the breaks. This issue has a potential to generate fetal outcomes. Fortunately for my family, we have not been in harms way. The problem has been on going since we purchased the vehicle in may 2006.
While driving on the road at slow normal speed the brake pedal went to floor no braking available with kids in my car this is a known problem with nissan armada brake debooster valve equipped with delta sensor . Safety issue that needs to be a recall to resolve this problem. During this no braking the ABS light illuminates and slip warning and brake warning light illuminates the only way to resolve this is by safely pulling over and turning the ignition off which then might resolve this problem. Took my car to the dealership they exactly know what the problem is they got the code c1179 which clearly outlines a bad delta sensor within the brake debooster valve . I believe nissan has know this problem and has not yet made a recall o this issue will like the transport safety board look into this electrical, software , mechanical problem before it's too late whereby innocent lives could be lost . There needs to be a safety recall . The dealership also wants to charge for the software upgrade and yet said this might not fix the problem but if it happens again then the brake debooster valve would have to be replaced , I am shocked to know that they know it's a safety issue but yet tend to ignore this problem frustrated consumer .
I was driving my kids to school and as I approached a stop sign, I noticed my brake light, vdc light and slip light came on. When I pressed on my brakes it made a grinding sound and would not come to a complete stop. I had to jerk my car into neutral and then try to put it into park. When I pressed my brake pad it went all the way down to the ground and then I was able to put my car into park. This all happened while driving in the flow of traffic pulled over and parked, I turned my car off, when I restarted my car the light were off and I drove on my way.
I have had this happen multiple times. I am driving and the brake light goes on on the dash. When I attempt to apply the brakes the whole car shakes and makes a loud noise. The car barely slows. Eventually if I get the car stopped and I restart it the problem goes away. No one has been able to find out what the issue is but it happens to a lot of armada owners. It's terrifying. It usually happens if I am driving, then turn the car of and then on again within a few minutes. The brakes will fail and I can only get them to work correctly if I restart the car.
Original odi #10745373 - 11/19/2010 still unresolved. Review of nc dmv - 340 (rev.3/2001) with insurance company, insurance affiliated collision repair shop and nissan of north america confirmed acknowledgment of rotor/ brake damage during repairs. The collision repair shop and (nissan)modern service mgr. Both internally notated the issue until the claim was confirmed by a nissan service tech (5936) on 12/21/2010 during a collision re-inspection. Front/ rear brake pad replacement has not resolved the rotor issue confirmed during 2010 repairs. Brake pads were not worn to require replacement during inspections to address concerns. The nissan edr issue has remained unaddressed by the insurance company while nissan has provided all warranty/ recall services for the vehicle from 2006 to the present. Geico has provided a guarantee of all losses related to collision on 12/07/2010.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan armada. While driving at 65 MPH, the contact depressed the brake pedal. The contact stated that the brake pedal traveled to the floorboard and the brake warning indicator illuminated. In addition, a loud abnormal grinding noise was heard coming from the brakes. The contact stated that the vehicle was turned off and restarted as a result the brake pedal lifted back into the correct position. The contact stated that the failure occurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failure could not be duplicated. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 75,000. ....updated 11/02/15*bf; updated 4/10/18*jb the consumer stated the dealer informed them that the brake booster was replaced in 2008 and the problem is recurring.
My nissan armada brake light comes on and the car starts braking on its own without me pushing on the brakes . And sometimes the vdc light also comes on . I will be driving on the road and suddenly the brake light comes on and the car starts braking on its own without me pushing on the brakes and then the vdc light also comes on . There is a defect in this car that needs to be investigated . My nissan armada 2006 is not safe to drive and there is a manufacturers defect in this make and model
After picking my kids up from school, I was exiting the highway, and as I pressed on the brakes they began grinding loudly, the vehicle seized up, and the brake light came on. I was able to maintain control of the vehicle and come to a complete stop. However, unfortunately, that's due to the fact that this is the 3rd time this has happened in the last year, and I knew what was happening. I also know that if I turn off the vehicle, and restart it the problem goes away, making it impossible to diagnose, "code-wise." each time this has happened, I have been slowing down either, on the interstate, or exiting it, going at least 60mph. I have 6 children, and this is our family vehicle. They have been with me 2 out of the 3 times this has happened. Had I needed to make an abrupt stop when this happened, the turnout might have yielded in injury, or worse, for multiple people. I have new brakes and rotars, my brake lines have no leaks, and it has been serviced at a nissan dealership with a full diagnostic check up. They fixed older recalls and changed my belts. There are clearly enough people with the same exact year model, at different milages, in and out of warranty, to warrant this as a defect. This is a major safety concern with the driver and passengers of this vehicle, as well as others on the road. Please do something about this!
I was driving at about 40mph I was coming to a red light and proceeded to apply my brakes when the braje pedal vibrated and shook my ABS and 2 other light illuminated on my dash car took several times of applying tge brake to slow down. It fekt like I had no control of braking. The brakes made a grinding noise abd brakes went to less then 50% of original braking power. I turned my car off and on again and lights went off and braking was normal again. This has happened pretty much on a weekly occurrence since then. I've called the dealer and asked if they had any recalls they said no.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan armada. While driving 30 MPH, the vehicle started to shake violently and made an unusual noise as the brake pedal was depressed. The brake light illuminated. The vehicle was merged to the side of the road and was towed to a dealer. The technician was unable to duplicate the failure. The manufacturer was notified, but did not offer any assistance. The failure mileage was 85,000. Updated 12/03/15*lj the consumer stated the part in question, was called the delta stroke sensor, updated 12/21/155.
I was driving and towing a sea doo to the dealer. As I approached the driveway, I lost my brakes by greater than 50%. They were grinding and sounded like ABS was on. This continued as I crept along the driveway. The brake light also came on during this time. Once the car was turned off and back on, the error reset. The dealer was not able to find anything wrong and the car drove fine. As I researched my issue, I found many items that match the description that I experienced today. They all had no luck at the dealer in diagnosing a problem. Nissan has even settled a lawsuit pertaining to a brake experience that was similar to mine today.
I bought the vehicle used fall 2014. Dec 2014 (1st instance) I was leaving parking lot when my brake light came on and my brakes made a weird grinding noise & I couldn't stop. When I did get it to stop I tried pumping the brakes thinking it was fluid, but I checked and fluid level was full. I started it again and seem like it was fine. Didn't happen again til mth half later, same thing. I pumped brakes, shut vehichle off, restarted and it cleared up. However, yesterday june 29, 2015 I was trying to get off interstate and was coming down off ramp behind other vehicles trying to exit and my brakes started acting up again. I know that I have new brakes and plenty of brake fluid. I took it to the garage where I normally have work done and was told I need to take it to dealer. Since I bought it used, there is no longer warranty and I don't have money to get it fixed. I have to have vehicle, im single mom taking care of my mom and 2 disabled sisters. Im the only one driving but I don't want to risk their life, someone elses life or mine if I cant get brakes to work properly.
I was driving and suddenly the brake lights came on and their was a loud grinding noise, when I press the brake it was hard to stop the vehicle. I pulled off the road and the vehicle eventually stopped. I turn off the veh and restart and the problem went away. This have happened several times over the year with the vehicle. I brought to the dealership and was told I need a new brake pads, I had new brake pads installed and the issue just kept on happening. This is definitely a manufacturing defect with the brake system. I finally brought my vehicle to a different dealership and im being told that the issue is within the brake booster.
Today friday may 01 2015 I've had the brake problem twice, first I was driving around 20ml/hr suddenly I see the vdc, slip and brake signs on then I had to park and turn off and on the engine for reset but 15min later when I reached the walmart parking lot the same problem happened again, I made a video and picture.
Me and my wife bought a 2006 armada in august 2014, I did not really drive it that much but last month march 2015 ive got the same experience as everybody, I wall pulling to sams club parking lot and suddenly I lost the brakes and I felt a grinding that was so scary and thank god I didnt hit that truck was passing, then when I was leaving sams club the problem went away, I wasnt sure what the problem because I never experienced that, then last april 20 2015 right on the red light I got the same problem I was around 20mil/hr, I went straight to the mechanic, they said this problem need to be fixed with nissan dealership and they cant do anything unfortunately, I scheduled an appointment with crown nissan for fri 24 2015 , all they did its reprogramming and im still waiting because im pretty sure this will not fix the issue according to people experience.
The vehicle differential control stopped working and caused a brake failure. The vehicle slide through a red light into an intersection where it was struck in the side by another vehicle. After the incident, I checked the brakes and it had stopped. This was one incident of many. The vehicle's brakes stop working and makes a grinding noise. If I turn the vehicle off and restart it, it will stop doing it. The vehicles brake pads, calipers, and brake booster has been replaced and it still continues to do it. There is no consistency to this occurring. It does this periodically with the same result. I researched the problem and it seems this is and has been a problem involving nissan armadas nationwide with serious consequences. There are tens of thousands of complaints being reported on the internet all of these complaints are described the same way. In fact I received a notice on a class action suite being filed against nissan for this problem. I work for the federal safety agency and attempted to discuss this problem with odi to no avail. I would expect some sort of response when me and the public make complaints that can and will be life threatening. How many complaints and or how many people need to be involved in crashes, injuries, and/or deaths before something is done. The incident described is one event among many. It has also occurred on the interstate at much higher speeds. The only way to clear it is to turn the vehicle off and crank it back up again. The dealer will not recognize there is a defect, instead they continue to replace brake parts, at the owners expense hoping this will fix the problem..
'was driving and getting ready to stop on a 3 way stop intersection, as soon as I step on the brake , a grinding noise was heard coming from the brakes at the same time the brake light on the dash came on. Seems like the brakes lock up and it's hard to make a full stop. Fortunately, 'was able to pull over on the side of the road. Turned key in the ignition switch on and off, the brake light on the dash disappeared and the grinding noise went away.this is the second time these incidents happened. The first time it happened (about a year ago- same issue), I brought the armada to mossy nissan poway. They have to re-code the ecu and I have to pay something like $300 for the work done. Nissan should do something about this safety issue. The federal safety agency, please order a recall for this vehicle before an injury or something fatal happens to anyone who drives it.
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