Multiple times, our nissan armada has had incidents with the brakes. The brake pedal modulates/shutters, stopping distances are increased, and a loud vibration can be heard and felt from the front of the vehicle. I've done some research on this and found many other armada and titan owners have experienced this. See "armada delta stroke sensor" or "armada brake problem" in a google search. Also, nissan has just settled a class action lawsuit: http://www.courthousenews.com/2013/12/26/64077.htm. This is an issue that affects the safety of these vehicles and should be addressed.
2006 Nissan Armada brakes complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan armada. The contact stated while driving at various speeds attempting to engaged the brakes, an abnormal noise emitted from the rear of the vehicle as the ABS, slip and vdc warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 45,000.
Was driving my son to football practice and went to stop at stop sign and the brakes were really hard to push down, was making a bad grinding noise and didn't want to stop, luckily I was only driving 35mph. Finally after getting the vehicle to stop I let of the brake pedal trying to find out what was going on and it made a springy clicking noise like the pedal was resetting to a certain spot and the brake light was on. After turning vehicle off for 2-3 minutes started back up and brake light was off and brakes worked perfectly. This could have got someone killed or severely injured....nissan needs to do something about this!
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan armada. While driving various speeds, the brake light illuminated on the instrument panel and the brakes were non responsive. The contact also heard a loud grinding noise coming from the brakes when the brake pedal was depressed. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 83,000. Updated 02/20/15*lj the consumer stated the power brake booster was replaced. Updated 10/28/2015
This issue occurred as we were stopping at an intersection. The brakes seemed to lose power and there was a springy, metallic noise emanating from the front of the car. It almost felt like there was slipping going on or that the discs came off track. We drove back to a house where we had been staying and the front tires were removed to ensure all was intact. Everything was fine and we drove 110 miles to our home. Since then this has happened several times. I finally realized that it must be an electrical problem because it would reset after turning off the vehicle. This last time it arose on a long drive into the city. It was 9/22/2014 and after a long drive into the city I parked in a shopping center. When I restarted the vehicle and reversed I noticed the brakes were malfunctioning again. I pulled over and turned off and turned on the car several times. It did not reset. I had an appointment so I drove another five street miles in a gingerly fashion. If I had adequate time to stop at a safe speed I could drive the car but it was harrowing. When I arrived at my destination I realized that the brake light was on in my console. I decided to let the car rest for five or six hours while I was at my outing. When I returned later that day the brakes operated fine. It worked okay on my 110 mile drive back home. This has happened at least 5-6 times in the last two years that I have owned the car after buying from a private party. I have had the brakes inspected religiously and a cause has never been found. A friend suggested I should search online for this issue and here I am. Something needs to be corrected.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan armada. While driving approximately 45 MPH, the brakes failed without warning. The failure occurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to both a dealer and an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing, but the cause of the failure could not be determined. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 86,000.
I was driving my kids to school, as I was reaching a stop sign I went to hit my brakes when all of the sudden I had no brake power, made an ugly grinding noise and stopped in the middle of the intersection luckily there were no kids crossing the road or could of been something really bad! Please help us!
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan armada. While driving approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle hesitated to stop when the brake pedal was depressed. The dealer stated that the brakes and the brake system needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 33,000. Updated 10/24/2014*lj updated 7/14/2015
Replaced ABS pressure sensor after ABS warning light was illuminated in 5/'14 and reprogrammed ABS control module. Originally heard squeaking coming from the front end when brakes were engaged. It sounded like a shock or strut problem to me. I took it to a mechanic and engaged the brakes to duplicate the squeaking. The brake pedal pulsated and I heard a loud, grinding noise as I braked. Also, there was very little braking capacity. Brake light was lit on the dashboard. Turned engine off, and it seemed to reset itself. Brakes were working fine after that. I took it to nissan for service, but they couldn't find anything wrong. The squeaking was attributed to aged bushings in the front end and were lubricated. It started to squeak again one day last week. As I was driving, I noticed the brake light come on. I braked and again heard the grinding noise coming from the brakes, the pulsating brake pedal, and decrease in braking. Because I was afraid to drive it, I had it towed to nissan and they said there was nothing wrong with it and to not worry.
Brake pedal goes flat on the floor and vehicle wouldn't stop. This is about the 3rd time it happened. In the previous occurrences it was towed to the dealership and they changed the ABS/vdc system and brake pressure sensor. The cost about $3000. It was towed to them yesterday after the occurrence and now dealership doesn't know what wrong with the truck because they have test and haven't experienced, and so they are not going to do nothing. Since the whole thing random I'm scared of driving my family in it and most especially when the manufacturer has no clue about what's going on. Can you help me? [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan armada. The contact stated that while traveling at approximately 30 MPH and attempting to stop, the brake pedal traveled to the floorboard when depressed and there was an abnormal noise coming from the vehicle as it shook. The contact stated that the ABS warning light illuminated and excessive force on the brake pedal was required in order to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 70.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan armada. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the brake lights illuminated independently and an abnormal noise came from the front end of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the brake pads were replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 40,000.
On a regular normal perfect to drive day, brake becomes spongy and making a compressed-spring like noise. Will not stop car right away. Had to turn engine and restart to get rid of problem. On occasion, ABS light come on.
Second time this has occurred. Brakes went out, grinding, had to push hard on the pedal and brake light came on. Was in a parking lot and was very lucky that I didn't hit another person. Had my children in the car with me. My mechanic states that my delta stroke sensor is out and I have to replace the power brake booster assembly unit. This is a $1,000 fix. Called nissan and they will charge me more and say they have not recalls on this or found issues. Not true. There hundreds of reports out there that list these exact symptoms with armada brakes. There is a class action law suit pending since 2011 but someone needs to make nissan correct this problem now before there are casualties from accidents when the brakes go out.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan armada. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the contact heard a grinding noise and the brakes failed when the brake pedal was depressed. In order to stop the vehicle, the contact had to shift it into park, turn off, and restart the vehicle. The brake warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. The failure occurred multiple times. The dealer and an independent mechanic were unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 104,000.
I was driving my 06 nissan armada around 45mph when a deer ran out into the road I swerved and tried to apply the brakes but like a few times before the brakes failed to work but this time I didn't have plenty of time and room to coast to a stop and shut off the engine and restart it for the brakes to work properly well having no brakes I lost control of the vehicle hitting multiple trees totaling my armada lucky I was wearing my seat belt because none of the airbags deployed with a impact so hard it broke my collarbone where the seatbelt was I also have a head and back injury can someone please explain to me why nothing has been done about nissan selling its customers vehicles with defective brakes and airbags and they choose to do nothing about the many many people who are complaining about the same exact problems.
Grinding sound when brakes were applied. Brake light was also illuminated in the dash. The only way to get the brakes working correctly is to turn the car off & back on. This has happened before & was actually brought to a nissan dealership to address the problem. The service manager knew of the problem but said nissan wouldn't cover the cost & I will need to be responsible. This seems to be a common problem with this vehicle & nothing has been done to fix it. This is our main family vehicle transporting my wife & myself along with our 5 & 7 year old. It worries me thinking the brakes could go out at any time on the freeway. Similar brake issues can be found here: http://www.clubarmada.com/forums/showthread.php?t=918.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan armada. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH and applying pressure to the brakes, the brakes malfunctioned and would not stop or slow down the vehicle. The contact indicated that the brake pedal was pressed to the floor but the brakes would not operate. After turning the vehicle off and restarting the engine the brakes operated as normal. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was unable to diagnose the defect. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 110,733.
Was slowing down to make a left turn to enter freeway when I hit the brake. Heard a booming noise and then grinding. Car was hard to stop and the brake light came on and stayed on until car was stopped and the engine was turned off. When the car was started again car ran and braked normally no brake light illuminated. I read a large number of similar reports from other owners of armadas and nissan titans. Based on their reports there appears to be a defective sensor in the brake booster called the delta stroke sensor. I contacted nissan consumer affairs to report the problem and seek advice. Despite all of the reports I had read, the rep said there were no records of this type of issue. I opened a case with nissan,and was told that I needed to take the car to a dealer to be diagnosed. I did and it was diagnosed with the issue that so many have reported. The cost to repair the part is $1000. I feel that this an issue of a defective manufacture and is a significant safety issue that should be corrected by nissan.
Brake indicator on dash lights up, horrible grinding noise and car has very little braking ability. Had to pull over and let car slowly coast to a stop. Switched off engine set for a few minutes, restarted and vehicle was back to normal. Multiple times. Took in to dealer and was told could possibly be a brake booster at a cost of about 1000.00 .( 1000 dollar guess for a possible life threatening issue ???) looked in forum and found out that this is happening quite a bit but nissan is not doing anything to fix. Are they waiting for someone to die before they do recall. Car has been sitting for months . Can't risk having family in car and not being able to stop at anytime.
This problem has happened multiple times, driving along and then the brake light appears on the dashboard and when I apply the brakes the pedal goes to the floor and there is a loud grinding noise and it takes a very long time for the car to stop. If you get the car stopped and turn the ignition off and back on it will reset itself back to normal until it happens again. This has happened 3 times and have taken it to nissan and they say "well its not happening to the car right now so we cant diagnose it" nissan should be recalling these vehicles before someone gets killed. If you google search this type of problem there are literally hundreds of people saying they are having the same issue. I don't understand why brakes are not a recall, they are probably the most important part to a car next to the motor and nissan is just letting people fly around and not be able to stop. Shame on you nissan.
Driving with my family in our 2006 nissan aramada at the speed of 40 m.p.h and the brake light sensor light came on and total loss of brake. The brake pedal went straight down and the brake pedal started grinding and a stickily noise and total brake loss. Felt scared and nervous because had the whole family. Contacted local nissan dealer to verify any recall due to brakes and noticed numerous complaints on the net in regards to the nissan armada brake issue.
On march 18, 2014 the brake petal goes to the floor when applied and brake warning lights comes on dash. Vehicle makes very loud grinding noises when brakes petal are applied. I have virtually no brakes when this occurs. I pulled the vehicle to the side of road when the vehicle coasted to a stop. However I after the shut off engine and restart the mysteriously goes away. On the april 14, 2014 the same problem with the reoccurs and again I applied the same remedy by shutting off the engine and problem mysteriously goes away. I'm afraid that will be ongoing problem and other 2005 & 2006 nissan armada have complained about this same problem. On april 15, 2014 I took the vehicle in question back decomier nissan (manchester ct) I was charged to reset the computer $124.16. The dealer could find problem due to no codes available I'm not sure that this will correct the problem. If this doesn't solve it the next set of diagnostics a pin test will cost me $440. I explained to them my findings on the internet and that a lot of 2005 & 2006 armada owners have experience this incident they did not offer much in the way of a explanation. This is a very scary and uncomfortable position to be in and thank god no vehicle or pedestrian was in front of me. The next time I may not be so lucky!!! Here's the link where other people have lodged the same complaints: http://www.aboutautomobile.com/complaint/2005/nissan/armada/hydraulic+brake.
I have had the same problem with my brakes. My brake light will come on and then you will begin to hear a grinding noise and when brakes are applied the brakes go all the way to the floor. When I turn the truck off and then back on. It seems as if the systems resets and then it will go back to normal. Then a couple of weeks or months it will start doing the same thing again. I think nissan needs to check this problem because it is happening to much. In addition, to several different customers.
I was driving approximately 30 MPH and started to slow to make a right hand turn into a school zone when my brake light came on immediately and brake pedal went to the floor and heard a grinding sound. My brakes were no longer functioning. Luckily, I was not going very fast and my turn was up hill. After stopping, I tested the brakes again, but they still were not functioning. The brake light was still on and there was still a strange grinding sound while pressing on the brakes. I dropped my son off at school and parked the vehicle until a tow truck came. I have had two brake diagnostics done by two different service stations and nothing can be found. Which once the brake light came off it started functioning properly. Apparently, this has happened to quite a few other armada owners and yet there has not been any recalls for this issue. The problem occurs out of no where and can not be predetermined. This is a safety issue and should be a recall! I should have been notified of this problem and it should have been fixed prior to this incident.
We were on i75 rush hour , we had been stopping and going for about 5 min at that point then all of a sudden we pressed the brake it sounded like grinding and squealing, with very little breaking control. We didn't think we were going to get off the road safely. We took it to the dealer they said they fixed it... Not ... Now we have been stuck paying for a vehicle we can't drive or sell. Something must be done about this. Why no recalls ? How many people have to complain or get hurt until nissan steps up to the plate.
While driving in traffic, went to apply brakes to stop, vehicle shuttered and it seemed as though the anti-lock brakes were engaging. But the roads were not slippery or wet, no snow or ice on roads. It seemed as though the brakes were not gonna stop the vehicle in time, swerved over hit the curb to avoid accident. Had vehicle towed, vdc. Anti slip & brake lights were illuminated at this time. Paid tow bill, paid dealer to: replace brake booster, wheel sensors, brake pads, rotors and two times for labor rate to try and diagnose issue. After dealer failed to admit there was an issue, but continued to just replace parts. I finally carried it to a local mechanic, he explained nissan has an issue that they are not recalling. The only temporary resolution is to unhook the battery when it appears. Sadly, I feel nissan has profited from thousands of customers relying on the dealerships knowledge that has not been informed by nissan mfg. Of how to resolve this issue. I believe a recall is needed immediately!!!!!
I was driving then when I went to apply the brakes their was this grinding spring like noise and the ABS light was on. This is an ongoing recurrence. I will simply pull over or put the vehicle in neutral and turn the vehicle off and back on thus the problem goes away. I haven't had the vehicle a week by the time this happen.
On approximately september 24, 2013 I was driving down my street heading to the store. When approaching a traffic light, I applied the brakes and the brake light went on and I had sudden loss of braking power, with a grinding noise, loose braking motion. The brake pedal actually went all the way down to the floor panel. I was able to stop vehicle, although I had approximately 70-80% reduced braking power. Imagine how scary it was to try and stop a 6,000lbs vehicle with only 20% of your normal braking power. I came within inches of hitting the vehicle in front of me. I turned the vehicle off and back on and problem was gone when I restarted. I took it in to my mechanic, who attempted to see the problem for himself. However, it did not repeat the same symptoms. Therefore, he couldn't diagnose the problem. A few days later, it happened again. I went immediately went to my mechanic so that he could see the problem for himself. Unfortunately, he wasn't in but one of his employees test drove the vehicle. Since I didn't turn off the vehicle this time, he was able to experience the trouble I was having. I returned to my mechanic the next day and he advised me that I should contact nissan to find out if it's a recall item since his research showed that many people have complained about the same exact problem. I have already sent inquiries through the nissan website. However, no response has been given. I have had re-occurrences on numerous occasions and the frequency has been increasing. As a matter of fact, as of recently, now all the lights on my dashboard go on for no apparent reason, then I lose braking power. I use my vehicle for work. This could become a real issue. Especially if it results in an accident or worse. Why is nissan not owning up to their responsibilities?
I have owned my nissan armada since 2006. This past week as I was driving around town at 30 MPH or so, I brake and the emergency brake light came on and the brakes made a spongy choking noise. I came to a stop (with difficulty) and turned off and turned on the car. This has happened two more times and I am told by the same dealer that I bought it from that it may help to get a new ABS sensor on it for more than $1000 but 'there are no guarantees that this will work'. I have researched and it seems as if many people are having this issue. It is very unsafe and scary. I don't mind paying for a repair but when the issue is this severe and there is not consensus on how to repair it I am at a loss at what to do. Please issue a recall on this defect.
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