Nissan Armada spongy pedal problems

Filed Feb 11, 2019 · Brakes · 67,000 miles · CA

Brake light comes on while diving ,when I apply brakes there is a spongy feeling , its like when you bleed brakes. Then an awful grinding noise comes from under the vehicle. Its happened 3 times since I've had car used and I've only had it 6 months. Luckily no one was around and I was able to pull over. Turned off the car and it was gone on all occasions. I am very scared to drive my children and grandchild around this is very scary and could cause injury or even death if on a winding road in snow or rain. I don't know what to do I cant afford new car.

Filed Aug 22, 2016 · Brakes, Transmission · NY

Letter from senator schumer on behalf of constituent re 2010 nissan armada se active recall. *smd the consumer stated when he/she put the vehicle in reverse, the transmission changed hard, then the vdc off, brake, and slip lights illuminated. When the consumer put the vehicle in drive, and accelerated, the vehicle took off with more torque than it normally did. Upon trying to stop, the brakes went spongy, and came to a smooth stop, with the brake pedal all the way to the floor.

Filed Apr 13, 2015 · Brakes, Seat belts · CA

While driving or even just putting it in reverse, when I try to brake it feels like a spongy/stringy pedal that goes to the ground and makes a loud grind noise. You have to turn off the vehicle and it is fine, I have took it in the shop and nothing wrong, I am like really... I can't be turning the vehicle off every time it does this, that is a safety issue or a definite recall..now this happens several times and with family in the vehicle is a danger I think. Hope there is a recall for this issue. Also seat belts do not retract back after the recall that was done.

Filed Sep 23, 2014 · Brakes · 83,921 miles · VA

Brake judder from front brakes.[xxx]. I have had numerous episodes like this "bad ABS, I think, on armada". Everything goes well and am traveling at low speed or pulling out of the parking and step on the brakes and hear a terrible grinding sound coming from the brakes in addition to a spring like sound and a significant reduction in braking power. This continues until I pull off the road and shut off the engine and then start it back up and the brakes work fine. This has happen 8-10 times since may 2014. It did happen couple of time when I was traveling with 20-30 MPH and I come to stop, causing groaning, banging noises and feel spongy.this started happening in the same week or so after I had brake work done by dealer. I had taken my car to dealer to replace rotor and pads. This didn't happen before that time. I took the car back to dealer in july and complained about this issue. They reset the module and suggested to replace the booster if it happens again. I ran the scanner to see error code c1179, delta stroke sensor. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Aug 21, 2014 · Brakes · 80,000 miles · FL

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.

Filed Feb 18, 2014 · Brakes · 100,800 miles · AL

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.

Filed Feb 14, 2014 · Brakes · 105,000 miles · CA

While driving our nissan armada our brake indicator light came on while driving 45mph down a city street. When my wife, who was driving attempted to stop at a stoplight the armada's brakes shuddered, went to the floorplan of the vehicle and become spongy. As this happened nearly all braking capacity disappeared and my wife was barely able to stop. She pulled off the roadway stopped the vehicle and called for a tow service because it had scared her so badly. Upon restarting the vehicle however, the problem disappeared to I, her husband, drove the car home with quite some anxiety and the problem would not replicate itself. I inspected all brake hardware, fluid levels, and there appears to be no actual problem. I am reading about many customers with similar model year nissan titans and armadas having identical problems with no real solution being made by nissan north america. What do I do? I am very scared for the safety of my wife and two small children.

Filed Nov 13, 2013 · Brakes · 45,000 miles · NJ

Wont write a whole story as there are many here to go around about the same problem. So in short , my ABS brakes are activating when brakes are applied as I come to stop sign ,causing groaning ,banging noises and feel spongy. Nissan you have gotten many complaints on this, so assign someone to start the needed recall and don't wait until a few people are killed to do something about it. Recall this item please..its happening to 2 of my nissan vehicles right now..

Filed Sep 17, 2013 · Brakes · 5,000 miles · CA

I was driving along and the brake light came on and when I pressed on the brake an awful spongy crunching noise. Brakes don't work. This has happened several times. I brought it to the nissan thousand oaks dealer (where I bought it) and they told me they couldn't replicate the issue and no code showed up. Each time I had to turn off the vehicle and turn it back on to reset the brake light. Nissan told me to "bring it in" the next time it happens... Unfortunately, it is not safe to drive once this happens. I have brought this up several times at the dealer with no fix. However, now I'm seeing a lot more people online posting the exact same issue and getting no resolution from nissan. This is the brakes we're talking about here...

Filed May 2, 2013 · Brakes · 63,000 miles · VA

I was slowing down for a stoplight. Applied brakes but little pressure and heard a grinding sound also the brake pedal was spongy. The brake light on the dash was on.