KnownCarProblems2005 Nissan Armada Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 373 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Nissan Armada, most often about the brakes (56% of complaints, typically around 72,000 miles). It is the 2nd most complained-about Armada model year since 2000 and has 3 recalls.
Most common 2005 Nissan Armada problems
Brakes
210 complaints · 56%Half of these problems showed up before 72,000 miles. Parts named most often: foundation components, disc, antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip.
Driving my 2005 Nissan Armada, pushed on brake pedal to stop only to find the brakes failed completely, the brake light came on, and the pedal went to the floor. Brakes made a "grinding" noise and I was able to put in neutral until stopped and then to park. Turned vehicle off, and problem disappeared. When I went to…
I was coming to a stop light and all of a sudden, the brake light indicator light on the dash came on, the vehicles brake system was acting erratic every time I pressed on the pedal. Seems like the ABS took over and assumed that the vehicle was loosing traction. The light stayed on and so was the problem with the…
Fuel system
77 complaints · 21%Half of these problems showed up before 115,500 miles. Parts named most often: storage, delivery.
The contact owns a 2005 Nissan Armada. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle failed without warning. The contact stated that the fuel gauge erroneously displayed that the fuel tank was three quarters full. The failure was recurring. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence and…
The contact owns a 2005 Nissan Armada. The contact stated that while refueling, fuel would spill out from the filler neck and the fuel gauge would display readings of being half full. An authorized dealer was notified and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with NHTSA…
Engine
40 complaints · 11%Half of these problems showed up before 87,500 miles. Parts named most often: exhaust system, engine, cooling system.
For the past two month when starting my vehicle grey smoke comes out of the back of the car. I also have to replace the oil in the car every couple of days.
Tl contact owns a 2005 Nissan Armada. The contact stated that the vehicle suddenly stalled while she was driving approximately 60 MPH. Immediately after the vehicle stalled, the power steering failed. She had to wait 25 minutes in order to restart the vehicle. The failure occurred once every two months but progressed…
Air bags
34 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 67,000 miles. Parts named most often: frontal.
I was driving my Nissan 05 Armada down the road going app. 40 an hour when the left side airbag deployed then the next side 4 airbags deployed for no reason.
We purchased a 2005 Armada with 50,000 miles on it in 2009, at that time the dealer sold it to US with the airbags system showing the warning light solid. They asked for US to take it to a nearby Nissan dealer and get the problem looked at because they were a saab dealer. The Nissan dealer fixed the problem without…
Electrical
24 complaints · 6%Half of these problems showed up before 90,500 miles. Parts named most often: wiring, instrument cluster/panel, alternator/generator/regulator.
My complaint is with a Nissan Armada-I was driving on the interstate in the left lane go about 70 MPH and then my car just turn off without any warning--I did get off to the side of the road ok thanks god---then two days later my car would not start so I got it towed to Nissan dealership in little rock arkansas and…
On saturday morning at 845am at a laundry place my vehicle was parked. Next thing we hear a loud noise coming from outside the laundrymat place.. My vehicle was smoking from the hood toward the dash board and then I could not even open the door with the key or the alarm button..so a friend broke the driver window and…
Transmission
16 complaints · 4%Half of these problems showed up before 79,500 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission, driveline, transfer case (4-wheel drive).
The contact owns a 2005 Nissan Armada. While parked the contact attempted to place the vehicle into drive but the gear shifter would not move. The vehicle was towed to a transmission shop. The technician stated there were pieces of metal in the transmission line. The technician attempted to un-clog the transmission…
The contact owns a 2005 Nissan Armada. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 MPH, he heard a loud bang and the rear of the vehicle became unstable. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis. The technician stated that the radiator and transmission would need to be replaced. Additionally, the…
Service Brakes, Electric
11 complaints · 3%Half of these problems showed up before 53,000 miles.
I was driving in heavy traffic and a car unexpectedly put on the brakes in front of me. I had to hit mine suddenly. My brake pedal went almost to the floor and make a sound like tin cans getting crushed and the brake light came on. The brakes continued to do this until I got to my destination. I didn't know what to…
2005 Nissan Armada le, 56k miles multiple electrical issues resulting in loss of critical functions: braking system, air bags, electrical power all while the vehicle is being driven. Have taken to dealership 8 times for repairs related to electrical problems. Most recently, loss of brakes occurred while traveling on a…
Seat belts
10 complaints · 3%Half of these problems showed up before 74,500 miles. Parts named most often: front.
The air bag light was flashing so I took my 2005 Armada to the dealership to find out the reason. The dealer is charging me about $500.00 to replace the harness. They said the air bag may not deploy if I am involved in an accident. Also, I've had two instances where my brakes got jammed and made a loud noise when I…
Break system failure has happened to me more than once. For some reason it sounds like they're are rocks in between my brakes and the rotors. I have to reset the system by shutting the car off and turning it back on. I almost had an accident on the freeway because of it and no indication other than the noise that it…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2005 Nissan Armada recalls
Engine: engine and engine cooling
Risk: This could cause engine stalling increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the ECM relay inside the ipdm assembly. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on december 6, 2010. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
Full defect summary
Nissan is recalling certain model year 2004-2006 armada, titan, infiniti qx56 and model year 2005-2006 frontier, pathfinder and xterra vehicles. The intelligent power distribution module (ipdm) assembly contains an engine control module (ECM) relay that has a diode for electrical current noise reduction. The ECM relay may allow silicon vapor to form and, over time, the silicon evaporates from the diode molding which causes silicon oxide to develop on the ECM relay contact due to arcing.
Fuel system: fuel gauge system
Risk: This could cause the vehicle to run out of gas and stall on the highway, which could cause a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel sender unit inside the fuel tank with a new improved sender card. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on march 22, 2010. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
Full defect summary
Nissan is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 titan, armada, and infiniti qx56 vehicles. The instrument panel fuel gauge may inaccurately display that the vehicle still has some fuel, typically about one quarter tank, when the fuel tank is empty.
Equipment: air conditioner
Risk: This could cause corrosion in the motor leading possibly to overheating and a fire.
Fix: Dealers will install a 'thermal protector kit' and test the air conditioning condenser fan motor and replace it if necessary. The recall began on august 2, 2008. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
Full defect summary
Nissan is recalling 180,664 my 2005-2006 titan, armada and infinity qx56 vehicles manufactured after march 17, 2005, that are equipped with a visteon air conditioning condenser fan motor. The fan motor may not be properly sealed allowing excessive water intrusion and inadequate drainage of moisture.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Engine compartment fire
Summary
On may 30, 2008, the office of defects investigation (odi) opened a preliminary evaluation based on consumer complaints alleging that smoke and/or fire erupted in the engine compartment of model year (my) 2005-2006 nissan armada and titan vehicles.by letter dated june 24, 2008, nissan notified the national highway traffic safety administration (NHTSA) that it will conduct a safety recall (NHTSA #08v284) for my2005-2006 nissan titan, armada and infiniti qx56 vehicles manufactured from march 17, 2005 to august 21, 2006 that are equipped with a 90-watt air conditioning condenser fan.the recall involves approximately 180,664 vehicles.this also includes approximately 5,689 subject condenser fans,
Side air bag non-deployment
Summary
The subject vehicles are equipped with optional seat-mounted side air bags.all vehicles are equipped with standard frontal air bags and side air curtains.installation of the incorrect SRS diagnosis sensor unit does not impair deployment of the frontal air bag and side air curtain in the event of a crash.no reports of non-deployment of the subject seat-mounted side air bags have been received by the manufacturer or by NHTSA.the warranty reports cited above represent vehicle inspections conducted under the service campaign and sensor replacement was required in 32 of these cases.the manufacturer reports a total of 151 sensor units sold as replacement parts for all purposes.investigation disclo
Questions about the 2005 Nissan Armada
- What are the most common problems with the 2005 Nissan Armada?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: brakes (210 complaints, typically around 72,000 miles); fuel system (77 complaints, typically around 115,500 miles); engine (40 complaints, typically around 87,500 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2005 Nissan Armada have?
- 3 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from October 28, 2010 (engine). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2005 a bad year for the Nissan Armada?
- It is the 2nd most complained-about Armada model year since 2000, with 373 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.