This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
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While applying the brake pedal vehicle vibrated uncontrollably. Driver took vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the front rotors needed to be resurfaced, and resurfaced them three times. However, the problem recurred.
Steeering wheel shudders making this vehicle undrivable, dealership and manuf. Have informed me that they have been aware of this problem and no perm. Fix is available.only 4800 mi on vehicle and brake rotors are warped. Please order recall.
The vehicle's home-link system failed. The consumer stated that the memory seats for the driver does not work. A vibrating noise was heard from the heat shield from the exhaust manifold. Vibrating noise heard from the interior courtesy light lens. The liner on the roof passenger liner is separating. Tire pressure sensor malfunctioned. Rotors warped on the front brakes as a result of inadequate size to the vehicle and inadequate venting which resulted in overheating. The consumer can not control the vehicle when braking from high speeds. The consumer heard a booming noise from the passenger compartment. The consumer stated that there is a problem with the radio reception. Cracks developing in the engine compartment heat shield. Headphones for the dvd system where not provided.
Poor braking system been to dealer will not fix. Brakes are to small to stop Armada properly. Needs bigger rotor and pads. Dash rattles very loud will not fix. Poor paint on blizzard Armada.
While applying the brake pedal, the vehicle vibrated uncontrollably. The driver was able to maintain control of the vehicle and drove it to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic informed the driver that the rotors needed to be replaced and replaced it three times. However, the problem still occurs at this time.
- Rolling Hills Estates, CA, USA
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Front brake began pulsating at 5000 mile. I brought vehicle to dealer who turned rotors and replaced brake shoes with thicker shoe. Brakes are again pulsating at 11,000 miles. I believe the vehicle brake components are not sufficient for the weight of the vehicle.
Brake rotor warping issue that has been brought up by many owners. Rotors were turned and it needs it again 2500 miles later. I requested that the rotors be replaced but request was denied. It seems that the braking system on the front of the Armada is not sufficient for the vehicle weight. I am going to take the vehicle in again for the same service this time demanding that the rotors be replaced. Nissan should be forced to change the size of the brake rotors, pads, entire system if necessary.
Vehicle was having a difficult time stopping when brakes were applied. Took vehicle to dealer twice for checkup, and results showed that the rotors needed to be replaced.
Rear collision due to brake failure. The brakes are too weak and vibrate. The dealer replace the brakes pads, then a week later the front break disks were replace because still vibrates. It solve the problem for approximately. 2,000 miles then the vibration starts again.
The consumer is experiencing a problem with the brakes. When applying the brakes, the vehicle vibrated violently. The has contacted the dealer who says parts needed for the repair are unavailable. Also, when the parts needed are used to repair the problem, owners are bringing back their vehicles back after 3,000 miles. Provide further details.
- I experienced brake judder at 200 miles - dash rattle first week of ownership - 3rd row center seat belt failed at approx 3 months of ownership - low tire pressure light and warning come on at temperatures below 15 deg F - at 13 deg F, approx 4,500 miles, car surged, stalled and would not accelerate and travel over 45 mph.
Consistent failures on brake system. Rotors and brake pads need to be replaced every 3000 miles. Shortage or parts forces ownder to drive vehicle around with severe shudder in the steering wheel and brake pedal, potentially causing driver to loose control in heavy braking conditions.
Major problem with brakes on my 2004 Nissan Armada:3 times alredy I have had warped rotors and now after less then 2000 miles I have to do it agan.when it happend 2nd time in summer the wating for replasement disks, pads and caliper was more then 4 weeks.one day I got my front brakes lock-up they welded to disks and I can not drive.I can't keep going in every 3K miles to have a brake job.especialy after 6K miles my waranty runs out and then I have to pay for them.
Vehicle pulled to the right when braking. Vehicle was taken to the dealer, and mechanic turned both front rotors. Within 120 days the problem recurred.
My rotors were warped casing pulsating when I applied the brakes at 3700 miles. The dealer turned the rotors and as I have been reading from the complaints, I will be back during my next oil change. They need to redesign the rotors to handle the weight of this vehicle when stopping.
Front brakes warped rotors. 3rd time since purchased in March 2004. 1st repair--turned rotors and replaced brake pads. 2nd repair --replaced rotors and brake pads. 3rd repair---not taken to dealer yet.
The consumer noticed while driving the warning light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. The consumer applied the brakes, but the pedal went to the floor. The consumer drove to the dealer to have the problem inspected. The mechanic informed the consumer that the brake pads were to small for the vehicle and that caused lost of braking power. The brake pads and the rotors needed to be replaced. Please fill in additional information.
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- Tracy, CA, USA