Nissan Armada Service Brakes, Hydraulic Problems
Owners have filed 323 complaints with NHTSA about service brakes, hydraulic problems on the Nissan Armada across 9 model years. The 2004 model year has the most (157). The words owners use most often: “grinding noise” (15% of reports).
- 323service brakes, hydraulic complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 7mention a crash
- 4mention an injury
- 2related recalls
- $1,300typical repair cost reported by owners
- 18%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Grinding noise: mentioned in 48 of 323 complaints (15%)
- Applied brakes: mentioned in 21 of 323 complaints (7%)
- Brake comes: mentioned in 19 of 323 complaints (6%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical service brakes, hydraulic repair on the Nissan Armada at $1,300, and half of them between $440 and $1,400.
Based on 12 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2006–2013), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do service brakes, hydraulic problems happen?
Based on 270 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 323 complaints, 7 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 4 an injury.
Nissan Armada service brakes, hydraulic complaints by model year
| Model year | Service Brakes, Hydraulic complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Armada | 1 | 11% | 60,000 |
| 2019 Armada | 1 | 1% | 137,479 |
| 2010 Armada | 4 | 8% | 26,000 |
| 2009 Armada | 1 | 4% | 10,000 |
| 2008 Armada | 9 | 6% | 48,500 |
| 2007 Armada | 5 | 6% | 37,800 |
| 2006 Armada | 51 | 19% | 52,362 |
| 2005 Armada | 94 | 25% | 47,220 |
| 2004 Armada | 157 | 34% | 16,100 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (2)
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:master cylinder
Model years: 2013
Problem: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013 Titan and Armada vehicles manufactured February 22, 2013, through May 3, 2013. The affected vehicles have a brake master cylinder which may intermittently reduce the pressure supplied to the front brakes.
Risk: If the front brake pressure is reduced there would be less braking power, requiring a longer distance to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Nissan has notified owners, and dealers will replace the master cylinder, free of charge. The recall began on October 21, 2013. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
Service brakes, hydraulic:pedals and linkages
Model years: 2008, 2009, 2010
Problem: Nissan is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 titan, armada, and infiniti qx56, and model year 2008-2009 nissan quest vehicles. The brake pedal pivot pin end was not spin-formed to specification during the manufacturing process of the brake pedal assembly. The pivot pin could slide and cause the brake pedal to partially disengage from the brake pedal bracket.
Risk: The driver will experience unusual and noticeable looseness in the pedal and a reduction in braking force increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect to see if the pivot pin had been formed properly and will replace the brake pedal assembly if necessary free of charge. The safety recall began on march 22, 2010. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2019 Nissan Armada. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at approximately 50 MPH, all four brakes engaged independently, and the rear brake lights failed to illuminate. The ABS, Lane Assist, Traction Control, Collision, Blind Spot, and BC1 warning lights…
The contact owns a 2022 Nissan Armada. The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced abnormal battery drain, and the vehicle failed to immediately start. The contact stated that the ABS warning light was illuminated during the failure. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who was unable…
The contact owns a 2006 Nissan Armada. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed and attempting to slow the vehicle, the contact heard an abnormal sound emanating from the brake pads, requiring increased effort to slow the vehicle. The vehicle returned to normal functionality, but…
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…
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 nissan armada. While driving 30 mph, the brake warning light illuminated. In addition, the brake pedal was depressed, but the vehicle began to vibrate and took a longer distance to stop the vehicle. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was not…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Nissan Armadas have service brakes, hydraulic problems?
No. NHTSA has 323 owner complaints about service brakes, hydraulic for the Nissan Armada. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Nissan Armada service brakes, hydraulic?
Yes: 2 safety recalls list service brakes, hydraulic. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
How much does it cost to fix service brakes, hydraulic problems on the Nissan Armada?
Owners report a typical cost of $1,300 (half paid between $440 and $1,400), from 12 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about service brakes, hydraulic problems on the Nissan Armada?
The most frequent phrase is “grinding noise”, in 48 of 323 complaints, followed by “applied brakes” (21).
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