Nissan Armada Service Brakes Problems
Owners have filed 565 complaints with NHTSA about service brakes problems on the Nissan Armada across 20 model years. The 2004 model year has the most (145). The words owners use most often: “brake booster” (16% of reports).
- 565service brakes complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 29mention a crash
- 10mention an injury
- 2related recalls
- $1,250typical repair cost reported by owners
- 22%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.
- Brake booster: mentioned in 92 of 565 complaints (16%)
- Grinding noise: mentioned in 91 of 565 complaints (16%)
- Turn off: mentioned in 89 of 565 complaints (16%)
- Braking power: mentioned in 42 of 565 complaints (7%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical service brakes repair on the Nissan Armada at $1,250, and half of them between $1,000 and $1,450.
Based on 33 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2012–2022), 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 problems happen?
Based on 467 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 565 complaints, 29 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 10 an injury.
Nissan Armada service brakes complaints by model year
| Model year | Service Brakes complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Armada | 1 | 13% | — |
| 2025 Armada | 2 | 10% | — |
| 2023 Armada | 1 | 20% | — |
| 2021 Armada | 1 | 8% | — |
| 2020 Armada | 6 | 22% | — |
| 2019 Armada | 13 | 16% | 13,600 |
| 2018 Armada | 15 | 20% | 32,000 |
| 2017 Armada | 13 | 16% | 45,000 |
| 2016 Armada | 1 | 100% | 157,000 |
| 2014 Armada | 1 | 8% | — |
| 2013 Armada | 7 | 41% | 60,518 |
| 2012 Armada | 4 | 24% | 68,000 |
| 2011 Armada | 6 | 15% | 44,326 |
| 2010 Armada | 3 | 6% | 138,500 |
| 2009 Armada | 1 | 4% | 42,000 |
| 2008 Armada | 57 | 35% | 99,500 |
| 2007 Armada | 41 | 48% | 88,500 |
| 2006 Armada | 138 | 52% | 93,244 |
| 2005 Armada | 109 | 29% | 100,076 |
| 2004 Armada | 145 | 31% | 95,000 |
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.
My 2019 Nissan suddenly lost braking ability while driving. The brake pedal went all the way to the floor, and the front passenger-side wheel was covered in brake fluid. A mechanic found a cut in the brake hose, which likely caused the fluid leak and brake failure. Cause: UNKNOWN. It may have been…
Bought this vehicle in 12/23. Problems with battery drainage, electrical problems, vehicle won't start and then it will. Bought a new battery in 2/25 same problems happening. This is a defect in this vehicle. Steering failure. System won't connect to my phone. Had alternator checked battery check…
Front end collision and no front end collision warnings. Air bags failed to deploy. Car was still considered a total loss.
The ecm tells the abs to kick on the parking brake causing it to not have brakes while driving down the road unless you pull over and turn the car off and back on.
I am reporting recurring failures involving the vehicle's electronic control systems. These issues have been documented with the dealership on multiple occasions and a Nissan District Technical Service Manager (DTSM) has also inspected the vehicle. Nissan has not been able to replicate the issues…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Nissan Armadas have service brakes problems?
No. NHTSA has 565 owner complaints about service brakes 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?
Yes: 2 safety recalls list service brakes. 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 problems on the Nissan Armada?
Owners report a typical cost of $1,250 (half paid between $1,000 and $1,450), from 33 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about service brakes problems on the Nissan Armada?
The most frequent phrase is “brake booster”, in 92 of 565 complaints, followed by “grinding noise” (91).
Other Nissan Armada problems
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems (323)
- Electrical System problems (278)
- Air Bags problems (145)
- Engine problems (110)
- Structure problems (101)
See all Nissan Armada problems.