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2005 Nissan Armada Brakes Problems

NHTSA has 223 owner complaints about brake problems in the 2005 Nissan Armada, 60% of all 373 complaints for this model year. That is the highest brake complaint count among 21 Armada model years. These complaints report 4 crashes, 1 fire, and 1 injury. Median mileage at failure: 68,000 miles.

Brakes complaints
223
60% of 373
Crashes reported
4
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
68,000 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2005 Nissan Armada brake complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 22, 2005, latest Mar 5, 2024.

2005 Nissan Armada brakes complaints: complaints filed per quarter132005 Q12007 Q32009 Q32011 Q32013 Q32015 Q32018 Q12022 Q3
223 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2005 Q1 to 2024 Q1; peak 2013 Q3 (13).

Brakes recalls for the 2005 Nissan Armada

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by Armada model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 2005223 (60%)
  2. 2006193 (73%)
  3. 200747 (55%)
  4. 200868 (42%)
  5. 20093 (13%)
  6. 20108 (17%)
  7. 20118 (20%)
  8. 20124 (24%)
  9. 20138 (47%)
  10. 20142 (17%)
  11. 20151 (5%)
  12. 20161 (100%)
  13. 201715 (19%)
  14. 201816 (21%)
  15. 201911 (15%)
  16. 20206 (22%)
  17. 20211 (8%)
  18. 20221 (11%)
  19. 20231 (20%)
  20. 20240 (0%)
  21. 20252 (10%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Nissan Armada have brake problems?
NHTSA has 223 owner complaints about the brake in the 2005 Nissan Armada, 60% of all complaints for this model year, including 4 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 68,000 miles.
Which Nissan Armada year has the most brake complaints?
The 2005 Nissan Armada has the most brake complaints (223), compared with 223 for the 2005.
Is there a brake recall for the 2005 Nissan Armada?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Nissan Armada is classified under brakes. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.