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2004 Nissan Armada

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2004 Armada.

Body SUV

The 2004 Nissan Armada is an SUV that debuted with three recalls and logged the highest number of owner complaints in its model‑year history — 462 total, most of them concerning the service brakes, hydraulic system. Over the span of 2004‑2026, complaint counts fell dramatically, reaching a low of just one reported issue in 2016, which underscores a marked improvement in reliability after the model’s problematic first year. This trajectory positions the 2004 Armada as a cautionary early‑year example within the lineup’s long‑term dependability trend.

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Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses OE oil filter 152089E01A. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	152089E01A
Engine air filter	165467S000
Spark plug	224015M014 alt 224015M015
Battery	999M1NB27F alt 999M1NC24F
Front wiper blades	288909CA0A alt 288909CA0B
Serpentine belt	117207S00A
Thermostat	212001LA1A
Cabin air filter	27277VP00A

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Armada of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

7.0–7.1 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 7.00 sec — 2004 LE

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
2004	LE 5.6L V8	7.00 sec	15.50 sec	305 hp	RWD
2004	SE 5.6L V8	7.00 sec	15.50 sec	305 hp	4x4
2004	SE 5.6L V8	7.00 sec	15.15 sec	305 hp	4x4
2004	SE 5.6L V8	7.00 sec	15.50 sec	305 hp	4x4
2004	SE 5.6L V8	7.10 sec	15.34 sec	305 hp	4x4
2008	LE 5.6L V8	6.80 sec	15.30 sec	317 hp	4x4

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

The firing order is 1-8-7-3-6-5-4-2. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Engine torques

Engine Flywheel Bolts	65 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	6 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	25 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs	8 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-8-7-3-6-5-4-2
Ignition Timing	15 degrees
Ignition Timing Acceptable Variance	5 degrees
Ignition Timing Reference RPM	Idle rpm

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Refrigerant Capacity	2.43 lbs
Oil Type	NISSAN A/C System Oil Type S or equivalent
Oil Capacity	9.80 oz

Service checks

Regulated Fuel System Pressure (Without Vacuum)	51.0 psi
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)	51.0 psi
Injector Primary Resistance	11.1-14.5 ohms
Intake Valve Lash	0.012-0.016 in
Exhaust Valve Lash	0.012-0.017 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages

Bolts 9-12

1.4 ft. lbs

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

22 ft. lbs., Step 2: Back off 360 degrees, Step 3: 11 ft. lbs., Step 4: 90

22 ft. lbs

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

69 ft. lbs., step 2: 90

69 ft. lbs

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 5 stages

1	72 ft. lbs.	72 ft. lbs
2	Loosen all bolts.
3	33 ft. lbs.	33 ft. lbs
4	60 degrees.	60 degrees
5	60 degrees.	60 degrees

Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

Bolts 1-10

29 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 7,500 mi; spark plugs at 105,000 mi; coolant every 30,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 30,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 7,500 mi	Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 15,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Axle Shaft Oil Seal (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 30,000 mi	Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect) · Steering System (inspect) · Suspension System (inspect)
At 60,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 105,000 mi	Spark Plugs (replace)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

In 2004 the Armada generated 462 federal complaints, the highest count in the entire 2004‑2026 record, with 3 recalls and 1 investigation. The 104 service‑bulletins issued that year exceed every later year’s TSB total, while the 3 recalls are modest compared with the 7 recalls recorded in 2008. Complaints fall sharply after 2004 — dropping to 373 in 2005, 266 in 2006, and eventually to single‑digit levels by 2026 — showing a clear reliability improvement over the model’s life. The 2004 model also accounts for 21 crash‑related complaints and 2 fire complaints, representing the bulk of early‑generation safety reports. Given the elevated complaint volume and the pronounced decline in problems in subsequent years, the 2004 Armada is not the optimal choice for a used‑vehicle purchase.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

104

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

462

Owner complaints

21 involved a crash · 2 a fire

NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars

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Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 462 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic132

Service Brakes116

Air Bags20

Power Train12

Suspension11

Fuel/Propulsion System10

Engine & Engine Cooling10

Fuel System, Gasoline8

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 3 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

10E019000Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower ArmReported 20/05/2010

NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN FRONT AND REAR LOWER LINKS, P/NOS. 54501ZQ00A, 54500ZQ00A, 551A1ZQ00A, 551A0ZQ00A , 54501EA00A, 54500EA00A, 551A1EA500, 551A0EA500, 54501ZR00A, AND 54500ZR00A, SOLD BETWEEN NOVEMBER 25, 2009… Remedy: NISSAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE ANY AFFECTED LOWER LINK FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 12, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.

10V517000Engine And Engine CoolingReported 28/10/2010

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… Remedy: 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…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 104 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
NTB09-131C	2026-04-13	Structure	CERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision…
NTB09-131C	2026-04-13	Structure	CERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision…
NTB23-080D	2024-09-04	Air Bags	VOLUNTARY SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN 2004-2012 ARMADA, TITAN, AND 2004-2009 QUEST; DRIVER AIR…
NTB13-107G	2024-05-20	Electrical System	VEHICLE KEY NOT DETECTED / AUTHENTICATED, ENGINE WILL NOT START This bulletin has been…
NTB17-019H	2024-04-29	Visibility/Wiper	WINDOW GLASS WARRANTY INFORMATION This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420

Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1

P0300

Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected

P0171

System too lean — Bank 1

P0455

Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak

P0128

Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature

P0442

Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Vehicles with shared specs

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Engine oil filter 152089E01A Engine air filter 165467S000 Spark plug 224015M014 Battery 999M1NB27F

Reference guides

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Frequently asked

Does the 2004 Armada have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.