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2004 Nissan Pathfinder Armada repairs by problem area

Engine (26%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)

Brakes and Traction Control (16%)

Suspension and Steering (20%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (23%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (1%)

Other (7%)

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2004 Nissan Pathfinder Armada repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (11%)

$500 - $999 (8%)

$100 - $499 (48%)

< $100 (33%)

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Chart based on 61 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

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Nissan Pathfinder Armada in Puerto Rico Jun 2016 - Jun 2016
Jun 2016 197000 mi	Changed upper Radiator Hose

Nissan Pathfinder Armada in Pennsylvania, United States Jul 2014 - Jun 2015
Aug 2014 137200 mi US $400	Rear susp leveling air pump system had water intrusion, full of corrosion, replaced. Susp control module also compromised replaced
Dec 2014 138000 mi US $600	Front driver and passenger leather seats were torn. Aftermarket shop replaced seat covers.
Jun 2015 139000 mi US $20	Problem was the AC was not cold. Recharged the AC system refrigerant.

Nissan Pathfinder Armada in Florida, United States Sep 2012 - Nov 2013
Oct 2013 162500 mi US $1500	Replace radiator

Nissan Pathfinder Armada in Texas, United States Jun 2010 - Jun 2018
Feb 2012 112900 mi US $400	buzzer on reverse warning system had to be replaced passenger side seat belt locking while driving
Jan 2014 116700 mi US $1600	Code P0430. Had to replace catalytic converter.
Dec 2016 185000 mi US $400	Power steering hose leak. Oil cooler o-ring leaking
Feb 2017 186000 mi US $1200	Ran out of fuel but gauge said I had 1/4 fuel in the tank. Sending until and pump assembly had to be replaced.

Nissan Pathfinder Armada in Texas, United States Mar 2011 - Apr 2014
Jul 2013 125700 mi US $1156	Brake pedal falls to floor and the brake light comes on. loss of brakes. Known issue, The Delta sensor in the brake booster is defective. Replaced brake booster. Some talk of a class action lawsuit.

Nissan Pathfinder Armada in Texas, United States Jul 2015 - Jun 2022
Jan 2018 94000 mi US $250	Read a transmission code, vehicle wouldn't accelerate past 40mph with gas pedal almost to the floor....dealer did a reset with their consult tool, and fixed the issue

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Nissan Pathfinder Armada in Missouri, United States - Sep 2007
Aug 2007 33000 mi	DVD Player rattling during driving. TSB was issued, dealer fixed as warranty repair.
Sep 2007 33000 mi	Brakes locked up without cause during driving. Turned off car and computer was reset. Dealer looking at now.

Nissan Pathfinder Armada in Virginia, United States - Jul 2010
Jul 2010 US $750	THREE OUT OF FOUR WHEEL BEARINGS REPLACE.RIGHT AXLE REPLACED.

Nissan Pathfinder Armada in California, United States Apr 2011 - Oct 2021
Apr 2011 75000 mi US $290	Back up sensor replaced
May 2011 75000 mi US $300	Brake pads changed at 40K miles to EBC Green stuff at a cost of $140.00, stock rotors retained
Apr 2018 147000 mi US $75	ABS failure, replaced wheel sensors
Oct 2021 160000 mi US $200	Passenger rear brake caliper seized. piston replaced, new rotor, new pads Radiator developed a leak. replaced radiator

Nissan Pathfinder Armada in Illinois, United States Apr 2012 - Dec 2012
Jul 2012 109200 mi US $5	Leaking Tranny fluid from the clamped hose areas.
Nov 2012 110300 mi US $250	Radiator

Nissan Pathfinder Armada in Minnesota, United States Aug 2010 - Aug 2018
Sep 2010 102000 mi	tailpipe broke loose from muffler; muffler has developed small crack; had new tailpipe attached but did not replace muffler at this time
Jan 2011 119700 mi US $228	check engine light came on; nearly impossible to fill the gas tank because air was unable to vent from tank when refueling; vent control valve failed; mechanic replaced solenoid valve and shield
Jun 2011 110000 mi US $180	actuator for tailgate failed; unable to open tailgate w/o crawling into back cargo area & manually flipping lever; this is a common problem for Armadas; no recall/service bulletin issued; bought new unit from dealer and installed myself
May 2012 118100 mi US $400	Left rear wheel bearing failed; traction control, ABS sensor failed
Aug 2012 119500 mi US $380	replaced right rear wheel bearing
Jul 2013 127200 mi US $276	Auto-leveling compressor pump failed for a second time; found new one on line for $276, installed it myself after checking fuses and relay switch
Jul 2014 131500 mi US $160	replaced muffler
Jun 2015 141000 mi US $242	Leak in AC line to back of Armada; repaired leak and recharged
Mar 2016 148000 mi US $160	replace muffler

Nissan Pathfinder Armada in Texas, United States Aug 2010 - Jul 2014
Apr 2010 149000 mi US $1000	Replaced OEM exhaust manifolds with after market Stillen headers. OEM headers have a design flaw making them unreliable. Also replaced B-pipe cats with hi-flow Easterns.
Jul 2014 220000 mi	The rear air shocks needed replacing. There was a random knocking under the dash, which I think was related to the HVAC system, and the AC compressor would randomly not work.

Nissan Pathfinder Armada in Washington, United States Aug 2010 - Jun 2018
Feb 2011 94200 mi US $130	Brake making grinding noise and nearly not working, I had the dealer perform TSB NTB06-040, reprogram stability control, to fix the issue. Not covered by Nissan or Dealer.
May 2011 95000 mi US $115	Brake issue came again--http://www.clubarmada.com/forums/showthread.php?t=12333, Post 65. Dealer reflashed the brake computer
Jun 2011 95000 mi US $830	Brake Booster pump replaced due to delta sensor failure
Jan 2013 95800 mi US $70	Exhaust muffler rotted and had to repair it.
Feb 2014 113000 mi US $400	Radiator started leaking coolant from joint to Transmission hose, and replaced at outside dealer.
Jun 2014 114000 mi US $120	Oil leaking from Transmission cooler hoses. Replaced 2 transmission cooler hoses. Parts bought from Dealer, and installed at independent auto shop Replaced Transmission Cooler Hose at independent shop
Aug 2015 125700 mi US $300	Rear brake caliper replaced along with new brake pads and parking brake adjusted
Jul 2017 140000 mi US $50	Brake Fluid change

Nissan Pathfinder Armada in Quebec, Canada Jun 2011 - Jul 2011
May 2011 81530 mi	Muffler replaced $800
Jun 2011 81840 mi	Replaced two wheel bearing $1,200
Jul 2011 89280 mi C $1000	Had to replace two front wheel bearings.

Nissan Pathfinder Armada in Wisconsin, United States Jun 2010 - Jan 2017
Aug 2012 136400 mi US $10	Rear hatch would open on it's own. Sometimes in the garage and other times at a stop light! Took apart and found a bad switch. Nissan wanted approx $200 for latch assembly, bought micro switch at Radio Shack and it worked great.
Mar 2013 145000 mi US $120	Rear hatch would sometimes not open or close on its own. Replaced rear hatch handle/switch.
Aug 2013 149000 mi US $90	Replaced third brake light assembly since old one would not work.
Oct 2013 150800 mi US $50	Fuel coming back out of filler when tring to fill up. Replaced bad valve in vent system.
Jan 2015 157000 mi US $200	Rack and pinion sloppy and starting to leak fluid. Replace rack and pinion with remanufactured unit. Park assist system inoperative.
Jun 2015 174000 mi	Load leveling pump noisy and doesn't affect ride height. Would run for a couple minutes every time truck was started. Uplugged pump instead of repairing.
Dec 2015 179000 mi US $400	One front and one rear wheel bearings were bad. There was a clunking noise coming from rear of vehicle. Hood won't stay up.
Jun 2016 188000 mi US $270	Exhaust pipe and muffler rusted through. Replaced muffler and repaired tail pipe. Hole in rear ac line. Spliced in patch, evacuate and recharged.
Aug 2016 190600 mi US $150	Starter motor noisy. Bearings bad.
Jan 2017 179000 mi	Park assist never fixed. Installed a rearview camera instead.

Nissan Pathfinder Armada in Alabama, United States Dec 2011 - Jan 2012
Jan 2012	Exhaust Manifold crack.

Nissan Pathfinder Armada in Illinois, United States Jul 2005 - Oct 2014
Feb 2005 4000 mi	Car shakes when braking. Dealer recut roters, and then gave me new pads. I have owned 5 new Nissans in my life, and they ALL suffered from premature brake wear. 83 pulser NX 85- 200 SX 2000-frontier 2003 xterra 2004 altima
Jan 2006 14419 mi	Replaced ignition lock under warrenty. Was sticking
Nov 2010 53555 mi US $700	replaced backup sensor.
Sep 2011 60041 mi US $700	Muffler, tail pipe and assorted heat shields failed
Mar 2012 64394 mi US $495	Electronic windows go down, but not back up. Dealer replaced malfunctioning switches
Sep 2013 78000 mi US $130	Front tires are wearing uneven on the outside. Another common issue with Nissan trucks- stay away!
Oct 2014 85000 mi US $2200	High pressure ac hose blew off. Needed to replace hose, and recharge system Lower ball joints needed teplacement Power steering pump leaking. Replaced line.