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2012 Nissan Armada repairs by problem area

Engine (20%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (0%)

Brakes and Traction Control (40%)

Suspension and Steering (20%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (20%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)

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2012 Nissan Armada 4dr SUV

317-horsepower 5.6L V8 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

Nissan Armada in New Jersey, United States
Jun 2017 - Jul 2018
Jul 2018

101000 mi

US $385
Front end vibration - Ball Joint replacement right (passenger) side 
Nissan Armada in Alberta, Canada
Dec 2017 - Sep 2022
Aug 2017

40920 mi

C $2800
Parking brake bracket broke off (unkown reason) and brake cable wrapped itself around drive shaft pulling the drive shaft out of the differential at 50km/h. This dangerous failure stopped the vehicle instantly. Lucky no one was hurt or killed. Differential fluid leaked into the rear brake shoes as well. New drive shaft, new brake shoes installed. e-brake cable bracket welded back into place. Both exhaust manifolds were cracked. Known issue with Armadas. Repaired under 5 year warranty ($4200). 
May 2022

82460 mi

C $800
Steering wheel coil cable replaced 
Sep 2022

83080 mi
Parking brake cable bracket fell off and was hanging loose touching the drive shaft. Repaired with tie straps. Will be going back to have new metal brackets made. 

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