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Nissan Armada repairs by problem area

Engine (25%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (9%)

Brakes and Traction Control (16%)

Suspension and Steering (21%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (21%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (2%)

Other (7%)

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Nissan Armada electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (8%)

$500 - $999 (16%)

$100 - $499 (44%)

< $100 (32%)

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Chart based on 25 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2014 Nissan Armada 4dr SUV

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

96000 mi

US $300
Recharge of AC 

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2013 Nissan Armada 4dr SUV

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

200 mi Purchased Armada at the end of May. Some of the Comfort & Convenience settings listed in the owners manual were missing. After multiple discussions with the dealer and Nissan, a TSB was released to correct the issue nationally. 

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2012 Nissan Armada 4dr SUV

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

82460 mi

C $800
Steering wheel coil cable replaced 

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2011 Nissan Armada 4dr SUV

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

32540 mi

US $448
replaced valve controlling the heat exchanger 

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2008 Nissan Armada 4dr SUV

317-horsepower 5.6L V8 5-speed automatic RWD

91000 mi A/C touchscreen went out. replaced under warranty, no deductible. 

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2008 Nissan Armada 4dr SUV

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

109000 mi

US $600
Air bag light was blinking, cruise control was working intermittently. Replaced 150 R&R spiral cable. 

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2005 Nissan Armada 4dr SUV

305-horsepower 5.6L V8 5-speed automatic RWD

92000 mi

US $2000
Replaced Starter that was failing and fixed loose bumper. 
117000 mi

US $600
Starter locking up, replaced starter. 

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2005 Nissan Armada 4dr SUV

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

98800 mi

US $112
relay switch for blower went bad. ac was coming off and on. 

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2004 Nissan Pathfinder Armada 4dr SUV

305-horsepower 5.6L V8 5-speed automatic RWD

112900 mi

US $400
buzzer on reverse warning system had to be replaced 
139000 mi

US $20
Problem was the AC was not cold. Recharged the AC system refrigerant. 

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2004 Nissan Pathfinder Armada 4dr SUV

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

53555 mi

US $700
replaced backup sensor. 
64394 mi

US $495
Electronic windows go down, but not back up. Dealer replaced malfunctioning switches 
85000 mi

US $2200
High pressure ac hose blew off. Needed to replace hose, and recharge system 
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 
141000 mi

US $242
Leak in AC line to back of Armada; repaired leak and recharged 
220000 mi 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. 
33000 mi DVD Player rattling during driving. TSB was issued, dealer fixed as warranty repair. 
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. 
145000 mi

US $120
Rear hatch would sometimes not open or close on its own. Replaced rear hatch handle/switch. 
149000 mi

US $90
Replaced third brake light assembly since old one would not work. 
137000 mi

US $200
Park assist system inoperative. 
188000 mi

US $270
Hole in rear ac line. Spliced in patch, evacuate and recharged. 
190600 mi

US $150
Starter motor noisy. Bearings bad. 
179000 mi Park assist never fixed. Installed a rearview camera instead. 

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Nissan Armada Electrical Problems

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