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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%)

Chart based on 121 repairs.
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Nissan Armada engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (3%)

$1000 - $2499 (23%)

$500 - $999 (7%)

$100 - $499 (33%)

< $100 (33%)

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Chart based on 30 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2017 Nissan Armada 4dr SUV

390-horsepower 5.6L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range

40000 mi Nissan 8 cylinder issue. No compression / block scoring / oiler installed incorrect. Short block replaced under warranty. Replace short assemblies. 
43000 mi O2 sensor faulty 

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2012 Nissan Armada 4dr SUV

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

40920 mi

C $2800
Both exhaust manifolds were cracked. Known issue with Armadas. Repaired under 5 year warranty ($4200). 

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2008 Nissan Armada 4dr SUV

317-horsepower 5.6L V8 5-speed automatic RWD

101000 mi

US $275
Radiator replaced due to crack 

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2008 Nissan Armada 4dr SUV

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

85000 mi Muffler was making loud vibrations. Shop welded a hole in muffler, no cost. 
92000 mi Muffler guards/shields came loose and were rattling. Shop torched them off, not replaced. 

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2005 Nissan Armada 4dr SUV

305-horsepower 5.6L V8 5-speed automatic RWD

63306 mi

US $1072
Replaced IPDM which burned out. Replaced Power Steering Pressure Hose and flushed system. Towing Charge 
92500 mi

US $544
Engine Oil Cooler O-Ring leaking and replaced 
130000 mi

US $1800
Manifold and Catalytic converter needed replacement, Rear Brakes replaced 

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2005 Nissan Armada 4dr SUV

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

88000 mi

US $1200
Cracked exhaust manifold. Out of the 8 year/80k miles warranty. Have a 04 4runner w/v8 and 180k miles with original exhaust manifolds. Not happy with Nissan. Also that was just the driver's side!!!! 
96500 mi

US $950
Cat-back exhaust due to factory muffler having several rust holes. 
150000 mi

US $1000
Ticking noise in the engine, seal or injectors didnt work 

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2004 Nissan Pathfinder Armada 4dr SUV

305-horsepower 5.6L V8 5-speed automatic RWD

133300 mi

US $1600
Code P0430. Had to replace catalytic converter. 
185000 mi

US $400
Oil cooler o-ring leaking 
197000 mi Changed upper Radiator Hose 
162500 mi

US $1500
Replace radiator 

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2004 Nissan Pathfinder Armada 4dr SUV

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

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. 
75000 mi

US $290
Back up sensor replaced 
160000 mi

US $200
Radiator developed a leak. replaced radiator 
81530 mi Muffler replaced $800 
86000 mi Exhaust Manifold crack. 
150800 mi

US $50
Fuel coming back out of filler when tring to fill up. Replaced bad valve in vent system. 
188000 mi

US $270
Exhaust pipe and muffler rusted through. Replaced muffler and repaired tail pipe. 
110800 mi

US $70
Exhaust muffler rotted and had to repair it. 
113000 mi

US $400
Radiator started leaking coolant from joint to Transmission hose, and replaced at outside dealer. 
102000 mi tailpipe broke loose from muffler; muffler has developed small crack; had new tailpipe attached but did not replace muffler at this time 
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 
131500 mi

US $160
replaced muffler 
148000 mi

US $160
replace muffler 
110300 mi

US $250
Radiator 

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