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Expensive Nissan Armada repairs by problem area
Engine (42%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (11%)
Brakes and Traction Control (16%)
Suspension and Steering (16%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (11%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)
Other (5%)
Chart based on 19 repairs.
Nissan Armada repair cost distribution
$2500+ (25%)
$1000 - $2499 (75%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (0%)
< $100 (0%)
Chart based on 12 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2012 Nissan Armada 4dr SUV
317-horsepower 5.6L V8 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 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). |
| 82460 mi C $800 |
Steering wheel coil cable replaced |
2008 Nissan Armada 4dr SUV
317-horsepower 5.6L V8 5-speed automatic RWD
| 108000 mi US $175 |
A coolant line had blown, causing coolant to get into the transmission. This made the transmission stop functioning. The coolant line and filter were replaced along with transmission fluid. |
| 117119 mi US $490 |
Further transmission malfunction due to damage caused by coolant leak. Reset sensor, replaced transmission fluid. |
| 115000 mi US $4500 |
Transmission had been damaged by blown cooling line and needed to be replaced. Initially had tried to repair problem by replacing transmission fluid, but ultimately transmission failed. |
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 |
| 84000 mi US $650 |
Replaced worn bushings in front axle. Either the fix wasn't done properly or there is something else that is making the noise in the front end which was the reason I brought it to the dealer in the first place. The noise is still present going over bumps. |
| 92000 mi US $2000 |
Replaced Starter that was failing and fixed loose bumper. |
| US $544 | Broken rear glass latch assembly - replaced cables and assembly. Engine Oil Cooler O-Ring leaking and replaced |
| 117000 mi US $600 |
Starter locking up, replaced starter. Rear Lift Gate button mount broke and fell inside interior trim |
| 130000 mi US $1800 |
Manifold and Catalytic converter needed replacement, Rear Brakes replaced |
2005 Nissan Armada 4dr SUV
305-horsepower 5.6L V8 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 78300 mi US $902 |
leaking hose Emergency brake would not hold, had to replace rear rotors and pads |
| 80000 mi US $660 |
TPMS replacement due to nitrogen in the cars and not having to add air to the tire. The caps frozen to the valve stems |
| 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!!!! |
| 79200 mi US $450 |
Front drive shaft, both u joints were replaced. |
| 96500 mi US $950 |
Cat-back exhaust due to factory muffler having several rust holes. |
| 98500 mi US $2500 |
Abs brake replaced. 1100 just for the part. Front drive shaft pinion seal replaced |
| 113000 mi US $150 |
Pass side wheel hub assembly Front calipers rotors and pads Found junkyard part. Replaced air suspension module myself |
| 150000 mi US $1000 |
Ticking noise in the engine, seal or injectors didnt work |
2004 Nissan Pathfinder Armada 4dr SUV
305-horsepower 5.6L V8 5-speed automatic RWD
| 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. |
| 162500 mi US $1500 |
Replace radiator |
| 112900 mi US $400 |
buzzer on reverse warning system had to be replaced passenger side seat belt locking while driving |
| 116700 mi US $1600 |
Code P0430. Had to replace catalytic converter. |
| 185000 mi US $400 |
Power steering hose leak. Oil cooler o-ring leaking |
| 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. |
2004 Nissan Pathfinder Armada 4dr SUV
305-horsepower 5.6L V8 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 89280 mi C $1000 |
Had to replace two front wheel bearings. |
| 53555 mi US $700 |
replaced backup sensor. |
| 60041 mi US $700 |
Muffler, tail pipe and assorted heat shields failed |
| 64394 mi US $495 |
Electronic windows go down, but not back up. Dealer replaced malfunctioning switches |
| 78000 mi US $130 |
Front tires are wearing uneven on the outside. Another common issue with Nissan trucks- stay away! |
| 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. |
| 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. |
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