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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 suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (8%)

$500 - $999 (8%)

$100 - $499 (58%)

< $100 (25%)

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Chart based on 24 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

19000 mi

US $75
Align was off in three areas most notably was rear was out almost 3 degrees 

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2012 Nissan Armada 4dr SUV

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

101000 mi

US $385
Front end vibration - Ball Joint replacement right (passenger) side 

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2010 Nissan Armada 4dr SUV

317-horsepower 5.6L V8 5-speed automatic RWD

500 mi Steering alignment 

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2008 Nissan Armada 4dr SUV

317-horsepower 5.6L V8 5-speed automatic RWD

101000 mi

US $120
Inner tie rods worn. Replaced both inner tie rods and wheel alignment performed. 

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2008 Nissan Armada 4dr SUV

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

22320 mi

﷼2
power steering oil get low for unknown reason so the steering sound started to go higher than usual. 
50220 mi

﷼150
upper control arm, both Rt and Lf. 

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2005 Nissan Armada 4dr SUV

305-horsepower 5.6L V8 5-speed automatic RWD

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. 

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2005 Nissan Armada 4dr SUV

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

90000 mi

US $250
Rear axles regreased per TSB. Also had differential fluid replaced 
111000 mi Rear air suspension is not working. Compressor still works, height sensor still works. Looks line a suspension control module located in the inside left rear. 
113000 mi

US $150
Pass side wheel hub assembly Found junkyard part. Replaced air suspension module myself 

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2004 Nissan Pathfinder Armada 4dr SUV

305-horsepower 5.6L V8 5-speed automatic RWD

137200 mi

US $400
Rear susp leveling air pump system had water intrusion, full of corrosion, replaced. Susp control module also compromised replaced 
185000 mi

US $400
Power steering hose leak. 

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2004 Nissan Pathfinder Armada 4dr SUV

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

US $750 THREE OUT OF FOUR WHEEL BEARINGS REPLACE.RIGHT AXLE REPLACED. 
89280 mi

C $1000
Had to replace two front wheel bearings. 
78000 mi

US $130
Front tires are wearing uneven on the outside. Another common issue with Nissan trucks- stay away! 
85000 mi

US $2200
Lower ball joints needed teplacement Power steering pump leaking. Replaced line. 
220000 mi The rear air shocks needed replacing. 
157000 mi

US $200
Rack and pinion sloppy and starting to leak fluid. Replace rack and pinion with remanufactured unit. 
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. 
179000 mi

US $400
One front and one rear wheel bearings were bad. There was a clunking noise coming from rear of vehicle. 
118100 mi

US $400
Left rear wheel bearing failed; traction control, ABS sensor failed 
119500 mi

US $380
replaced right rear wheel bearing 
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 

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