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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.
Nissan Armada repair cost distribution
$2500+ (3%)
$1000 - $2499 (11%)
$500 - $999 (14%)
$100 - $499 (41%)
< $100 (31%)
Chart based on 107 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
| Nissan Armada in Massachusetts, United States Dec 2017 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Apr 202240000 mi | Nissan 8 cylinder issue. No compression / block scoring / oiler installed incorrect. Short block replaced under warranty. Replace short assemblies. | ||
| Jun 202243000 mi | O2 sensor faulty | ||
| Nissan Armada in North Carolina, United States - Oct 2017 | |||
| Oct 201719000 miUS $75 | Align was off in three areas most notably was rear was out almost 3 degrees | ||
| Nissan Armada in Maryland, United States Jun 2017 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Aug 202150000 miUS $470 | rear pads | ||
2014 Nissan Armada 4dr SUV
317-horsepower 5.6L V8 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| Nissan Armada in Texas, United States Jul 2017 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Jun 201896000 miUS $300 | Recharge of AC | ||
2013 Nissan Armada 4dr SUV
317-horsepower 5.6L V8 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| Nissan Armada in Indiana, United States - Jul 2013 | |||
| Jul 2013200 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. | ||
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 2018101000 miUS $385 | Front end vibration - Ball Joint replacement right (passenger) side | ||
| Nissan Armada in Alberta, Canada Dec 2017 - Sep 2022 | |||
| Aug 201740920 miC $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 202282460 miC $800 | Steering wheel coil cable replaced | ||
| Sep 202283080 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. | ||
2011 Nissan Armada 4dr SUV
317-horsepower 5.6L V8 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| Nissan Armada in North Carolina, United States - Jan 2014 | |||
| Jan 201432540 miUS $448 | replaced valve controlling the heat exchanger | ||
2010 Nissan Armada 4dr SUV
317-horsepower 5.6L V8 5-speed automatic RWD
| Nissan Armada in Louisiana, United States - Aug 2010 | |||
| Aug 2010500 mi | Steering alignment | ||
2008 Nissan Armada 4dr SUV
317-horsepower 5.6L V8 5-speed automatic RWD
| Nissan Armada in California, United States Jun 2013 - Jul 2013 | |||
| Jul 2013101000 miUS $275 | Inner tie rods worn. Replaced both inner tie rods and wheel alignment performed. Radiator replaced due to crack | ||
| Nissan Armada in South Carolina, United States Dec 2014 - Oct 2015 | |||
| Oct 2014108000 miUS $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. | ||
| Nov 2014117119 miUS $490 | Further transmission malfunction due to damage caused by coolant leak. Reset sensor, replaced transmission fluid. | ||
| Dec 2014115000 miUS $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. | ||
| Nissan Armada in Texas, United States Nov 2012 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Mar 201369000 miUS $200 | The blue paint on hood and top of suv is faded and coming off even with repeat waxing | ||
| Nissan Armada in Texas, United States Jul 2011 - Sep 2015 | |||
| Sep 201191000 mi | A/C touchscreen went out. replaced under warranty, no deductible. | ||
2008 Nissan Armada 4dr SUV
317-horsepower 5.6L V8 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| Nissan Armada in Ontario, Canada - Oct 2008 | |||
| Oct 20088717 mi | Replace / Paint Tailgate Handle No Charge under warranty | ||
| Nissan Armada in Iowa, United States Oct 2012 - Feb 2021 | |||
| Aug 201485000 mi | Muffler was making loud vibrations. Shop welded a hole in muffler, no cost. | ||
| May 201592000 mi | Muffler guards/shields came loose and were rattling. Shop torched them off, not replaced. | ||
| Dec 2016109000 miUS $600 | Air bag light was blinking, cruise control was working intermittently. Replaced 150 R&R spiral cable. | ||
| Nissan Armada in Saudi Arabia Jul 2011 - Jun 2017 | |||
| Jan 201222320 mi﷼2 | power steering oil get low for unknown reason so the steering sound started to go higher than usual. | ||
| Sep 201650220 mi﷼150 | upper control arm, both Rt and Lf. | ||
2005 Nissan Armada 4dr SUV
305-horsepower 5.6L V8 5-speed automatic RWD
| Nissan Armada in Texas, United States May 2012 - Sep 2012 | |||
| Aug 2012172000 miUS $900 | ABS engaged randomly | ||
| Sep 2012172000 mi | ABS never successfully fixed | ||
| Nissan Armada in Texas, United States Feb 2010 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Sep 201063306 miUS $1072 | Replaced IPDM which burned out. Replaced Power Steering Pressure Hose and flushed system. Towing Charge | ||
| Jun 201284000 miUS $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. | ||
| Mar 201392000 miUS $2000 | Replaced Starter that was failing and fixed loose bumper. | ||
| Jan 201492500 miUS $544 | Broken rear glass latch assembly - replaced cables and assembly. Engine Oil Cooler O-Ring leaking and replaced | ||
| Jul 2015117000 miUS $600 | Starter locking up, replaced starter. Rear Lift Gate button mount broke and fell inside interior trim | ||
| Dec 2016130000 miUS $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
| Nissan Armada in Maryland, United States Feb 2011 - Nov 2016 | |||
| May 201278300 miUS $902 | leaking hose Emergency brake would not hold, had to replace rear rotors and pads | ||
| Sep 201280000 miUS $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 | ||
| Sep 201388000 miUS $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!!!! | ||
| Jan 201479200 miUS $450 | Front drive shaft, both u joints were replaced. | ||
| Jul 201496500 miUS $950 | Cat-back exhaust due to factory muffler having several rust holes. | ||
| Oct 201498500 miUS $2500 | Abs brake replaced. 1100 just for the part. Front drive shaft pinion seal replaced | ||
| Feb 2016111000 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. | ||
| Jun 2016113000 miUS $150 | Pass side wheel hub assembly Front calipers rotors and pads Found junkyard part. Replaced air suspension module myself | ||
| Nissan Armada in Kansas, United States Apr 2012 - Jun 2013 | |||
| Jul 201298800 miUS $112 | relay switch for blower went bad. ac was coming off and on. | ||
| Nissan Armada in Alabama, United States Apr 2013 - May 2013 | |||
| May 2013150000 miUS $1000 | Ticking noise in the engine, seal or injectors didnt work | ||
| Nissan Armada in Ohio, United States - Jul 2010 | |||
| Jul 201090000 miUS $250 | Rear axles regreased per TSB. Also had differential fluid replaced | ||
2004 Nissan Pathfinder Armada 4dr SUV
305-horsepower 5.6L V8 5-speed automatic RWD
| Nissan Pathfinder Armada in Florida, United States Sep 2012 - Nov 2013 | |||
| Oct 2013162500 miUS $1500 | Replace radiator | ||
| Nissan Pathfinder Armada in Texas, United States Mar 2011 - Apr 2014 | |||
| Jul 2013125700 miUS $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. | ||
| Nissan Pathfinder Armada in Texas, United States Jun 2010 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Feb 2012112900 miUS $400 | buzzer on reverse warning system had to be replaced passenger side seat belt locking while driving | ||
| Jan 2014116700 miUS $1600 | Code P0430. Had to replace catalytic converter. | ||
| Dec 2016185000 miUS $400 | Power steering hose leak. Oil cooler o-ring leaking | ||
| Feb 2017186000 miUS $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. | ||
| Nissan Pathfinder Armada in Texas, United States Jul 2015 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jan 201894000 miUS $250 | Read a transmission code, vehicle wouldn't accelerate past 40mph with gas pedal almost to the floor....dealer did a reset with their consult tool, and fixed the issue | ||
| Nissan Pathfinder Armada in Pennsylvania, United States Jul 2014 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Aug 2014137200 miUS $400 | Rear susp leveling air pump system had water intrusion, full of corrosion, replaced. Susp control module also compromised replaced | ||
| Dec 2014138000 miUS $600 | Front driver and passenger leather seats were torn. Aftermarket shop replaced seat covers. | ||
| Jun 2015139000 miUS $20 | Problem was the AC was not cold. Recharged the AC system refrigerant. | ||
| Nissan Pathfinder Armada in Puerto Rico Jun 2016 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Jun 2016197000 mi | Changed upper Radiator Hose | ||
2004 Nissan Pathfinder Armada 4dr SUV
305-horsepower 5.6L V8 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| Nissan Pathfinder Armada in Virginia, United States - Jul 2010 | |||
| Jul 2010US $750 | THREE OUT OF FOUR WHEEL BEARINGS REPLACE.RIGHT AXLE REPLACED. | ||
| Nissan Pathfinder Armada in Alabama, United States Dec 2011 - Jan 2012 | |||
| Jan 2012 | Exhaust Manifold crack. | ||
| Nissan Pathfinder Armada in Minnesota, United States Aug 2010 - Aug 2018 | |||
| Sep 2010102000 mi | tailpipe broke loose from muffler; muffler has developed small crack; had new tailpipe attached but did not replace muffler at this time | ||
| Jan 2011113800 miUS $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 | ||
| Jun 2011110000 miUS $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 | ||
| May 2012118100 miUS $400 | Left rear wheel bearing failed; traction control, ABS sensor failed | ||
| Aug 2012119500 miUS $380 | replaced right rear wheel bearing | ||
| Jul 2013127200 miUS $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 | ||
| Jul 2014131500 miUS $160 | replaced muffler | ||
| Jun 2015141000 miUS $242 | Leak in AC line to back of Armada; repaired leak and recharged | ||
| Mar 2016148000 miUS $160 | replace muffler | ||
| Nissan Pathfinder Armada in Texas, United States Aug 2010 - Jul 2014 | |||
| Apr 2010149000 miUS $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. | ||
| Jul 2014220000 mi | The rear air shocks needed replacing. 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. | ||
| Nissan Pathfinder Armada in Missouri, United States - Sep 2007 | |||
| Aug 200733000 mi | DVD Player rattling during driving. TSB was issued, dealer fixed as warranty repair. | ||
| Sep 200733000 mi | Brakes locked up without cause during driving. Turned off car and computer was reset. Dealer looking at now. | ||
| Nissan Pathfinder Armada in Quebec, Canada Jun 2011 - Jul 2011 | |||
| May 201181530 mi | Muffler replaced $800 | ||
| Jun 201181840 mi | Replaced two wheel bearing $1,200 | ||
| Jul 201189280 miC $1000 | Had to replace two front wheel bearings. | ||
| Nissan Pathfinder Armada in Washington, United States Aug 2010 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Feb 201194200 miUS $130 | Brake making grinding noise and nearly not working, I had the dealer perform TSB NTB06-040, reprogram stability control, to fix the issue. Not covered by Nissan or Dealer. | ||
| May 201195000 miUS $115 | Brake issue came again--http://www.clubarmada.com/forums/showthread.php?t=12333, Post 65. Dealer reflashed the brake computer | ||
| Jun 201195000 miUS $830 | Brake Booster pump replaced due to delta sensor failure | ||
| Jan 201395800 miUS $70 | Exhaust muffler rotted and had to repair it. | ||
| Feb 2014113000 miUS $400 | Radiator started leaking coolant from joint to Transmission hose, and replaced at outside dealer. | ||
| Jun 2014114000 miUS $120 | Oil leaking from Transmission cooler hoses. Replaced 2 transmission cooler hoses. Parts bought from Dealer, and installed at independent auto shop Replaced Transmission Cooler Hose at independent shop | ||
| Aug 2015125700 miUS $300 | Rear brake caliper replaced along with new brake pads and parking brake adjusted | ||
| Jul 2017140000 miUS $50 | Brake Fluid change | ||
| Nissan Pathfinder Armada in Wisconsin, United States Jun 2010 - Jan 2017 | |||
| Aug 2012136400 miUS $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. | ||
| Mar 2013145000 miUS $120 | Rear hatch would sometimes not open or close on its own. Replaced rear hatch handle/switch. | ||
| Aug 2013149000 miUS $90 | Replaced third brake light assembly since old one would not work. | ||
| Oct 2013150800 miUS $50 | Fuel coming back out of filler when tring to fill up. Replaced bad valve in vent system. | ||
| Jan 2015157000 miUS $200 | Rack and pinion sloppy and starting to leak fluid. Replace rack and pinion with remanufactured unit. Park assist system inoperative. | ||
| Jun 2015174000 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. | ||
| Dec 2015179000 miUS $400 | One front and one rear wheel bearings were bad. There was a clunking noise coming from rear of vehicle. Hood won't stay up. | ||
| Jun 2016188000 miUS $270 | Exhaust pipe and muffler rusted through. Replaced muffler and repaired tail pipe. Hole in rear ac line. Spliced in patch, evacuate and recharged. | ||
| Aug 2016190600 miUS $150 | Starter motor noisy. Bearings bad. | ||
| Jan 2017179000 mi | Park assist never fixed. Installed a rearview camera instead. | ||
| Nissan Pathfinder Armada in Illinois, United States Apr 2012 - Dec 2012 | |||
| Jul 2012109200 miUS $5 | Leaking Tranny fluid from the clamped hose areas. | ||
| Nov 2012110300 miUS $250 | Radiator | ||
| Nissan Pathfinder Armada in Illinois, United States Jul 2005 - Oct 2014 | |||
| Feb 20054000 mi | Car shakes when braking. Dealer recut roters, and then gave me new pads. I have owned 5 new Nissans in my life, and they ALL suffered from premature brake wear. 83 pulser NX 85- 200 SX 2000-frontier 2003 xterra 2004 altima | ||
| Jan 200614419 mi | Replaced ignition lock under warrenty. Was sticking | ||
| Nov 201053555 miUS $700 | replaced backup sensor. | ||
| Sep 201160041 miUS $700 | Muffler, tail pipe and assorted heat shields failed | ||
| Mar 201264394 miUS $495 | Electronic windows go down, but not back up. Dealer replaced malfunctioning switches | ||
| Sep 201378000 miUS $130 | Front tires are wearing uneven on the outside. Another common issue with Nissan trucks- stay away! | ||
| Oct 201485000 miUS $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. | ||
| Nissan Pathfinder Armada in California, United States Apr 2011 - Oct 2021 | |||
| Apr 201175000 miUS $290 | Back up sensor replaced | ||
| May 201175000 miUS $300 | Brake pads changed at 40K miles to EBC Green stuff at a cost of $140.00, stock rotors retained | ||
| Apr 2018147000 miUS $75 | ABS failure, replaced wheel sensors | ||
| Oct 2021160000 miUS $200 | Passenger rear brake caliper seized. piston replaced, new rotor, new pads Radiator developed a leak. replaced radiator | ||
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