Engine & cooling

2008 Nissan Armada Engine problems

Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 2008 Nissan Armada's engine & cooling with NHTSA - 3% of all its complaints, most recently on March 13, 2017. Stalling, loss of power, oil consumption, overheating, head gaskets, timing chains and engine failure.

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Complaints: 5
Recalls: 0
Crashes: 0
Fires: 0
Injuries: 0
Deaths: 0

Engine complaints

Electrical systemEngine & cooling

I purchased this vehicle and within the first 3 days of having it noticed what sounded like an exhaust leak. I was assured it would be taken care of not to worry. Five months later it is still not fixed and the problem is that the exhaust manifold is cracked. Not just one side but both sides. I am sure that the problem existed when I purchased the vehicle. How is this possible? And why isnt there a recall seeing as there have been so many complaints of this issue. Also, on several occassions I have been locked...

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out of the rear hatch of the vehicle unable to open it even though the vehicle is unlocked. I even crawled from the front to the back to try the emergency latch and nothing would allow it to open. I purchased this vehicle with 138k miles and seemed to be in excellent condition...I guess the old saying "looks can be deceiving"

Engine & cooling

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 nissan armada. The contact heard a loud noise when the vehicle was started. One mechanic stated that the exhaust manifold needed to be replaced. A second mechanic also inspected and diagnosed the vehicle. The vehicle was to be taken to a dealer for further diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.

Fuel systemTransmission & drivetrainBody, doors & structureEngine & cooling

I have 109,000+ miles on my 2008 nissan armada. While driving home I noticed my rear window had clouded and within a few seconds I saw my rpms rev to over 4000. I disengaged the cruise control to prevent it from trying to maintain my speed of 70 mph. At that point I lost the drive from the transmission. Luckily I was able to coast to a stop on the shoulder of an exit without an accident. Once stopped I checked to see if the transmission would engage enough for me to drive it into a service station parking lot; it...

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did. I looked at the vehicle and had transmission fluid from the driver's side front wheel to the rear end of the vehicle. I found fluid accumulated in the front skid pan. Being out of warranty I contacted the nissan dealer I purchased the vehicle from and a transmission specialist company to discuss. Nissan dealer told me they know of no problems nissan is having like this, but I would have to replace the transmission, oil cooler, and radiator.... Approximately $7,000.00+. The transmission specialist I called immediately told me the problem with my vehicle as soon as I mentioned I lost drive power. He told me I have the same problem with the transmission oil cooler cracking allowing water to enter the transmission causing damage the two nissan armadas he had recently repaired. He told me to check with nissan before doing anything because nissan had to extend transmission warranties on several models. They use the vin # for legibility. I contacted nissan (1-800-nissan 1). They said my vin # wasn't in the program so it is not covered even though I have the same problem that their other vehicles are having. How is this possible? Other problems from the beginning... 4 Fuel sending units - still inaccurate, several attempts to repair back camera system including replacing it - still blanking out or scrolling out of control, and roof console just dropping off. *Tr

Engine & cooling

My vehicle was making a noise like it had a hole in the exhaust. Come to find out, both of the exhaust manifolds are cracked. 3000 Past the 80000 mile warranty and nissan will not cover it. Needless to say, I sure wish there could be an extension to this warranty as there was with another manufacturer that extended it to 100000 miles. Something needs to be done. This is a failure to protect the american consumer. *Tr

SuspensionEngine & coolingBody, doors & structure

Nissan armada vehicles with a factory tow package include self-leveling rear suspension. The system is comprised of air-leveled shocks and an air compressor. The system leaks, causing the air pressure to drop at speed, with or without loads, and when parked and turned off. It causes the rear end to be soft and handle poorly, which, when towing, is clearly a safety hazard. *Tr

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Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked 2 days ago. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

2008 Nissan Armada Engine problems

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