2008 Nissan Armada owner complaints

The brake light on the control panel lights up and when stepping on the brake pedal the vehicle does not brake, instead is feels like it's skidding. When this happens I have to slowly try to pull over and come to a stop to then turn the vehicle off. When I restart the vehicle is it usually starts performing normally again and the brakes work fine. This is a huge safety concern for me due to the fact that I never know when this is going to happen again. What if it happens while I need to come to a quick emergency stop?! Thankfully I am a safe driver and always drive within the speed limits which helps me bring the vehicle to a stop quicker.

The brakes will stop/start/stop/start/stop/start....kind of like a grinding...they stop working. The only way to "solve" the issue is turn the car off, then on again. This has happened about 12 times since we bought the car in march. Others have complained of the same exact issue as well. It is very dangerous and I'm appalled that Nissan will actually wait until someone dies before issuing a recall. I have been dealing with the Nissan corporate for months now and my car is currently at the dealership "being fixed". We will be out well over $2,000 and the problem still persists with customers that have had this previously done (dealership is claiming is a "brake actuator issue"). We will end up selling this vehicle because I cannot keep putting myself and my 13 month old daughter's life at

The brakes just randomly start grinding and don't work. You have to shut the truck off and restart for it to reset. I went to a brake shop and since I had shut it off they couldn't find anything wrong. It has done this 3 times now. Also my overhead compartment fell, all the plastic is crumbling. It is an outrageous amount to replace this part. I love my Nissan but this is crazy that they wont do a recall for these when mostly all the complaints on this site are about these two issues. *tr

2008 Nissan armada. Consumer writes in regards to brake problem *tgw the consumer stated the SUV failed to stop properly. Within five minutes of leaving the dealership, after an oil change service and a warranty related brake inspection, the vehicle began to shake and vibrate excessively when the brake pedal was depressed and it was very difficult to stop. The brakes grabbed and grind and there was a very loud continual noise as the brakes were applied. The noise was coming from the brakes. The consumer immediately exited off the highway and pulled over to the shoulder. The consumer phoned the dealership and was told to return the vehicle. The service technician drove the vehicle, but was unable to detect a problem. The consumer was informed to make another appointment if he experienced

Several indicator lights have come on: ABS, vdc, slip, etc. The Nissan dealership has attributed the issue to the ABS actuator. This, according to many Nissan owners, is an issue with the armada between 2004 and 2010. Outside of the indicator lights, I do not have a mechanical issue that others have reported. However, the descriptions of unintended braking as described by other armada owners is disconcerting. Nissan has been issued a recall regarding passenger cars from 2016-2018 with ABS actuator issues. There is a history of a problem with the ABS systems for the company.

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

The auto leveling suspension fails/leaks. After everytime the vehicle is shutdown the rear suspension system leaks causing the back end to ride lower. After vehicle start up the compressor comes on and raises the back end to level. After the compressor shuts off the back end drops again. During towing is when the real safety issue happens. The back end rides very low and the compressor is not able to keep ahead of the leak, causing the back end to continue to ride dangerously low. This causes the back end to be very unstable during towing and could cause an accident. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Nissan armada. The contact stated that while driving 35 MPH, he noticed a thumping noise when turning left. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician stated that the lower control arm welding separated and as a result, the lower control arm needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign id number: 10e019000 (suspension:front:control arm:lower arm). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 74,398.

Brakes are out smelling gas air suspension just makes noise rear door stoped workinghorn stopped working air is out stoped working the whole system is out there is brake fluid in but breaks still not working don't need any breakers gears gets stuck airbags not working I was drivingwhen the breaks went had to run in a ditch an when I make left or right turns that's when I smell gas an the heat works but the air stop

My 08 armada is keeping me locked out of the back. The hatch door and the window. The problem is faulty actuator. Part information is; 905507s000 0892068-a b/d actr 03 09 26 12v the latch on the actuator is not operating 100%. The little swing latch, come short by 15% that cause the lock to open the glass door and the main door. *tr

Last night ready to leave and load family into vehicle. My husband opens the back door to load a stroller but the door did not open. He kept locking it and unlocking with the control and door hinge and window hinge were stuck. In order to open door he had to climb inside vehicle pull the plastic cap of and pull lever to manually open back door. We can hear it lock but it wont open. The levels feel rough and stuck when you pull to try and open door and window. *tr

For unknown reasons the front windows (driver and passenger) will let themselves down. Have asked Nissan dealer about this several times and they said we must have hit the remote key. I don't buy this as this occurred while keys to the vehicle was in spouses purse and purse was on floor some 50 yards away. This is not first time this has occurred. This has occurred several times and we have inquired at dealer and always get same answer-someone hit the key. Another problem is the steering wheel seems to lock up and you can't start the auto unless you work with the steering wheel turning from 9 to 3, 3 to 9, 9 to 3, 3 to 9. Eventually it will free itself up. *tr

Tl* the contact owns 2008 Nissan armada. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH, the rear overhead console cracked and fell on the passenger. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised that the vehicle was not included in any recalls. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 92,500 and the current mileage was 93,000.

As I was driving I heard a noise that sounded like something fell on the roof of my truck. My child pointed to the overhead console. It had broken off of whatever was securing it and is now hanging. I've looked online and found numerous people experiencing this issue. Nissan needs to address this. An overhead console that can fall at any time without warning is dangerous. My child could have been injured. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Nissan armada. The contact stated that the over head console storage compartments started to fracture. The consoles in the rear of the vehicle also started to fall. The vehicle was not inspected by a dealer or an independent mechanic. The manufacturer was contacted and advised him to take the vehicle to the dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000. The current mileage was approximately 99,200. The VIN was unavailable.

My son & I took the car out two days after I bought it. Wanted to see how things looked at night. I took an unfamiliar rd ,( why,I dont know) Enjoying the ride and all the dash lights and bright headlights. Coming up to what appeared to be a slight downhill, curved rd, The car suddenly would not let me steer or brake or, What the heck! I thought its broken and we are going to crash in the trees! Realizing the car shut itself off,im asking, ok yelling at my son, what do I do??? IT took all I had to try & stay calm, and drive like , back when. (No power steering,)but not sure what to do about brakes. Thank God, I had made that corner ok and as rd leveled, I was slowing enough to pull out of the way of the guy behind me in such a hurry. Pulling to the curb, slowly using ebrake, I stopped f

Fuel gauge and miles to go are both incorrect. I've this vehicle almost 2 years! The miles to go may show anywhere from 40 to estimated 100 then all of a sudden the car dies. I lose all control of steering, brakes, flasher does not work. Every time this has happened I've nearly gotten hit and of course stranded until someone can help me. I was told by Nissan there was a recall for this same issue in 2010 but it expired! This issue is really dangerous and whether or not recall is expired, I'm not gonna be so lucky in the end! I will eventually get hit and either me , my passengers or other party will be seriously hurt! Please reach out to Nissan on this dangerous issue! I didn't have the vehicle during the recall period 2010. I purchased in december of 2017! During this time this has happ

Tl*the contact owns a 2008 Nissan armada. The contact stated that the vehicle's heating system does not work. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but they offered no assistance. The manufacturer was contacted, but they also did not offer any assistance. The vehicle had not been repaired. The current mileage was 46,800. The failure mileage was 46,000.

9/22/09 - airbag light staying on - dealer found code b1034 "crash zone unit fail", found short circuit inside crash zone sensor, replaced crash zone sensor, cleared code. 9/29/09 - airbag light on again - dealer found code b1034 again - crash zone sensor failed. Found short circuit in air bag diagnostic unit - removed center console and replaced air bag diagnosis control unit, cleared codes. 10/23/09 - airbag light on again - dealer once again found code b1034 - called Nissan tech support, spoke with someone named mike. Was advised to replace both the engine harness and the main harness, removed steering wheel and steering shaft, removed center console, removed glove box, removed dash, and removed crossbar, installed new main harness, installed new engine harness, performed front