KnownCarProblems2008 Nissan Armada Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 161 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Nissan Armada, most often about the brakes (42% of complaints, typically around 92,000 miles). It is 4th of 23 Armada model years by number of complaints and has 6 recalls.
Most common 2008 Nissan Armada problems
Brakes
67 complaints · 42%Half of these problems showed up before 92,000 miles.
While driving at a speed of approximately 40 MPH I began to press on the brakes when a grinding noise suddenly occurred and the vehicle would not slow down or come to a complete stop as normal. The brake lights, t/c light popped up on the dash board. I accelerated again to pull to the side of the road, as I pressed…
The contact owns a 2008 Nissan Armada. While driving at any speed, the brake pedal pulsated and braking power seized when the brake pedal was depressed. The brake light illuminated. The failure recurred twice. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The approximate failure mileage was…
Body and structure
39 complaints · 24%Half of these problems showed up before 73,000 miles. Parts named most often: body.
The inside overhead fell down causing my daughter and I to be hit in the head. According to the NHTSA report's there have been 12 complaints with mine, and according to the arfc there have been fourteen (14) complaints on this same overhead problem. This needs to have this vehicle been put on the recall list before…
The contact owns a 2008 Nissan Armada. The contact stated that the overhead roof caved in without warning. The vehicle was taken to mathews Nissan (185 tn-76, clarksville, tn 37043, ([phone]) and was completely repaired. The repairs were not covered by the warranty or the insurance company. The cause of the failure…
Electrical
23 complaints · 14%Half of these problems showed up before 70,500 miles. Parts named most often: 12v/24v/48v battery.
Purchase 2008 new Armada and having many problems since purchase october2007- the top console fell off while driving about a year ago went to Nissan dealer and they said is not cover with warranty ( this happen within before my 60k miles warranty) they told me I need to purchase that it was not factory defect. A few…
Tl- the contact owns a 2008 Nissan Armada. The contact stated while traveling at any speed the brakes seized and abruptly stopped the vehicle or the brake pedal was soft which did not provide enough safty to depress the pedal to slow down intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who indicated that…
Other or unspecified
18 complaints · 11%Half of these problems showed up before 93,000 miles.
As I was driving, the entire molding around the dvd player, backseat air controls, and light fixtures came crashing down. Pieces of the molding flew everywhere.
The airbag light is staying on. No codes read this problem. If the vehicle is running the airbag dash light remains on. The check engine light is not on.
Fuel system
16 complaints · 10%Half of these problems showed up before 100,000 miles. Parts named most often: storage, delivery.
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…
The contact owns a 2008 Nissan Armada. The contact stated that while driving approximately 15 MPH, fuel started to leak out of the vehicle without any warning. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure…
Suspension
11 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 74,500 miles. Parts named most often: rear.
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…
Vehicle was being driven out of garage at low speed. Suddenly, there was a clunk and loss of control of the front passenger wheel. There were no prior warning signs or symptoms. Upon inspection, the front passenger tie rod had dis-attached itself from the wheel, resulting in no steering control of the front passenger…
Air bags
11 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 90,000 miles. Parts named most often: frontal.
The airbag light is staying on. No codes read this problem. If the vehicle is running the airbag dash light remains on. The check engine light is not on.
Multiple occurrences - while driving, the brakes begin to grind, stutter, and stop working. I had to downshift in order to slow the vehicle, and pull over. The brake light will illuminate as this occurs. After stopping the vehicle, it must be completely turned off for a few moments, and then it will go back to…
Engine
5 complaints · 3%Half of these problems showed up before 83,000 miles. Parts named most often: exhaust system.
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…
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…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2008 Nissan Armada recalls
Air bags: frontal
Risk: A detached emblem can become a projectile during air bag deployment, increasing the risk of injury to vehicle occupants.
Fix: Dealers will replace the driverâs airbag cover. Owner letters were mailed december 8, 2023. Owners may contact nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall are pc944, pc945, and pc946.
Full defect summary
Nissan north america, inc. (nissan) is recalling certain 2008-2011 titan, frontier, xterra, pathfinder, armada, and 2008-2009 quest vehicles. The resin emblem on the driver's air bag cover may develop cracks and detach during air bag deployment.
Air bags: side/window
Risk: Incorrect inflation of the side curtain air bag may increase the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant in the event of a crash requiring deployment of that air bag.
Fix: Dealers will replace both right and left front pillar finishers free of charge. The safety recall began on august 16, 2010. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
Full defect summary
Nissan is recalling model year 2008 nissan armada and infiniti qx56 vehicles manufactured from february 7, 2007 through february 14, 2007. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 201, "protection in interior impact." an out-of-specification a-pillar finisher might impede the correct inflation of the side curtain air bag near the upper portion of the b-pillar.
Fuel system: fuel gauge system
Risk: This could cause the vehicle to run out of gas and stall on the highway, which could cause a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel sender unit inside the fuel tank with a new improved sender card. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on march 22, 2010. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
Full defect summary
Nissan is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 titan, armada, and infiniti qx56 vehicles. The instrument panel fuel gauge may inaccurately display that the vehicle still has some fuel, typically about one quarter tank, when the fuel tank is empty.
Brakes: pedals and linkages
Risk: The driver will experience unusual and noticeable looseness in the pedal and a reduction in braking force increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect to see if the pivot pin had been formed properly and will replace the brake pedal assembly if necessary free of charge. The safety recall began on march 22, 2010. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
Full defect summary
Nissan is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 titan, armada, and infiniti qx56, and model year 2008-2009 nissan quest vehicles. The brake pedal pivot pin end was not spin-formed to specification during the manufacturing process of the brake pedal assembly. The pivot pin could slide and cause the brake pedal to partially disengage from the brake pedal bracket.
Seats
Risk: This may result in the manual seat pawl not fully engaging increasing the risk of personal injuries in the event of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the seat track assembly on the driver's and front passenger seats and replace the entire seat assembly free of charge. The recall began on may 27, 2008. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
Full defect summary
Nissan is recalling 1,126 my 2008 quest, titan and armada vehicles equipped with manual adjustment front seats. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 207, "seating systems." the seat track assembly may have been manufactured out of specification.
Seat belts: rear/other
Risk: In the event of a crash, a seat occupant may not be properly restrained increasing the risk of personal injury.
Fix: Dealers will replace the seat belt bracket free of charge. The recall began on november 1, 2007. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
Full defect summary
Certain sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 210, 'seat belt assembly anchorages.' the driver's side third row seat belt upper anchor bracket may be cracked.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2008 Nissan Armada
- What are the most common problems with the 2008 Nissan Armada?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: brakes (67 complaints, typically around 92,000 miles); body and structure (39 complaints, typically around 73,000 miles); electrical (23 complaints, typically around 70,500 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2008 Nissan Armada have?
- 6 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from February 10, 2023 (air bags). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2008 a bad year for the Nissan Armada?
- It is 4th of 23 Armada model years by number of complaints, with 161 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.