2008 Nissan Armada Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 23about this part
- Share
- 14%of 161 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 70,250miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 23 complaints about the electrical system of the 2008 Nissan Armada, 14% of the 161 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 70,250 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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. …”
NHTSA complaint #10965748, filed 2017-03, 140,000 miles“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 weeks ago the other part of console front driver crack and is hanging . I have no lights in the back or front. …”
NHTSA complaint #10592079, filed 2014-05, 68,000 miles“The rear overhead console became loose and fell while I was at work one day, when I came out to my vehicle the whole console was hanging by one of the wires that connects to the AC and radio in the ceiling. I have 3 young children that sit in the second seat of my vehicle where the console had fallen, thank goodness they were not sitting there that day! I had asked my mechanic to attempt to fix the console, he was not able to and suggested that I bring it to my local Nissan dealership. …”
NHTSA complaint #10730720, filed 2015-06, 211,900 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10553605, filed 2013-11, 62,000 miles“Within the last two months the ABS light will appear on the dash accompanied by a loud vibration and a loss of braking power. I had the brakes replaced and that did not fix the problem. This is dangerous and could lead to a loss of braking ability on corners and at highway speeds leading to a crash. Also within the past few months the fuel guage has started to show more fuel in the tank than what is actually in the tank. I called the dealership and provided the VIN and they said that the fuel level sensor recall service had already been performed on this VIN.”
NHTSA complaint #11220680, filed 2019-06, 180,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11004962May 21, 2024VEHICLE KEY NOT DETECTED / AUTHENTICATED, ENGINE WILL NOT START This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this…
- 11004961May 21, 2024CAN COMMUNICATION – NETWORK DIAGNOSTIC FLOW CHART This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 11004960May 21, 2024CAN COMMUNICATION CODES – DIAGNOSTIC TIPS AND GUIDELINES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10239062Jun 16, 2023SILICONE-BASED LUBRICANT OR GREASE CAN DAMAGE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS SERVICE INFORMATION Do not apply Silicone-based lubricants or grease to, or around, any interior electrical…
- 10239060Jun 16, 202312 VOLT BATTERY TESTING FOR IN-SERVICE VEHICLES SERVICE INFORMATION The following Service Information lists NNA procedural recommendations for establishing good connections while…
- 10235707Apr 27, 2023VEHICLE KEY NOT DETECTED / AUTHENTICATED, ENGINE WILL NOT START This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this…
- 10235710Apr 17, 2023INTELLIGENT KEY REPLACEMENT OR SWAPPING BETWEEN VEHICLES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Discard all previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10208946Feb 22, 2022CAN COMMUNICATION â NETWORK DIAGNOSTIC FLOW CHART This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10182354Oct 28, 2020VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN 2008 ARMADA/2008 PATHFINDER/2009 MURANO CLOCK Service Campaign ID # P8214 and PB063 are no longer active. ï· Repair orders opened after this…
- 10192474Nov 20, 2014SERVICE INFORMATION If a customer describes lack of power or poor acceleration, perform the following checks before attempting any repair: * Check for stored DTCs. * Check if the…
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 33% |
| 2025 | 7 | 33% |
| 2023 | 2 | 40% |
| 2022 | 6 | 67% |
| 2021 | 3 | 23% |
| 2020 | 9 | 33% |
| 2019 | 42 | 53% |
| 2018 | 41 | 54% |
| 2017 | 33 | 41% |
| 2015 | 2 | 10% |
| 2014 | 1 | 8% |
| 2013 | 3 | 18% |
| 2012 | 3 | 18% |
| 2011 | 6 | 15% |
| 2010 | 6 | 13% |
| 2009 | 3 | 13% |
| 2008 | 23 | 14% |
| 2007 | 5 | 6% |
| 2006 | 24 | 9% |
| 2005 | 24 | 6% |
| 2004 | 29 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2008 Nissan Armada
68 complaintsBody and structure
39 complaintsOther or unknown
18 complaintsFuel system
16 complaintsAir bags
11 complaintsSuspension
11 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Nissan Armada
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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