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2008 Nissan Armada Engine cooling Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
2%of 161 total for the year
Median mileage
60,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2008 Nissan Armada, 2% of the 161 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 60,000 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“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.”

NHTSA complaint #10473790, filed 2012-09, 83,000 miles

“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.”

NHTSA complaint #10440353, filed 2011-12, 36,000 miles

“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.”

NHTSA complaint #10914424, filed 2016-10, 60,000 miles

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Engine cooling: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201113%
201012%
200914%
200832%
200745%
200693%
2005288%
2004204%

Other parts of the 2008 Nissan Armada

Brakes
68 complaintsBody and structure
39 complaintsElectrical system
23 complaintsOther or unknown
18 complaintsFuel system
16 complaintsAir bags
11 complaintsSuspension
11 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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