2008 Nissan Armada Suspension Problems

“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 complaint is with the load levying system on the Nissan Armada. I own a 2008 Armada and the rear shocks were replaced shortly after the purchase because of the lose of air. The air lines have been replaced on 2 different occasions at different dealers because of leaks. In jan. Of 2011 another air line was replaced and 2 weeks later I blew an air shock 750 miles from home. Once again another shock was replaced and now I have the same problem, the system will not hold air and is extremely dangerous when towing. Please note the mileage, MPH and date are for the next to last failure. …”

“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.”

“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 wheel. Had this happened at a speed greater than 25 MPH, serious/fatal accident and injury would have been likely. This is a serious malfunction of the system with no prior warning signs. …”

“The brakes effectiveness is significantly reduced, by as much as 60%, and it makes a popping and spring noise. When you apply the brakes, it makes a grinding sound. You must pull over, turn the car off, pump the breaks and then restart the car. You may have to turn the car off/on several times. I've paid thousands of dollars to various mechanics to have this issue resolved. It goes along fine for awhile, and then the problem repeats itself. It's intermittent and very dangerous. Also, the suspension makes a popping noise when you go over a dip in the road or make a sharp turn. …”