2010 Nissan Armada problems

“I just purchased the vehicle with the airbag alert on, as well as the seatbelt alert. It seems there’s no recall for this vehicle. Please advise that you should reconsider the limited recalls and include the 2010 Armanda with the “platinum” package.”

“This vehicles fuel control module has caused my children and me safety to put at risk by vehicle breaking down in the middle of traffic and not capable of starting vehicle back up. thie has been confirmed from trusted mechanic.”

“The contact owns a 2010 Nissan Armada. The contact stated while driving 5 MPH, he heard abnormal startling and ticking sounds coming from the engine. The check engine warning light was illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle would delay responding while depressing the accelerator pedal. The contact stated that the failure reoccurred while driving at various speeds. The contact stated that upon opening the hood to determine the cause of the failure, he noticed that the engine manifold was fractured. The contact stated that the failure had been reoccurring increasingly while driving. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the VIN was not under recall. No additional assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.”

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 NISSAN ARMADA. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE CONTACT STRUCK A POTHOLE AND THE FRONT AND REAR OVERHEAD CONSOLES ALL FELL DOWN AT ONCE. THE CONTACT PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER AND ATTEMPTED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE, BUT WAS UNSUCCESSFUL. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO GWATNEY BUICK GMC (5700 LANDERS RD, NORTH LITTLE ROCK, AR 72117, (501) 945-4444) AND RECEIVED A REPAIR ESTIMATE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 156,000.”

“I had a sudden power lose with no warning while traveling down interstate at 70mph in "fast lane". I had no power and steering the vehicle to safety was a serious challenge. We were almost hit several time as I negotiated my way to the shoulder of the Interstate. I was scary and after almost being struck by passing vehicles, my wife actually got sick to her stomach. After avoiding accident's to pull off shoulder of the road I was not able to get the vehicle started. Upon being towed home I discovered the vehicle ran out of gas, although the gas gauge was showing 1/4 of tank. I went online and found there was a recall for Nissan Armada, 2005-2009 dated 3/18/2010 for the same exact issue (see NHTSA # 10V-074). Nissan did not correct the defect and there are numerous complaints of this dangerous issue with following year models. This issue is seriously dangerous and can lead to serious injury or death and a recall should be mandatory. I called Nissan but they refused to assist with repairs or recall. I had the fuel pump sending unit replaced at my expense and request Nissan reimburse me. This is not an issue due to age or mileage. This is a DESIGN FLAW that is…”

“LETTER FROM SENATOR SCHUMER ON BEHALF OF CONSTITUENT RE 2010 NISSAN ARMADA SE ACTIVE RECALL. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN HE/SHE PUT THE VEHICLE IN REVERSE, THE TRANSMISSION CHANGED HARD, THEN THE VDC OFF, BRAKE, AND SLIP LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. WHEN THE CONSUMER PUT THE VEHICLE IN DRIVE, AND ACCELERATED, THE VEHICLE TOOK OFF WITH MORE TORQUE THAN IT NORMALLY DID. UPON TRYING TO STOP, THE BRAKES WENT SPONGY, AND CAME TO A SMOOTH STOP, WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR. *JB”