| Issue ID | 717005 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10262576 |
| Manufacurer | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | ARMADA |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 01/07/05 |
| Component | PARKING BRAKE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2005 nissan armada. When the brake pedal was depressed, the contact heard a grinding noise followed by reduced braking ability. Also, while in traffic, the electrical parking brake spontaneously engaged itself and caused the vehicle to come to a complete halt. The dealer stated that she would have to pay $600 to repair the parking brake. Currently, the vehicle has not been repaired. The manufacturer did not assist. The failure mileage was 24,000 and current mileage was 41,000. Updated 05/13/09 *bf the consumer stated repairs have been made on the brake system 8 times. Updated 05/13/09.*jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 24000 |
| Number of Occurences | 8 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | RIVERSIDE, CA |
| VIN pattern | 5N1AA08A85NXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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| Dealer's name | EMPIRE NISSAN |
| Dealer's telephone number | 909-390-9977 |
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