| Issue ID | 891177 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10434635 |
| Manufacurer | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | ARMADA |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 30/03/10 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 2008 nissan armada. Consumer writes in regards to brake problem *tgw the consumer stated the suv failed to stop properly. Within five minutes of leaving the dealership, after an oil change service and a warranty related brake inspection, the vehicle began to shake and vibrate excessively when the brake pedal was depressed and it was very difficult to stop. The brakes grabbed and grind and there was a very loud continual noise as the brakes were applied. The noise was coming from the brakes. The consumer immediately exited off the highway and pulled over to the shoulder. The consumer phoned the dealership and was told to return the vehicle. The service technician drove the vehicle, but was unable to detect a problem. The consumer was informed to make another appointment if he experienced the problem again, and abs software would be reprogrammed. The second time the incident happened, the brakes started to grab and grind when the brake pedal was applied to slow the vehicle down. The brake light illuminated and the consumer pulled over and turned the ignition off. He waited a couple of minutes before restarting the vehicle. The brake light went off and the brakes returned to proper working condition. Another appointment was made where the dealer reprogrammed the ecm. The consumer experienced the failure for the fourth time and was informed the vehicle may need a brake booster and front rotors, because they were starting to warp. *jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 17983 |
| Number of Occurences | 4 |
| Source of the issue | CONSUMER LETTER |
| City and State | SCOTTSDALE, AZ |
| VIN pattern | 5N1AA08D68NXXXXXX |
| 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 | |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | |
| Transmission type | |
| Vehicle speed | 55 |
| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | LARRY MILLER NISSAN |
| Dealer's telephone number | |
| Dealer's city | MESA |
| Dealer's state code | AZ |
| Dealer's ZIP code |