| Issue ID | 914436 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10453914 |
| Manufacurer | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | ARMADA |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 24/11/11 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I own a 2008 nissan armada. I am having a issue with the brake booster. The brakes lock and there is a screeching noise. I took the vehicle to the nissan store and they said this was the problem. It cost $120. 00 for them to tell me it would take $900 to fix it. I know there is a recall on the 2008 nissan armada but when i called nissan they told me my vin number was not included in the recall. This a major safety issue for my family. We were driving down the interstate. This has happen twice prior. Once during thanksgiving holidays 2011 and another time in january. If i kill the car and re-start it, it seems to be ok. Those two times weren't major but this last time we were traveling down the interstate. When i talk to the nissan rep, she told me my vin number was not included in the recall and the case was closed. I am furious with nissan and their lack of concern for our safety. This is the third nissan i have owned and it will be the last. I had heard that their customer service was terrible and now i understand why. There is a lawsuit in the works for this reason which i am about to join if something isn't done. I just want my break booster fixed and for nissan to take the responsibility that it is a manufacture defect and they are responsible. That is all i am asking. I want my armada to be part of the recall. Please, please help me if you can. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | PHILADELPHIA, MS |
| VIN pattern | 5N1BA08D78NXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | RWD |
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