| Issue ID | 990767 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10521916 |
| Manufacurer | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | ARMADA |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 18/06/13 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Leaving work, i tried to start my car and it tried to turn over but stopped. The dash lights went dim and the needle indicators quivered and the car quit trying to start. I cleaned the battery terminals and the car cranked continuously but wouldnt turn over. After getting it towed to a mechanic whose computer couldnt communicate with the vehicle computer, then a toyota dealership (no nissan dealer in my town) who had the same problem, my coworker brought me a copy of a recall by nissan for his 2006 pathfinder for a engine control module. I had it towed for a 3rd time (total of $415. 00) to the nissan dealer in helena, mt 65 miles away, they diagnosed the problem as a bad e. C. M. Engine control module. The service technician said "i was lucky i wasn't on the highway"!!!! Now im out of $1700. 00 for a bad ecm that i was not neglegent in breaking, on a vehicle less than 5 years old. I feel since it was a faulty part, i shouldnt have to pay for it. Now im in more debt!!! |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 92345 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | BUTTE, MT |
| VIN pattern | 5N1AA08C49NXXXXXX |
| 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? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | 4WD |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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