I am taking mine in for the second time for my brake replacement. A friend I know in the service dept. was not suprised. Nissan just came out with the third update regarding this problem. More parts to replace. They are not sure if this will work-as they just started implementing it. I would love to know if anyone had any luck returning their Armada. I have only bought Nissan, and this is the first problem I ever had. I do not want this truck anymore.
I agree this is aggravating, but the dealer is put in a pickle due parts availability, they have decided that until the vehicle has had at least two previous repairs, or the rotors are below 24.0mm that the updated rotors can not be installed. but hear is the good news when the third repair is done you will receive a complete 4 wheel brake job, with countermeasure front and rear pads, and the countermeasure front rotors. I know most dealers would love to do this on the first visit since they are graded on warranty repairs, but it is out of their hands at this time. I am sure that in the future as parts become more available that this may not be the case anymore.
I just received the new parts about two weeks ago on my third trip in. So far so good. I tow a bass boat alot and have been really putting the new parts to the test. Time will tell.
Is this a problem on the 2005 model as well?
I just bought mine a couple of days ago!
the problem is still with the 2005 armadas and titans as well, just took mine in for the 2nd time with brakes 15k miles. and this is still not a sure fix. if you leased thru Nissan finance you can transfer your lease swapalease.com.
I am taking mine in for the second time for my brake replacement. A friend I know in the service dept. was not suprised. Nissan just came out with the third update regarding this problem. More parts to replace. They are not sure if this will work-as they just started implementing it. I would love to know if anyone had any luck returning their Armada. I have only bought Nissan, and this is the first problem I ever had. I do not want this truck anymore.
i am curious-wat state are u in? i decleared a lemon on my car, and am about to take the next step--to see a lawyer.i am in the same boat u are with my armada. just took it in for the 2nd time, and they assured me that this is not the SURE fix. they also do not have enough brakes to go around. if u leased thru nissan u can transfer your lease swap a lease.com i unfortunately leased thru chase finance, which does not allow for transfers. i am curious to see how u made out.
Last edited by christiner : May 16th, 2005 at 07:01 PM.
An interesting thing happened yesterday. I was pulling out of a parking structure and the attendant started asking me about my Titan. He asked me if I like it, and I said I love it but there’s a problem with the breaks and it’s a bit of a hassle. He told me his friend has one and is also experiencing problems with the breaks.
After that conversation and the research I have done about this issue I decided to contact a lawyer instead of taking it in for a 3rd time. He was familiar with the Titan break problem as he has had 3 recent cases with the same issue. He advised me not to take it to the dealer to have it fixed for a 3rd time as it defiantly qualifies as a lemon. He also told me my options were to work with Nissan and have them put me into a 05 Titan or they will pay off he loan and reimburse me what ever I have paid out in fees and payments. The only thing I will have to pay Nissan for is what I put on in mileage prior to the time the issue was first brought to their attention, which comes to around $900.00.
As much as it pains me to do it I am going to have to return it. Hopefully they will sufficiently fix the problem in future trucks. In my opinion if it weren't for this one issue the Titan is the best full sized truck on the market. But having bad breaks is not a good thing when you consider the power of this truck. If the breaks go out not only am I endangering my life, I am also endangering the lives of all the drivers of all those little cars around me. The potential for causing serious damage to someone else is something I just don't feel comfortable with so I am leaning toward going with another brand.
One last thing, most lawyers that specialize in this kind of work do not charge you. They make their money from the manufacture that is compelled to pay them. So if you feel you need to go that rout then by all means do.
i am curius-wat state ar eu in? i decleared a lemon on my car, and am about to take teh next step--to se a lawyer.i am in the same boat u are with my armada. just took it in for the 2nd time, and they assured me that this is not the SURE fix. they also do not have enough brakes to go around. if u leased thru nissan u can transfer your lease swap a lease.com i unfortunately leased thru chase finace, which does not allow for transfers. i am curious to see how u made out.
I just passed 5600 miles and the shudder or judder or what every you call it is getting bad. Went to the dealer, he told me only thing he could do is turn the rotors. Can't believe I would have to turn a new rotor down this early. The way I understand you guys, if this doesnt fix it....... and it looks like it won't, then eventually I will get the upgraded parts. Hope so, I love the Titan except for this..... (and the clatter on cold startup)
I just passed 5600 miles and the shudder or judder or what every you call it is getting bad. Went to the dealer, he told me only thing he could do is turn the rotors. Can't believe I would have to turn a new rotor down this early. The way I understand you guys, if this doesnt fix it....... and it looks like it won't, then eventually I will get the upgraded parts. Hope so, I love the Titan except for this..... (and the clatter on cold startup)
Is this the first time you are going in for this? cause if it is, then he must replace your pads, cut rotors and put new cradles on with pins and bolts, Ifd it is not the first, they can only cut rotors till you get it three times, or the rotors go under the 24.5mm specs..
I guess I didn't do my research well enough when I decided to buy a new Armada. I have taken my Armada in more than three times. When I went in the first time, I thought the problem was solved. When I took it in the second time, I thought the problem was solved. When I took it in the third time, they finally told me that in order to fix the problem, a 'kit' needed to be installed. I was also told that Nissan didn't have enough 'kits' available for all the Armada's that needed them and only the cars that absolutely needed them, would be getting them until they were able to supply more. I asked the service dept. if I would need to continue bringing in my vehicle and he told me that I would. Well, this is my only vehicle, and they take it the entire day, if not longer, and will not supply a comparable vehicle for me when I have to take it in.
The last time I was in, they turned the rotors and when I took the paperwork to the parts dept., they asked why I didn't get a 'kit'. I told them what the service dept. said and he informed me they had plenty of 'kits'. So, I have to take the vehicle in again, now, because the service dept. was unaware that the parts dept. had kits.
Also, my DVD player has not worked from the start. The service dept. thought it was a short in the electrical system and so they took the vehicle to replace the electrical system. Well, they didn't fix the problem and they now feel it's the DVD system. I now have to take the vehicle in again to get the DVD system replaced.
I am so mad and so frustrated. If anyone has any information or suggestions for me, please let me know.
I guess I didn't do my research well enough when I decided to buy a new Armada. I have taken my Armada in more than three times. When I went in the first time, I thought the problem was solved. When I took it in the second time, I thought the problem was solved. When I took it in the third time, they finally told me that in order to fix the problem, a 'kit' needed to be installed. I was also told that Nissan didn't have enough 'kits' available for all the Armada's that needed them and only the cars that absolutely needed them, would be getting them until they were able to supply more. I asked the service dept. if I would need to continue bringing in my vehicle and he told me that I would. Well, this is my only vehicle, and they take it the entire day, if not longer, and will not supply a comparable vehicle for me when I have to take it in.
The last time I was in, they turned the rotors and when I took the paperwork to the parts dept., they asked why I didn't get a 'kit'. I told them what the service dept. said and he informed me they had plenty of 'kits'. So, I have to take the vehicle in again, now, because the service dept. was unaware that the parts dept. had kits.
Also, my DVD player has not worked from the start. The service dept. thought it was a short in the electrical system and so they took the vehicle to replace the electrical system. Well, they didn't fix the problem and they now feel it's the DVD system. I now have to take the vehicle in again to get the DVD system replaced.
I am so mad and so frustrated. If anyone has any information or suggestions for me, please let me know.
Yea. Find a New Dealer! Your service dept sounds incompetent!
I am not sure how true that is. I would hold off on buying the Infiniti or Armada till a sure fix has been made.
Of course it will, as soon as they rolled out the new rotors, the Assembly line was the first place to get the fix, so it isn't a matter of how true it is, It is the way Nissan Works, Production, then legal, then backorders, then the regular folks!
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