2005 Nissan Armada: won't start

Filed Jul 22, 2015 · GA

I was driving and my vehicle cut off. I attempted to restart the vehicle multiple times, but it did not start. I took it to my local nissan dealership and they suggested that I replace the camshaft sensor. I agreed to this service as well as purchased a battery and had a seal replaced. The vehicle drove well for about a week. Approximately a week later it cut off again. I returned to the dealer and they completed an idle relearn on the truck. It was fine for about a month, but has resumed cutting off which has resulted in it stalling in traffic and leaving my family stranded while we attempt to troubleshoot. It was taken to the dealer again on 7/18 due to it breaking down. When it arrived at the shop it did not turn on initially, but they were able to start it. It was there until 7/21 during which time I agreed to have their shop foreman drive it home. They claim that it never cut off during the time that they had it. They were unable to provide a reason for the issue, stating that the truck has to break down for them to troubleshoot due to the computer not receiving a code from the vehicle. They suggested that I leave it with them until it happens again, which would be fine if it wasn't my only source of transportation. This issue is definitely a safety issue as the vehicle could cut off at any time and lead to a fatal vehicle accident. How is it possible that no solution can be provided until the vehicle is completely disabled?

Filed Mar 22, 2012 · Fuel system · 103,125 miles · MO

Driving along and vehicle sputters and shuts down, coasting to a stop. Unable to restart. Gas gauge shows approximately 1/4 tank of gas remaining yet it will not start. Upon getting some gas and putting it in tank, vehicle starts again and continues to run and is driven to gas station for additional gas. This has happened on approximately 10 occasions. Called the nissan customer service line and was told that their recall on fuel sending units for nissan armadas did not include my vehicle. Was instructed to seek further assistance and diagnosis from dealer or repair shop of my choice. Declined to repair & service my vehicle regarding my complaint. Further research on my part has found that this is an issue with many nissan armada vehicles that do not fall under the nissan recall umbrella, with nissan declining to address or repair those vehicles as well. Nissan refuses to research into these complaints with a blanket denial that these vehicles do not fall into their 'determined' list of vehicle affected with this issue. I would merely like my complaint to be addressed and repaired accordingly. I purchased my vehicle brand new in july 2005.

Filed Dec 6, 2010 · Fuel system · 96,500 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan armada. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact turned the key off and tried to restart the engine and the vehicle would not start. All of the electrical components continued operation. The vehicle was towed to a dealer and the dealer discovered a faulty sender unit. The dealer replaced the sender unit. After the repairs, the check engine light illuminated so the contact took the vehicle back to the dealer. The diagnostic test showed that the catalytic convert malfunctioned and would need to be replaced. The dealer replaced the catalytic convert and a month later, the catalytic converter failure recurred. The contact inquired with the manufacturer in regards to the federal safety agency campaign id number: 10v074000 (fuel system, other:storage:fuel gauge system) but was advised that his VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was investigating whether or not the vehicle should be added to the recall. The failure mileage was 96,500.

Filed Aug 5, 2010 · Engine, Fuel system · 98,000 miles · TX

The vehicle unexpectedly shut down while I was driving on a highway at 65 MPH. The engine shutdown completely but the electrical parts were still functioning. Luckily I was driving at a time when there was no traffic so I was able to coast to the side of the road. I waited for about 5 minutes and tried to re-start the vehicle hoping that I could at least get home. After about 20 minutes and a couple of attempts, the vehicle did start but stalled and shut down again a few blocks from home while I was driving at 35mph. Again I was able to coast to the side of the road and tried to re-start it with no success. At this point I had the vehicle towed. The nissan dealership changed the ipdm and supposedly fixed the vehicle. I picked it up and after driving only 10 miles, it would not start back up. I took it back to the dealer again and they came back saying that now the catalytic converters had to be replaced and informed me that both the ipdm and catalytic converters were a common issue with the armada. Sounds to me like a recall should be in place for this. I can only thank god for helping me to stay calm when the vehicle shutdown and that neither my kids or I got into an accident on the freeway. What makes this matter worse is that there was no warning! No engine light or anything to warn you of the failure or danger!

Filed Feb 25, 2010 · Electrical · 90,700 miles · AR

My complaint is with a nissan armada-I was driving on the interstate in the left lane go about 70 MPH and then my car just turn off without any warning--I did get off to the side of the road ok thanks god---then two days later my car would not start so I got it towed to nissan dealership in little rock arkansas and then had to replace ipdm(intelligent power dist. Module) thanks and have a great day-

Filed Jul 16, 2006 · Electrical · 36,885 miles · NY

I purchased a used 2005 nissan armada on may 22, 2006 with a mileage of 34,399 miles. As you can see I haven't had it for a 2 full months yet, and already it has failed me. On my way home from work after working 16 hours. I stopped in a record shop to purchase some music cd's, it had only been about 15 minutes that the engine was shut off. When I proceeded back to my vehicle to start it back up, it wouldn't start. I therefore called aaa, they came in a matter of minutes, they tried for 45 minutes to give it a boost but it just wouldn't start, so therefore aaa had to send a flat bed tow truck to tow it back to the dealer. I contacted the dealer where I purchased the vehicle from, they informed me that the service department was closed, so now I have to take off a day of work to have this vehicle towed on monday. The catch 22 is they can't promise me a loaner, and they are not even sure if they can reimburse my towing fees. As a consumer who is a single parent of 4 working 16 hours a day 5 days a week, I'm taking this all the way to the top. The end results that would be to my satisfaction is to give me a brand new 2006 armada with 0 mileage. The dealer did not service this car properly. I conducted a carfax report on my vehicle and it stated that this vehicle was used as a rental in maryland. I don't want them to fix it, they are assuming its the alternator or the starter, in which should not be happening to what is considered to be a new truck. I feel once they fix that problem, another problem will occur. I am a very dissatisfied customer, I feel I was taken for my money because I am a woman. I will be contacting consumer affairs & ny1 news station to get the satisfaction I deserve.