Carrier/rack problems of the 2008 Nissan Armada

Seven problems related to carrier/rack have been reported for the 2008 Nissan Armada. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2008 Nissan Armada based on all problems reported for the 2008 Armada.

1 Carrier/rack problem

Failure Date: 07/21/2017

Overhead console in the back and front have cracked and broke. Went out to my car today to see the front piece just hanging down. This is a safety concern as I have 4 small kids that are usually riding back there.

2 Carrier/rack problem

Failure Date: 09/07/2016

Today I noticed a crack in my overhead console. My intentions were to take it to a Nissan dealer after I got off from work. I was in motion on a city street as I was on my way to work. I stopped at a stop light. Once the light turned green and I began to drive, the next think I know my entire console falls nearly hitting me in the face. It was a sunny day, no speed bumps or abnormal road conditions were involved.

3 Carrier/rack problem

Failure Date: 07/23/2014

Roof console cracked and is hanging from the roof. This seems to be a common problem from what I have researched. I took it to the Nissan dealership and for them to replace it its going to cost me 3000 that is absurd. I shouldn't have to pay for something that is Nissans problem for using cheap brackets to hold it in place. I would like Nissan to do a recall on these and fix them. I own 3 Nissan cars and after this not sure I want a car that will fall apart and no one wants to make the effort to fix it.

4 Carrier/rack problem

Failure Date: 06/30/2014

This is my second complaint regarding the overhead console in my 2008 Nissan Armada. Initially I raised concern about the console being loose. This morning the overhead console fell onto my child. I contacted Nissan about why no recall was never issued when there are numerous complaints online for the same issue. This is a safety hazard. I've gotten the runaround from them. I took my Armada to the dealership this morning to repair the console. I was told there it was a known issue. The console is secured by plastic brackets that eventually break. The console cannot be repaired, only replaced. To replace the console is $2900. We should not have to be responsible for Nissan's use of subpar parts. A recall needs to be issued to address this. Fortunately my child was not seriously injured.

5 Carrier/rack problem

Failure Date: 04/29/2014

Purchase 2008new Armada and having many problems since purchase otober2007- the top console fell off while driving about a year ago went to Nissan dealer and they said is not cover with warranty ( this happen within before my 60k miles warranty) they told me I need to purchase that it was not factory defect. A few weeks ago the other part of console front driver crack and is hanging . I have no lighs in the back or front. Is a safety hazard this thing can break in the middle of me driving and Nissan is not taking responsibility of their cheap products , I've been searching and seen a lot of complaints about this issue and nothing is being done about it. I need help on this matter is not fair for customer to pay out of pocket to correct a company issue. . We already paid enough money on the vehicle. Not only that my car had an engine issue which they refuse to change when I first complaint they did it after many compalints and having a state trooper take me to the dealer or safety hazard the car used to smoke dark smoke every day . . Guess Nissan was afraid of lawsuit if somehtng happened. Please help.

6 Carrier/rack problem

Failure Date: 07/12/2013

The overhead console of my vehicle was hanging from the ceiling. My car was parked as it happened while I was at work. I thought someone had broken into my car since there was broken plastic everywhere. The front half of the overhead console was hanging. I was able to disconnect the wires so that I could drive it home. I ordered the replacement part from the local Nissan dealership and it came in a week later. We tightened the back part of the overhead console because after looking it over we noticed that it was also loose and cracking. It is only a matter of time before the back part will also break off and fall.

7 Carrier/rack problem

Failure Date: 01/09/2012

When entering into the vehicle we noticed the front portion of the center overhead console was sagging. We opened the first compartment and the piece in which the screw is placed into to connect the console to the roof of the vehicle cracked off and had fallen off causing the console to longer be connected. Had this occurred while driving, it could have caused an accident. This is a safety issue.


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