Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problems of the 2008 Nissan Armada

I purchased this vehicle and within the first 3 days of having it noticed what sounded like an exhaust leak. I was assured it would be taken care of not to worry. Five months later it is still not fixed and the problem is that the exhaust manifold is cracked. Not just one side but both sides. I am sure that the problem existed when I purchased the vehicle. How is this possible? and why isnt there a recall seeing as there have been so many complaints of this issue. Also, on several occassions I have been locked out of the rear hatch of the vehicle unable to open it even though the vehicle is unlocked. I even crawled from the front to the back to try the emergency latch and nothing would allow it to open. I purchased this vehicle with 138k miles and seemed to be in excellent condition. . . I guess the old saying "looks can be deceiving".

The contact owns a 2008 Nissan Armada. The contact heard a loud noise when the vehicle was started. One mechanic stated that the exhaust manifold needed to be replaced. A second mechanic also inspected and diagnosed the vehicle. The vehicle was to be taken to a dealer for further diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.

My vehicle was making a noise like it had a hole in the exhaust. Come to find out, both of the exhaust manifolds are cracked. 3000 past the 80000 mile warranty and Nissan will not cover it. Needless to say, I sure wish there could be an extension to this warranty as there was with another manufacturer that extended it to 100000 miles. Something needs to be done. This is a failure to protect the american consumer.