Both passenger and driver side exhaust manifold cracked at the same time

- Killeen, TX, USA

The contact owns a 2009 Nissan Armada. Upon starting the vehicle, a ticking sound was heard coming from the engine. The vehicle was taken to Nissan of victoria (6003 N navarro St, victoria, tx 77904 (361) 578-5000) where it was diagnosed with a cracked manifold that needed replacement. The vehicle was not repaired due to an expired warranty. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.

- Victoria, TX, USA

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) 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 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!!!

- Butte, MT, USA