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Vehicle is not turning on as it is not recognizing brakes. When Vehicle is on it does not recognize brakes and will not shift out of park. During these times brake lights will not turn on.
We have a group of customers must of us have experienced a stop lamp brake light switch gone bad that causes the computer to trow codes ABS, tc, collision distance from the car in front, bci malfunction, dealers are charging Nissan customers to repair this issue $200+
2019 Nissan was purchased Aug 2020 from vallejo Nissan(ca). October 20' the Armada wouldn't start, I took it to the tracy Nissan dealership as I have the Nissan plus extended warranty. Tech said it was the battery which was not covered. I purchased a new battery with max cranking amps. Jan 28, 2021 I took the car back to dealership as it failed to start again(#2). Nissan tech said the negative battery terminal cable was loose. Feb 3, 2021 I took the car back to tracy Nissan as it failed to start (#3). Nissan tech replaced the stop lamp switch which he stated was the reason why the Armada wouldn't start. Feb 20th, Armada again would not start (#4). Took it to dealer Feb 22nd and was told a few days later(Feb 27th) that a Nissan regional technician was contacted and they had to update the "rapid charge" system in the Armada and they were "pretty sure" the problem has been repaired. My wife arrived at Nissan on Feb 27th and Armada again, would not start(#5). This was while it was still in the Nissan dealer lot. March 1st I was contacted by Nissan tech who stated my battery has low cranking amps due to the update they had to do to the rapid charge system and asked me to replace the battery...again! four of the five times the vehicle wouldn't start it was parked in my driveway, the fifth time it was parked at the dealership.
On January 4th, 2020 when we went to start the car, all the lights flickered and the seats rattled from electrical pulses. The car did not start at all. We have had this happen 20+ times. Sometimes when we jump the car, it will start. The dealership has replaced the battery 4 times. It is clearly not the battery. Nissan never has an answer.
On somewhat random occasions the vehicle will not start, in total over 13 separate occasions. At times it will start after 5 or 6 attempts sometimes 20 attempts. On the last 5 occasions it would not start until a battery charger or other battery was used. I have used the last occasion for date of occurrence. Had it to the dealership 3 times and they cannot duplicate. It is a random occurrence sometimes after a week and sometimes after a couple of months. The last time in November I had to jump start it 4 times before I could get it to the dealer and they could not duplicate it. The vehicle is unreliable. The regional rep is now working with me and having me take it to the dealership one more time to check it again.
- Jacksonville, FL, USA
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2019 Armada with just over 5000 miles. Dead battery towed or jumped 5 times. Recall switch replaced. The problem still continues. Seems like a dead battery just 15 minutes after shutting off. We called but wrecker was a problem so we used a jump start. Battery is suppose to be a brand new one dealer said when we drove and dropped off at dealership this a.M. have no idea how it could just be the battery. It shows it's charged once started. We live in a rural area and of course like anyone we need a dependable car. Seeing others having such problems tells us Nissan may be a car we return as a lemon. Each time cell service has been very limited. Texting worked so I could get my husband a tow truck. Nissan has our record we will obtain and keep. Last night all lights etc. We're operating just no start or attempt to start with ignition. Then in a few minutes all was dead. Door would not even unlock to let us in after getting jumper cables but after a few minutes and repeated attempts it unlocked.
In August 2020, I had to jump start my Armada due to battery drained while parked. The very next day, same thing happened. Nissan reprogrammed ECM in September due to recall. Worked fine until October 21, when the same problem occurred again. I drove it that morning, but when I tried to start it that afternoon, it would not start and the interior just flash on and off. Had to jump start again.
Having issues with my dome lights staying on, once all the doors, are closed. I've had this checked 3 times, at 2 different Nissan's and know one can find the issue. I'm putting it in the shop, later this week I've had to replace the battery, do to the dome lights, being on and I have no knowledge until my family comes home, or my neighbor lets us know. I just purchased this vehicle in March 2020.
Dead battery under normal usage. The vehicle started as normal from home. I parked iit after 30 minutes driving. After two hours back at the parking lot the Armada would not start. I had to jump start it.
Had battery replaced in October 2019 and brake switch due to vehicle not starting. I had to have vehicle towed. Now, having same issue with vehicle not starting. Having it towed to dealership in dallas
The contact owns a 2019 Nissan Armada. On several occasions, the vehicle was taken to capital Nissan (5501 market street, wilmington, nc 28405) to be diagnosed due to defective forward facing and back up cameras. The contact stated that the audible sound was inoperable while the vehicle was being reversed. The contact was informed that the sonar system error on av display was under review and no repair was recommended. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 19V654000 (back over prevention). The manufacturer notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 7,000.
Bci malfunction message displayed on the dash along with other indicators. Vehicle wouldn't start. Service department suggested to continue to press the brake and push start button while I waited for road side assistance tow. After about 15 min the vehicle started. Minutes later the vehicle was on but would not move out of park. Continued to attempt while waiting for tow again and it eventually went out of park. The next day it would not start again and eventually did. Dropped off at dealer for service. Picked up that afternoon and was told they replaced the brake switch. I drove less than a mile away and the bci malfunction message came on again and displayed other warning lights again as well. I was back at the dealership within 5 minutes of departing and placed in the same small loaner vehicle that did not fit my family. Picked it up my Armada the next day around noon and was told they now replaced the brake sensor. Drove off and made one stop on my way back to work which is 4 miles from the dealership and before I made it there the bci malfunction light came on again. After much conversation and frustration the vehicle is back at the dealership for the 4th time for the same problem. I purchased the vehicle new June 13, 2019 and the problems started Sept 4th 2019.
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- Vineland, NJ, USA