Took our recently bought qx to the dealer. They said they would take care of evreything until they took it to the nissan dealer.Once they found out it needs a new motor they have not been quick to return calls or keep us in the loop! What I don't understand is why sell a vehicle with a warranty? When you know the motor is shot! I liked the vehicle until I saw all the problems they have. I'm wondering if we should have purchased a yukon instead. Moral of the story if your thinking of buying a used qx don't!

Man sorry to hear of your experiences timcarmad with your 08 QX. The dealership is probably slow to respond or keep you informed because they are not making out on this sale, now that they owe you a new engine. Let them fix it because with that new engine comes a new warranty on that engine. Let us know what happens with your QX okay?

Sorry to hear about your issues. Where did you buy the truck from?

Sounds like the real issue is more related to the previous owner, their lack of maintenance, and the poor customer service from your dealer. Unless you expect the QX to change it's own oil and replace it's own engine!

agreed this could (and has) happen to any vehicle...

I meet a guy that had a 07 armada and was saying that was a bad truck and that the motor died at 50k. And when I started asking him how he did he's maintenance he said that he never change the oil in the truck. I was amazed how stupid some people are and after all that they bad mouth the truck like it was Nissans fault that it went bad


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Scorpion makes a good point. Its not the truck its the previous owners stupidity that caused the engine to fail. I personally purchased a pre-owned Qx. It had 60,XXX miles on it. I have had no major issues. I have traveled to Colorado and Arizona and its a great truck. Sorry you had a bad experience with your purchase but its not the trucks fault the motor died.

.... I'm wondering if we should have purchased a yukon instead. Moral of the story if your thinking of buying a used qx don't!

Yea right, since we all know that a Yukon's motor last soo much longer without any oil changes right?? :rolleyes: Moral of the story should be to have the friggin' car looked at before you buy it.

I bought a used Boxster that blew the transmission 2 weeks after I bought it... You don't see me telling everyone to avoid buying a used Porsche just because that one was previously thrashed out. Instead I took the blame for not having it thoroughly inspected by a Porsche specializing mechanic first and I had another transmission shipped from SoCal then I put on my big boy pants and replaced it like a big boy.. Common sense has to kick in somewhere, doesn't it??

I've rolled over 100k miles now and this motor is holding up a whole lot better than my previous Dodge 5.9L Magnum. Go get a Yukon, be happy... whatever, but please stop your whining and b****ing on here claiming they're all crap just because YOU made a huge mistake that you won't own up to.. :rolleyes:

This is why I pike to buy lightly used vehicles. I make sure the cars have a factory warranty on them. If there is an issue (even previous owner neglect) you can usually get the manufacturer to handle the issues.

Was the vehicle CPO? Was the dealership a Nissan or Infiniti dealer? Was the dealership some hole in the wall used car lot?

wow timcarmad, I have an 2005 Armada that I totally abuse daily. It has over 150k miles on it and stands up to almost everything I have thrown at it. The blown transmission at 120k was 100% my fault, but otherwise I coundn't expect more from a vehicle.

I highly recommend buying a used QX56/Armada!!!!!!!!!!!! (just my opinion of course)

Thanks to all those with positive feed back. I purchased this vehicle from an infiniti dealer with an extended bumper to bumper warranty.There putting a new motor in today!! As far as having the vehicle checked out what am I supposed to do tear down the motor on the lot? It was certified with a warranty. And as far as pops goes look @ this forum the qx from 04 to 08 have a lot of issues!! I haven't heard of many yukons motors needing to be replaced @ 68k? Also when I get the truck back next week I'm going to put 24s on there with an aftermarket gril kit does anyone know where I can order the top and bottom grills as a package? Oh and pops I put my big boy pants on and changed your depends.

Please excuse me again I meant Bob I really appreciate you advice as bout as much as I appreciate. Your lame pictures of a almost 10 year old stock armada. Also I put my big boy pants on when I feel like it lmao!

timcarmad,

According to your post, Infiniti is making good on your warranty and replacing the engine. The fact that you got a bad engine is what happens occasionally when you buy a used vehicle. The fortunate part is you have the warranty. Most folks just get taken and have little recourse.

You got a vehicle that you wanted and it is being repaired. A minor inconvenience. Please be patient.

On another note, if you feel that the vehicle is such a failure, why are you investing in 24s or any other mod? Just seems odd.

Additionally, what problems do you think you will read and find on an Armada/QX56 forum, but problems on those vehicles? If you join a GM forum, I am sure you will find the problems of the Yukon there.

Again, just be patient and don't judge the whole line of vehicles because you got a bad one.

Everything sounds like it is getting fixed. It sounds like you are having to do a little extra effort, but will get a heck of a truck at the end with a new engine!

Hey Tim I think you are on the wrong forum you should try going to that new forum that they just released its called " MOMMY THE BOYS ARE NOT PLAYING NICE WITH ME "


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Wow, this thread digressed quickly. To the OP:
Sorry to hear about your troubles, but as others have said, it can happen to anyone. Regarding the "high # of posts" regarding failures: the qx forum actually has very few posts, my posts from several days ago is still front page. Go to any other forum and pages turn daily. Generally speaking, people resort to forums for advice to problems, not to boast about how reliable said product is. Please keep this in mind when browsing any forum.

I bought my 08 qx56 with about 70k miles on it and it runs great. yes, I've had two issues with it, moisture in headlight housing and a broken steering wheel heater. Comes with the risk of buying used, but overall I'm very satisfied with my purchase.

I should also note, *most* cars that are treated well will have a drive train that lasts a long while. I have a 97 mercury mountaineer that was in a bad wreck before I bought it. But I was young and I needed a cheap car. I've done oil changes on it regularly, the occasional fluids and filter changes, but aside from normal wear items (brakes, wipers, etc) the ONLY other part I've changed in 180k miles is the alternator, seriously. I never expected to get this kind of mileage out of this car.

Don't get me wrong, it's seen better days, sometimes the speedo will get stuck, somedays you need to give the headlight a bump to cut on, but for 180k and really no major engine/transmission servicing it's paid it's dues and then some as a vehicle.

Any vehicle that is treated like crap will run like crap.

A new motor will go a long way, however, I suggest you plop down $125 for a full once over at a unrelated dealership. After all, your dealership is no incentivized to find problems like another dealer is. Don't tell the other dealer you have a warranty or will make someone else fix it. Just tell them to give it the full inspection they give all certified vehicles. Then take their list back to your dealer and say "fix it or give me a refund."

Good luck on your wheels. If you intend on doing any off-roading/snow driving I suggest going no larger than 22 (unless you're changing your rolling diameter on the tires too.)

Grill kits can be found on ebay. carid is another good one. If you go out to the forum list theres a section with forum sponsors, that will list various vendors that sell after market parts.

ADMIN do us all a favor close this topic


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Alright, old pics gone, only new lame ones left. -lol. Tim, i just hope they fix it right and there's no more problems.. I would be angry too in that given situation. Seems like a neglected vehicle often has more problems to follow, at least the few neglected ones I owned did. Good luck!!

Thread will stay open unless there's reason to close it.

I agree w/POPS, we will not close it as long as we all obey the rules. http://www.clubarmada.com/forums/showthread.php?t=19020

The OP is looking like a Bipolar poster.

Chill out and take the objective feedback provided here. You might actually find that people on here are pretty laid back compared to most internet forums and know a ton about the Armada/QX.

Sorry to hear about that. Well, at least New motor and hopefully it will work out fine. Goodluck.

See what you done gone and did timcarmad? You just had to come on a mostly pro Armada forum and say what a piece of junk your used QX is and then recommend a Detroit motor company that you THINK is better. Dont worry, I will give you the benefit of the doubt that maybe you are just really upset with your whole used car buying ordeal and really wanted to be like us; VK/QX56DE believers.
Most of us here have owned many types of vehicles which is why I love this forum: Diversity! Besides this, most of us can honestly say that Datsun/Nissan knows how to make power, PERIOD!
Dodge Ram 1500/bad transmission; Ford Econoline 2500/excessive electrical problems; Chevy Astro Van/blown head gasket; Buick Skylark/timing belt snapped before 50k; Jeep Grand Cherokee/too many interior electrical failures to mention; Dodge Avenger/blown output shaft seals; Chrysler Lebaron/convertible top leaked and electrical problems and was my apartment for a good 6 months.
If you go onto GM's recent recall activity YOU WILL find currently they are fixing a loose steering shaft bolt problem which if not corrected, WILL cause the driver to loose control and crash causing severe anger and wanting to buy a Nissan or Infiniti. No but seriously, they are recalling for the steering bolt.
So my point is...............Don't buy into that Detroit motors thing because its just great advertising and nothing more. Anything to sell their product! Buy what makes you have a smile everytime you get in and turn that key. Don't be a follower, be yourself!
One more thing for the road; there's an old saying when it comes to replacing major components in any car that might have been neglected; If you put a new engine to an old transmission, trans might give out; and vice versa, you know what im saying? Just food for thought and something you should emphasize to your used car dealer. Those crooked ?!#$$%&*@((!!!
Good Luck brother and I'm Audi 5 G!!!!!!:crikey:

Lol, if the OP is concerned about the engine just imagine when he reads the thread about the brake failure that Nissan supposedly doesn't know about.

I think Tim got upset and decided not to come to this forum again. Because he didn't like Pops pictures lol lol lol lol lol lol


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I'm a Honda technician and our automotive group has a nissan dealer so I asked a few of the techs about the 5.6's and they all said they have never seen or had to replace one. So if that motor went bad it surely wasn't due to shoddy workmanship!

Sorry to hear this but you would not be happier with a yukon. Trust me I have a loaded z71 tahoe and I would take my QX any day over a GMC. A yukon rides like a stiff truck. If it was better you would have choose one instead of a QX, but that just in not the case. Your problem is not the truck but the previous owner who did not care for it!!!

I bought my QX with 90k back in May last year and I have put 37,000 miles on since with no issues other than the back lift stopped working last week.

Sorry to hear about your issues. Where did you buy the truck from?

Sounds like the real issue is more related to the previous owner, their lack of maintenance, and the poor customer service from your dealer. Unless you expect the QX to change it's own oil and replace it's own engine!

no doubt i agree!

Thanks to all those with positive feed back. I purchased this vehicle from an infiniti dealer with an extended bumper to bumper warranty.There putting a new motor in today!! As far as having the vehicle checked out what am I supposed to do tear down the motor on the lot? It was certified with a warranty. And as far as pops goes look @ this forum the qx from 04 to 08 have a lot of issues!! I haven't heard of many yukons motors needing to be replaced @ 68k? Also when I get the truck back next week I'm going to put 24s on there with an aftermarket gril kit does anyone know where I can order the top and bottom grills as a package? Oh and pops I put my big boy pants on and changed your depends.

I am hardly on, due to the fact that I am busy with different projects, but every once and a while I like to come on and see what is going on. Now to the heart of the matter, the OP and his internet etiquette.

1. Are you supposed to tear down the motor on the lot, umm no but someone who is purchasing the car would know in the test drive that the motor is making some noise or is not running right.

2. Before you come in here making claims about problems that were plagued with the QX, Armada, and Titan, check your information. The main problem in the 04-05 model were the brakes on all three models, which was fixed, still the brakes are one of the weak points for the 04-07 model years, hence the reason they went to a larger diameter rotor and caliper in the 08 and up model year, which is why some owners upgrade the brakes to the 08 and up model. As for other problems, it was human error with the transmission, when the dealer started eating the cost of replacing the transmissions cause they were doing flush, and a memo was sent out to all dealers to discontinue doing flushes, instead Nissan of North America recommended and sent out a memo stating to only perform a drop and fill for the transmission service. The rear axle seals on the Titan model only, which was corrected supposedly in the 07 model year.

3. Now if you were so disappointed with the truck why put on 24's on it, unless of course you are trying to show that you can afford them, yeah plenty of us can afford to put stylish 22's or 24's or so on, but some of us like to go off road with our trucks, others for show, and others for performance. It is up yo each individual on how they want to mod there vehicle, and putting 24's is your way.

This forum is helpful in many ways especially when other members have a problem, I for one have completely torn down and rebuilt the truck, and know every inch of this truck like the back of my hand, to see what the weak points are, where a specific problem may be and so forth. Insults will get you nowhere, trying to show how much bigger your stick is than the next person is a form of disrespect.

If you have any problems with any member then PM then, don't put it out on blast like you have done already on 2 post, plenty of members here can help with many things, and we all come here to share ideas, and get info on something we might not know.

Enjoy your stay and be respectful at all times.

Took our recently bought qx to the dealer. They said they would take care of evreything until they took it to the nissan dealer.Once they found out it needs a new motor they have not been quick to return calls or keep us in the loop! What I don't understand is why sell a vehicle with a warranty? When you know the motor is shot! I liked the vehicle until I saw all the problems they have. I'm wondering if we should have purchased a yukon instead. Moral of the story if your thinking of buying a used qx don't!

That realy sucks. Bright side you have a warranty. They have to honor it

We have a 2004 Infiniti. Purchased in 08/2004 and the vehicle now has 92,000 miles. Outside the dvd player falling down and rattling (fixed once), the vehicle has been solid. I have changed the tranny fluid @ the 40K level (complete flush @ dealer) including coolant. Then @ 80K we did just a drain/fill on all the fluids (tranny fluid still clean). I went back in at 90K and did another drain and fill. The tranny drain and fill is so simple. $30 of Wolf's Head equivalent @ 30 in total. Clean pan & drain the fluid while hot. Let is cool down and measure the fluid. Then put exactly the same amount through the dipstick (with screw). Tranny shifts fine and has no issues. I do not know if this will last over 150K because the Mrs. drives it and she really is hard on the truck. Outside oil changes with synthetic at every 7.5K miles, nothing else has been done beside this sensor went under warranty. So far this has been a great truck. Gas milaege is horrible. Has anybody changed their plugs @ 100K? If so, what plugs? What about the ignition coils/packs (is it even needed) or/and anything else @ 100K service Bottom line all the fluids should be changed very regularly. Really not that hard on this truck.

Welcome to CA Catanzaro!

NGK plugs are good for these motors.. Advance Auto or Sparkplugs.com has decent prices on them.

Thanks for the info Pops! I'm almost sad I'm jumping on this thread so late. haha... when I was reading through the OP's posts I was like "oh no he didn't just insult Pops and his rig!" lol