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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 5N1BA08C48N617500 · Checked Oct 13, 2026
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5N1BA08C48N•••••• 2008 Nissan ARMADA

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Most reported Service Brakes 1 Structure 1

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Structure Oct 2019
Both interior overhead consoles are cracked and now the rear side overhead console completely cracked and now the console as well it cracked. The plastic is made like sand, if you just touch it, it will break off
Service Brakes Dec 2014
While driving at a speed of approximately 40 mph I began to press on the brakes when a grinding noise suddenly occurred and the vehicle would not slow down or come to a complete stop as normal. The brake lights, t/c light popped up on the dash board. I accelerated again to pull…

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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 5N1BA08C48N617500 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.