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#1 of 5 Nissan Armada Glove Box Problem. by rmsing Jan 24, 2007 (6:53 am)
I purchased a 2006 Nissan Armada about six months ago and have had very little problem at this time. But there is an issue that I need to bring to all Armada owners that are not aware of it and that could cause a fire in the cabin of the vehicle.   problem: The glove compartment was constructed with no light switch to turn the light bulb off at night. The light is hardwired and turns on when the head lights are turned on. I recently took a night trip out of town and noticed that the glove light stayed on throughout my trip. My wife checked the glove compartment temperture and found it to be very hot and had to remove all of the contents inorder to prevent a fire.   I have called Nissan and complained and asked them to recall and install a switch and they have declined. This problem involves all 2004-2007 Nissan Armadas and is an engineering oversight.   This is a serious problem and most owners and dealers are unaware of this issue that could cause the contents in their glove compartment to catch on fire. If you are an owner are know someone that is, contact Nissan and a Nissan dealer about this problem as soon as possible.   I nor any of the dealers nor anyoneelse that I have spoken to about this problem, have ever herd of a car that had no glove compartment turn off switch. Strange Problem, don't you think! Replies to this message: paisan (Jan 24, 2007 11:50 am) harop (Jan 24, 2007 12:12 pm) pmax06 (Aug 06, 2007 9:49 am) luckymom1 (Apr 03, 2008 5:46 pm)
#2 of 5 Re: Nissan Armada Glove Box Problem. [rmsing] by paisan Jan 24, 2007 (11:50 am)
Replying to: rmsing (Jan 24, 2007 6:53 am) I'll check mine but I'm fairly certain it does not stay on while the box is closed.   -mike Replies to this message: harop (Jan 24, 2007 12:12 pm)
#3 of 5 Re: Nissan Armada Glove Box Problem. [paisan] by harop Jan 24, 2007 (12:12 pm)
Replying to: paisan (Jan 24, 2007 11:50 am) I am sure mine stays on, but I noticed it right after changing in-cabin air filter, which requires removing glove-box. And so I thought something I did wrong while replacing air filters. After that I tried to figure-out what went wrong, but I could not find any switch. I also several times checked the temperature and touched actually the bulb, including sometime on very long trip, and to me it was not hot at all, so I thought it is OK.   -haro
#4 of 5 Re: Nissan Armada Glove Box Problem. [rmsing] by pmax06 Aug 06, 2007 (9:49 am)
Replying to: rmsing (Jan 24, 2007 6:53 am) My 07 Armada has the same issue. I've made an appt w/ the nissan dealership so they can repair this- I'm guessing they will have to add in a switch, as I have looked for one but it does not exist for the glove box itself. I'll reply as to how they resolve this problem for me...   PL
#5 of 5 Re: Nissan Armada Fire Glove Box Problem. by luckymom1 Apr 03, 2008 (5:46 pm)
Replying to: rmsing (Jan 24, 2007 6:53 am) I had a total loss engine fire on March 6th, 2008. I noticed a strange, but strong odor while driving my '05 Armada (27,000 miles). Thought it was a truck next to me. Drove 3 miles to my kids school to pick them up. When I started the ignition again, two puffs of smoke came out either side of the engine. Quickly got my 5 & 2 yr. old children out. Within minutes smoke was billowing out of the engine. Within 10 min, the engine was engulfed in flames. Thank God we got out in time. The Fire Captain said it was most likely due to a battery or gas leak. The insurance company declared it a total loss. Nissan has been unwilling to do anything to remedy the situation - especially Nissan Consumer Affairs.   I had multiple issues with the battery not starting and heavy corrosion. They replaced and performed work on the battery for 10 days in Sept. '07. Not sure if it's also related to the glove box.

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