Transmission History by Year - Nissan Armada
2004 - 2015: 5-speed automatic (RE5R05A) on 5.6L V8. 2017 - 2024: 7-speed automatic (RE7R01A) on 5.6L V8. All Armada: 4WD with Shift-On-The-Fly transfer case.
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2004 - 2015: 5-speed automatic (RE5R05A) on 5.6L V8. 2017 - 2024: 7-speed automatic (RE7R01A) on 5.6L V8. All Armada: 4WD with Shift-On-The-Fly transfer case.
The Armada is a full-size SUV regularly used at maximum towing capacity. The RE5R05A is a robust 5-speed but is subjected to higher thermal stress than in smaller Nissan products. Fluid changes every 30,000 miles are mandatory for towing applications. RE7R01A solenoid repairs on newer Armada follow similar procedures to Pathfinder.
RE5R05A: Nissan Matic-S. RE7R01A: Nissan Matic-S or Matic-J. Transfer case: Nissan Matic-S ATF. Change every 30,000 miles for towing.
Solenoid repair: 1 - 2 days. Full rebuild: 3 - 4 days. Transfer case: 1 - 2 days.
Fluid service and inspection complete the same day. Solenoid or sensor replacement: 1 day. Torque converter or seal repair: 2 - 3 days. Full rebuild with road test: 4 - 6 days. Time estimates assume parts in stock - call (312) 626-8759 to verify availability for your specific vehicle.
Every vehicle needs diagnosis before anyone can promise a repair path. These are the situations we help organize before you decide what to do next.
Tell us when it happens, whether reverse still works, and if warning lights are on. A scan and fluid check come before guessing at a rebuild.
Fluid condition, leak location, and driving distance matter. If the vehicle is slipping badly or overheating, towing may be the safer next step.
A failed solenoid, valve body, converter, or internal clutch problem can lead to very different repair paths. The goal is a clear diagnosis and written estimate.
Yes - slipping under tow load on the RE5R05A indicates solenoid or clutch wear accelerated by the thermal stress of towing. Get a diagnostic before it progresses to a full rebuild situation.
Every 30,000 miles. Nissan's standard recommendation is not calibrated for regular maximum-capacity towing.
Almost certainly - transfer case chain wear is common on high-mileage Armada. Transfer case rebuild: $1,200 - 1,800.
The RE7R01A is a more modern unit with better efficiency, but it has its own solenoid wear patterns. Different failures, similar maintenance requirements.
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