Premier Gear PG-19068 Starter Replacement for Pathfinder, Titan, Armada, QX80, QX56, NV2500, Titan XD, NV3500, Q70, QX70, Q70L, M56, FX50, M001T30671, M001T30671ZC, M001T30671ZCKD

My 2014 QX80 with 115k miles was having intermittent starting issues. It had happened a few times after months of being perfect. The symptoms were that all of the sudden the car would not start at the first try, then after another try it would. The following days it would get worse, only a clicking sound but no start, then it started after several tries. Then miraculously everything was fine and it started with no problem for the next few months. Concluding that most likely the internal components (solenoid, bushes, etc) were worn out, I tried to find a repair kit to no success, so I decided to replace the starter.Replacement is pretty involved but not too difficult, it took me about 5 hours. Watch a good youtube video. If you have some experience with maintaining your car and you like to do it, go at it. While you are at it you may want to clean the valves from carbon build as well, and install new gaskets for the intake manifold.Problem solved, after replacing it with this new starter there has been no problems in the last few weeks.Update after a little over 7 months: the new starter has worked 100% of the time. One more comment that hopefully helps someone. I take good care of my cars and normally buy OEM parts for them. In this case I took a chance given the non critical nature of the part from a mechanical standpoint and the reasonable price combined with good reviews/experience from others. So far so good.

This starter is new, not rebuilt, worked and fit perfectly. With the starter under the intake manifold, you do not want to have to replace again. Great starter at a great price. I am extremely happy!

Fast shipping and a Perfect fit. The starter is under the manifold on a qx80. It’s a good 4 hour job to replace but a savings of 800-900 dollars if you decide to do it yourself. I’m sure some can do it quicker but for a first timer, I took my time not to drop anything. Theres only a couple PITA bolts. Plug or cover the intakes and have a good extendable magnet handy to pull the manifold bolts out and place them back in when you reinstall. It made the job a lot easier. All in all, if you turn wrenches you can do this job.

I watched a video on YouTube detailing how to replace the starter. It recommended using this product in the comments. So I went with it. Don't waste your money or your time! It's a 5-hour job and you need to go by a decent starter from your local auto parts store. This one failed after 2 months of working, right after my Amazon return window closed. So I got to do the 5-Hour job again which was bull crap! At least I could use this piece of crap starter as a core charge for the good starter I got from AutoZoneWhy did you pick this product vs others?:There was a link to it in the YouTube video that I watched that told me how to change the starter out. So I tried it. Big mistake!

don't let the low price of this starter worry you. the price at the auto parts store was crazy high, and the dealership was really out there. This starter was the exact same as the original one. the starter cranks strong, and I hope to get many years of service from it. I would purchase this item again.

2017 QX80 (130K miles) here and after a week being installed, it’s working fine -so happy- I’m usually a driver from point A to B and B to A most of the weekdays so I’m hoping it will last for another 60-80K miles ? Will see :)Dealership wanted 1k total (part and labor) to replace and I paid a total of 240 (part and labor) with private mechanic, go figure

Only put in yesterday so I’ll review in a few months. I’m not a mechanic but didn’t want to take it in for a probable $800 or more price. Installation isn’t bad for most of it. I didn’t disconnect the fuel line like the YouTube videos suggested but just swung the manifold cover over to the side when I got to that part. Nv3500 so plenty of room in engine for that move. Hardest part were the bolt removal for starter. Get a 1/2 inch socket and heavy duty ratchet and to get leverage I moved to the right side of car, reached in to engine and was finally able to brake free the two bolts.(lots of wd40 too). They are really torqued on. Also, the 10 screws holding the manifold were a pain to remove but doable. If you are a novice like me, give yourself plenty of time. I’m pretty sure I could do it in 2 hours now but hopefully I’ll never have to again. :)Starter seems solid and connecting line was perfect length unlike some reviews for other starters. Overnight delivery was fantastic for my situation as starter was only getting worse. Also, I’m 6’3” and I needed all my length and a ladder to get to everything. I guess if you are shorter, you can crawl farther into the engine. Definitely worth saving $700.I used the trq video on YouTube for a titan if you are interested

Awesome, so far so good!!