2014+ Infiniti QX80 and Nissan Armada Instrument Cluster Repair: Dim Backlighting, Gauge Faults and Power Loss
Half the gauge lights are out, the odometer display is dark, or the cluster loses power now and then. On a 2014+ Infiniti QX80 or Nissan Armada, it's the instrument cluster, and your original one can be repaired.
The 2014+ Infiniti QX80 and the 2017+ Nissan Armada use an instrument cluster that holds your speedometer, tachometer, fuel and temperature gauges, warning lights and trip display. The same cluster repair listing also covers the 14+ QX70, QX60 and QX50. It's one of our most-reviewed services: 51 customer reviews with a 5.00 star average.
The story owners tell is remarkably consistent. The backlighting starts to fade or burn out, often half the cluster at a time. Wendy Good wrote, "Half of the lights in my gauges stopped working and no dealerships locally would touch it." Others describe a dark odometer display, individual gauges acting up, or power to the whole cluster cutting in and out.
You don't need a new cluster to fix it. Our mail-in service repairs your original cluster and backs the work with a limited lifetime warranty. As one customer wrote, "The LEDs are much brighter than the OEM and employing your team saved me $2,600 not having to buy a new cluster display."
"The dealership will charge you $2,000 for just a replacement unit that still has the probable chance of the factory LEDS burning out. Automotive Circuit Solution fixed the problem for less than $200.00 (with a warranty)." - Verified customer, 2019 model
Already know it's the cluster? Mail it in. Repair starts at $179.99 with a limited lifetime warranty.
Get Your QX80 or Armada Cluster RepairedQX80 and Armada cluster failure symptoms: what to look for
Half the backlighting is out
Whole sections of the cluster go dark, such as the center or the tach numbers. Customers describe "tach numbers from 4-8 were burnt out" and "the entire center section" losing light.
Dim or fading gauge lights
The gauges are hard to read at night, or the lights slowly fade. One owner wrote, "couldn't see the gages at night, now they just glow."
Dark odometer display
The odometer and information display is dark and hard to read. This is one of the specific problems the repair service covers.
Intermittent power to gauges
The gauges and information display cut in and out, or lose power completely. Intermittent power to all gauges and the info display is covered by the service.
Individual gauge issues
One gauge misbehaves while the rest work. We repair individual gauge issues as part of the service.
Dealer says replace the cluster
Several owners report a replacement quote of $1,000 to $2,600 or more, or that local shops would not touch the problem. Repair keeps your original cluster in the dash.
Why QX80 and Armada clusters lose their lights, and why it's fixable
Backlighting LEDs have a limited life, and in these clusters they tend to fade and burn out unevenly, so you end up with part of the cluster lit and part of it dark. Owners often live with it for a long time. AL RUSS wrote that after buying a used Armada, "fully half of the instrument cluster LEDs didn't work... nearly six months after our purchase we can finally see our entire gauges."
Replacing the whole cluster is the expensive answer, and a replacement still carries the same type of lighting. Repairing your original cluster fixes the problem and keeps your own cluster, and your own mileage, in the vehicle. We inspect it, repair it and send it back. Customers regularly mention the speed: one wrote "it was done the same day it was received."
The new LEDs are a popular upgrade too. Several reviewers say they are brighter than the factory lights, and you can choose a different color if you want a new look.
Check the basics first: If your cluster is completely dead, make sure the problem is not a blown fuse, a bad ground or a wiring fault before you pull it. Have other issues? Contact us before purchasing. If you have already attempted to fix the cluster yourself, additional charges may apply depending on the damage.
What QX80 and Armada owners say
"Half the lights were out. Replaced all lights, brighter than it’s ever been."
"Half of the lights in my gauges stopped working and no dealerships locally would touch it... they repaired it quickly and had it back to me in just a couple of days."
"Wish I would have sent my armada cluster in a year ago, its better than new now!"
"My gauge cluster lost the backlighting for the entire center section... I even had them change the color of the backlight and it turned out great!"
"Sent my cluster off for my 2017 Infiniti QX80 to these guys because the tach numbers from 4-8 were burnt out and 1 and 2 on the mph. ... Fixed and working absolutely great. Bright LED lights and all."
"So thankful you fixed or dash lights couldn’t see the gages at night now they just glow thank you again"
What the repair actually costs compared to the alternatives
Dealer Replacement
$1,000 to $2,600+
Figures quoted by customers in their reviews: "the dealer wanted $1,000," "a replacement was $2k," "saved me $2,600." Your quote may differ.
Live With It
Dark gauges
Half the cluster unlit means guessing at night, and intermittent power can leave you without a speedometer at the worst time.
ACS Mail-In Repair
Your original cluster repaired. $199.99 with blue, green, red or orange LEDs. Limited lifetime warranty on displays, gauges and power loss.
Ready to send yours in?
Pull the cluster, pack it securely, and ship it to us. We repair it and ship it back.
See Current PricingHow the repair process works
Order the service and pick your LED color
Purchase the repair service and choose factory white or a color at checkout. You'll get our mailing address and packing instructions after checkout.
Remove the cluster and photograph it
Take pictures of your unit for your records before you pack it. Customer Todd Rhymer wrote that removal "takes about 15 minutes" and reinstall "less than 15 minutes."
Ship it to us, well packed
Wrap it with at least 2 inches of bubble wrap or cushioning on all sides. Include your name, order number on the box, return address, phone number, a description of the issue, vehicle year, make and model, and your LED color.
We inspect and repair it, then ship it back
When we receive your cluster we inspect it, repair it and send it back. Domestic shipping is covered both ways for the first 3 months after you receive it.
$179.99
Starting Price
$199.99 with colored LEDs
5.00
Star Rating
51 reviews on this service
Original
Cluster Repaired
Your own cluster goes back in
Lifetime
Warranty
Limited lifetime on repair work
Compatible vehicles
This cluster repair service covers the following models:
If you are unsure whether your vehicle is covered, contact us before ordering. We can confirm compatibility.
Frequently asked questions
Why are half of the lights in my QX80 or Armada gauge cluster out?
Burned out or fading backlighting is the most common reason owners send these clusters to us. The service covers backlighting with dim or dead spots, and we replace the LEDs as part of the repair. Several customers describe half the cluster going dark, then having all of it lit again after the repair.
Which vehicles does this repair cover?
The listing covers the 14+ Infiniti QX80, 14+ QX70, 14+ QX60, 14+ QX50 and the 17+ Nissan Armada. If you are unsure whether your cluster is covered, contact us before ordering and we can confirm compatibility.
What does the repair cost, and can I change the LED color?
Factory white LEDs are $179.99. Blue, green, red or orange LEDs are $199.99. You choose the color when you order. One customer switched to blue and wrote that it "looks awesome."
What problems does the service fix?
Intermittent power to all gauges and the info display, individual gauge issues, an odometer display that is dark and hard to read, and backlighting with dim or dead spots. Odometer correction and physical damage are not included.
Is it hard to remove the cluster?
Customers report it is manageable with plastic trim tools. Todd Rhymer wrote that removal takes about 15 minutes and reinstall less than 15. Pack the cluster securely, since we return it in the same packaging, and include your order number, return address, phone number, a description of the issue, your vehicle year, make and model and your LED color.
What does the warranty cover, and what if my cluster can't be repaired?
Our gauge cluster services carry a limited lifetime warranty covering the information displays, gauges and power loss. Backlighting is covered for one year because of the limited lifespan of bulbs and LEDs. Domestic shipping is covered both ways for the first 3 months after you receive your cluster. Very rarely we may find an issue we cannot repair. In that case we can send it back to you, or you can donate it to us for parts.
Your QX80 or Armada gauges should be easy to read. Let's fix that.
Your original cluster repaired. Limited lifetime warranty. No dealer required.
See Current Pricing and Send Yours In5.00 Stars from 51 Reviews | From $179.99 | Limited Lifetime Warranty
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