Predicting Timing Chain Kit Demand for Nissan VK56DE V8 SUVs & Vans in America

The Nissan VK56DE V8 engine powers key models such as Armada, Titan, Pathfinder,NV2500, NV3500 and QX56.

With strong market penetration in North America since 2005, these vehicles represent a significant installed base now entering critical maintenance cycles.

Nissan VK56DE V8 U.S. Sales & Vehicle Population

INFINITI QX56 2004-2010
NISSAN ARMADA 2005-2015
NISSAN NV2500 2012-2017
NISSAN NV3500 2012-2017
NISSAN PATHFINDER 2004-2012
NISSAN TITAN 2004-2015

Year	INFINITI QX56	NISSAN ARMADA	NISSAN NV (all trims)	NISSAN PATHFINDER	NISSAN TITAN
2004	–	–	–	–	–
2005	14,711	39,508	–	76,149	86,945
2006	11,694	32,864	–	73,124	72,192
2007	12,288	31,632	–	63,056	65,743
2008	7,657	15,685	–	33,555	34,053
2009	6,440	9,903	–	18,341	19,042
2010	11,918	19,344	–	21,438	23,416
2011	–	18,331	–	25,935	21,994
2012	–	19,880	10,986	45,477	23,152
2013	–	14,383	13,177	–	15,691
2014	–	12,863	14,890	–	12,527
2015	–	12,737	16,958	–	12,140
2016	–	–	17,873	–	–
2017	–	–	17,858	–	–
Total:	64,708	227,130	91,742	357,075	386,895

Over 1.2 million Nissan SUVs & vans with VK56DE engines are still running in the U.S. aftermarket.

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Chain elongation due to wear
Tensioner spring fatigue
Guide rail wear and breakage
Symptoms: rattling noise, poor acceleration, check engine light

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Note：

* “–” indicates data not publicly available or the model was not yet released.

* NV series numbers are total NV lineup sales (includes NV1500, NV2500, NV3500); public sources do not provide split sales for NV2500 and NV3500.

* Model, year sales (based on the US calendar year): GoodCarBadCar (GCBC) model page (annual and monthly sales tables for Titan, Armada, and Pathfinder) for annual sales base.

https://www.goodcarbadcar.net/nissan-titan-sales-figures/

https://www.goodcarbadcar.net/nissan-armada-sales-figures/

https://www.goodcarbadcar.net/nissan-pathfinder-sales-figures/

* Survival/Scrappage Curves and Lifespan References: Long-term academic and government studies (e.g., UTK/Academic Review, NHTSA’s Survival/Scrappage Analysis, etc.) indicate that, until recently, the median lifespan of SUVs/vans was approximately 20 years, while the median lifespan of pickups was even longer (nearly 25 years), and that overall vehicle lifespans have been on an upward trend (particularly evident in the past decade).
* Pathfinder V8 share estimate: approximately 12–15% of sales are equipped with VK56DE, the rest are V6.
* “Cumulative sales“ refers to the cumulative delivery of new cars of each model in the specified coverage year.

Post time: Aug-21-2025