1998 Nissan Pathfinder Nissan Pathfinder 1998

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1998 Nissan Pathfinder repairs by problem area

Engine (60%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (13%)

Brakes and Traction Control (8%)

Suspension and Steering (8%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (8%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (5%)

Other (0%)

Chart based on 40 repairs.
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1998 Nissan Pathfinder engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (13%)

$1000 - $2499 (17%)

$500 - $999 (21%)

$100 - $499 (38%)

< $100 (13%)

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Chart based on 24 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

1998 Nissan Pathfinder

Engine not specified

146320 mi

C $5500
Engine running very rough, stalling at idle when warm, running extremely rich. Replaced MAF, IACV, TPS, spark plugs, wires, distributor, cleaned throttle body, replaced all intake manifold gaskets from the head-up as well as the TB gasket. 
241180 mi

C $124
Engine flooded while offroading and hydro-locked. Towed back to shop and repaired. 
161200 mi

C $300
coolant leak found. told was head gasket leak, decided to sell not repair 
204100 mi

US $220
OBDII Code for EVAP Canister. Replaced EVAP Canister and Purge Control Valve. 
207000 mi

US $110
Replaced knock sensor. Couldn't remove intake manifold , stuck on studs, so mounted new sensor on top of intake plenum. (Google for YouTube video of procedure). Plan on finishing this weekend. Also, the rear bolt thread stripped. Helicoiled 
121000 mi

US $1500
fixed cracked exhaust manifold. valve cover gaskets. 
145500 mi

US $350
Exhaust piping engine to catalytic converter and converter to muffler. 
146000 mi

US $850
Evaporative canister 
170000 mi

US $1008
Water pump replaced, radiator hoses also replaced. 
199000 mi

US $1200
TRUCK KEPT STALLING EVEN AFTER NEW MAF, TPS, AND VARIOUS OTHER SENSORS. NEW TIMING BELT WATER PUMP, DRIVE BELTS ALL DONE. 
201500 mi

US $300
Evap. Charcoal Canister, Purge Check Valve. 

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1998 Nissan Pathfinder 4-door

6-cylinder manual 4WD

162000 mi

US $200
Mass Air Flow sensor failing, was replaced 
164000 mi

US $523
Car stalled while driving. Failed Distributor. Replaced with New one. 

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1998 Nissan Pathfinder 4-door

6-cylinder automatic 4WD

181040 mi

C $600
Harmonic Balancer failure. 
189600 mi

C $950
Cat back...everythign replaced 
114080 mi

C $80
Faulty tension pulley replaced 
114700 mi

C $480
The damper pulley broke and everything driven by the 2 belts ceased working. The damper pulley is composed of 2 parts joined by a rubber piece. The exterior part got loose and fell off. 
120280 mi

C $200
Flex pipe broke and resulted in massive leak. Was replaced with OEM parts and is no longer a concern. 
109000 mi

US $600
Exhaust system rusting out 

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1998 Nissan Pathfinder 4-door

6-cylinder automatic 2WD

271700 mi

US $2800
Missing ignition. Replace defective fuel injector. Replace timing belt (first time), water pump, oil gaskets, overhead gasket 
269700 mi

US $2900
replace gaskets, seals, oil leaking 
221300 mi

US $1000
some leaking seals. 
231000 mi Leaking valve cover gaskets. 

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1998 Nissan Pathfinder Engine Problems

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