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2001 Nissan Pathfinder repairs by problem area

Engine (53%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)

Brakes and Traction Control (1%)

Suspension and Steering (18%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (14%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (6%)

Other (4%)

Chart based on 137 repairs.
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2001 Nissan Pathfinder repair cost distribution

$2500+ (1%)

$1000 - $2499 (15%)

$500 - $999 (16%)

$100 - $499 (34%)

< $100 (35%)

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Chart based on 116 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2001 Nissan Pathfinder

Engine not specified

Nissan Pathfinder in New York, United States
May 2008 - Mar 2010
Jun 2008

107000 mi

US $1372
All six Ignition coils had to be replaced, was told by the mechanic to have all of them replaced at the same time to save labor cost in the future. 
Nissan Pathfinder in Colorado, United States
Oct 2014 - Mar 2015
Dec 2014

135000 mi

US $20
the wiring to my fuse/relay box nexr to the windshield on the passenger side had fried and lost its ground, bought a few fuses and some heat shrink tubing to fix. paid $20 for the kits, but only $1 in real cost 

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2001 Nissan Pathfinder 4dr SUV

250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed manual RWD

Nissan Pathfinder in Indiana, United States
Jun 2010 - May 2012
Jul 2010

103000 mi

US $130
Had a flange that broke and had to be replaced. 
Oct 2011

117000 mi

US $1200
Replaced Coil packs and wires 
May 2012

124000 mi

US $120
Alignment, sway bar mounts 

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2001 Nissan Pathfinder 4dr SUV

250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range

Nissan Pathfinder in Virginia, United States
Feb 2008 - Jun 2015
Mar 2008

97000 mi

US $160
Exhaust Pipe between 1 muffler and 2nd muffler split at weld. 
Jun 2015

167000 mi

US $35
Crank angle sensor was replaced. 
Nissan Pathfinder in Colorado, United States
Jun 2017 - Jul 2018
Jul 2018

180000 mi
Car was overheating, two days in a row. Problem was not replicated in the shop. 
Nissan Pathfinder in California, United States
Nov 2009 - Sep 2011
Dec 2009

123000 mi

US $80
Replace MAF sensor, due to car hesitating at moderate to high RPMs. 
Sep 2010

128000 mi

US $63
Problem code P1145, replaced intake valve timing control position sensor. 
Dec 2010

131000 mi

US $80
Torn CV boot on right front drive axle. Replaced entire drive axle. 
Feb 2011

132000 mi
Repaired leak in rubber hose fittings for low pressure AC circuit. 
Sep 2011

137000 mi

US $2
Replaced burnt out light bulbs in center console (A/C controls), and in A/C switch. 

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2001 Nissan Pathfinder 4dr SUV

240-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic RWD

Nissan Pathfinder in Texas, United States
Nov 2010 - Jun 2016
Dec 2010

154000 mi

US $85
Service Engine Soon light came on. Code reader indicated "Fuel injection system lean." Replaced MAF sensor, reset SES light, problem has not recurred. 
Oct 2011

162000 mi

US $220
Installed new struts, mounts and outer tie rod ends. 
Dec 2011

163000 mi

US $6
Oil leak was detected from the oil cooler. Replaced oil cooler o-ring. 
Jul 2012

168500 mi

US $22
u-joint was replaced 
Jan 2016

170200 mi

US $40
rear trailing arm bushings(4)replaced 
Nissan Pathfinder in Arizona, United States
Nov 2011 - Jun 2014
Jan 2012

62000 mi

US $1400
transmission slip so bad it needs total rebuild 
Nissan Pathfinder in Florida, United States
Oct 2012 - Dec 2016
Dec 2013

150000 mi

US $226
Leaky automatic transmission pan gasket. Pan seal replaced. 
Sep 2015

163000 mi
Cruise control inop. The cheap plastic buttons that Nissan installed on the brake pedal to allow cruise control to remain on fell apart literally. Replaced by plastic buttons purchased in hardware store. 
Nissan Pathfinder in Louisiana, United States
- Mar 2010
Jul 2009

140000 mi

US $410
radiator was bad and was replaced. Car kept running hot. 
Mar 2010

156500 mi
in shop once again for overheating. 
Nissan Pathfinder in Washington, United States
Jan 2013 - Jul 2018
Jun 2013

84000 mi

US $1870
Car rocked from side to side. Replaced upper and lower radius rods, front struts and aligned. 
Jun 2014

92000 mi

US $700
leak in a line, system drained, repaired and re charged. 
Jul 2017

110000 mi

US $200
leak fixes 
Nissan Pathfinder in South Carolina, United States
Feb 2012 - Sep 2018
Aug 2012

136000 mi

US $300
Had to replace the all 8 rear trailing arm links. Exhibited symptoms as moving around the lane at speed and feeling loose. Very pleased. 
Dec 2013

156000 mi
Coolant plug leaked. Tightened to correct specs 
Oct 2014

167500 mi

US $140
Alternator went and car had to be towed. 
Apr 2015

175000 mi

US $200
Had to replace starter. 
Aug 2015

180000 mi

US $534
Went to start the vehicle and had a no start condition. security light remained on, had vehicle towed to dealer after trying to reprogram the key they had to replace the computer for the key antenna that reads the key. 
Aug 2018

212000 mi

US $500
Radiator replaced along with hoses due to leaks. 

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2001 Nissan Pathfinder 4dr SUV

240-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

Nissan Pathfinder in Quebec, Canada
Feb 2014 - Jun 2016
Jun 2014

109120 mi
Factory recall # R-177 front suspension corrosion right side. Nissan would not cover repairs under the recall. 
Jul 2014

109220 mi

C $300
Front end corrosion. My Mechanic welded front end suspension back on to frame. Nissan would not cover on recall on front end corrosion. 
Jun 2015

112220 mi

C $717
replaced alternator replaced radiator 
Jul 2015

112420 mi

C $512
Air flow sensor 
Jan 2016

110960 mi
reinforced main frame due to corrision. $433.00 parts and labor 
Nissan Pathfinder in New Hampshire, United States
Aug 2015 - Mar 2018
Sep 2015

117000 mi

US $220
Vehicle required a new oxygen sensor, drivers side rear bank. I first attempted to use an aftermarket sensor from ebay at 1/8 the cost, but it did not work. 
Oct 2015

117200 mi

US $800
Torn boot on power steering rack. Nissan dealer forced me to replace the hinges on both front doors in order to pass state inspection. There was absolutely nothing wrong with the hinges, but Nissan gave me no choice. Passenger side had no play; driver side had minimal play. Muffler had holes and had to be replaced to pass inspection. 
Nov 2015

117600 mi

US $347
The brakes went out. Vehicle needed a new brake line and master cylinder. The brakes now work, but the brake pedal is still softer than it should be. Brake system was bled multiple times 
Feb 2016

118900 mi

US $350
Car was taking longer to start than it should. The shop claimed it was a battery issue and also replace the battery terminals and something else that I cannot remember. The issue still persists. 
Nissan Pathfinder in Virginia, United States
Sep 2009 - Sep 2012
Jun 2010

119000 mi

US $500
Air conditioning had to be recharged, had not been working for almost a year. Thought it was about time to get it fixed. Now keeps the car as cold as it was when new. 
Mar 2012

147000 mi

US $300
Exhaust pipe rusted through and was replaced along with muffler. 
Jun 2012

149000 mi

US $135
A/C wasn't cold, got it recharged underbody panel was loose, had it screwed back in 
Nissan Pathfinder in New Jersey, United States
Jul 2004 - Jun 2018
Jan 2004

103137 mi

US $294
Replaced oil cooler seal Replaced coil #3 
Jan 2007

85625 mi

US $657
Replaced air flow meter. 
Aug 2008

100129 mi

US $1217
Replaced muffler 
Jun 2011

131385 mi

US $190
Replaced right rear window switch 
Sep 2011

125000 mi

US $114
Replaced coil #1 
Aug 2012

143575 mi

US $513
Removed heatshields, replaced hose clamp Rear shocks leaking fluid, replaced rear shocks 
May 2013

152910 mi

US $1009
Replace D/S and P/S Front Axles for Leak 
Sep 2013

156208 mi

US $1158
Replaced leaking valve cover gaskets and seals as needed Replace leaking valve cover gaskets and seals as needed to correct leak. 
Nissan Pathfinder in Pennsylvania, United States
May 2008 - Apr 2011
Apr 2009

89000 mi

US $165
MAF sensor went bad. Had the MAF sensor cleaned but not replaced to try and see if that would fix it but it did not. Will be ordering a new MAF sensor soon. 
Nissan Pathfinder in Colorado, United States
Apr 2015 - Nov 2017
Feb 2016

160200 mi

US $600
Intermittent not starting. Replaced starter. 
Nissan Pathfinder in North Carolina, United States
Oct 2007 - Sep 2012
Dec 2011

124000 mi

US $80
had to repair broken exhaust pipe. OEM exhaust system. Second repair on section between two rear mufflers (or resonator and muffler...not sure). cut pipe and welded sleeve to make repair. 
Nissan Pathfinder in Colorado, United States
May 2008 - Aug 2022
Jul 2022

208000 mi

US $325
alternator replced 
Nissan Pathfinder in Manitoba, Canada
Aug 2009 - Sep 2018
Jun 2009

86800 mi

C $1500
installed shocks and struts 
Nissan Pathfinder in Ontario, Canada
Oct 2007 - Jun 2011
Nov 2007

115320 mi

C $480
Broken front coil springs, one wound off the spring perch. Purchase all new springs and installed on all corners of the truck 
Jun 2010

123160 mi

C $500
COIL PACKS REPLACED. ALL 6 
Oct 2010

125240 mi

C $500
ball joints rear shocks ay brendlinks 
Nissan Pathfinder in Grenada
Aug 2007 - Jun 2011
Jul 2007

40300 mi

$200
Front bushings needed replacing  Rear stabilizer bar needed replacing. At first had it welded back, but that lasted a month. Eventually replaced it with a new one 
Sep 2010

53940 mi

$250
Small radiator leak in plastic top tank. Needed replacement (trying to find top tank part). Cousin's Pathfinder (1999) needed same repair at similar milage.  
Nissan Pathfinder in New York, United States
May 2013 - Aug 2013
Jun 2013

134000 mi
Ignition Coil, MAF sensor, alternator 
Aug 2013

135000 mi

US $300
Exhaust gaskets axle wheel bearing idler pulley tie rod 
Nissan Pathfinder in British Columbia, Canada
May 2008 - Nov 2011
Jun 2009

128340 mi

C $700
Front link bushings replaced.  O2 sensor replaced. 
Sep 2009

136400 mi

C $375
Replaced muffler, rusted, hole developing. Old rear bumper was cracked, removed and replaced it. No paint, just replaced with used part. $300 for used part, $350 for install. 
Mar 2010

145700 mi

C $188
Changed the number 6 ignition module. 
May 2010

145700 mi

C $1100
Both front CV joints needed to be replaced due to ripped boots. 
Nov 2010

153140 mi

C $780
Ignition coil replaced. 
May 2011

164300 mi

C $4600
Both catalytic converters replaced,  evap servo, O2 sensor,  brakes all around, rear suspension bushings and a few other things. 
Nov 2011

176080 mi
Suspected blown head gasket. Leaking coolant, burnin oil, over heating at idle. Did not take to mechanic. 
Nissan Pathfinder in California, United States
Mar 2011 - Apr 2011
Apr 2011

229000 mi

US $450
O2 sensors replaced 2 of them in the cycle of the car.  O2 sensors replaced 2 of them in the cycle of the car.  
Nissan Pathfinder in California, United States
Jun 2011 - Jun 2018
Jul 2011

118500 mi

US $1100
car vibrating, replaced all ignition coils 
May 2013

134900 mi

US $2100
catalytic convertor 
Nissan Pathfinder in California, United States
Aug 2010 - Apr 2011
Sep 2010

124000 mi

US $45
Tires Struts & Shocks.. Still need brakes but cannot afford them Had to replace fog lights and headlights for the third time since the begining of the year 
Jan 2011

129000 mi
My seats have stopped moving which means I am the only one who can drive my car, they do not adjust. Mechanic said expensive repair 
Nissan Pathfinder in Nevada, United States
Oct 2007 - Jan 2011
Nov 2008

56000 mi

US $130
Fuel Injector Service, Mass Air Flow Meter Replaced.  Losing Power and Jostling when started. Replaced Single Coil  Replace 5 remaining coils. 
Nissan Pathfinder in Utah, United States
Feb 2012 - Nov 2013
Aug 2012

103000 mi

US $130
A/C blowing warm air. Had recharge with dye added. Found leak in return line. Quoted $600 to fix. Decided we were OK with slow leak. 
May 2013

110400 mi

US $1000
Replaced spark plugs, ignition coils, and both cam sensors to remedy stuttering issue and CEL codes. 
Jun 2013

110000 mi
CEL on due to bad O2 sensor. Living with it for now. 
Nov 2013

114000 mi
CEL on due to bad O2 sensor. 

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2001 Nissan Pathfinder 4dr SUV

240-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

Nissan Pathfinder in South Dakota, United States
Sep 2011 - Nov 2011
Nov 2011

95000 mi

US $100
Valve cover gaskets leaking oil 
Nissan Pathfinder in Virginia, United States
Jun 2016 - Jul 2016
Jun 2016

113000 mi

US $150
Had to fix some parts with the exhaust, but the car has been very rusty and there is always something to fix with the exhaust. 
Nissan Pathfinder in Ontario, Canada
Sep 2010 - Aug 2015
Dec 2010

107056 mi

C $930
Problems code P1320, P0301, P0305 Replaced Ignition coils 1 & 5 (new) and Alternator (recond) Problems code P1320, P0301, P0305 Replaced Ignition coils 1 & 5 (new) and Alternator (recond) 
Jan 2011

114420 mi

C $450
Problems code P1320, P0301, P0305 Replaced Ignition coils 1 & 5 and Alternator 
May 2011

110051 mi
Cleaned upper right VTC sensor Replaced Center and Rear muffler  Repl Center and Rear muffler Cleaned upper right VTC sensor 
Jun 2013

124620 mi

C $100
SES P1145 needs driver side Camshaft sensor replaced 
Dec 2013

128340 mi

C $120
Error Code P1320 and P0305. Replace Ignition Coil for Cylinder 5. 
Mar 2014

137020 mi

C $75
replace lower oil pan 
Nissan Pathfinder in California, United States
Oct 2015 - Dec 2015
Nov 2015

137000 mi

US $600
Rear bushings/stabilizer's shot. Decided not to fix at this time. 
Nissan Pathfinder in California, United States
Aug 2009 - Mar 2010
Oct 2009

77000 mi
Passenger side wheel bearing replaced. Transmission cooler seal replaced. 
Nissan Pathfinder in Washington, United States
Mar 2015 - Sep 2017
Dec 2015

148000 mi

US $42
Rear glass gas struts were not holding the glass up so they were replaced. 
Jul 2017

153000 mi

US $40
AC System Recharged with R-143a using manifold and vacuum pump. 
Nissan Pathfinder in California, United States
May 2014 - Jun 2014
Jun 2014

246000 mi

US $650
leaking from water control valve 
Nissan Pathfinder in Michigan, United States
May 2009 - Jul 2012
Jun 2009

132000 mi

US $1000
Front struts oil leakage needing strut replacement. SES light went on showing faulty MAFS. It was cleaned and put back, light went off. 
Jul 2012

149000 mi

US $1025
Needed Ignition Coil replcement 
Nissan Pathfinder in Nevada, United States
Jan 2015 - Mar 2015
Mar 2015

186000 mi
The engine light came on lost all acceleration and topped out at about 45mph. Was told by my mechanic that the cylinders on left bank were all oval 
Nissan Pathfinder in Georgia, United States
Feb 2015 - Jun 2015
Apr 2015

186300 mi

US $30
Replaced windshield washer pumps. 
Jun 2015

188000 mi

US $350
Idle air control valve (IACV) was replaced. This failure also disabled the car's ECU. ECU failed due to a bad idle air control valve (IACV) and ECU was replaced with a rebuilt ECU. 
Nissan Pathfinder in Alberta, Canada
Feb 2015 - Jan 2016
Feb 2015

194680 mi

C $500
Both front struts broke, replaced them. 
Oct 2015

202940 mi

C $150
Exhaust - replaced. 
Jan 2016

203980 mi

C $200
Exaust rattling, needed some welding to secure. 
Nissan Pathfinder in Tennessee, United States
Jul 2011 - Mar 2013
Sep 2011

126000 mi

US $450
Oxygen sensor needed to be replaced. 
Apr 2012

127000 mi

US $250
right rear shock absorber was blown out and needed replacing. 
Nissan Pathfinder in Virginia, United States
Apr 2013 - Dec 2013
Jul 2013

169500 mi

US $20
Refrigerant nearly completely gone. Refilled system. It seems this model does not have a low pressure compressor shut down feature. When it stops blowing cold, it continues to pressurize. 
Oct 2013

177300 mi

US $25
A/C blower motor only running on high speed in manual and auto. Solution to problem was replacement of HVAC motor speed amp. 

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2001 Nissan Pathfinder 4-door

6-cylinder automatic 4WD

Nissan Pathfinder in Ontario, Canada
Jan 2008 - Mar 2010
Jun 2008

47120 mi

C $620
suspension - strut braces making noise 
Jul 2008

48360 mi

C $1200
Mass air flow sensor, O2 sensor, updated software for ecm 
Mar 2009

57040 mi

C $1280
Suspension waggle on hitting bumps, unstable in crosswind or headwind.  
May 2009

60760 mi

C $980
corrosion on rims causing slow air leaks, tires near end of service so replaced tires and rims. 

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