2008 Nissan Pathfinder Nissan Pathfinder 2008

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2008 Nissan Pathfinder repairs by problem area

Engine (36%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)

Brakes and Traction Control (4%)

Suspension and Steering (11%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (35%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (1%)

Other (8%)

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2008 Nissan Pathfinder suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (11%)

$500 - $999 (22%)

$100 - $499 (67%)

< $100 (0%)

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Chart based on 9 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2008 Nissan Pathfinder 4dr SUV

310-horsepower 5.6L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range

41540 mi

C $200
Leaking strut that required shock to be replaced. Only 68,000km on vehicle and had extended warranty that dealer said did not cover repair. Writing letter to Nissan as extended warranty was sold as bumper to bumper warranty. 

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2008 Nissan Pathfinder 4dr SUV

266-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

155000 mi

US $838
Replaced right outer tie-rod end 
165500 mi

US $1500
Shocks,struts,stabilizer linkages, replaced seized rear camber bolts, and lower rear control arms. 

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2008 Nissan Pathfinder 4dr SUV

266-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

118500 mi

US $300
Driver front tie rods replaced. Would fail inspection if not repaired. 
123000 mi

US $480
Assembly hub was damaged from a bump and about to fall off. Replaced assembly hub. 
128000 mi

US $420
Replaced other hub assembly on front passenger side. Was on the verge of complete failure when replaced. 

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2008 Nissan Pathfinder 4-door

turbocharged 4-cylinder diesel automatic 4WD

81940 mi

A $500
Rear hub assembly failed 
91700 mi

A $450
Replaced suspension components front and rear 
105400 mi

A $200
Replaced front left hub assembly as bearing had failed 

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2008 Nissan Pathfinder Suspension Problems

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