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2011 Nissan Pathfinder repairs by problem area

Engine (45%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (9%)

Brakes and Traction Control (0%)

Suspension and Steering (9%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (36%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)

Other (0%)

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2011 Nissan Pathfinder repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (22%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (33%)

< $100 (44%)

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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.

2011 Nissan Pathfinder 4dr SUV

266-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

Nissan Pathfinder in Arizona, United States
Jun 2017 - Sep 2018
Sep 2018

109000 mi

US $100
Transmission mounts being replaced. Replacing transmission mount did not fix the vibration issue, however, the old mount was needed to be replaced. Motor was vibrating significantly, replaced motor mounts to help ease the issue. It exacerbated the vibration, next step is to replace transmission mount which should fix the vibration. 

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2011 Nissan Pathfinder 4dr SUV

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

Nissan Pathfinder in Illinois, United States
Jun 2017 - Sep 2018
Mar 2018

96000 mi
The rear passenger power window failed to operate when using the driver controls, but the passenger control worked. I removed the driver power window control module and cleaned it with a solvent spray. I reinstalled it and the window began to operate. 
Nissan Pathfinder in Ontario, Canada
- Mar 2013
Mar 2013

31970 mi
Replaced Shifter Assy. 

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2011 Nissan Pathfinder 4dr SUV

266-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD

Nissan Pathfinder in Georgia, United States
- Apr 2012
Apr 2012

16523 mi

US $1200
Replaced motor mounts according to tsb for vibrations when idling 

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2011 Nissan Pathfinder 4dr SUV

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

Nissan Pathfinder in Wisconsin, United States
Mar 2016 - Jun 2022
May 2016

72500 mi

US $1000
AC not working, recharge and inspect 
Apr 2018

100000 mi

US $25
Heat shield clamps had to be replaced (three) for the 5th time. 
Jun 2018

106000 mi

US $100
AC leaking, required recharge, need to find leak! 
Jun 2022

148000 mi

US $400
Both front tie rod ends replaced. System has leaked for 10 years, can't find it so every spring it must be recharged. Took 1.5# to top off this time. Worked fine afterward. 

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2011 Nissan Pathfinder Repair Histories

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