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2000 Nissan Pathfinder repairs by problem area

Engine (54%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (4%)

Brakes and Traction Control (3%)

Suspension and Steering (25%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (7%)

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

Other (4%)

Chart based on 67 repairs.
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2000 Nissan Pathfinder engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (3%)

$500 - $999 (28%)

$100 - $499 (31%)

< $100 (38%)

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Chart based on 29 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2000 Nissan Pathfinder

Engine not specified

132000 mi

US $90
Pathfinder has problem starting, runs good once started but will stall if given gas too quick. Replaced fuel filter, air filter and cleaned air flow sensor 

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2000 Nissan Pathfinder 4dr SUV

170-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range

167400 mi

C $525
Code on computer - EVAP System. Smoke test revealed bad Vacuum valve. 

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2000 Nissan Pathfinder 4dr SUV

170-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed automatic RWD

150536 mi

A $2570
Coolant leak from lower intake manifold(RHS). R&R 2 lower intake manifold gasket and the upper intake plenum gasket-$60(parts)+$740(labour). R&R valve cover gasket(LHS)-$60(labour only). R&R spark plugs (iridium)-$150(parts)+$50(labour) Oil leak at timing cover.R&R timing belt,2 camshaft seals,1 crankshaft seal-$150(parts)+$750(labour).R&R water pump-$150(parts)+$100(labour).R&R thermostat-$55(parts)+$95(labour).R&R 2 idler pulleys-$140(parts only).Hoses-$70(parts only) 
150840 mi

A $1570
R&R rear main seal - $1200. R&R transfer case seals - $220. R&R oil pressure switch -$150 
151900 mi

A $500
Radiator leaking due to crack at the top section. Replaced with aftermarket radiator ~$120 (incl. coolant top up). 

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2000 Nissan Pathfinder 4dr SUV

170-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

95360 mi

$900
Oil Leak 
61380 mi

$3
Leaking oil from valve cover. Replaced and tightend bolts. 
64560 mi

$12
Bought sensor and harness from eBay for $12. 
65720 mi

$300
Harmonic Balancer came apart with a lot of noise. Replaced by an aftermarket part. 
68820 mi Removed some sludge from valves with diesel fuel. Then did an oil and filter change. 
70680 mi

$10
Radiator leaking between plastic top tank and metal. Removed top tank and replaced seal. 
195000 mi

US $150
Fuel filler hose rusted out causing a leak. 
197560 mi

C $400
fuel tank 
144000 mi Sounded like a belt was squealing. Mechanic said it was a "pulley" of some sort and not a belt (and Nissan dealer had to order part, so I think it is uncommon?). Sorry, no further info. I haven't picked up car yet to get specifics. 
145000 mi

US $800
Entire exhaust system replaced as the pieces had separated due to rust. Parts still attached and car ran fine, just noisey. Mechanic says this is a common issue for this model after a certain age. 
148000 mi

US $200
Replace header pipe gaskets 
150400 mi

US $85
Smell of fuel. They changed out fuel line, but I still have smell. Need to take care back. 
154200 mi

US $254
Had them check out continued smell of fuel. Per mechanic, something was not tight on line, so fixed. 
158600 mi The gas tank, housing, etc., rusted out. I guess just age and mid-Atlantic winters. 
165000 mi

US $575
They installed new battery when they should not have/I did not ask them to. Main point of trip was to replace the rear muffler. It just sort of blew open. Needed like a rodent crawled up in it an died.. They installed the 4 tiree. 
99000 mi

US $460
belts replaced and tune up water pump replaced 
108200 mi

US $750
oxygen sensors replaced. one was bad. replaced all 
135000 mi

US $80
O2 Sensor Bank 2 Sensor 2 Replaced. 
197500 mi

US $200
Crankshaft pulley/harmonic balancer separated. Had to pull old one and replace. 
97000 mi

US $250
After 12 years, muffler was rusted out. Replaced muffler, no other issues. 
103000 mi

US $325
Rubber bushing on pulley crankshaft was breaking down causing a wobble and fan belts to squall. Replaced crankshaft pulley and belts. Cost of belts not included in the repair amount. 
76880 mi

C $700
New full exhaust, old had worn out. 
68200 mi

C $1200
timing belt; waterpump and radiator flush and repair to damaged wheel lock by tire shop 

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2000 Nissan Pathfinder 4-door

6-cylinder automatic 4WD

121000 mi

US $600
Exhaust rusted through at flange join. Had shop weld the exhaust. 

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2000 Nissan Pathfinder 4-door

6-cylinder automatic 2WD

123000 mi

US $75
needed new distributor. fyi, you forgot to include in the who paid for section: mechanic is good customer & cut deal with refurbished parts supplier; only charged me labor. 

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