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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 engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (2%)

$1000 - $2499 (17%)

$500 - $999 (17%)

$100 - $499 (35%)

< $100 (30%)

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Chart based on 66 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

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. 

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2001 Nissan Pathfinder 4dr SUV

250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed manual RWD

103000 mi

US $130
Had a flange that broke and had to be replaced. 
117000 mi

US $1200
Replaced Coil packs and wires 

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2001 Nissan Pathfinder 4dr SUV

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

123000 mi

US $80
Replace MAF sensor, due to car hesitating at moderate to high RPMs. 
128000 mi

US $63
Problem code P1145, replaced intake valve timing control position sensor. 
180000 mi Car was overheating, two days in a row. Problem was not replicated in the shop. 
97000 mi

US $160
Exhaust Pipe between 1 muffler and 2nd muffler split at weld. 
167000 mi

US $35
Crank angle sensor was replaced. 

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2001 Nissan Pathfinder 4dr SUV

240-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic RWD

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. 
163000 mi

US $6
Oil leak was detected from the oil cooler. Replaced oil cooler o-ring. 
156000 mi Coolant plug leaked. Tightened to correct specs 
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. 
212000 mi

US $500
Radiator replaced along with hoses due to leaks. 
140000 mi

US $410
radiator was bad and was replaced. Car kept running hot. 
156500 mi in shop once again for overheating. 

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2001 Nissan Pathfinder 4dr SUV

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

110400 mi

US $1000
Replaced spark plugs, ignition coils, and both cam sensors to remedy stuttering issue and CEL codes. 
110000 mi CEL on due to bad O2 sensor. Living with it for now. 
114000 mi CEL on due to bad O2 sensor. 
112220 mi

C $717
replaced radiator 
112420 mi

C $512
Air flow sensor 
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.  
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. 
117200 mi

US $800
Muffler had holes and had to be replaced to pass inspection. 
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. 
103137 mi

US $294
Replaced oil cooler seal Replaced coil #3 
85625 mi

US $657
Replaced air flow meter. 
125000 mi

US $114
Replaced coil #1 
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. 
134000 mi Ignition Coil, MAF sensor, alternator 
135000 mi

US $300
Exhaust gaskets idler pulley 
118500 mi

US $1100
car vibrating, replaced all ignition coils 
134900 mi

US $2100
catalytic convertor 
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. 
128340 mi

C $700
O2 sensor replaced. 
136400 mi

C $375
Replaced muffler, rusted, hole developing. 
145700 mi

C $188
Changed the number 6 ignition module. 
153140 mi

C $780
Ignition coil replaced. 
164300 mi

C $4600
Both catalytic converters replaced,  evap servo, O2 sensor,  
176080 mi Suspected blown head gasket. Leaking coolant, burnin oil, over heating at idle. Did not take to mechanic. 
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. 
147000 mi

US $300
Exhaust pipe rusted through and was replaced along with muffler. 
123160 mi

C $500
COIL PACKS REPLACED. ALL 6 
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.  

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2001 Nissan Pathfinder 4dr SUV

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

202940 mi

C $150
Exhaust - replaced. 
203980 mi

C $200
Exaust rattling, needed some welding to secure. 
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. 
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. 
246000 mi

US $650
leaking from water control valve 
126000 mi

US $450
Oxygen sensor needed to be replaced. 
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) 
125340 mi

C $450
Problems code P1320, P0301, P0305 Replaced Ignition coils 1 & 5 and Alternator 
110051 mi Cleaned upper right VTC sensor Replaced Center and Rear muffler  Repl Center and Rear muffler Cleaned upper right VTC sensor 
124620 mi

C $100
SES P1145 needs driver side Camshaft sensor replaced 
128340 mi

C $120
Error Code P1320 and P0305. Replace Ignition Coil for Cylinder 5. 
137020 mi

C $75
replace lower oil pan 
132000 mi

US $1000
SES light went on showing faulty MAFS. It was cleaned and put back, light went off. 
149000 mi

US $1025
Needed Ignition Coil replcement 
95000 mi

US $100
Valve cover gaskets leaking oil 
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 

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2001 Nissan Pathfinder 4-door

6-cylinder automatic 4WD

48360 mi

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

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