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2006 Nissan Pathfinder repairs by problem area
Engine (33%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (14%)
Brakes and Traction Control (5%)
Suspension and Steering (20%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (16%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)
Other (7%)
Chart based on 97 repairs.
2006 Nissan Pathfinder engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (3%)
$1000 - $2499 (13%)
$500 - $999 (13%)
$100 - $499 (45%)
< $100 (26%)
Chart based on 31 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2006 Nissan Pathfinder
Engine not specified
| 120500 mi US $1100 |
timing chain tensioner replaced. Also replaced internal water pump since it was in the same area. |
| 84000 mi | Serpintine belt |
| 103000 mi US $425 |
ECM failed |
2006 Nissan Pathfinder 4dr SUV
270-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD
| 10200 mi US $140 |
Wheel alignment / Camber bolt kit |
| 56000 mi | Rattling noise at 2250 RPM and up. |
| 71000 mi US $119 |
Cooling system flush, fill and purge, in an attempt to correct problem with no cabin heat at engine idle. |
| 58700 mi | Replaced thermostat, fixed problem of no heat at idle. |
| 81000 mi US $255 |
Oil pressure sending unit malfunctioned and replaced. |
| 65000 mi | Warped air box. Also required O2 sensor and throttle body repairs, but these were due to the air box and lack of air filter changes. |
2006 Nissan Pathfinder 4dr SUV
270-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 194680 mi C $360 |
Timing Chain Buzzing away when pressing on the accelerator pedal, Got the Cloyes Kit from Rock Auto that included all timing chains, tensioners, gears, and new water pump (timing chain driven unfortunately). When pulled the timing chain cover off, found secondary tensioner on passenger side wore right through, the driver's side had worn badly, but not through. secondary chains had excess slack (play), buzzing sound was the tensioner metal plunger that sits behind the plastic chain guide wore right through, metal to metal plunger to chain noise. Now fixed, hopefully lasts another 500,000 kms. Chain was in really good condition, with no chain stretch at all. Remember when doing this job, please follow Nissan's procedure in installing the power steering pump properly. Or you'll get belt noise from that area. |
| 65000 mi US $1200 |
chain tensioners wore out rather prematurely |
| 65500 mi US $350 |
some sort of gas tank valve went bad |
| 59500 mi US $550 |
heat shield coming lose from weld. Had it removed. |
| 77000 mi | Oil pressure sensor failed. |
| 88100 mi | There was also a coolant leak under car. Leak was result of bad pressure valve. Assumed it would fix heat issue as well. Did not. |
| 27000 mi | Radiator replaced and engine flushed. |
| 79000 mi US $180 |
Replaced lower O2 sensors due to poor gas mileage. Average went from 15 MPG to 17 MPG after repair. |
| 86000 mi US $160 |
replaced upper O2 sensor. Gas mileage was suffering and this improved the mileage |
| 48800 mi | Sepentine Drive belt is causing one of the pulleys to squeal loudly, mainly at startup. After engine warm up, the squeal "pretty much" goes away. Nissan deal told cost to repair "somewhere around $700" ... so I'm living with it. |
2006 Nissan Pathfinder 4dr SUV
270-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 68200 mi $500 |
REPLACEMENT OF ECU, BECAUSE THE TECHNICIAN MISCONNECTED SOME CABLES. |
| 68200 mi $1500 |
OVERHEATING LED TO ENGINE DAMAGE. TOP CYLINDER WAS REPLACED. REPAIR BADLY DONE, HAD TO VISIT ANOTHER AUTO WORKSHOP TO ATTEMP REPAIR AGAIN. |
| 95000 mi | New timing chain in engine. Also added Coolant Milk Shake to stop vibrations. |
| 155000 mi US $380 |
O2 Sensor Bank 1 |
| 162000 mi US $150 |
O2 Sensor replaced, but 3 weeks later sensor issue reappared. Service Engine light came back on, scheduled appt at dealer |
| 172700 mi US $800 |
Replaced cat-back exhaust due to corrosion. Replaced O2 sensor. |
| 135000 mi US $6400 |
Check engine light code p0301 random misfire cylinder #1 Found valve seat failure and scored cylinder walls due to catalytic converter failure Recommended reman engine replacement est $6400.00 |
| 73780 mi C $814 |
Check Engine light on - evaporative canister to be replaced under warranty. |
| 76880 mi C $2000 |
Timing chain tensioner noise. |
| 128340 mi C $125 |
Changed out oil pressure sender in engine. Replaced failed oil pressure sender unit on bottom of engine. Took about 1 hour. |
| 121520 mi C $400 |
Cooling fan has been activated constantly since the car is starting. Terrible noise has been sound. The fan clutch has been replaced. No more noise and the engine working more efficiently. |
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