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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%)
Chart based on 85 repairs.
2008 Nissan Pathfinder engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (8%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (28%)
< $100 (64%)
Chart based on 25 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2008 Nissan Pathfinder
Engine not specified
| 4000 mi | Vehicle was hard to start in cold weather. Dealer replaced fuel pump/regulator assembly and stated that after shutdown, the fuel pressure leaked of past a check valve. Vehicle was hard to start in cold weather. Vehicle computer was replaced. Resolved the problem Check Engine Light was coming on, indicating the gas cap was not on correctly and fuel was evaporating. Gas Cap was tightly secured. Dealer found a bad vent valve and repalced it. Problem was resolved. |
2008 Nissan Pathfinder 4dr SUV
310-horsepower 5.6L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 122000 mi US $1500 |
I was told both exhaust manifolds were cracked by 1 dealer. Cost to repair would be $3000. I took the car to another dealer he raised the vehicle and showed me only one was cracked and showed me the crack. Cost to repair was $1500. |
2008 Nissan Pathfinder 4dr SUV
310-horsepower 5.6L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range
| 18000 mi | Check engine light went on and never turned off. Dealership reflashed software after running diagnostic test. No parts were replaced. Warranty covered everything. |
| 164000 mi US $275 |
Entire ECU failed. Sent out to a repair facility and they were able to replace components and get it fully functional again. |
| 12400 mi | Check engine light came on. In shop, diagnosed ECM needed to be reprogrammed and shop completed. Check engine light remained on when vehicle picked up. Told to bring it back in a week. Check engine light still on per one week. Diagnosed faulty solenoid valve. No part in stock, told to return in one week. Third trip to shop in May. Solenoid valve replaced. Engine light no longer on. Problem resolved. |
2008 Nissan Pathfinder 4dr SUV
266-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 52000 mi US $100 |
Engine motor mount found split in half and leaking. New motor mount was installed. Oil leak found during inspection. Gasket replaced. |
2008 Nissan Pathfinder 4dr SUV
266-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 247000 mi US $84 |
The heater core was replaced |
| 142000 mi US $195 |
Oil leak at the oil cooler. Oil cooler O-ring was replaced. |
| 86800 mi | External tensioner needed to be replaced. |
| 94000 mi US $100 |
Heat shield detached |
| 46000 mi US $30 |
engine light, gas cap wouldn't stay tight, gasket worn, replaced gas cap. Fixed engine light problem. |
| 101000 mi | Catalytic converter needed to be replaced since check engine light was on and car was due for NYS inspection. |
| 140000 mi US $20 |
Power Valve Actuator was buzzing under acceleration. |
| 49000 mi | Rattle coming from underneath car, diagnosed as rusted/missing exhaust bolts. Total of 6 bolts replaced. No warm air coming from vents when car was idling, even though car was at operating temp. Adding approx 1/2 liter of coolant to radiator solved the issue. No leaks detected. |
2008 Nissan Pathfinder 4dr SUV
266-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 136000 mi US $487 |
Car would not stay running due to clogged throttle body and failed spark plugs. Cleaned T.B and replaced spark plugs. |
| 158000 mi US $200 |
Cracks formed on exhaust pipes due to exhaust brackets breaking and no longer supporting the weight of the pipes. Had a muffler shop weld on custom pipes for cheap. |
| 70000 mi | Sludge killed various sensors, cylinder heads and timing engine. This requires a new engine to fix. |
| 87500 mi | Replaced bad catalytic converters. |
| 86900 mi | Enigne burning oil. about two quarts every 1000 miles. Due to bad cats that were replaced after 78,000 miles. Engine will eventually need to be rebuilt or replaced. |
| 89000 mi | Engine burning oil when sold. |
2008 Nissan Pathfinder 4-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder diesel manual 4WD
| 69900 mi £2400 |
Turbo oil seals failed. Repplaced turbo and intercooler. Also required all (4) injectors to be replaced. Injectors probably beginning to fail before turbo failure. |
2008 Nissan Pathfinder 4-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder diesel automatic 4WD
| 69440 mi A $260 |
had car serviced and found that the diesel fuel pump is leaking oil from where it mounts to the engine over pressure sensor in the fuel rail faulted |
| 105400 mi | Non fixed items....fuel rail, MAF sensor, oil leak from fuel pump, timing chain/belt |
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