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1997 Nissan Pathfinder Problems and Repair Histories

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1997 Nissan Pathfinder

Engine not specified

Nissan in Arizona, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Feb 2012 150000   First odometer entry
Mar 2012 150000 2000 mulfunctioning rotor /spark plug assembly, engine hesitating/dying while vehicle stopped at intersections or when enging reving at low speeds. Dealer replaced entire assembly and car runs much better now. 

 

Nissan in Georgia, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Feb 2011 143000   First odometer entry
Mar 2011 143000 1200 Replace starter 

 

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1997 Nissan Pathfinder 4-door

6-cylinder automatic AWD

Nissan in Florida, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Dec 2009 125000   First odometer entry
Aug 2010 143000 450 CV boot for front wheels and front brakes 
Jun 2011   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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1997 Nissan Pathfinder 4-door

6-cylinder automatic 4WD

Nissan in North Carolina, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Feb 2011 218000   First odometer entry
Mar 2011 219000 320 My brakes went completely out. Master brake cylinder was replaced as well as a rear sensor 

 

Nissan in Texas, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
May 2009 144000   First odometer entry
Dec 2009 150000 200  
Jan 2010   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Nissan in Nevada, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
May 2009 177000   First odometer entry
Mar 2010 184000 2000 Rear O2 Sensor faulty Cam seals and pressure switch leaking, replaced. Timing belt replaced. Later noticed I had already replaced it 10,000 miles earlier. 
Mar 2012 195000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Nissan in North Carolina, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jan 2010 123000   First odometer entry
Feb 2010 124000 25 Replaced the charcoal canister assy at the rear. The block broke up and was throwing emission codes. Bought a unit from junkyard for $25 and all is well. 
Apr 2010 125000 80 Replaced upper and lower control arm bushings. Rear end sway on rough roads and sway side to side on the highway on uneven pavement. Not quite the "death wobble." Had a local shop replace them for $80. I bought all the parts and helped with the job.  
Jan 2011 131700 60 Power steering was leaking, put in Lucas stop leak. Cleaned Mass Air Flow sensor. Replaced Rear wiper washer pump. 
Mar 2011 133000 78 Surging at low rpm when cold, replaced, plugs/wires/rotor/cap/fuel filter and replaced mass airflow/ Did not fix the problem. Feel it may be o2 sensors and or the cat. Not worth fixing since doesn't harm driveability. 
Jul 2011 138000 6 Slight oil leak. Added some stop leak, and oil rarely drips to the ground. 
Mar 2012 141000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Nissan in New York, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
May 2009 151000   First odometer entry
Jun 2009 152000 250 Replaced alternator, but after 150,000 miles, you have to expect those kind of things. I love my pathfinder, it was well worth the money in parts. water pump, timing belt cracked passenger side exhaust manifold 
Dec 2010 179000 30 gas line had a leak, replaced and it was all fixed 
Apr 2011 182000 50 Head light. 
Jun 2011   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Nissan in Maryland, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Sep 2009 91000   First odometer entry
May 2010 98000 928 timing/drive belt [for camshaft] replaced in accord with factory recommended maintenance schedule [i.e., by mileage and elapsed time] water pump rebuilt since front cover of engine already removed [see problem #1] 
Feb 2011   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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