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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.
2000 Nissan Pathfinder repair cost distribution
$2500+ (2%)
$1000 - $2499 (4%)
$500 - $999 (16%)
$100 - $499 (37%)
< $100 (41%)
Chart based on 49 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
| Nissan Pathfinder in Virginia, United States Jan 2011 - Feb 2011 | |||
| Feb 2011132000 miUS $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 | ||
2000 Nissan Pathfinder 4dr SUV
170-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range
| Nissan Pathfinder in Ontario, Canada Mar 2012 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Aug 201278620 miC $1200 | Right front wheel bearing replaced - vehicle had a shimmy/shake over 100kph suspension was sloppy over dips in road etc. Struts were replaced. Replaced struts- suspension was sloppy over road dips etc. | ||
| Jul 2013162720 miC $2500 | Replace rusted door skins, repair rockers. | ||
| Sep 2013167400 miC $525 | Code on computer - EVAP System. Smoke test revealed bad Vacuum valve. | ||
| Jul 2021158 miC $120 | Right CV Boot-replaced. | ||
2000 Nissan Pathfinder 4dr SUV
170-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed automatic RWD
| Nissan Pathfinder in New South Wales, Australia Sep 2013 - Feb 2018 | |||
| Oct 2013139700 miA $340 | When turning on slightly bumpy or rough road, heard clunking noise near the front wheel. When turning right, the noise is on the left wheel, when turning left, the noise is on the right. Ball joints replaced-$45(both). Labour-$120(both) Front right wheel had movement on last visit when wiggling wheel at 12 & 6 o'clock. Wheel bearings replaced for both front wheels - $120(parts)+$220(labour)=$340. I was hoping humming noise(since I got it) would go away, but no. Maybe tyres | ||
| May 2016150536 miA $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) | ||
| Jun 2016150840 miA $1570 | R&R rear main seal - $1200. R&R transfer case seals - $220. R&R oil pressure switch -$150 | ||
| Jul 2016150970 miA $1 | Removed thermo switch right next to the throttle body where a bit of coolant is leaking. (Responsible for setting the fast idle during cold starts to pump oil quicker). Replaced the o-ring. No more leaks. Likely would have cost around $200. | ||
| Aug 2016151900 miA $500 | Radiator leaking due to crack at the top section. Replaced with aftermarket radiator ~$120 (incl. coolant top up). | ||
2000 Nissan Pathfinder 4dr SUV
170-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| Nissan Pathfinder in Ontario, Canada Aug 2010 - Mar 2013 | |||
| Oct 2011197560 miC $400 | fuel tank | ||
| Nissan Pathfinder in Delaware, United States Mar 2010 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Dec 2010144000 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. | ||
| Nov 2011145000 miUS $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. | ||
| Mar 2012148000 miUS $200 | Replace header pipe gaskets | ||
| Nov 2012150400 miUS $85 | Smell of fuel. They changed out fuel line, but I still have smell. Need to take care back. | ||
| Apr 2013154200 miUS $254 | Air was blowing out of vents even when turned off. Control module was replaced. P/N 2776170T03 Had them check out continued smell of fuel. Per mechanic, something was not tight on line, so fixed. | ||
| Dec 2013158000 mi | Replaced rear shocks. | ||
| Feb 2014158600 mi | The gas tank, housing, etc., rusted out. I guess just age and mid-Atlantic winters. | ||
| Apr 2015165000 miUS $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. | ||
| Nissan Pathfinder in Colorado, United States Apr 2011 - Oct 2011 | |||
| Oct 2011163000 mi | Got rid of the car without repairing this problem. Wheel shimmy at high speeds, bearing? Got rid of the car without repairing this problem: transmission lugging. | ||
| Nissan Pathfinder in Brazil Apr 2012 - Apr 2013 | |||
| Nov 201295360 mi$900 | Oil Leak | ||
| Nissan Pathfinder in Oklahoma, United States Jun 2017 - Jul 2020 | |||
| Jun 2018195000 miUS $150 | Fuel filler hose rusted out causing a leak. | ||
| Nissan Pathfinder in Aruba Oct 2014 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Dec 201461380 mi$3 | Leaking oil from valve cover. Replaced and tightend bolts. | ||
| May 201563240 mi$125 | Airco no longer working due to a leak in low pressure hose. Replaced hose, vacuumed and refilled system. | ||
| Sep 201564560 mi$12 | Bought sensor and harness from eBay for $12. | ||
| Jan 201665720 mi$300 | Harmonic Balancer came apart with a lot of noise. Replaced by an aftermarket part. | ||
| Mar 201666216 mi$4 | Fan control amplifier no longer working. The MOSFET was replaced. Fan not longer only blowing full force. | ||
| Mar 201768820 mi | Removed some sludge from valves with diesel fuel. Then did an oil and filter change. | ||
| Mar 201870680 mi$150 | Radiator leaking between plastic top tank and metal. Removed top tank and replaced seal. Battery was getting bad. Problems starting. Replaced battery with a new one. | ||
| Nissan Pathfinder in British Columbia, Canada Aug 2009 - Dec 2018 | |||
| Mar 201068200 miC $1200 | timing belt; waterpump and radiator flush and repair to damaged wheel lock by tire shop | ||
| Sep 2016131 miC $60 | Steering bushing | ||
| Nov 2017142600 miC $200 | Endlinks Replaced both ball joints | ||
| Nissan Pathfinder in Ontario, Canada Jul 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Aug 2009183520 miC $50 | rear coil spring broke | ||
| Nissan Pathfinder in North Carolina, United States Jul 2009 - Jun 2019 | |||
| Jul 201199000 miUS $460 | belts replaced and tune up water pump replaced | ||
| Apr 2014108200 miUS $750 | oxygen sensors replaced. one was bad. replaced all | ||
| Feb 2018118000 miUS $150 | the alternator failed and was replaced | ||
| Apr 2019120000 miUS $320 | brakes | ||
| Nissan Pathfinder in British Columbia, Canada Jul 2009 - Mar 2012 | |||
| Aug 200976880 miC $700 | New full exhaust, old had worn out. | ||
| Nissan Pathfinder in Indiana, United States Oct 2008 - Mar 2014 | |||
| Oct 201297000 miUS $250 | After 12 years, muffler was rusted out. Replaced muffler, no other issues. | ||
| Feb 2014103000 miUS $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. | ||
| Nissan Pathfinder in Illinois, United States Nov 2008 - Apr 2021 | |||
| Mar 2009135000 miUS $80 | O2 Sensor Bank 2 Sensor 2 Replaced. | ||
| Dec 2010167000 miUS $100 | Right rear shock absorber failed | ||
| Jun 2012191000 mi | Recall on front suspension. Repairs required | ||
| Jun 2013197000 mi | Unable to open Rear passenger door from either outside or inside. Removed interior trim and manually opened door. Then cleaned, lubed mechanism and reassembled. | ||
| Aug 2013197500 miUS $200 | Crankshaft pulley/harmonic balancer separated. Had to pull old one and replace. | ||
| Nov 2013199000 miUS $50 | replace ball joints | ||
| Dec 2013200000 miUS $100 | Replaced rear shocks | ||
2000 Nissan Pathfinder 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 4WD
| Nissan Pathfinder in Texas, United States Jan 2009 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Feb 2009121000 miUS $600 | Exhaust rusted through at flange join. Had shop weld the exhaust. Rubber torn on front CV Boot cover allowing dirt to enter joint. Replaced with new CV joint & boot. | ||
2000 Nissan Pathfinder 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Nissan Pathfinder in Texas, United States Aug 2009 - Feb 2010 | |||
| Sep 2009123000 miUS $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. | ||
1999.5 Nissan Pathfinder
Engine not specified
| Nissan Pathfinder in Alabama, United States Jun 2011 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jul 2012160000 miUS $500 | Replaced Distributor | ||
| Apr 2018205000 miUS $485 | Replace both Valve Cover Gaskets | ||
1999.5 Nissan Pathfinder 4dr SUV
170-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range
| Nissan Pathfinder in Minnesota, United States Apr 2011 - Jul 2011 | |||
| May 2011125000 miUS $900 | exhaust system rusted. Changed exhaust and muffler | ||
1999.5 Nissan Pathfinder 4dr SUV
170-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed automatic RWD
| Nissan Pathfinder in Florida, United States Oct 2015 - Nov 2015 | |||
| Nov 2015192000 mi | Replaced inner tie rods after tire kingdom suggested Tire plus said outer tie rods needed replaced before they could align it properly | ||
1999.5 Nissan Pathfinder 4dr SUV
170-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| Nissan Pathfinder in California, United States Oct 2008 - Jan 2012 | |||
| May 2009130000 miUS $54 | Sticky rear drum brakes. Mechanic cleaned brakes and lubed backing plate. | ||
| Oct 2009131200 miUS $294 | Replaced rear hatch and glass struts. They lasted ten years overall. Good deal. | ||
| Nissan Pathfinder in New York, United States Dec 2012 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Jan 2013 | Car cranking but stalling, stalled while i was driving Replaced the distributor and rotor. Replaced original wires and spark plugs. | ||
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