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1997 Nissan Pathfinder repairs by problem area

Engine (50%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)

Brakes and Traction Control (6%)

Suspension and Steering (11%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (22%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)

Other (6%)

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1997 Nissan Pathfinder repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (21%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (29%)

< $100 (50%)

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Chart based on 14 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

1997 Nissan Pathfinder

Engine not specified

Nissan in Georgia, United States
Feb 2011 - Mar 2011
Mar 2011

143000 mi

US $1200
Replace starter 
Nissan in Arizona, United States
Feb 2012 - Mar 2012
Mar 2012

150000 mi

US $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. 

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1997 Nissan Pathfinder 4-door

6-cylinder automatic AWD

Nissan in Florida, United States
Dec 2009 - Jun 2011
Aug 2010

143000 mi

US $450
CV boot for front wheels and front brakes 

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1997 Nissan Pathfinder 4-door

6-cylinder automatic 4WD

Nissan in North Carolina, United States
Jan 2010 - Mar 2012
Feb 2010

124000 mi

US $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 mi

US $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

139700 mi

US $60
Power steering was leaking, put in Lucas stop leak. Cleaned Mass Air Flow sensor. Replaced Rear wiper washer pump. 
Mar 2011

133000 mi

US $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 mi

US $6
Slight oil leak. Added some stop leak, and oil rarely drips to the ground. 
Nissan in Texas, United States
May 2009 - Jan 2010
Dec 2009

150000 mi

US $200
 
Nissan in New York, United States
May 2009 - Jun 2011
Jun 2009

152000 mi

US $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. cracked passenger side exhaust manifold 
Dec 2010

179000 mi

US $30
gas line had a leak, replaced and it was all fixed 
Apr 2011

182000 mi

US $50
Head light. 
Nissan in North Carolina, United States
Feb 2011 - Mar 2011
Mar 2011

219000 mi

US $320
My brakes went completely out. Master brake cylinder was replaced as well as a rear sensor 
Nissan in Nevada, United States
May 2009 - May 2018
Mar 2010

184000 mi

US $2000
Rear O2 Sensor faulty Cam seals and pressure switch leaking, replaced. 

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1997 Nissan Pathfinder Repair Histories

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