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2001 Nissan Pathfinder repairs by problem area

Engine (53%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)

Brakes and Traction Control (1%)

Suspension and Steering (18%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (14%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (6%)

Other (4%)

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2001 Nissan Pathfinder electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (21%)

$100 - $499 (37%)

< $100 (42%)

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Chart based on 19 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2001 Nissan Pathfinder

Engine not specified

135000 mi

US $20
the wiring to my fuse/relay box nexr to the windshield on the passenger side had fried and lost its ground, bought a few fuses and some heat shrink tubing to fix. paid $20 for the kits, but only $1 in real cost 

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2001 Nissan Pathfinder 4dr SUV

250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range

132000 mi Repaired leak in rubber hose fittings for low pressure AC circuit. 
137000 mi

US $2
Replaced burnt out light bulbs in center console (A/C controls), and in A/C switch. 

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2001 Nissan Pathfinder 4dr SUV

240-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic RWD

167500 mi

US $140
Alternator went and car had to be towed. 
175000 mi

US $200
Had to replace starter. 
92000 mi

US $700
leak in a line, system drained, repaired and re charged. 
110000 mi

US $200
leak fixes 

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2001 Nissan Pathfinder 4dr SUV

240-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

118900 mi

US $350
Car was taking longer to start than it should. The shop claimed it was a battery issue and also replace the battery terminals and something else that I cannot remember. The issue still persists. 
160200 mi

US $600
Intermittent not starting. Replaced starter. 
208000 mi

US $325
alternator replced 
103000 mi

US $130
A/C blowing warm air. Had recharge with dye added. Found leak in return line. Quoted $600 to fix. Decided we were OK with slow leak. 
124000 mi

US $45
Had to replace fog lights and headlights for the third time since the begining of the year 
129000 mi My seats have stopped moving which means I am the only one who can drive my car, they do not adjust. Mechanic said expensive repair 
112220 mi

C $717
replaced alternator 
119000 mi

US $500
Air conditioning had to be recharged, had not been working for almost a year. Thought it was about time to get it fixed. Now keeps the car as cold as it was when new. 
149000 mi

US $135
A/C wasn't cold, got it recharged 

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2001 Nissan Pathfinder 4dr SUV

240-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

169500 mi

US $20
Refrigerant nearly completely gone. Refilled system. It seems this model does not have a low pressure compressor shut down feature. When it stops blowing cold, it continues to pressurize. 
177300 mi

US $25
A/C blower motor only running on high speed in manual and auto. Solution to problem was replacement of HVAC motor speed amp. 
153000 mi

US $40
AC System Recharged with R-143a using manifold and vacuum pump. 

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2001 Nissan Pathfinder Electrical Problems

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