2001 Nissan Pathfinder Nissan Pathfinder 2001

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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 suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (5%)

$1000 - $2499 (23%)

$500 - $999 (27%)

$100 - $499 (32%)

< $100 (14%)

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Chart based on 22 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2001 Nissan Pathfinder 4dr SUV

250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed manual RWD

124000 mi

US $120
Alignment, sway bar mounts 

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2001 Nissan Pathfinder 4dr SUV

240-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic RWD

136000 mi

US $300
Had to replace the all 8 rear trailing arm links. Exhibited symptoms as moving around the lane at speed and feeling loose. Very pleased. 
84000 mi

US $1870
Car rocked from side to side. Replaced upper and lower radius rods, front struts and aligned. 
162000 mi

US $220
Installed new struts, mounts and outer tie rod ends. 
170200 mi

US $40
rear trailing arm bushings(4)replaced 

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2001 Nissan Pathfinder 4dr SUV

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

135000 mi

US $300
wheel bearing tie rod 
115320 mi

C $480
Broken front coil springs, one wound off the spring perch. Purchase all new springs and installed on all corners of the truck 
125240 mi

C $500
ball joints rear shocks ay brendlinks 
124000 mi

US $1300
Tires Struts & Shocks.. Still need brakes but cannot afford them 
86800 mi

C $1500
installed shocks and struts 
128340 mi

C $700
Front link bushings replaced.  
164300 mi

C $4600
brakes all around, rear suspension bushings and a few other things. 
143575 mi

US $392
Rear shocks leaking fluid, replaced rear shocks 
117200 mi

US $800
Torn boot on power steering rack. 
40300 mi

$200
Front bushings needed replacing  Rear stabilizer bar needed replacing. At first had it welded back, but that lasted a month. Eventually replaced it with a new one 

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2001 Nissan Pathfinder 4dr SUV

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

137000 mi

US $600
Rear bushings/stabilizer's shot. Decided not to fix at this time. 
127000 mi

US $250
right rear shock absorber was blown out and needed replacing. 
132000 mi

US $1000
Front struts oil leakage needing strut replacement. 
77000 mi Passenger side wheel bearing replaced. 
194680 mi

C $500
Both front struts broke, replaced them. 

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2001 Nissan Pathfinder 4-door

6-cylinder automatic 4WD

47120 mi

C $620
suspension - strut braces making noise 
57040 mi

C $1280
Suspension waggle on hitting bumps, unstable in crosswind or headwind.  

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2001 Nissan Pathfinder Suspension Problems

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