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2002 Nissan Pathfinder repairs by problem area
Engine (48%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)
Brakes and Traction Control (2%)
Suspension and Steering (25%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (12%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (2%)
Other (3%)
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Chart based on 126 repairs.
2002 Nissan Pathfinder suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (27%)
$500 - $999 (23%)
$100 - $499 (42%)
< $100 (8%)
Chart based on 26 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2002 Nissan Pathfinder 4dr SUV
240-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 148800 mi C $100 |
Replaced front passenger lower ball joint |
| 90000 mi US $325 |
Front Stabilizer Linkage was worn |
| 88660 mi C $30 |
Worn front right sway bar end link caused mild clunk noise over bumps. Replaced with new one, $30. |
| 115940 mi C $40 |
Drivers front sway bar end link was worn causing minor clunk noise over bumps. Owner replaced part. |
| 110222 mi C $240 |
Left ball joint change |
| 117800 mi C $270 |
Right ball joint replaced Right ball joint replaced |
| 159420 mi C $250 |
Sway bar link replaced - front |
| 115940 mi C $500 |
Front-left-inner wheel bearing disintegrated. Dealer asked some stupid money ($3,000) for new wheel bearing and half-axle. Chop-shop guys fixed all for $500. Car is still running fine with a new owner, friend of mine. |
| 70680 mi C $200 |
Replaced all wheel studs. Front studs were breaking off, and lug nuts were loosening off. Probably the fault of a careless tire shop, but I have noticed another Pathfinder of the same year missing a front stud. |
| 96720 mi C $220 |
Power steering pump was leaking from main pulley seal. A rebuild kit was purchased, and pump was removed, but there was no way to remove the pulley without damaging it. I bought the 'new' pump from an auto wrecker for 1/3 the dealer price. |
2002 Nissan Pathfinder 4dr SUV
240-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 54000 mi | Front end links replaced. |
| 198400 mi A $1200 |
Front Right Shock Absorber Strut Bent. Replaced both front struts and wheel alignment |
| 142300 mi US $425 |
Replaced front struts and sway bar links and also rear shocks. |
| 113460 mi C $480 |
front right macpherson strut - spring broken at base this is the 4th spring to fail on this vehicle since 2008 |
| 126480 mi C $800 |
Rear shock absorbers. |
| 164920 mi C $1100 |
Rear suspension bushings and shock bumper stops |
| 90000 mi US $1300 |
Replaced bad pwr steering hose, which was not faulty, and ended up replacing pwr steering pump as well. |
| 61380 mi C $800 |
rear trailing arm bushings replaced to correct high speed wobble (100km/hr) |
| 72120 mi C $1200 |
Replaced a pair of trailing arms that were supposedly replaced a few years back at another dishonest shop (and paid for), but were NOt replaced at all. |
| 124000 mi C $1200 |
Front wheel bearings replaced. Vibrating steering and braking: Full brake job. Rotors , pads, turned rear drums, etc. Replaced wheel bearings, fuel filter, serpentine belts. |
| 125240 mi C $900 |
Shocks and struts. Replaced front struts and rear shocks. Installed KYB-GR2's. Repaired rattling exhaust heat shields. |
| 138880 mi C $680 |
Road noise coming from front right wheel. Diagnosed as a faulty wheel bearing. Bearing replaced. Other bearing (left front wheel) was serviced. Both ball joints and right stabilizer link replaced at the same time. Noise is gone. |
| 147560 mi C $620 |
Loose rear suspension and noisy. lots of body sway at highway speeds. Replaced left and right rear lower control arms, plus driveshaft u-joint. Runs smooth and quiet again. Like new. |
| 155600 mi C $160 |
Power steering fluid leak. Power steering line sprung a leak. Replaced both steering lines to repair leak. |
| 192820 mi C $320 |
Broken left front spring. Replaced both front springs. |
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