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2008 Nissan Pathfinder repairs by problem area

Engine (36%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)

Brakes and Traction Control (4%)

Suspension and Steering (11%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (35%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (1%)

Other (8%)

Chart based on 85 repairs.
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2008 Nissan Pathfinder repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (6%)

$500 - $999 (4%)

$100 - $499 (33%)

< $100 (57%)

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Chart based on 69 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2008 Nissan Pathfinder

turbocharged 4-cylinder diesel automatic 4WD

Nissan Pathfinder in Great Britain
Sep 2008 - Jun 2011
Nov 2009

22000 mi
Air conditioning drain blocked, new pipe unit fitted 

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2008 Nissan Pathfinder

Engine not specified

Nissan Pathfinder in Florida, United States
Sep 2008 - Mar 2010
Oct 2008

4000 mi
Vehicle was hard to start in cold weather. Dealer replaced fuel pump/regulator assembly and stated that after shutdown, the fuel pressure leaked of past a check valve. Vehicle was hard to start in cold weather. Vehicle computer was replaced. Resolved the problem Check Engine Light was coming on, indicating the gas cap was not on correctly and fuel was evaporating. Gas Cap was tightly secured. Dealer found a bad vent valve and repalced it. Problem was resolved. 

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2008 Nissan Pathfinder 4dr SUV

310-horsepower 5.6L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

Nissan Pathfinder in Arizona, United States
Mar 2016 - Apr 2016
Mar 2016

122000 mi

US $1500
I was told both exhaust manifolds were cracked by 1 dealer. Cost to repair would be $3000. I took the car to another dealer he raised the vehicle and showed me only one was cracked and showed me the crack. Cost to repair was $1500. 

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2008 Nissan Pathfinder 4dr SUV

310-horsepower 5.6L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range

Nissan Pathfinder in West Virginia, United States
Sep 2008 - Jun 2011
Dec 2009

39000 mi
lift gate struts weak Electrically heated steering wheel has "hot spots". Burnt through leather in 1 location. 
Feb 2010

42000 mi
Heated steering wheel had short in wiring causing a hot spot which burnt the leather. Liftgate struts weak, would not hold liftgate. 
Nissan Pathfinder in New Jersey, United States
Sep 2008 - May 2011
May 2009

17000 mi

US $201
Broke a valve stem on one tire thereby breaking the TPMS unit in the tire. Unit was replaced at full cost to me. 
Jul 2009

18000 mi
Check engine light went on and never turned off. Dealership reflashed software after running diagnostic test. No parts were replaced. Warranty covered everything. 
Dec 2010

29000 mi
Mechanical locking mechanism failed to release rear gate. Part was ordered and repaired under warranty. Rear gate motor stopped working which did not allow use of gate. Part was replaced and rear gate now opens without using the inside emergency hatch release. 
Nissan Pathfinder in Indiana, United States
Aug 2010 - Jan 2013
Sep 2010

38000 mi
struts that lift the back gate got replaced 
Mar 2012

60000 mi
It would not shift into gear. Had to replace the entire shift mechanism. 
Nissan Pathfinder in British Columbia, Canada
Sep 2008 - Aug 2011
May 2009

12400 mi
Check engine light came on. In shop, diagnosed ECM needed to be reprogrammed and shop completed. Check engine light remained on when vehicle picked up. Told to bring it back in a week. Check engine light still on per one week. Diagnosed faulty solenoid valve. No part in stock, told to return in one week.  Third trip to shop in May. Solenoid valve replaced. Engine light no longer on. Problem resolved. 
Jul 2011

41540 mi

C $200
Leaking strut that required shock to be replaced. Only 68,000km on vehicle and had extended warranty that dealer said did not cover repair. Writing letter to Nissan as extended warranty was sold as bumper to bumper warranty. 
Nissan Pathfinder in Ohio, United States
- Jul 2008
Jul 2008

8000 mi
Warranty repair of battery indicator / electrical switch. 
Nissan Pathfinder in Idaho, United States
Mar 2016 - Nov 2021
Jul 2016

98500 mi

US $10
Door latch mechanism broke so that the door was unable to open from inside or outside. Left rear door. 
Jun 2017

112000 mi

US $30
TPMS sensor on one tire stopped reporting the pressure. When I had new tires put on, the service center put in a new sensor. 
Sep 2021

164000 mi

US $275
Entire ECU failed. Sent out to a repair facility and they were able to replace components and get it fully functional again. 
Nissan Pathfinder in Nevada, United States
Jan 2010 - Jun 2011
Feb 2010

11000 mi
Turn signal indicators would not turn off automatically, replaced combination switch assembly.  Reactivate TPMS on one wheel that was not working, successful. 
Mar 2010

12000 mi
Took it in to have the TPS reprogrammed, noticed that the passenger side window was slower than the others, dealer ordered new motor. Passenger side window was slow - installed new motor. 

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2008 Nissan Pathfinder 4dr SUV

266-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

Nissan Pathfinder in Alabama, United States
Nov 2011 - Jun 2012
Jun 2012

76000 mi

US $108
TPMS Sensors Two front wheels 
Nissan Pathfinder in Arizona, United States
Jul 2010 - Jan 2011
Aug 2010

40000 mi
Steering angle sensor stopped working and vehicle set three codes related to angle sensor. Part cost aprox 132.00 ( wholesale cost) and took me 1/2 hour to install. Vehicle then needed a scanner that could align angle sensor. 
Nissan Pathfinder in Arizona, United States
Apr 2011 - Feb 2016
Aug 2011

52000 mi

US $100
CD Player no longer worked. New unit was ordered. Engine motor mount found split in half and leaking. New motor mount was installed. Oil leak found during inspection. Gasket replaced. 
Sep 2011

53000 mi
CD player parts came in and were replaced. 
Nov 2011

55200 mi
Cd player that was previously fixed, failed again. Dealer replaced with new head unit. 
Nissan Pathfinder in Texas, United States
Sep 2008 - Sep 2010
Feb 2009

10000 mi
I had it evaluated for a consistent knock: the first time after each start about when the vehicle shifts into 2nd gear. It was explained that this is the sound of the ABS pump filling (or performing some function) and some are louder than others.  

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2008 Nissan Pathfinder 4dr SUV

266-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

Nissan Pathfinder in New Hampshire, United States
Sep 2008 - Mar 2010
Oct 2008

13000 mi
Bad steering angle sensor caused traction control light to stay on after car is started. 
Nissan Pathfinder in Colorado, United States
Aug 2016 - Jun 2018
Dec 2016

142000 mi

US $195
Oil leak at the oil cooler. Oil cooler O-ring was replaced. 
May 2018

155000 mi

US $838
Replaced right outer tie-rod end Replaced battery cable terminal 
Nissan Pathfinder in Ohio, United States
Nov 2009 - Mar 2016
Jun 2014

118000 mi

US $230
Drivers side power window switch erratic for controlling passenger door window. Replaced switch with OEM part. 
Dec 2015

140000 mi

US $20
Power Valve Actuator was buzzing under acceleration. 
Nissan Pathfinder in Illinois, United States
Mar 2014 - Dec 2016
Aug 2016

94000 mi

US $100
Heat shield detached 
Nissan Pathfinder in United Arab Emirates
Jan 2016 - Sep 2017
Apr 2016

86800 mi
External tensioner needed to be replaced. 
Nissan Pathfinder in Ohio, United States
Jul 2015 - Dec 2016
Aug 2015

165500 mi

US $1500
Shocks,struts,stabilizer linkages, replaced seized rear camber bolts, and lower rear control arms. 
Jun 2016

185000 mi

US $250
Rear ac line leak 
Nissan Pathfinder in New York, United States
Sep 2008 - Dec 2014
Oct 2008

14000 mi

US $410
15,000 mile service, and radio not working correctly (TSB was issued for this). 
Nov 2008

16000 mi
Over a month since the radio was ordered and it still has not come in. Part department of dealership has been very helpful in explaining the situation. 
Dec 2009

36000 mi
TSBs for radio software update and AC hose due to water leaking into the right front compartment. 
Sep 2014

101000 mi

US $295
Transfer case needed to be replaced 
Nov 2014

101000 mi
Catalytic converter needed to be replaced since check engine light was on and car was due for NYS inspection. 
Nissan Pathfinder in New York, United States
Jan 2009 - Apr 2017
Oct 2016

247000 mi

US $84
The heater core was replaced 
Nissan Pathfinder in Texas, United States
Sep 2010 - Sep 2017
Sep 2011

65000 mi

US $432
Problem when purchased, fixed, returned again for same problem, told air conditioning core needed replacing, orig prob tsb caused secondary prob. nissan paid for core, i paid labor, fixed now. 
Nissan Pathfinder in Massachusetts, United States
May 2011 - Dec 2012
Dec 2011

49000 mi
Rattle coming from underneath car, diagnosed as rusted/missing exhaust bolts. Total of 6 bolts replaced. No warm air coming from vents when car was idling, even though car was at operating temp. Adding approx 1/2 liter of coolant to radiator solved the issue. No leaks detected. 
Jun 2012

59000 mi
Car would not start or turn over. Would not respond to jump. Battery replaced. Central HVAC/radio display failed to illuminate after starting the car. Checked fuses and relays. Found loose fuse. Refitted fuse. 
Nissan Pathfinder in Florida, United States
Jul 2011 - Sep 2012
Aug 2011

46000 mi

US $30
engine light, gas cap wouldn't stay tight, gasket worn, replaced gas cap. Fixed engine light problem. 
Nov 2011

50000 mi
Washer Bottle wouldn't hold washer fluid, light on dash showing no washer fluid. Dealer determined Wash bottle had cracked. 

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2008 Nissan Pathfinder 4dr SUV

266-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range

Nissan Pathfinder in Connecticut, United States
Nov 2008 - Mar 2010
Jun 2008

7600 mi
door molding. Leather seat covers third row rattle indash lose hood 

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2008 Nissan Pathfinder 4dr SUV

266-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD

Nissan Pathfinder in Hawaii, United States
Jan 2009 - Feb 2017
Feb 2013

40300 mi

US $120
Failed tire pressure monitor 
Jan 2016

44200 mi

US $300
Fuel tank sender 
Feb 2017

78000 mi

US $1200
3rd fuel pump on this vehicle 

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2008 Nissan Pathfinder 4dr SUV

266-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

Nissan Pathfinder in Pennsylvania, United States
Sep 2008 - Jan 2014
Jan 2013 Replaced bad catalytic converters. 
Nov 2013

86900 mi
Enigne burning oil. about two quarts every 1000 miles. Due to bad cats that were replaced after 78,000 miles. Engine will eventually need to be rebuilt or replaced. 
Jan 2014

89000 mi
Engine burning oil when sold. 
Nissan Pathfinder in New York, United States
Jul 2013 - Jul 2021
Jan 2015

106000 mi

US $300
Window regulator failed due to cold weather causing tension on cable.Was replaced. Driver front tie rods replaced. Would fail inspection if not repaired. 
Jul 2015

123000 mi

US $480
Assembly hub was damaged from a bump and about to fall off. Replaced assembly hub. 
Sep 2015

128000 mi

US $420
Replaced other hub assembly on front passenger side. Was on the verge of complete failure when replaced. 
Oct 2016

136000 mi

US $487
Car would not stay running due to clogged throttle body and failed spark plugs. Cleaned T.B and replaced spark plugs. 
Aug 2018

158000 mi

US $200
Cracks formed on exhaust pipes due to exhaust brackets breaking and no longer supporting the weight of the pipes. Had a muffler shop weld on custom pipes for cheap. 
Nissan Pathfinder in Pennsylvania, United States
Feb 2009 - Nov 2012
Jun 2010

59000 mi
Replaced fuel sending unit. The repair was not covered under warranty at first but Nissan did reimburse me for the parts just recently. Nissan extended the warranty on the unit.  
Nissan Pathfinder in Pennsylvania, United States
Dec 2011 - Apr 2013
Apr 2013

77000 mi
Replace transmission due to radiator coolant contamination 
Nissan Pathfinder in Colorado, United States
Aug 2013 - Apr 2016
May 2015

137800 mi

US $250
Diodes in alternator wore out. 
Nissan Pathfinder in Pennsylvania, United States
Sep 2013 - Jun 2014
Jun 2014

70000 mi
Sludge killed various sensors, cylinder heads and timing engine. This requires a new engine to fix. 
Nissan Pathfinder in Massachusetts, United States
May 2009 - Mar 2010
Jun 2009

34000 mi
Compressor drain hose leaking inside, onto passenger floor. 

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2008 Nissan Pathfinder 4-door

turbocharged 4-cylinder diesel manual 4WD

Nissan Pathfinder in Great Britain
Feb 2015 - Nov 2016
Jun 2015

68000 mi

£903
Dual mass flywheel / vibration. Clutch friction plate also replaced whilst apart. 
Nov 2015

69900 mi

£2400
Turbo oil seals failed. Repplaced turbo and intercooler.  Also required all (4) injectors to be replaced. Injectors probably beginning to fail before turbo failure. 

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2008 Nissan Pathfinder 4-door

turbocharged 4-cylinder diesel automatic 4WD

Nissan Pathfinder in Western Australia, Australia
Feb 2012 - Aug 2015
Apr 2012

69440 mi

A $260
had car serviced and found that the diesel fuel pump is leaking oil from where it mounts to the engine over pressure sensor in the fuel rail faulted 
Apr 2013

81940 mi

A $500
Rear hub assembly failed 
Aug 2014

91700 mi

A $450
Replaced suspension components front and rear 
Jul 2015

105400 mi

A $200
Replaced front left hub assembly as bearing had failed 
Aug 2015

105400 mi
Non fixed items....fuel rail, MAF sensor, oil leak from fuel pump, timing chain/belt 

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