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Nissan Pathfinder repairs by problem area

Engine (35%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (14%)

Brakes and Traction Control (3%)

Suspension and Steering (14%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (22%)

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

Other (5%)

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Nissan Pathfinder body repair cost distribution

$2500+ (2%)

$1000 - $2499 (7%)

$500 - $999 (3%)

$100 - $499 (16%)

< $100 (72%)

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Chart based on 58 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2022 Nissan Pathfinder

Engine not specified

37200 mi Align front passenger door. 

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2015 Nissan Pathfinder 4dr SUV

260-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT 4WD

33480 mi Roof trim passenger side broke loose, warranty repair Rattles in console around radio 
31620 mi Driver's visor making popping noise. Not staying up. 

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2014 Nissan Pathfinder 4dr SUV

supercharged 230hp 2.5L I4 Hybrid CVT 4WD

14000 mi Missing cover under bonnet. 

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2014 Nissan Pathfinder 4dr SUV

260-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT FWD

17000 mi Weatherstripping around doors replaced, covered under service bulletin. 
17700 mi Hood shaking and sunroof squeaking 
26000 mi Loose molding on the roof 
16000 mi Small plastic cover for seat adjuster has broken. Nissan says part was unavailable and reportedly ordered but no call has been received regarding the part at this time. 

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2014 Nissan Pathfinder 4dr SUV

260-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT 4WD

28000 mi Weatherstrip on roofrails was coming loose. This was addressed by TSB BX4BVAA 1.1 Drivers sun visor popping when going up or down. Dealer replaced the drivers side sun visor. 
25000 mi And trim on roof rack came off 
33000 mi Driver visor broken 
14000 mi Rear chrome bumper guard gasket came loose near the seam in middle and entire chrome bumper guard was replaced 
30000 mi

US $220
Weather stripping on roof needed to be replaced. 
1240 mi Rattle from the rear passenger side when over 100km/h and cross wind or head wind. 
1840 mi The exhaust cover was loose and had to be secured to keep it from rattling during a cross wind. 
18600 mi The gaskets which run parallel to the roof rails were lifting and loose. They were replaced and reinstalled. 
22320 mi

C $100
When the rear hatch was opening there was a loud clunking noise. The dealership cleaned around the gaskets and believe that the gaskets were dirty and catching on the door. This resolved the problem temporarily but now it is back. 
26660 mi

C $200
The rear hatch was clunking when opened. It was the rear spoiler interfering with the hatch when it opened. Spoiler adjusted to resolve the issue. 
39000 mi Sun roof railing not working properly 

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2013 Nissan Pathfinder

Engine not specified

17500 mi There is a high whining noise when it is cold out. 

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2013 Nissan Pathfinder 4dr SUV

260-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT FWD

26000 mi Weatherstripping under roof racks coming off 
Both visors won't stay up. 
71000 mi

US $95
When vehicle was purchased, the driver side rear turn signal lens was broken, allowing dirt and water to enter the light housing. Replaced tail light housing with aftermarket assembly. 
10000 mi Plastic roof rack trim came loose on both sides, was replaced by dealer under warranty 
34600 mi wind noise on roof rails,repaired several times sense day 1Sounds like roof is comning off in a crosswind. 

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2013 Nissan Pathfinder 4dr SUV

260-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT 4WD

22320 mi Small molding for trim around roof rails came off. Was replaced under warranty. 
35000 mi Drivers interior door handle broke off. 
4000 mi Rubber weather stripping between roof and doors came loose. 
53000 mi

US $780
Both sun visors have failed. Cheap internal bracket broken and sun users won't stay in place. 
35000 mi Rust in trunk 
4000 mi tailgate rubbing against body 
12700 mi Weatherstripping for roof rails peeled off 
6000 mi Rubber weather stripping between roof and doors came loose. Replaced by dealer. 
27000 mi Rubber seals on roof rails were coming off. Dealer replaced both roof rails at no cost even though warranty period expired. 

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2010 Nissan Pathfinder 4dr SUV

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

12000 mi Fuel filler door would not stay completely closed. The dealer replaced the spring on the fuel filler door. This resolved the issue. 
18000 mi The spring for the hinge of the fuel filler door was knocked out of place by the tether of the fuel cap. Dealership had to remove the fuel door and reset the spring. This is a known issue with this car and it has now happened twice to me. 

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2008 Nissan Pathfinder 4dr SUV

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

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

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2007 Nissan Pathfinder 4dr SUV

266-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD

100 mi Plastic panel (tab) in headliner above the passenger seat belt fell off. 

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2007 Nissan Pathfinder 4dr SUV

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

14800 mi replace latch on upper glove compartment door and replace latch on console cover 

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2007 Nissan Pathfinder 4dr SUV

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

3000 mi Replace roof rack mount cover 
6000 mi Replace roof rack mount cover 
22320 mi Plastic tread on side steps loose. Dealer replaced side steps under extended warranty. 

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2006 Nissan Pathfinder 4dr SUV

270-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD

1000 mi Replaced both foglights due to clouded lenses. 

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2006 Nissan Pathfinder 4dr SUV

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

150000 mi Rear quarter panel rust through repair/repaint 
162000 mi

US $64
Loose running board trim refastened using 3M VHB tape 
159000 mi

US $100
Repaired body rust, before it went beyond surface. Had to sand away rust, seal with rust reformer, prime and repaint. 

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2005 Nissan Pathfinder

turbocharged 4-cylinder diesel manual 4WD

62000 mi

$1000
Car has no side steps- all sand from front wheels hits rear end of channals. Eats up painting. 

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2005 Nissan Pathfinder 4dr SUV

270-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD

10000 mi

US $25
replaced luggage rack front trim piece 

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2005 Nissan Pathfinder 4dr SUV

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

52200 mi

US $25
The latch that holds down the center console broke. I fixed it myself after ordering the part over the internet. 
56000 mi

US $1000
The entire backend rusted through. Vehicle came from up north. I assume salt was the reason. 
38000 mi

US $30
bad coolant lines to the rear heater core, corroded underside (common problem) cut-off bad pices and replaced with rubber heater pipes) 
72700 mi Also replaced cabin air filter, replace rear latch gate handle because of rust. 

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2005 Nissan Pathfinder 4dr SUV

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

36000 mi

US $39
Left front roof rack cover fell off. 

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2003 Nissan Pathfinder 4dr SUV

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

171740 mi

C $190
Driver side fender was rusted through in the middle between the plastic clips - about 4". New fender was purchased and painted with colour match paint and installed. The rear section - about 18" - of both rocker panels were rusted through. The rusty material was removed with a grinder. The inner part of the rockers was cleaned with a wire wheel as best as possible. Rust converter was sprayed inside the rocker panel. Aluminium patches were formed to the correct shape and put in place and then fibre glass was put over the patches. Filler and glaze were used to smooth out the repaired area and then it was painted with colour match paint. 
133920 mi

C $250
Rear fenders and rocker panels rusted out. I cut out the rust and rebuilt using fibreglass. 

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2003 Nissan Pathfinder 4dr SUV

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

174220 mi Rust in the rear wheel wells when sold, common problem with these. 

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2002 Nissan Pathfinder 4dr SUV

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

125240 mi

C $1070
Quick fix of a rattle in the exhaust system. 
156640 mi

C $1300
Roof has been slowly rusting across the top of the windshield, allowing water to enter the cabin. Windshield was removed (and replaced), and the rusted area on the roof was repaired and repainted. 

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2001 Nissan Pathfinder 4dr SUV

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

136400 mi

C $375
Old rear bumper was cracked, removed and replaced it. No paint, just replaced with used part. $300 for used part, $350 for install. 
143575 mi

US $121
Removed heatshields, replaced hose clamp 
149000 mi

US $135
underbody panel was loose, had it screwed back in 
109120 mi Factory recall # R-177 front suspension corrosion right side. Nissan would not cover repairs under the recall. 
109220 mi

C $300
Front end corrosion. My Mechanic welded front end suspension back on to frame. Nissan would not cover on recall on front end corrosion. 
110980 mi reinforced main frame due to corrision. $433.00 parts and labor 

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2001 Nissan Pathfinder 4dr SUV

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

148000 mi

US $42
Rear glass gas struts were not holding the glass up so they were replaced. 

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2001 Nissan Pathfinder 4-door

6-cylinder automatic 4WD

60760 mi

C $980
corrosion on rims causing slow air leaks, tires near end of service so replaced tires and rims. 

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2000 Nissan Pathfinder 4dr SUV

170-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range

162720 mi

C $2500
Replace rusted door skins, repair rockers. 

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1998 Nissan Pathfinder

Engine not specified

201500 mi

US $300
Sunroof was leaking acquired one via- salvage yard, and now windshield leaks. 

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1998 Nissan Pathfinder 4-door

6-cylinder automatic 4WD

142000 mi Windshield cracked due to rust in bonding area from faulty previous windshield replacement. National glass chain payed for all costs, including cost of rental car while repair being done. 

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