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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 repair cost distribution

$2500+ (4%)

$1000 - $2499 (12%)

$500 - $999 (13%)

$100 - $499 (37%)

< $100 (34%)

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Chart based on 780 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

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Nissan Pathfinder in Saskatchewan, Canada Aug 2021 - Jun 2022
Jun 2022 37200 mi	Align front passenger door.

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Nissan Pathfinder in Ohio, United States Sep 2021 - Sep 2022
Mar 2022 2589 mi	Infotainment firmware update

Nissan Pathfinder in Ontario, Canada Dec 2021 - Nov 2022
Nov 2022 12006 mi	Replaced condenser pipe on A/C . Took longer as machine to recharge gas wasn't working properly first day, had to keep car overnight and fix problem with machine.

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Nissan Pathfinder in Saskatchewan, Canada Feb 2021 - Jan 2022
May 2021 3720 mi	CEL came on while towing. Dealer installed ECM update indicated by TSB for this issue.

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Nissan Pathfinder in Tennessee, United States Apr 2018 - Jan 2022
Oct 2021 38000 mi US $2500	SRS airbag sensor in driver seat started to intermittently fail at 30,000 miles. Dealership said they couldn’t reproduce and sent me on my way, advising me to take a 1000 mile road trip because I didn’t truly need driver airbag. Sensor went into permanent fault shortly after, and I was 26 days over the 3 year warranty period (still under 32,000 miles) and the dealer quoted $2400 to repair.

Nissan Pathfinder in Texas, United States May 2019 - Jun 2022
Jun 2019 40000 mi	Front collision radar was putting out an error. Dealer replaced sensor

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Nissan Pathfinder in Tennessee, United States Jun 2018 - Jan 2022
Aug 2018 2000 mi	External welcome lights intermittently not working.

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Nissan Pathfinder in Wisconsin, United States Oct 2016 - Sep 2021
Oct 2017 20000 mi	Coolant smell when engine hot & metallic rattling under load. They said the cap was loose on the reservoir, and it was over filled.

Nissan Pathfinder in Missouri, United States Feb 2018 - Jun 2018
Jun 2018 34000 mi	Wheel bearing replaced.

Nissan Pathfinder in Indiana, United States Nov 2017 - Jan 2021
Jun 2018 7000 mi US $250	I had to replace a tire due to having a nail in the side wall.

Nissan Pathfinder in Connecticut, United States Jan 2017 - Nov 2018
Nov 2018 52000 mi US $100	Wheel bearing replacement Loose [engine cooling] fan motor housing

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Nissan Pathfinder in Massachusetts, United States Jun 2018 - Jul 2019
May 2018 18000 mi	Hatch release button failed. Had to replace.

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Nissan Pathfinder in Florida, United States Jan 2016 - Aug 2018
Jun 2016 7000 mi	Check engine light on. Dealership ran a vacuum test on the fuel system and identified a loose sensor that was allowing air in. They adjusted the sensor and the problem was resolved.
Dec 2016 22000 mi	Radio occasionally loses signal. Issue is intermittent, unable to duplicate. As a result, dealer unable to address. Hasn't happened since.
Apr 2017 23000 mi	Rear liftgate sensor not detecting being open, so the interior lights would not stay on. Dealership identified that the sensor was fine, but the harness that connects it to one of the computers was bad. All issues covered under warranty.

Nissan Pathfinder in Ohio, United States Aug 2015 - Feb 2022
Oct 2017 55000 mi US $1000	Radiator fan replacement. Fan bearing went bad.

Nissan Pathfinder in Florida, United States Mar 2016 - Jan 2018
Jan 2018 25000 mi	Trunk sensor went bad. When trunk opens, it would close back down automatically.

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Nissan Pathfinder in Ontario, Canada Oct 2016 - Jul 2018
May 2016 1860 mi	Since new, vibration at steering wheel when cruising at 110 km/hr. Wheels balanced twice. Wheels road force balanced once. 3 rims replaced. After multiple visits, at 40,000 km technician replaced drive shaft and fixed the issue.
Oct 2016 31620 mi	Tachometer oscillated, reading was not steady. Cluster was replaced but mileage was programed incorrectly. Driver's visor making popping noise. Not staying up.
Nov 2016 31620 mi	Valve body replaced due to shudder

Nissan Pathfinder in Manitoba, Canada Aug 2015 - Jan 2018
Oct 2016 9920 mi	Valve body replaced

Nissan Pathfinder in Ontario, Canada Jul 2015 - Oct 2021
Jun 2016 19220 mi	O2 sensor failed. Replaced under warranty. Two trips required because they are not a stock item.
May 2018 60760 mi	Wheel bearing failed. Replaced under extended warranty
Jun 2021 119660 mi C $1600	CVT Cooler sprung a leak
Oct 2021 125860 mi C $1700	Engine oil cooler developed leak

Nissan Pathfinder in Ontario, Canada Sep 2015 - Aug 2021
Sep 2016 33480 mi	Roof trim passenger side broke loose, warranty repair Front passenger airbag module replaced. The airbag indicator light was on and off without any reason whenever there was weight in the seat. Covered by a recall. Rattles in console around radio

Nissan Pathfinder in New York, United States Dec 2015 - Jun 2018
Nov 2016 16700 mi	Had shudder in transmission and they checked it out. Upgraded software to throw code. Also did 2 recalls plus oil change and tire rotation
Feb 2018 29000 mi	Replace transmission... it had a judder at low speeds Replace motor for window

Nissan Pathfinder in Virginia, United States Jan 2018 - Jun 2018
Apr 2018 36000 mi US $675	Worn out bearings on one wheel Front brakes worn down

Nissan Pathfinder in British Columbia, Canada Mar 2016 - Mar 2019
May 2017 18600 mi	Plastic shield under rear suspension dragging on ground. Zip strip repaired the problem. No charge.
May 2018 31000 mi C $500	New brake pads and resurfacing rotors.

Nissan Pathfinder in New York, United States Oct 2015 - Jun 2017
Mar 2017 14000 mi	Jerky at low speed. Took in and the dealer said "needs a new transmission"

Nissan Pathfinder in Nebraska, United States Jan 2017 - Jun 2022
Oct 2017 20000 mi	Corrosion/buildup at battery terminals was excessive. In the case of the positive terminal, the connecting ring around the terminal had corroded sufficiently that it could no longer maintain a connection. Terminal on vehicle was replaced at no charge under warranty. Battery was not replaced. I deem the battery connectors at the end of the cables that connect to the battery are insufficient thickness. Recommend regular checking/maintenance and removal of corrosion to prolong life.

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Nissan Pathfinder in Washington, United States Mar 2015 - Jan 2019
Mar 2015 14000 mi	Missing cover under bonnet.

Nissan Pathfinder in California, United States Mar 2015 - Feb 2023
Dec 2015 32000 mi	Exhaust thermal sensor replacement
Nov 2020 142000 mi US $350	had to replace catalytic converter
Jun 2022 165000 mi US $300	VTC solenoids cleaning
Aug 2022 170000 mi US $700	timing chain was stretched out and this affected valves timing, while replacing timing chain it was discovered that balancer chain was broken in pieces and was replaced too.

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Nissan Pathfinder in Texas, United States Dec 2014 - Sep 2018
Jan 2015 17000 mi	Weatherstripping around doors replaced, covered under service bulletin.
Feb 2015 17700 mi	Hood shaking and sunroof squeaking
Aug 2015 23000 mi US $140	Fuel Filler cap failed and was replaced under warranty
Dec 2016 40000 mi US $224	rear brake job
Dec 2017 55000 mi US $210	Front Brake Job
Aug 2018 64000 mi US $1300	One Front strut failed. Replaced both front struts

Nissan Pathfinder in South Carolina, United States Apr 2014 - Dec 2014
Jun 2014 2000 mi	Rear access button for smart key system not working.
Jul 2014 4000 mi	Rear access switch replaced. Now needs body control module replaced
Aug 2014 4800 mi	Transmission judder and shakes at low speeds. Dealer unable to replicate Replaced body control module Both rear brake lights out
Dec 2014 9000 mi	Dealer could never replicate the judder. This was a major reason we decided to replace the Pathfinder.

Nissan Pathfinder in California, United States Oct 2013 - Nov 2013
Nov 2013 4000 mi	shudderring issue with the vehicle. Dealer determined it needed a new CVT transmission.

Nissan Pathfinder in North Carolina, United States Dec 2014 - Nov 2018
Sep 2016 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.

Nissan Pathfinder in California, United States Nov 2016 - Jun 2022
Dec 2016 26000 mi	Loose molding on the roof
Jan 2017 27000 mi	Right front door trim came loose. Glued down. Right front door lock actuator failed. Replaced. Parking brake wouldn't hold the car. Readjusted.
Jun 2017 29000 mi	Rear hatch door gets stuck sometime. Dealer lubricated, but problem persists. Will need to go back to dealer.
Jul 2017 30000 mi	Rear hatch door still gets stuck sometimes. Dealer replaced struts, lock, but this didn't help.

Nissan Pathfinder in Georgia, United States Aug 2014 - May 2021
Apr 2017 36000 mi US $230	Rear brake pad replacement

Nissan Pathfinder in Florida, United States Oct 2013 - Jun 2018
Dec 2013 2000 mi	Whole CVT and torque converter replacement after three straight days of "shuddering" at low (20-30mph) speeds. Dealer had to keep it a few days to replicate problem, but transmission replacement only took one day once they did reproduce it.

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Nissan Pathfinder in Maryland, United States Feb 2014 - Mar 2014
Mar 2014 22000 mi	The oil change warning is set but never comes on when it is time to change the oil. Told dealer and they just looked at me. Car hesitates and does not go in stop & go traffic. Then when you push harder on the accelerator it jumps and you just about hit the car in front of you. They had it 8 days to drive it wherever they want but said can't find anything wrong.

Nissan Pathfinder in Massachusetts, United States Jan 2014 - May 2017
May 2015 11400 mi	The dealer reprogrammed the CVT - apparently to give better diagnostic data if/when we have an issue. I think this was a TSB.
May 2016 24000 mi	The rear parking sensors failed in very cold weather - the control module was replaced. See TSB NTB14-078a
Aug 2016 26000 mi	At low speeds/accelerating we are experiencing transmission Judder. Initially the dealer told me he was replacing the valve body, however instead just flashed the transmission software per Nissan NTB15-014b, judder still present. While driving at low speeds and turning left or right, as if pulling into a parking space at the mall - the driveline binds as if the AWD system is locked. The dealer is telling me that this is normal when the 4x4i selector is in AUTO
Dec 2016 28000 mi	Weatherstrip on roofrails was coming loose. This was addressed by TSB BX4BVAA 1.1 CVT Update per Recall PC5001 PC500C 1.0 I think this was a CVT controller flash re-programming Door lock actuator making a Buzz when unlocking. The lock actuator in the drivers side rear door and the fuel filler door were replaced. While driving at low speeds and turning left or right, as if pulling into a parking space at the mall - the driveline binds as if the AWD system is locked. The dealer replaced part 38761-3KA0B Coupling assbly just near the rear differential Drivers sun visor popping when going up or down. Dealer replaced the drivers side sun visor.

Nissan Pathfinder in Manitoba, Canada Nov 2013 - Jul 2022
Apr 2014 2680 mi	When driving between 35-50 km/h the car would shudder, sometimes quite badly. It would happen only during light acceleration, often when turning at a light or in a roundabout. They wound up replacing THE ENTIRE TRANSMISSION!
Jan 2015 C $100	I received the following error on the dash: "Parking Sensor Error: See Owners Manual". I found the following info online which helped the dealership pinpoint the issue. http://goo.gl/nlkpPt They have ordered a new Sonar Control Unit for me.
Dec 2015 22940 mi	Leaking gasket

Nissan Pathfinder in Ontario, Canada Mar 2014 - Oct 2016
Oct 2014 9400 mi	Fan went off balance and was causing excessive vibrations. Stopped day before appointment, but an inspection showed that something had passed through the fan, but no repair was needed as object was now gone and there was no damage observed.
Jun 2016 24180 mi	Replace electronic coupling assembly in rear drivetrain (between driveshaft and rear differential) under NTB10-029C to eliminate a thumping sound from the rear end when making tight turns.

Nissan Pathfinder in Arizona, United States Dec 2014 - Dec 2015
Dec 2015 33000 mi	Collapsed front engine mount Driver visor broken

Nissan Pathfinder in Utah, United States Apr 2016 - Jul 2018
Jul 2018 78000 mi	CVT Failed due to overheating. With warranty extension from Nissan to 7yr 84k miles, the transmission was rebuilt. Over a 3k bill covered by warranty.

Nissan Pathfinder in Florida, United States Nov 2016 - Apr 2017
Apr 2017 39000 mi	Sun roof railing not working properly

Nissan Pathfinder in Connecticut, United States Apr 2014 - Jun 2018
Sep 2015 28000 mi	Rear hatch kept closing immediately upon opening. Dealer said defective struts. Replaced under warrenty
Jun 2018 74000 mi US $2000	Replaced rear differential. 4wd had clunked while driving. Also reflashed transmission. Rear hatch motor broken, but did not repair because cost was $900

Nissan Pathfinder in Maryland, United States Apr 2014 - Jun 2018
Jul 2015 19000 mi	Cap gad light would not go off, sensor replaced. And trim on roof rack came off

Nissan Pathfinder in Ontario, Canada Mar 2014 - Jun 2022
Jun 2014 14880 mi	Fog light lamp replaced
Sep 2014 19840 mi	Jerky transmission-converter locking device not holding. The problem has been repaired but still under observation.
Nov 2015 40920 mi	Transmission replaced under warranty as the judder experienced over two years yielded a failure code. Dealer did an excellent job in completing this repair.
Aug 2017 75020 mi C $2800	leaking transfer case assembly and right-hand drive shaft replaced by new units, recall No-start condition, battery checked. Vehicle towed to dealer for repairs. The starter motor was defective and was replaced.
Nov 2021 128960 mi C $600	Reg service plus repairs to rh. half shaft seal

Nissan Pathfinder in Ontario, Canada Feb 2014 - Sep 2021
Dec 2015 24800 mi	Key would not lock/unlock doors and back hatch Replaced faulty Electronic Key
Jul 2016 30260 mi	Replaced passenger side front wheel bearing, worn.

Nissan Pathfinder in Massachusetts, United States Dec 2015 - May 2017
May 2016 19700 mi	Engine mounts
Jul 2016 21500 mi	Wheel bearings rear making noise. Replaced on one side under warranty
Sep 2016 24000 mi	Wheel bearing rear, other side. Making grinding noise. Replaced under warranty.

Nissan Pathfinder in Ontario, Canada Sep 2016 - Sep 2016
Sep 2016 31000 mi C $3500	Power Steering Pump System Failed At 45,000 km. They diagnosed it after keeping the car for half a day and then three weeks later I had to give the car in for a replacement. Car stayed in the workshop for 2 days.

Nissan Pathfinder in Illinois, United States May 2014 - Feb 2019
Sep 2015 14000 mi	Rear chrome bumper guard gasket came loose near the seam in middle and entire chrome bumper guard was replaced
Mar 2017 30000 mi US $220	Brake Job on rear brakes Weather stripping on roof needed to be replaced.
Apr 2017 31000 mi	There was a recall for the transmission. It was a programming update. After the update was performed they found a problem with CVT transmission and had to drop the CVT out of car and replace some valves.

Nissan Pathfinder in Manitoba, Canada Apr 2014 - Jun 2022
Jun 2014 1240 mi	Rattle from the rear passenger side when over 100km/h and cross wind or head wind.
Jul 2014 1840 mi	The exhaust cover was loose and had to be secured to keep it from rattling during a cross wind.
May 2015 8540 mi	The analog gas guage is inaccurate. It reads anywhere from 1/3 to 1/2 a tank when there is only about 10l left in the tank and the electronic low fuel km left to empty signal is showing ----. Very poor AM/FM radio reception. When on the highway the signal is very poor, even when close to the transmitter. They checked the antenna connection and all was good. Could not replicate but was in the shop.
Sep 2015 11160 mi	The analog fuel gauge is inaccurate. Dealer confirmed that there is a service bulletin and new part needs to be ordered. Will be covered by warranty.
Apr 2016 18600 mi	Repeated problem with the analog gas gauge being inaccurate. Pursuant to a service bulletin the Instrument Cluster was already replaced. Last time I was in they said it would have to be replaced again. Fortunately, when I made the appointment, with about a month on warranty, the service writer took the time to think about the issue and concluded the problem was likely with the sending unit on the fuel tank. Low and behold when they went to replace the sending unit they found it was broken such that the float could get hung up. Why this wasn't checked earlier, I don't know.
Jun 2016 14260 mi	The analog gas gauge was very unreliable. Nissan replaced the instrument cluster in an attempt to remedy it.
Nov 2016 16400 mi	Gas gauge is acting up again. Shows empty even after fill. The instrument cluster needs to be replaced.
Apr 2017 18600 mi	The FM radio was not working well. It would go to static even when a signal was present. The entire radio/nav system was replaced on warranty. The gas gauge was not accurate. After having already replaced the instrument cluster, and multiple complaints from me, someone finally figured it might be the sending unit. They looked under the vehicle and found out that the lever in the tank which was to read the level was bent and jamming. They replaced it. Now it works fine. The gaskets which run parallel to the roof rails were lifting and loose. They were replaced and reinstalled.
Sep 2017 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.
May 2018 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.
Jun 2018 27280 mi C $1052	Rear shocks were leaking and needed to be replaced. Rear brake pads needed to be replaced.
Jun 2020 34100 mi	Transmission was replaced due to judder. Secret warranty applied so no cost.

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Nissan Pathfinder in Missouri, United States Jan 2013 - Feb 2014
Nov 2013 14300 mi	A headlight was burned out.
Jan 2014 17500 mi	There is a high whining noise when it is cold out. Cruise control does not hold speed to within acceptable limits -- it varies as much as five miles per hour Head light burned out.

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Nissan Pathfinder in Texas, United States Oct 2014 - Feb 2022
Feb 2015 34600 mi	wind noise on roof rails,repaired several times sense day 1Sounds like roof is comning off in a crosswind.
Feb 2022 118000 mi US $1471	loud banging noise all types of driving

Nissan Pathfinder in Texas, United States Feb 2013 - Jun 2018
Jun 2015 48000 mi US $600	Driver door mechanism broke so door could not be opened from the inside.
Jan 2016 43300 mi US $500	The transmission would not shift beyond first gear.

Nissan Pathfinder in California, United States Oct 2012 - Aug 2013
Jan 2013 2000 mi	Service bulletin for jittery start. A software update was required. Had problem again, this time dealer couldn't replicate. Hasn't happened again in last few days.

Nissan Pathfinder in Massachusetts, United States Sep 2014 - Feb 2019
Mar 2018 71000 mi	Replaced transmission due to failure. Covered under nissan warranty

Nissan Pathfinder in Missouri, United States Apr 2013 - Dec 2017
Mar 2014 13000 mi	where transmission and trans axle join together the seal was leaking fluid
Mar 2015 26000 mi	Weatherstripping under roof racks coming off
Jul 2015 30500 mi	Backup camera flickering and darkening during cold periods unable to use they said they would further watch in Allen repair when it went totally out
Dec 2015 36000 mi	Replace video monitor due to backup camera flickering
Jun 2016 43000 mi US $160	A/C not blowing as cold of air as normal. Compressor was working. Local auto & tire shop evacuated and refilled the system.
Oct 2016 51300 mi	CVT judder and grinding
Nov 2016 53700 mi	Transaxle replacement under warranty
Sep 2017 79000 mi US $60	Rear hatch opener assembly fell apart and replaced the whole assembly which includes the release button, camera and chrome trim. Bought piece used on line. Repair even fixed shotty camera that would flicker.

Nissan Pathfinder in Georgia, United States Jun 2013 - Mar 2015
Dec 2014 16000 mi	Seat belt recall. The airbag warning light would not go out. It is better now, but still comes and goes at times. My wife weighs 100-103lbs and I think she is too light and there is no fix to change the weight threshold.

Nissan Pathfinder in Georgia, United States Dec 2013 - Jun 2018
Jan 2014 10000 mi	Plastic roof rack trim came loose on both sides, was replaced by dealer under warranty
Feb 2014 11000 mi	Front windshield wipers stopped moving, determined to be broken connection between wiper arms and motor.
Jun 2014 16000 mi	Repeat repair of wiper motor linkage to blades after recent warranty repair by dealer Driver's side front running/parking lamp burned out, replaced both. Took over 10 minutes to replace the first time because hard to access enclosure, requires disconnecting battery lead due to the confined space. Probably only take 5 minutes next time. Interior driver's door handle failed (broken inside door panel)
Apr 2015 31700 mi US $105	Blower motor was making noise and running at reduced speed, not covered under warranty due to being caused by debris in motor.
Mar 2018 96000 mi US $300	Radiator fan replacement

Nissan Pathfinder in California, United States Mar 2017 - Jun 2022
Apr 2017 71000 mi US $95	When vehicle was purchased, battery was missing a vent cap and two cells were completely dry. Dealer replaced battery free-of-charge. 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.
Jul 2018 86000 mi US $50	AC Clutch coil overheated, shorted, and became non-op. Replaced coil, clutch, and pulley
Aug 2019 92000 mi US $50	AC clutch coil burned out AGAIN. Replaced again.
Dec 2020 103000 mi US $5	Shifter lockout solenoid switch burned out. Solenoid pulls 500mA. Original switch was rated at 100mA. Replaced with 5A switch.
Oct 2021 108000 mi US $150	replaced front pads and rotors

Nissan Pathfinder in California, United States Mar 2013 - Mar 2016
Jun 2013 5000 mi	My car fuel tank makes a loud sloshing noise when it is full. Took car into dealer, and was inform that a lot of Pathfinder has the same issue. Said they are waiting for Nissan corporate to redesign the fuel tank before they will fix.
Aug 2014 29400 mi	Transmission still has a problem.

Nissan Pathfinder in New Mexico, United States Feb 2014 - May 2017
Jun 2014 5000 mi	Had coolant smell after shutdown, dealer couldn't find ant problems.
Jan 2015	Same coolant smell as before, dealer couldn't duplicate. Both visors won't stay up.

Nissan Pathfinder in Oklahoma, United States Jun 2014 - Nov 2014
May 2014 10621 mi US $350	1st repair for car shudder at low speeds. Dealer reprogrammed automatic transmission control unit. Did not fix problem.
Jul 2014 16000 mi	2nd visit for car shuddering at slow speeds and hesitation when pressing accelerator. Dealer replaced torque converter. Did not fix problem. Car still studdered. 3rd trip to repair car shuddering at slow speeds and hesitation during acceleration. Dealer replaced transmission. Shuddering problem better but not gone. Hesitation during acceleration worse.
Nov 2014 20000 mi	After approximately 7,000 miles on the second transmission. Shuttering problem started again just like the first transmission. Took car back to dealer and traded for a different car. Got rid of the problem for good.

Nissan Pathfinder in Texas, United States Dec 2012 - Dec 2016
Sep 2015 35000 mi	Right rear strut leaking, covered by warranty.

Nissan Pathfinder in Tennessee, United States Jan 2013 - Jun 2021
Sep 2013 6000 mi	Seat cooler on drivers side not working. Cable had gotten disconnected.
Jan 2017 24200 mi	The drivers side door opener from inside would not work. The door mechanism that pulls on a cable wire had broken off a plastic piece. Found on web that this is very common, bought new handle assembly for $15 bucks and replaced it. Very easy to do, good instruction on YouTube.

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Nissan Pathfinder in British Columbia, Canada Jun 2013 - Aug 2014
Jul 2014 9920 mi	CVT transmission shuddered as I turned around a corner. It did it again on a straight road and then again on an incline. Dealer gave me a loaner while they tried to recreate the problem. Service dept said they flashed the transmission md

Nissan Pathfinder in Connecticut, United States May 2013 - Dec 2014
Jun 2013 2000 mi	Odometer,trip odometer, and shift lever position intermittently fail to display Dealer planned to replace instrument cluster, but apparently only re-programmed odometer. It now remains illuminated when car is running, but is the first thing to light up when door is opened and the last to go off(?).
Oct 2013 4200 mi	Car shudders severely when attempting to maintain low speed. This trip was to diagnose problem only. Dealer is ordering a replacement transmission.
Nov 2013 4600 mi	Replaced transmission
Mar 2014 6000 mi	After shutting off engine warning chime sounds randomly for no reason when door is opened. Next time car is to be used remote start will not work and dome lights normally activated on approach do not go on. If chime doesn't sound both work. After transmission was replaced shift linkage is apparently loose even after a return for adjustment. To prevent the above chiming and subsequent failure of remote start etc. the lever has to be very carefully moved into park position.

Nissan Pathfinder in New York, United States Feb 2013 - Apr 2013
Mar 2013 2000 mi	Transmission blew up after a short drive. Engine compartment smoking to the point I thought it was an engine fire, and transmission fluid leaked all over the driveway. Had vehicle towed to the dealership and tranny had to be replaced.... Passenger side window motor failed, with window half way open. Took vehicle to dealer, dealer had to order parts, replaced window motor and regulator.
Apr 2013 2000 mi	Trying to drive out of driveway, car lost all drive power, and engine started misfiring. All warning lights lit up on dashboard, and car subsequently stalled out and would not restart.

Nissan Pathfinder in New York, United States Apr 2013 - Dec 2016
May 2013 3800 mi	Parking brake was not holding car on hill Rear windshield washer was not washing windshield. Water was just dripping. Dealer said tube was pinched.
Feb 2014 11700 mi	Passenger air bag light coming on when passenger sits while car is in drive. Doesn't seem to happen when car is in park.
Mar 2015 27000 mi	Strut and shock separated from mount on right front side
Dec 2015 35000 mi	Feels like losing grip on turns, probably bushings or sway bar needs to be replaced Rust in trunk

Nissan Pathfinder in Virginia, United States Jun 2013 - Feb 2019
Jan 2015 6700 mi	Sun shade visors making poping noise when put down.
Nov 2017 35000 mi	Drivers interior door handle broke off.

Nissan Pathfinder in Washington, United States Apr 2013 - Feb 2016
Aug 2013 11000 mi	Engine studder Passenger airbag failure
Jan 2014 31200 mi	Passenger airbag sensor does not work consistently.
Jul 2014 26200 mi	Replace CVT, broken door handle and passenger airbag sensor fix.
Dec 2014 33000 mi	Driver side window stuck open.
Jan 2016 48000 mi	Transfer case had to be replaced.

Nissan Pathfinder in Virginia, United States Apr 2013 - Oct 2015
Aug 2013 4000 mi	Rubber weather stripping between roof and doors came loose.
Mar 2014 11000 mi	Car would shudder / judder / shake at low speeds under light throttle. Transmission reprogrammed, torque converter replaced.
May 2014 13600 mi	Judder returned the next day. Transmission replaced due to judder. Software was updated and the transmission seems to delay the lock up a bit longer to avoid judder.

Nissan Pathfinder in Ontario, Canada Jan 2016 - Oct 2017
Jul 2016 50060 mi	transfer case needed replacing
Dec 2016 60140 mi C $900	stabilizer bar felt loose like a bad shock
Jul 2017 70680 mi C $1200	Ac compressor total failure Mechanic said it was there is no way this should happen

Nissan Pathfinder in Vermont, United States Apr 2013 - May 2013
May 2013 4000 mi	tailgate rubbing against body

Nissan Pathfinder in Iowa, United States Aug 2013 - Jun 2022
Jun 2013 3000 mi	Problem was passenger airbag sensor sometimes disabled even when an adult was sitting there. The dealer checked the airbag sensor and was unable to reproduce problem. Told me airbag sensors are temperamental and it's normal.
Aug 2013 4000 mi	Rubber weather stripping between roof and doors came loose. Replaced by dealer. Dealer replaced torque convertor
Nov 2013 7300 mi	Hesitated several different times on several different days after a pause and right turn.
Apr 2014 8500 mi	When opening the rear door, it would immediately reverse and close once open all the way.
Mar 2016 23000 mi	The climate control drops out of Auto mode sometimes.
Oct 2016 26200 mi	OCS seat belt recall repair
Mar 2017 27000 mi	Rubber seals on roof rails were coming off. Dealer replaced both roof rails at no cost even though warranty period expired.
Jul 2019 44000 mi US $800	Transfer case bearing failed, entire transfer case needed to be replaced. Nissan paid for 90% out of warranty.
Mar 2021 49000 mi US $1351	Transfer case leaking oil, needed to be resealed. Nissan covered half of the $2,700 cost out of warranty.

Nissan Pathfinder in New Hampshire, United States Jun 2013 - Jul 2022
Jun 2014 24000 mi	Passenger Side Airbag still not working properly
Jun 2016 79000 mi	The transmission will lose power when accelerating. Its a known issue with the Nissan CVT. The problem has occured since about 40K miles, unfortunately Nissan considers it out of warranty and will not repair. The front right strut bearing sticks when turning. After speaking with a former Nissan mechanic he has said its a known issue with the larger heavier vehicles. Has occurred since about 40K miles, Nissan considers out of warranty.
Dec 2016 92000 mi	CVT hesitates in lower gears. Dealer says it feels normal for a CVT transmission. I can and will have a non dealer look into it. Nissan has many issues with the CVT in the heavier vehicles. Nissan has recalled may CVT's but the 2013 model year has not been included in the recalls. They have also extended the warranty for past CVT's to almost double their initial standard transmission warranty. Again, the 2013 pathfinder has not been included in the extensions
Mar 2017 97000 mi US $94	There have been numerous issues that were noticed relating to the CVT transmission. The transmission would hesitate at times or would shift very hard. It was brought into the dealer multiple times each time only to be told it was a programming issue. In March of this year it was brought in again and they were told the transmission was lugging like it had slack in a belt in the transmission. This description now qualified the transmission to be taken apart at which point it was replaced under warranty. The manufacturer has a recall on the 2013 pathfinder transmissions but will only "replace" the transmission if it meets a specific criteria. Nissan has recalled many other CVT transmissions but the 2013 Pathfinder was excluded. If your vehicle is shifting hard, seem sluggish at slow speeds when coasting and turning into a driveway, have them look at it and ask about the recent recall that began in early 2017
Apr 2017 97000 mi US $47	My pathfinder was making a loud popping sound in the back end that I had associated to the drivetrain. The sound was apparent when applying the gas and turning. It was taken to the dealer at which point they said the sound was due to "after market break pads". This was not the case, I took it to a local mechanic who listened to it and determined it was coming from the linkage that is engaged for the all wheel drive system. He then looked up service recall bulletins and found that there was a bulletin relating to the "electric controlled coupling" which engages when the car is in all wheel drive. The bulletin called for the coupling to be replaced. This is an expensive part costing aprox $1,100.00 for the coupling only exclusive of labor. My vehicle was originally a lease that i had and I purchased it at the end of the lease. I also purchased the extended warranty, premium level. The labor and parts were covered under the extended warranty.
May 2017 100000 mi	Original Transmission replaced under manufacturer recall. Recall called for a repair, but due to the past history with the transmission a full replacement was done along with the differential.
Jul 2017 109996 mi	Third transmission replacement. Manufacturers transmission was recalled and replaced by the dealer. Second transmission failed and replaced with a new transmission about 60 days after the first replacement. CVT transmission issues are common with the Nissan CVT on heavier vehicles. Manufacturer of the transmission is aware of the issue but would always say it was a programming issue, it took many tries to get them to replace the first transmission. The second transmission was replaced under extended warranty (meaning we are on our third CVT).
Aug 2017 110000 mi	We had problems with the suspension starting at about 30k miles, the manufacturer was never able to duplicate it so it persisted until and after the warranty expired. When we purchased the car off lease we also purchased the extended warranty. The car was brought back in for the initial suspension concern at which point it was determined the original suspension was bad. We had full suspension replacement on the front end.

Nissan Pathfinder in Connecticut, United States Dec 2013 - Jun 2018
Jan 2014 26700 mi	The passenger seat airbag sensor was malfunctioning. It was turned OFF even though an adult was sitting in the seat.

Nissan Pathfinder in New York, United States Jul 2013 - Jul 2013
Jul 2013 3500 mi	Replaced torque converter due to CVT shudder

Nissan Pathfinder in Pennsylvania, United States Apr 2014 - Apr 2017
Feb 2015 13300 mi	intermittent malfunction with parking sensors when using the remote start.
Oct 2016 40700 mi	Cleaned debris out of HVAC blower motor. Debris included leaves and outside foreign objects.
Apr 2017 49000 mi	Car would intermittently lose acceleration. Dealership could not replicate, and no codes were present. Nothing was fixed. Car would intermittently not accelerate. Dealership suspects faulty brake switch, causing the ECU to cut acceleration after false brake depression. Technicians adjusted brake switch.

Nissan Pathfinder in Indiana, United States Oct 2015 - Jul 2017
Dec 2015 51000 mi	Transmission leaked. Several parts near it replaced.
Apr 2017 74000 mi US $454	Replaced right rear wheel bearing
Jul 2017 81000 mi	CVT transmission replacement for the third time.

Nissan Pathfinder in Ontario, Canada Jun 2014 - Dec 2016
May 2015 22320 mi	Small molding for trim around roof rails came off. Was replaced under warranty.

Nissan Pathfinder in Delaware, United States Jul 2013 - Jul 2014
Dec 2013 6000 mi	Car shudders, feels like it's going to stall sometimes when making a slow left turn. Problem did not occur when I had it to the shop. Therefore, nothing was done. It still has this periodic issue.
Mar 2014 10000 mi	Car continues to shudder when moving slowly under load. It's like the CVT is hunting for the proper ratio, but it feels like the engine will stall (it hasn't stalled)..
Jun 2014 14000 mi	Car continues to shudder when a light throttle is applied. This is the third time in the shop for this issue, it seems to be getting worse. This time, like the other two times, the dealer could not replicate the issue.
Jul 2014 14000 mi	Transmission shuddering was getting worse. After 5 trips to the dealer where they "could not replicate" we finally ask them to buy the car back because it was becoming a safety concern.

Nissan Pathfinder in Oregon, United States Dec 2015 - Sep 2017
Aug 2017 40000 mi	airbag sensor

Nissan Pathfinder in Maryland, United States Jun 2013 - Dec 2015
Apr 2014 12700 mi	Weatherstripping for roof rails peeled off
Aug 2014 18300 mi	Intermittent low-speed shudder/loss of power. Dealer reprogrammed per TSB but said transmission would have to be replaced if it continues to happen.
Sep 2014 19000 mi	Recall re: airbag sensor. Didn't always detect a passenger in the front seat. Needed reprogramming.
Apr 2015 29500 mi	Rear hatch automatic sensor faulty - started to close as soon as liftgate was fully open. Airbag sensor still not working properly. Doesn't always detect passenger. CVT recall
Jul 2015 32700 mi	Car shudders occasionally at low speeds despite multiple reprogramming. Shuddered a lot going up a steep hill at low speed. Transmission replaced. Also replaced drive axle and passenger side CV due to installation error. Airbag sensor does not always recognize a passenger in the front seat. This has been an on and off problem since car was purchased. When dealer looked at it the problem didn't show up so no repair was made.
Aug 2015 34900 mi	New transmission was installed. Afterwards car was leaking transmission fluid, especially when parked on an incline. Faulty tranny installation (seal) was corrected.

Nissan Pathfinder in North Carolina, United States Jan 2017 - Jun 2018
Mar 2018 82000 mi	Recall on "air bag might failed to deploy". Technician notice CVT jerking and slipping. Replaced under warranty so no cost to owner. Estimated cost would have been $4,600.

Nissan Pathfinder in New York, United States Jul 2013 - May 2015
Jan 2014 12000 mi	Windshield fluid pump. Took 2 visits to diagnose and 1 to install

Nissan Pathfinder in New Jersey, United States Jul 2013 - Jun 2018
Sep 2015 23000 mi	Side mirrors and seat memory stopped working. The dealer replaced the BCM unit under warranty
Aug 2016 36600 mi	Dealer found a computer code that the transmission may fail. Nissan dealer replaced the whole transmission under warranty

Nissan Pathfinder in Maine, United States Nov 2013 - Mar 2017
Jan 2014 15000 mi	Clogged windshield washer nozzle.

Nissan Pathfinder in Ohio, United States Jul 2013 - Aug 2013
Aug 2013 84000 mi	Serpintine belt

Nissan Pathfinder in Massachusetts, United States Apr 2013 - Sep 2021
Jun 2013 2000 mi	Car intermittently rumbles for a second or two at low speeds, as though driving over a rumble strip.
Aug 2013 5100 mi	Technical Service Bulletin required torque converter be replaced and transmission reprogrammed. Reprogram (done in June) was incorrect. Had to be redone.
Mar 2017 75000 mi	Bluetooth not working properly. Can't answer calls coming in on cell phone; bluetooth disconnects once call is answered, and cell phone must be used by hand to take call. Dealer only willing to state that investigating repair would cost a couple hundred dollars just to diagnose the problem. Could not guarantee it is fixable.

Nissan Pathfinder in British Columbia, Canada Nov 2012 - Jul 2013
Dec 2012 620 mi	Seat belt sensor for passenger seat remained on without a passenger. Tail gate replaced. Rear tailgate would open and then close immediately.
Jul 2013 4340 mi	Vehicle shuddered at low speed. Felt like going over rumble strips. Nissan has fix for torque converter and this problem. Dealership has replaced this vehicle for me with another Pathfinder of the same model.

Nissan Pathfinder in Georgia, United States Oct 2015 - Nov 2016
Nov 2016 53000 mi US $780	Both sun visors have failed. Cheap internal bracket broken and sun users won't stay in place.

Nissan Pathfinder in Pennsylvania, United States Nov 2012 - Nov 2015
Jul 2013 7500 mi	Vehicle exhibits shudder at light throttle, low speed intermittently. Dealer replaced torque converter. Subsequently, found transmission leak, dealer corrected.
Nov 2015 33000 mi	Whine noise, transmission bad per dealer. Suspension making clunking noise. Per dealer, leaking strut

Nissan Pathfinder in Texas, United States Dec 2012 - Oct 2015
Jan 2013	Appears an oxygen sensor malfunctioned after dealer washed the car.
Mar 2015 55000 mi US $129	All electronics in the car suddenly stop working. Replaced battery because dealer can't find anything wrong.
May 2015 58700 mi	Same issue reported in March 2015. This time the dealer was able to diagnose it as a bad stereo system causing the problem.

Nissan Pathfinder in New York, United States Oct 2012 - Dec 2012
Dec 2012 2000 mi	New type of power steering sounded like it whined awfully loud to me. Dealership compared it to another new Pathfinder and said it is normal. Passenger seat belt/air bag pressure sensor reset. Dealership reset the sensor and deemed it good to go. New type of power steering sounded like it whined awfully loud to me. Dealership compared it to another new Pathfinder and said it is normal. Passenger seat belt/air bag pressure sensor reset. Dealership reset the sensor and deemed it good to go.

Nissan Pathfinder in Indiana, United States Nov 2012 - Dec 2013
Sep 2013 10000 mi	Passengers seat belt light was on with no one in the seat. Dealer replaced the two seatbelt control modules in the passengers seat.

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Nissan Pathfinder in New Mexico, United States Jun 2017 - Mar 2019
Feb 2019 106000 mi US $75	Replaced hydraulic lifts for rear tailgate.

Nissan Pathfinder in Michigan, United States - Jan 2015
Jan 2015 19200 mi	Air conditioning leak repaired. This is the second time this has been done. Problem was fixed for a while, but will have to go to the shop again, because it is not working (air conditioning) again.

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Nissan Pathfinder in Arizona, United States Jun 2017 - Sep 2018
Sep 2018 109000 mi US $100	Transmission mounts being replaced. Replacing transmission mount did not fix the vibration issue, however, the old mount was needed to be replaced. Motor was vibrating significantly, replaced motor mounts to help ease the issue. It exacerbated the vibration, next step is to replace transmission mount which should fix the vibration.

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Nissan Pathfinder in Illinois, United States Jun 2017 - Sep 2018
Mar 2018 96000 mi	The rear passenger power window failed to operate when using the driver controls, but the passenger control worked. I removed the driver power window control module and cleaned it with a solvent spray. I reinstalled it and the window began to operate.

Nissan Pathfinder in Ontario, Canada - Mar 2013
Mar 2013 31970 mi	Replaced Shifter Assy.

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Nissan Pathfinder in Georgia, United States - Apr 2012
Apr 2012 16523 mi US $1200	Replaced motor mounts according to tsb for vibrations when idling

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Nissan Pathfinder in Wisconsin, United States Mar 2016 - Jun 2022
May 2016 72500 mi US $1000	AC not working, recharge and inspect
Apr 2018 100000 mi US $25	Heat shield clamps had to be replaced (three) for the 5th time.
Jun 2018 106000 mi US $100	AC leaking, required recharge, need to find leak!
Jun 2022 148000 mi US $400	Both front tie rod ends replaced. System has leaked for 10 years, can't find it so every spring it must be recharged. Took 1.5# to top off this time. Worked fine afterward.

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Nissan Pathfinder in Quebec, Canada - Aug 2013
May 2013 44640 mi C $50	Intermittent problem where the gear selector is blocked in "D" or "N"; cannot engage Reverse / Park. Have to turn off engine and try again! Dealer could not replicate.
Aug 2013 49600 mi C $75	The backup camera works intermitently Dealership could not replicate the problem for the second time...

Nissan Pathfinder in California, United States - May 2012
Oct 2011 12000 mi	Fuel filler door would not stay completely closed. The dealer replaced the spring on the fuel filler door. This resolved the issue.
May 2012 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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Nissan Pathfinder in Trinidad and Tobago Jan 2021 - Jun 2022
Jan 2022 73016 mi $300	Replaced Front Right Side Wheel Bearing because it was noisy especially when turning a corner When the vehicle was started the Alternator Battery Indicator and the "Hand Brakes" indicators came on even though the Hand Brakes lever was down. vehicle was driven to the shop which was nearby and it was discovered that the Alternator Drive Pully had broken off and this was replaced.
Mar 2022 75020 mi $25	Bushings replaced and wheels aligned

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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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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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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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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 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 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.

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 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 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 Ohio, United States - Jul 2008
Jul 2008 8000 mi	Warranty repair of battery indicator / electrical switch.

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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 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 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 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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Nissan Pathfinder in Illinois, United States Mar 2014 - Dec 2016
Aug 2016 94000 mi US $100	Heat shield detached

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 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 United Arab Emirates Jan 2016 - Sep 2017
Apr 2016 86800 mi	External tensioner needed to be replaced.

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 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 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.

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 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 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 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

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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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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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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 Colorado, United States Aug 2013 - Apr 2016
May 2015 137800 mi US $250	Diodes in alternator wore out.

Nissan Pathfinder in Pennsylvania, United States Dec 2011 - Apr 2013
Apr 2013 77000 mi	Replace transmission due to radiator coolant contamination

Nissan Pathfinder in New York, United States Jul 2013 - Jul 2021
Jan 2015 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 Massachusetts, United States May 2009 - Mar 2010
Jun 2009 34000 mi	Compressor drain hose leaking inside, onto passenger floor.

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 Sep 2008 - Jan 2014
Jan 2013 83300 mi	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.

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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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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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Nissan Pathfinder in New South Wales, Australia Jun 2009 - Mar 2010
Jul 2009 16120 mi	Rear transfer case seal leaking oil.
Sep 2009 18600 mi A $150	2 broken wheel studs replaced on front right brake rotor. Wheel nuts were not required as I had spares after installing lock nuts some months ago. Problem was most likely caused by 3rd party not tightening wheel nuts 2000km previously. Driver's electric window auto close stopped working. Would close if switch was held in "manual" position only. Fixed by "reset of computer".
Dec 2009 25420 mi	Erratic fuel consumption. Not related to environmental conditions or driving habits.

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Nissan Pathfinder in Ireland Apr 2013 - Sep 2014
Apr 2014 74400 mi €100	Suction control valve (SCV) replaced
Jun 2014 76260 mi	EGR valve broke

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Nissan Pathfinder in Mississippi, United States Jul 2009 - Dec 2014
May 2010 67000 mi US $400	My fuel sending unit went out. There is a recall for this but I was told my year vin number was not on the recall list.

Nissan Pathfinder in Florida, United States Apr 2014 - May 2014
Apr 2014 147000 mi US $100	flush transmission fluid and change filter in attempt to clean transmission of coolant from radiator leak. replaced radiator, thermostat and associated hoses in response to radiator leak that caused transmission fluid to enter cooling system. Also flushed cooling system multiple times. Had Aamco clean and test TCM and solenoids to remove contamination from coolant. When replaced no changes due to damaged TCM computer.
May 2014 147000 mi	Transmission required major repairs due to faulty radiator that nissan knew was an issue with this drivetrain. Rather than pay for repairs that may not have solved the problem. Radiator and transmission mixed fluids due to crack in radiator

Nissan Pathfinder in Tennessee, United States - Aug 2007
Aug 2007 100 mi	Plastic panel (tab) in headliner above the passenger seat belt fell off.

Nissan Pathfinder in Texas, United States Jun 2009 - Jun 2011
Apr 2010 41300 mi	Gas gauge stopped working.

Nissan Pathfinder in California, United States May 2010 - Jun 2011
Jun 2010 57000 mi US $200	Rear hatch lock non operational
Oct 2010 58000 mi	Gas gage not working

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Nissan Pathfinder in Oregon, United States Oct 2012 - Nov 2017
Mar 2017 83655 mi US $3000	Radiator coolant mixed into transmission fluid, transmission was replaced with rebuilt unit. Cost listed was warranty copay based on mileage. Radiator coolant mixed with transmission fluid due to faulty radiator core, Radiator was replaced with new unit.

Nissan Pathfinder in Virginia, United States Feb 2014 - Mar 2014
Mar 2014 112000 mi US $244	vehicle would not start. tried to jump, started once. when turned off would not restart. called tow truck for road side service. checked and found it was the starter.

Nissan Pathfinder in Ohio, United States Apr 2015 - Apr 2016
Dec 2015 144000 mi US $250	It was the computer for the 4wd. Pathfinder was stuck in 4 Lo
Feb 2016 145400 mi US $225	Wheel hub went bad for the 2nd time

Nissan Pathfinder in Arizona, United States Jul 2010 - Nov 2013
Dec 2012 98000 mi US $3000	Timing belt whine. Shocks and front control arms replaced. Evap control Valve inop
Jun 2013 105000 mi US $300	Fuel sensor failed
Sep 2013 110000 mi US $200	Rear glass hatch hinge broke and also replaced worn out gas struts on glass and rear hatch.

Nissan Pathfinder in Illinois, United States Aug 2010 - Dec 2013
Feb 2011 53000 mi US $50	Leaking windshield wiper fluid reservoir. Reservoir replaced.

Nissan Pathfinder in New Jersey, United States Jun 2008 - Jun 2011
Mar 2008 14800 mi	replace latch on upper glove compartment door and replace latch on console cover
Jul 2009 33000 mi	timing chain whine
Nov 2009 35816 mi	fuel sending unit replaced for second time fuel sending unit replaced for second time
May 2010 44212 mi US $6000	cross contamination of trans fluid and anti freeze resulting in trans failure. New trans and radiator installed. Radiator failed first causing trans to fail. cross contamination of trans fluid and anti freeze resulting in trans failure. New trans and radiator installed. Radiator failed first causing trans to fail.

Nissan Pathfinder in British Columbia, Canada Jun 2013 - Nov 2013
Oct 2013 48560 mi C $300	Fuel sending unit had to be replaced

Nissan Pathfinder in Alberta, Canada Nov 2009 - Sep 2014
Dec 2011 74400 mi	Dealer replaced faulty fuel pump as per Nissan extended service bulletin on this item.

Nissan Pathfinder in Washington, United States - Jun 2009
May 2009 20000 mi	Engine Died. Computer Repair
Jun 2009 20500 mi	Engine Died. Computer Replace

Nissan Pathfinder in Quebec, Canada Jun 2009 - Jul 2022
Jan 2009 26040 mi	fuel gauge sending unit, fixed under warranty
Apr 2010 50840 mi	NO AC, NEW COMPRESSOR
May 2010 51240 mi C $1895	ac hose/pipe rusted through, needed to be replaced, 266.00 part 1600.00 labour. not covered under extended ultimate warranty . not happy with nissan at all
Nov 2010 53720 mi	radiator was beginning to leak, rad replaced under extended warranty
May 2011 56420 mi C $50	2 bracket for exhaust system rusted through, needed replacement, also engine fault light rest, must have had bad gas, light has not come back on
Jul 2011 57140 mi	2 sensors for emissions and power window master switch replaced under extended warranty
Mar 2016 97340 mi C $444	front bearings and axle
Aug 2016 99480 mi	broken spring leaking srut

Nissan Pathfinder in Illinois, United States Jan 2011 - Apr 2017
Oct 2011 44700 mi	Bad fuel pressure sending unit. Replaced at no cost under warranty.
Jan 2014 51700 mi	Radiator failed allowing coolant to intermix with transmission fluid. This resulted in failure of the transmission as well.
Jun 2014 77000 mi US $85	A/C blower motor failed. Replaced myself for $85 vs. the $400 quoted from dealership. About a 10 minute job.

Nissan Pathfinder in New York, United States Mar 2014 - Mar 2015
Mar 2015 103000 mi	Gas level sensor stopped working. Replaces gas level sensor.

Nissan Pathfinder in California, United States Jul 2009 - Mar 2010
Aug 2009 48000 mi	Cam tensioner replaced

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Nissan Pathfinder in New Brunswick, Canada Oct 2010 - Apr 2011
Nov 2010 82460 mi C $132	front crash sensor went bad, dealer replaced under recall. car in shop for front passenger side linkage.

Nissan Pathfinder in Connecticut, United States - Jun 2007
Mar 2007 3000 mi	Replace roof rack mount cover
Jun 2007 6000 mi	Replace roof rack mount cover

Nissan Pathfinder in Queensland, Australia Jan 2013 - Dec 2013
Dec 2013 66340 mi A $276	Windscreen washer pump failed.

Nissan Pathfinder in Tasmania, Australia Sep 2010 - Oct 2011
Mar 2011 22320 mi	Plastic tread on side steps loose. Dealer replaced side steps under extended warranty.

Nissan Pathfinder in Ontario, Canada Jun 2009 - Jun 2022
Apr 2010 32960 mi C $150	Leaking rear shock absorber @ 46000kms.
Dec 2010 33480 mi	Tailgate gas lift - slow in operating and not opening fully. both struts peplaced
May 2011 34720 mi	Fuel tank sender unit replaced as part of Nissan recall.
Feb 2012 38740 mi	SES light illuminated and the fault was a Emission control valve located at the EVAP canister rear of the car. Valve replaced under extended warranty.
Jun 2012 40300 mi	Leaking AC pipe to rear ac unit. It is a common fault and even though I had the ASP warranty they claimed corrosion but did it as a good will claim. This vehicle is oiled yearly and the past 2 years has spent its winters in Florida.Total BS.
Oct 2012 41020 mi	Previous non factory repair failed after only 2 months, so after discussions the manufacturer has agreed to undertake the repair in accordance with the ASP - new lines. It was nice to see that Nissan did the right thing. They also tracked down an electrical contact problem in the 4x4 system. I must admit I had no idea anything was wrong.
May 2016 59400 mi	Replaced both front flex brake hoses and passenger side front caliper. I piston was slow returning causing a slight drag.

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Nissan Pathfinder in Ireland Feb 2010 - Feb 2015
Jul 2010 38440 mi	Non-opening hatch door, cable slipped out of place
Oct 2013 84000 mi €200	driver side window only rolled down, not closing anymore
Feb 2015 96720 mi €76	renew

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Nissan Pathfinder in Indiana, United States Feb 2014 - Mar 2014
Mar 2014 103000 mi US $425	ECM failed

Nissan Pathfinder in Massachusetts, United States Dec 2013 - Dec 2014
Feb 2014 82400 mi US $50	rear stabilizer replaced
Mar 2014 83000 mi US $50	front end stabilizer replaced had insurance so only $50

Nissan Pathfinder in New York, United States Nov 2011 - Dec 2011
Dec 2011 66000 mi	Front drive shaft and u joints Steering column cracked

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Nissan Pathfinder in Texas, United States Nov 2011 - Apr 2012
Jan 2012 60800 mi US $85	Replaced hood release cable
Apr 2012 65000 mi	Warped air box. Also required O2 sensor and throttle body repairs, but these were due to the air box and lack of air filter changes.

Nissan Pathfinder in Texas, United States Jun 2007 - Dec 2014
Mar 2007 1000 mi	Replaced both foglights due to clouded lenses.
Jun 2008 10200 mi US $140	Wheel alignment / Camber bolt kit
May 2009 18000 mi US $235	Unavoidable windshield replacement.
Dec 2009 25000 mi	Rear hatch struts weakened. Would not support hatch when opened. Dealer replaced under factory warranty.
Feb 2010 26000 mi	Variable blower control module shorted just 8 weeks out of bumper-to-bumper warranty, resulting in loss of fan speed control. Dealer replaced. Nissan covered cost as "goodwill."
Feb 2012 45000 mi	Rattle and popping from front suspension. Dealer unable to duplicate.
Dec 2012 56000 mi	Repeat visit for popping / squeaking noise from front suspension. Rattling noise at 2250 RPM and up.
Nov 2013 69000 mi	Third time in for popping / scraping / squeaking in front suspension.
Dec 2013 71000 mi US $119	Cooling system flush, fill and purge, in an attempt to correct problem with no cabin heat at engine idle.
Jan 2014 47800 mi	Replaced thermostat, fixed problem of no heat at idle.
Sep 2014 81000 mi US $255	Oil pressure sending unit malfunctioned and replaced.
Dec 2014 81000 mi US $189	Suspension clunk never fixed.

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Nissan Pathfinder in New Jersey, United States Aug 2011 - May 2014
Nov 2011 62000 mi US $60	U joints replaced by a friend. Only charged me for parts..he said they where dry of oil..rubber seal missing.....road salt also wears parts faster. U joints replaced by a friend. Only charged me for parts..he said they where dry of oil..rubber seal missing.....road salt also wears parts faster.
May 2014 86000 mi	electrical problems. When it rained it would start but if I stopped to get gas and turned off car..it wouldn't start..No noise nothing..But after it sat it would start. Mechanic said there's a short some place and to get rid of asap.

Nissan Pathfinder in Kansas, United States Jun 2009 - Jun 2017
May 2012 59500 mi US $550	Switch for drivers side window is bad. Replaced for 3rd time. heat shield coming lose from weld. Had it removed.
Jun 2014 77000 mi	Door mechanism failed. Couldn't open door from inside or outside. Oil pressure sensor failed. Fuel tank sensor failed. No impact on driveability.
Oct 2014 79000 mi US $90	New battery.
Nov 2015 88100 mi	Heat wasn't working correctly. Dealer said radiator fluid was low. Radiator flushed and refilled. While the heat definitely blow warmer, it would still blow cold air after the car warmed up. There was also a coolant leak under car. Leak was result of bad pressure valve. Assumed it would fix heat issue as well. Did not.
Jan 2016 89000 mi US $250	Heat still blowing cold when car warmed up. Dealer identified bad actuator on blend door. Shop gave me a break on the labor costs since this was the third attempt to fix.

Nissan Pathfinder in New York, United States Aug 2009 - Apr 2015
Feb 2010 48800 mi	Sepentine Drive belt is causing one of the pulleys to squeal loudly, mainly at startup. After engine warm up, the squeal "pretty much" goes away. Nissan deal told cost to repair "somewhere around $700" ... so I'm living with it.
Jul 2010 53000 mi US $63	Noticed humming noise when driving over 65 mph. Took to shop and had all 4 tires checked for balance (all good). Rotated tires @ home and @ same time checked driveline. Noticed that rear U-Joint on front driveshaft needed to be replaced.

Nissan Pathfinder in Colorado, United States Mar 2011 - Dec 2013
Jun 2013 65000 mi US $1200	chain tensioners wore out rather prematurely
Jul 2013 65500 mi US $350	some sort of gas tank valve went bad

Nissan Pathfinder in Ontario, Canada Mar 2011 - Sep 2012
Jul 2012 111600 mi C $350	Wheel bearing failed

Nissan Pathfinder in Alberta, Canada May 2021 - Jun 2022
Jul 2021 194680 mi C $360	Timing Chain Buzzing away when pressing on the accelerator pedal, Got the Cloyes Kit from Rock Auto that included all timing chains, tensioners, gears, and new water pump (timing chain driven unfortunately). When pulled the timing chain cover off, found secondary tensioner on passenger side wore right through, the driver's side had worn badly, but not through. secondary chains had excess slack (play), buzzing sound was the tensioner metal plunger that sits behind the plastic chain guide wore right through, metal to metal plunger to chain noise. Now fixed, hopefully lasts another 500,000 kms. Chain was in really good condition, with no chain stretch at all. Remember when doing this job, please follow Nissan's procedure in installing the power steering pump properly. Or you'll get belt noise from that area. All shocks were done, and worn out, drove like a big ship over rough sea. Replaced both front struts as one unit (spring and shock as one assembly) Replaced both front shocks with a Pre-assembled Strut assemblies. Also replaced both rear shocks only at the same time.
Oct 2021 203360 mi C $100	Replaced both rear disc brakes and pads with brand new parts.
Jun 2022 215760 mi C $124	Replaced front brake rotors and pads. Front brake rotor was out of round causing shimming in steering when braking. Replaced both front rotors and pads. Also replaced left spindle from my own fault when I damaged it when I changed the lower ball joints last year. When A/C compressor cycled on, you could hear a hiss inside the dash area. Replaced A/C Evaporator, TX valve and O-rings, also replaced heater core while I was in there. The whole dash and metal bracket and wiring had to come out, right to the fire wall to access the leaking A/C evaporator. While removing the 2 coolant lines going to the heater core, through the engine compartment, broke the plastic fittings. No parts available from Napa, Parts Source, or Bumper to Bumper, or Rock Auto but the dealer had the whole heater core line assembly which was $458 CDN. Was stuck and had to fork out the cash to get my car back on the road. This is a extensive job to do, be ready with a second car if you are thinking of doing such a job. This was my only ride.

Nissan Pathfinder in New Jersey, United States Jul 2009 - Nov 2014
Aug 2009 27000 mi	The radiator had a leak which caused the coolant to leak into the transmission and visa versa. Trans replaced. After trans replacement, tran fluid was leaking all over the road, undercarriage of car and sprayed on tailgate. Shop had overfilled with trans fluid and excess was coming out of breather tube. Radiator replaced and engine flushed.
Nov 2012 65700 mi US $75	Front and rear universal joints replaced on front shaft and rear u joint replaced on rear shaft
Mar 2014 79000 mi US $180	Replaced lower O2 sensors due to poor gas mileage. Average went from 15 MPG to 17 MPG after repair.
Sep 2014 86000 mi US $160	replaced upper O2 sensor. Gas mileage was suffering and this improved the mileage

Nissan Pathfinder in New Jersey, United States Nov 2010 - Sep 2011
Feb 2011 41300 mi US $133	low tire pressure warning light was replaced. it was not covered under warranty $133

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Nissan Pathfinder in Georgia, United States Mar 2014 - Mar 2015
Feb 2015 190400 mi US $194000	Transmission replaced for a second time, first time repaired transmission about 2 yrs ago-Amoco repaired but didn't replace radiator, so have another cross containmenation, 2nd transmission went to new shop and replaced radiator(no nissan)

Nissan Pathfinder in Manitoba, Canada Jan 2013 - Sep 2015
May 2013 121520 mi C $400	Cooling fan has been activated constantly since the car is starting. Terrible noise has been sound. The fan clutch has been replaced. No more noise and the engine working more efficiently.
Aug 2013 124000 mi C $385	The gas leak from a tubing to the rear A/C has been fixed(welded)
Jan 2015 137940 mi C $680	4x4 LOW has flashed while driving at all the time even the switch has in any other position.

Nissan Pathfinder in Ohio, United States Jun 2011 - Dec 2021
Sep 2012 100000 mi US $5	Brake booster check valve was bad, allowed air to pass in either direction, low vacuum with engine running, no vacuum with engine off. Valve was replaced.
Dec 2012 104000 mi US $700	Rear lower control arms needed to be cut out (due to rust) and replaced to effectively align vehicle.
Jun 2013 112000 mi	Fuel sending unit which was replaced 3 months earlier is more erratic than the old one. Dealer failed at finding any issues besides blaming fuel tank warping.
Apr 2014 123800 mi US $1649	Wheel bearing worn, replaced. Balljoint worn; replaced. Rear springs broken; replaced Front and rear shocks worn; replaced.
Nov 2014 136000 mi US $164	Front driveshaft U joints replaced.
Nov 2015 150000 mi	Rear quarter panel rust through repair/repaint
Jan 2016 125800 mi	Replaced headlight bulbs after one burned out
Jun 2016 161000 mi	Replaced corroded/failed front impact sensor.
Jul 2016 162000 mi US $64	Loose running board trim refastened using 3M VHB tape Replace rear hatch glass struts
Sep 2016 167000 mi US $269	Replaced rear hatch glass after glass shattered from unknown cause. Technician broke one bolt on handle, and incorrectly mounted defroster wires to be pinched by glass when shut. Presumably, the glass company will be fixing this.
Jan 2017 172700 mi US $800	Replaced cat-back exhaust due to corrosion. Replaced O2 sensor.
Apr 2017 176317 mi US $300	CV joint replaced

Nissan Pathfinder in Washington, United States Jun 2013 - Sep 2014
Jun 2014 135000 mi US $6400	Check engine light code p0301 random misfire cylinder #1 Found valve seat failure and scored cylinder walls due to catalytic converter failure Recommended reman engine replacement est $6400.00

Nissan Pathfinder in Nigeria Mar 2010 - Jun 2018
Aug 2012 62280 mi $160	REPLACEMENT OF ONE WHEEL HUB
Dec 2012 64480 mi $800	Replaced wheel hubs, brake discs and pads. Changed alternator bearings too.
Apr 2018 68200 mi $500	REPLACEMENT OF ECU, BECAUSE THE TECHNICIAN MISCONNECTED SOME CABLES.
May 2018 68200 mi $1500	OVERHEATING LED TO ENGINE DAMAGE. TOP CYLINDER WAS REPLACED. REPAIR BADLY DONE, HAD TO VISIT ANOTHER AUTO WORKSHOP TO ATTEMP REPAIR AGAIN.

Nissan Pathfinder in Alberta, Canada Dec 2010 - Mar 2017
Sep 2011 73780 mi C $814	Prop shaft had excessive wear - replaced on warranty. Check Engine light on - evaporative canister to be replaced under warranty.
Oct 2011 76880 mi C $2000	Timing chain tensioner noise.
Jul 2014 120460 mi C $667	Left front bearing went out while turning left. Limped home 30 miles and was replaced the next day.
Mar 2015 128340 mi C $125	Changed out oil pressure sender in engine. Right front headlight bulb. Replaced failed oil pressure sender unit on bottom of engine. Took about 1 hour.
Aug 2015 134820 mi C $160	Front U joint on driveshaft was pooched. Replaced.

Nissan Pathfinder in Massachusetts, United States Sep 2009 - Jan 2018
Dec 2011 95000 mi	Nissan replace the transmission in the car with a new transmission. New timing chain in engine. Also added Coolant Milk Shake to stop vibrations.
Feb 2014 123900 mi US $1375	New tierod ends and lower ball joints
Sep 2015 140000 mi US $2900	Broken coil spring. Replace both coil springs lower control arms. Rear shocks. Rotors and brakes
Dec 2016 155000 mi US $380	O2 Sensor Bank 1
Apr 2017 159000 mi US $100	Repaired body rust, before it went beyond surface. Had to sand away rust, seal with rust reformer, prime and repaint.
Nov 2017 162000 mi US $150	O2 Sensor replaced, but 3 weeks later sensor issue reappared. Service Engine light came back on, scheduled appt at dealer

Nissan Pathfinder in Oregon, United States Dec 2012 - May 2013
Jan 2013 US $4700	Transmission wouldn't go into overdrive. Found metal particles inside. NO coolant contamination.

Nissan Pathfinder in Western Australia, Australia May 2011 - Jul 2014
Aug 2012 92380 mi A $250	Rear tail gate lock assembly required replacing as it was no longer locking the vehicle. After a $1300 quote from Nissan dealer I decided to do it my self and purchased the required parts (genuine nissan) online.
Jul 2014 111600 mi A $500	Fuel gauge intermittently stopped working. Problem was the fuel sender unit which I replaced.

Nissan Pathfinder in Ontario, Canada Feb 2010 - Jun 2011
Mar 2010 73780 mi	universal joint in drive train

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Nissan Pathfinder in Norway Feb 2009 - Mar 2010
Mar 2009 60760 mi	Exhaust tube broke right off.
Jun 2009 62000 mi $1000	lower bearing bulbs both sides worn out. Electrikal problem with stereo, gps and camera. Monitor falls out after 20 sek. Car has no side steps- all sand from front wheels hits rear end of channals. Eats up painting.

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Nissan Pathfinder in Ohio, United States Nov 2010 - Apr 2011
Dec 2010 132000 mi US $975	Check engine light stayed on. Took to dealer and found catalytic converter was failing and should be replaced.
Jan 2011 134000 mi US $175	Oil pressure sensor failed. Part replaced.

Nissan Pathfinder in Georgia, United States Feb 2012 - Mar 2012
Mar 2012 132000 mi US $300	Crank Sensor went bad.

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Nissan Pathfinder in Puerto Rico Apr 2017 - Jul 2022
Jun 2018 103000 mi US $342	A noise during transmission gear change from Parking made me go to the mechanic who found Journal Kits needed replacement.
Jun 2021 130000 mi US $1295	Catalytic Converters (two) were replaced but not original "equivalent". Engine check light stayed on, and diagnostic read bobbin needed replacement. It was also replaced and check engine light stayed on, diagnostic reading oxygen sensor needed replacement. Another mechanic told me the Pathfinder, unless catalytic converters were original would stay with the Check Engine light on. Since the cost to continue was high and vehicle was operating well, I decided to live with the check engine light on.

Nissan Pathfinder in Arizona, United States Jul 2010 - May 2011
Jan 2011 72300 mi US $50	Exhaust and catalytic converter, repair Exhaust and catalytic converter, repair

Nissan Pathfinder in Puerto Rico Dec 2013 - May 2017
May 2017 170000 mi US $400	Struts replacement

Nissan Pathfinder in Oregon, United States Dec 2010 - Mar 2017
Jan 2011 31000 mi US $225	Squeak in pulley or belt system.. Pulley and belts replaced. Problem solved.
Mar 2015 57000 mi US $480	Tire pressure sensors
Oct 2015 60200 mi US $1500	Timing chain replacement
Jul 2016 68500 mi US $1500	Timing chain replacement
Oct 2016 71500 mi US $260	Tire low pressure sensors

Nissan Pathfinder in Oklahoma, United States May 2009 - Sep 2012
Jun 2009 39000 mi	The mirrors quit working. They ordered the two electrical parts.
Jul 2009 42000 mi US $249	reordered correct parts Installed parts to fix mirrors.

Nissan Pathfinder in Florida, United States May 2008 - Jul 2009
Jan 2008 55000 mi	Passenger side power window and right rear power window will not go up with drivers door power switches.
Mar 2008 60000 mi	Fuel Filler Door "sprung".

Nissan Pathfinder in South Carolina, United States Dec 2006 - Dec 2015
Jan 2006 10000 mi US $25	replaced luggage rack front trim piece
Jul 2007 24800 mi	replaced driver side power window motor
Dec 2015 120000 mi US $4700	install external transmission cooler, transmission service to remove coolant contaminated transmission fluid. replaced transmission due to coolant leak into transmission from original transmission cooler faulty design.

Nissan Pathfinder in California, United States Nov 2008 - Feb 2012
Apr 2011 102000 mi US $1350	Timing chain, tensioner and cam chain

Nissan Pathfinder in Texas, United States Jun 2011 - Jul 2013
Jul 2012 86700 mi US $1200	Car overheating. Hose and a/c part changes required for fixing.

Nissan Pathfinder in Alabama, United States May 2010 - Jun 2014
Sep 2012 106000 mi US $300	Replaced shocks and struts
Nov 2012 108300 mi US $140	Front right wheel bearing replaced
Jul 2013 118800 mi US $20	Replaced steering rack and pinion boot.
Nov 2013 125600 mi US $160	Master cylinder developed an internal leak and had to be replaced.

Nissan Pathfinder in North Carolina, United States Aug 2010 - Jul 2016
Jan 2011 153000 mi US $1500	The the transmission valve body had to be replaced due to coolant leaking into the transmission fluid.
Apr 2012 113000 mi US $75	The parking/emergency brake needed to be adjusted
Jun 2016 207000 mi US $300	Camshaft and Crankshaft sensors bad.

Nissan Pathfinder in Georgia, United States May 2011 - Aug 2019
Jun 2011 51000 mi	radiator water was leaking into the transmission causing failure. Dealer replaced both radiator and transmission under extended warranty recall
Jan 2014 58200 mi US $350	Replace catalytic converter
Mar 2014 69000 mi US $575	Replaced the catalytic converter again
Apr 2017 100000 mi US $60	Tail light was broken
Feb 2018 109000 mi US $4500	The thermostat stuck in the closed position causing the engine to overheat and blow a head gasket

Nissan Pathfinder in Mississippi, United States May 2012 - Oct 2013
Oct 2012 130800 mi US $2600	complete transmission overhaul, with a repeat of same plus replacement of speed sensor. also did water pump and timing belt during the transmission work. the cost was $2600 including all parts.
Jun 2013 140000 mi US $3500	complete transmission rebuild

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Nissan Pathfinder in Virginia, United States Sep 2008 - Mar 2010
Dec 2008 44000 mi US $26	Replaced rear hatch struts/shocks... Hatch would not stay open in very cold weather.

Nissan Pathfinder in Texas, United States Mar 2011 - Nov 2014
Nov 2014 84000 mi	Battery died every 3-4 days, even after being topped off by a battery charger. Something in the electrical system was drawing a load when the car was off. We sold the car without diagnosing the problem.

Nissan Pathfinder in Illinois, United States Mar 2009 - Jun 2011
Apr 2009 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)
Mar 2010 45000 mi	leak noticed from radiator, replaced under extended warranty
Apr 2010 45000 mi	Check engine light - evaporative canister, purge valve kit replaced under extended warranty. Check engine light - evaporative cannister, purge valve kit replaced under extended warranty

Nissan Pathfinder in Kansas, United States Nov 2009 - Jun 2011
Aug 2009 49000 mi US $350	U-Joint, front. Dealership.
Sep 2009 52200 mi US $25	The latch that holds down the center console broke. I fixed it myself after ordering the part over the internet.
Dec 2009 56000 mi US $1000	The entire backend rusted through. Vehicle came from up north. I assume salt was the reason.

Nissan Pathfinder in Ohio, United States Dec 2009 - Apr 2016
May 2009 30850 mi US $11	Replaced positive battery post clamp.
Sep 2013 75000 mi	had a fair amount of work done at one time. While trouble shooting they found a leak in the radiator, a leaking seal on the output shaft of the transfer case as well as bad u-joints. I also took it to a dealership for the ECM recall.
Apr 2016 104000 mi US $2400	Timing chain tensioner's needed to be replaced. The water pump was replaced at this time because of the access provided to due the timing chain.

Nissan Pathfinder in Colorado, United States Feb 2012 - Jun 2022
May 2017 87000 mi US $300	replace tank fuel sensor
Jun 2021 101000 mi US $250	replace fuel pump

Nissan Pathfinder in Georgia, United States Mar 2011 - Oct 2013
Apr 2011 104000 mi US $300	Computer malfunctions and vehicle will loose power and cut off. Have replace the power relay in the IPDM, several times. I hate this vehicle. I will never purchase a Nissan again. Trips to the dealer are pointless as they can't diagnose
May 2011 104000 mi US $80	AC/Heater blows HOT air on passenger side always. Driver side functions normally. Dealer said Consult II did not have an error code, therefore no problem was acknowledged, even though the mechanic could feel the hot air, not cold A/C
Oct 2013 126000 mi US $1800	Replace heating/air conditioner computer.

Nissan Pathfinder in Ontario, Canada Sep 2010 - Feb 2021
Oct 2010 114700 mi	Wheel bearing ABS sensor
Jun 2011 132680 mi C $1200	Balljoint, U joint on passenger side
Aug 2011 135160 mi C $440	blower fan burnt out
Oct 2011 135780 mi C $440	replace serpentine belt again
Nov 2013 176700 mi C $2049	coils and plugs went out, took the catalyc converter out as well
Sep 2014 194680 mi C $540	wheel bearing
Oct 2014 194780 mi	No heat
Feb 2016 205220 mi C $450	Passenger side tie road worn out
Nov 2016 209220 mi	worn out tie-rod end Ball joint worn
Apr 2020 235600 mi C $500	manifold rusted

Nissan Pathfinder in New Hampshire, United States Oct 2009 - Apr 2016
Aug 2013 103700 mi US $317	Truck was giving engine code P0455 vent control valve and boost sensor on EVAP canister.
Dec 2013 108000 mi US $62	Truck would shut down while driving without warning
Apr 2016 135000 mi US $129	Timing chain fell off.engine dead truck junked

Nissan Pathfinder in Idaho, United States Jul 2011 - Mar 2012
Nov 2011 113000 mi US $2200	Internal gasket leak.

Nissan Pathfinder in New York, United States Mar 2013 - Apr 2013
Apr 2013 65000 mi US $2000	computer

Nissan Pathfinder in Manitoba, Canada Aug 2009 - Dec 2021
May 2018 195300 mi C $3500	Charged ac Rear Ball Joints worn and required replacement of control arms and other major suspension components

Nissan Pathfinder in Maryland, United States Dec 2013 - Oct 2016
Sep 2014 49000 mi	Broken Fuel level indicator
Sep 2015 50000 mi US $350	Fuel Level indicator did not properly read fuel level. Replaced Fuel Pump and Fuel sensing unit parts and labor
Oct 2016 55000 mi	CD Player will not eject disc

Nissan Pathfinder in South Dakota, United States Dec 2010 - Nov 2012
Apr 2011 75200 mi US $600	Traveled approx 100 km when engine died. Restarted once and then died after a few hundred meters. Would not restart. Car had to be towed. Throttle body, fuel pump, IDPM all changed, but didn't fix problem.
May 2011 75300 mi US $250	Shop tried diagnosing and could not find the problem. Referred us to a Nissan dealership.
Sep 2011 76000 mi	Towed to dealer in June. IDPM replaced again, diagnosis found ECM faulty, ordered ECM from US. In September replaced ECM, replaced all spark plugs and 1 coil. After car back from shop for 1 day SES light came on while going up a hill. Car will not drive more than 80km per hour up and incline. Engine loses power and makes a noise. Runs fine at lower speeds. Ordered, replaced rest of coils, did not fix problem.
Jul 2012 76500 mi US $800	IDPM replaced yet again. Apparently there was a short that caused the IDPM and some relays to melt.
Nov 2012 79000 mi	car wouldn't start, car towed to dealer and fuel pump replaced. Check engine light came on, reset at home. Came on again. Code for fuel temperature sensor. Reset again and came on so drove car to dealer. On the way to dealer tire pressure light also on. Reset them and they stayed off till sold car.

Nissan Pathfinder in Illinois, United States Nov 2012 - Jul 2017
Nov 2012 79000 mi	Repaired coolant leak in rear heater piping.
Dec 2012 80000 mi US $500	Preventively replaced radiator to avoid common problem that ruins transmission.
Nov 2014 99300 mi US $250	Replaced rear window and door shocks.
Mar 2015 105000 mi US $140	Washer reservoir leaks
Dec 2015 110000 mi US $250	Bad tire sensor. Light always on

Nissan Pathfinder in New Jersey, United States Aug 2010 - Jan 2012
Sep 2010 199000 mi US $1200	TRUCK KEPT STALLING EVEN AFTER NEW MAF, TPS, AND VARIOUS OTHER SENSORS. NEW TIMING BELT WATER PUMP, DRIVE BELTS ALL DONE. New suspension.
Jun 2011 199000 mi US $600	Brakes failed due to rear wheel cylinders. Had to completely replace both front rotors, front pads, rear hardware, rear drums, and rear shoes. Needed complete brake system flush. Also front right abs/wheel sensor replaced.
Nov 2011 201500 mi US $300	Evap. Charcoal Canister, Purge Check Valve. Sunroof was leaking acquired one via- salvage yard, and now windshield leaks.
Jan 2012 204000 mi US $260	Driver Side Caliper & Passenger Side Caliper Needed to be replaced after new master cylinder, wheel cylinders, pads, rotors, shoes, and drums were just replaced.

Nissan Pathfinder in Tennessee, United States Dec 2011 - Sep 2014
Oct 2012 88700 mi US $250	Replaced cam position sensor causing no-starts.
May 2014 107900 mi US $2000	Replaced forward catalytic converters.

Nissan Pathfinder in Illinois, United States Apr 2015 - Jul 2022
Jan 2017 US $225	Dead battery - car was sitting, I replaced it myself. Alternator froze, eating the serpentine belt. I replaced the alternator, belt and belt tensioner

Nissan Pathfinder in Wisconsin, United States Jul 2013 - May 2014
Aug 2013 72555 mi US $500	Tran drain/fill, radiator replacement, coolant flush (preventative because of all of the radiator leaking trans fluid into coolant issues. Nissan covered under <80k warranty) Car was making metal vibration noise at specific RPMs. Carmax found that the Intake Manifold Assembly/gaskets and exhaust heat shield mounts needed replacing. Also replaced cabin air filter, replace rear latch gate handle because of rust. Car was making metal vibration noise at specific RPMs. The Intake Manifold Assembly/gaskets and exhaust heat shield mounts needed replacing. Replaced rear latch gate handle because of rust. Covered under extended Carmax warranty
May 2014 78000 mi US $250	Fuel level sensor unit replaced. AC schroeder valve replaced, AC recharged. Deductible for Maxcare extended warranty.

Nissan Pathfinder in California, United States Oct 2008 - Mar 2011
Dec 2008 51000 mi	Squeak coming from engine. Determined to be faulty drive belt and tensioner. Both parts replaced. Faulty parts fitted on 1st trip. Same parts replaced again and repair was successful.
Mar 2011 81000 mi US $97	Fuel Sender Issue common to Pathfinders. Vehicle showed P0643 code and Check Engine Light. Also showed symptoms where the gauge would drop to Zero regardless of how much fuel was in the tank.

Nissan Pathfinder in Rhode Island, United States Jan 2006 - Mar 2012
Jan 2006 7000 mi	u-joint in front driveshaft needed replacement. it was covered under warranty
Feb 2009 51000 mi	Rear driveline vibration checked u-joints and not much else. I even took the mechanic for a ride and showed him the vibration, he couldn't notice it. I'm annoyed.
Mar 2009 52000 mi	Dealer replaced rear driveshaft because of a "sticky universal joint". 2nd trip for this. Dealer claimed to have checked u joints on 1st trip. I guess not! No shaft in stock (claimed had wrong one in box) yea, right. Had to wait a week for new one.
Mar 2011 78000 mi US $1200	Timing chain noise. There is a tsb about the secondary timing chain guides. My problem appears to be the primary timing chain.

Nissan Pathfinder in Pennsylvania, United States Sep 2008 - Mar 2011
Sep 2008 35000 mi US $7	Fuel filler door spring missing. Dealer had part in stock. Had to remove door from body to repair. Fuel filler door spring missing. Dealer had part in stock. Had to remove door from body to repair.

Nissan Pathfinder in New York, United States Nov 2012 - Sep 2017
Dec 2012 61000 mi US $300	replace fuel sending unit requiring the removal and reinstallation of the fuel tank replaced radiator
Oct 2013 71200 mi US $125	Rear shocks worn and replaced. Apparently a defective part according to review of car history. My shocks were rotted through.
Nov 2013 71000 mi US $25	rear heater (aluminum) lines corroded through resulting in loss of antifreeze
Aug 2015 85000 mi US $700	Right front hub assembly, worn stabilizer bar links and 4wd axle U joints all replaced
Jan 2017 83500 mi US $150	replace front struts

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Nissan Pathfinder in Ohio, United States Jul 2012 - Dec 2016
Jun 2013 78000 mi	Evap canister for gas, temp sensing gauge not working,check engine light was one. Dealer fixed all items at no charge to us.

Nissan Pathfinder in Tennessee, United States Oct 2008 - Oct 2017
Dec 2008 25000 mi	Grinding noise when braking from highway speeds. Front rotors resurfaced.
Mar 2009 30000 mi US $40	Mechanism on gas filler door broken, door would not close or open normally.
Jun 2009 36000 mi US $39	On the driver 4 window controller, the left rear window controller will only put the window down but not roll the window up. The individual window control for that door functions normally. Left front roof rack cover fell off.
Sep 2009 46000 mi	Front drive shaft/u-joint assembly needed to be replaced. Caused severe vibration at 40+ mph. Replaced free under drivetrain warranty. Front drive shaft/u-joint assembly needed to be replaced. Caused severe vibration at 40+ mph. Replaced free under drive train warranty.
Feb 2011 84000 mi US $90	Torque Converter started to shudder when at speeds above 40 mph. Had the transmission flushed and problem didn't go away. Had to add a friction modifier and resolved the issue entirely. Torque Converter started to shudder when at speeds above 40 mph. Had the transmission flushed and problem didn't go away. Had to add a friction modifier and resolved the issue entirely.
Jul 2011 96000 mi US $900	The engine radiator has a built in transmission cooler. There was a leak between the two causing fluids to mix. All fluids were flushed from both and the radiator was replaced. All new fluids for both coolers installed.
Aug 2011 98000 mi	Cruise Control stopped working, Dash light will come on when turned on but it will not set speed.
Sep 2011 99000 mi US $250	Oil pressure gauge showed incorrect reading, Oil pressure sender replaced.
Nov 2011 99900 mi US $4215	Because of previous radiator/transmission cooler leak mixing trans oil and coolant. Mixed fluid entered transmission unnoticed. Transmission later started to shift irregularly. Had to replace entire transmission.
Aug 2016 204000 mi US $590	Vibration at highway speeds, Universal joint noise, replaced U-joint
Jul 2017 225000 mi US $1700	Rattle of timing chain guide, replaced timing chains, belts, water pump and spark plugs.
Oct 2017 231000 mi US $270	Passenger front Wheel Bearing worn out and replaced.

Nissan Pathfinder in British Columbia, Canada Sep 2009 - Jan 2011
Oct 2009 40920 mi C $275	Pulley tensioner on motor went bad. serpentine belt also had to be replaced.

Nissan Pathfinder in South Africa Nov 2008 - Jul 2018
Dec 2009 44640 mi	Occasional starting problems. Later car stalls and does not want to start. When eventually started, engine light came on. Diagnostic tests identified the airflow sensor to be faulty. Cleaned the sensor and contact points and problem solved.
Feb 2010 46500 mi	Stopped car at fuel station. After re-fueled, car would not start. Starter motor runs, but engine fails to fire up. After waiting for 10-15 mins, car starts with no indication of problem. Car dealer could not replicate problem, so not resolved. Outside temp sensor produced inaccurate readings.
Jun 2011 62000 mi R 1800	Door handle on Left rear door failed and door was stuck in closed position. Door handle was replaced.
Dec 2012 80600 mi	Replaced all shocks Replaced exhaust system
Dec 2015 112840 mi R 17000	Tie-rod end worn out. Front tyres worn due to this - had to replace front tyres. All 4 shocks needed replacement left front inner CV boot replaced
Jun 2016 117800 mi R 10000	One of the coils stopped working. Replaced all 6 coils.
Jul 2016 118600 mi R 12000	ABS speed sensor failed on left front wheel. Replaced both front wheel bearings (sensors built in)
Apr 2017 130200 mi R 18000	Alternator bearing noise. Had to replace alternator because this vehicle's alternator cannot be reconditioned due to clutch pulley.

Nissan Pathfinder in New York, United States Mar 2011 - Dec 2011
Apr 2011 45000 mi US $260	Vehicle required a new Timing Chain, Chain Guide, and supporting parts. It just went with 45,000 miles on the vehicle. I complained to Nissan HQTRS, and they agreed to pay half of the repair bill. Required new door control module.

Nissan Pathfinder in Maryland, United States Jul 2009 - Mar 2011
Dec 2010 67000 mi US $400	Accessory belt tensioner. Was making all kind of noise.

Nissan Pathfinder in British Columbia, Canada Jun 2012 - Jul 2012
Jul 2012 92380 mi C $50	antifreeze in transmission, well known problem with this make and year. flushed rad and changed transmission hoses to external cooler to buy a little time before the big fix (transmission) or purchase of new vehicle...

Nissan Pathfinder in South Africa Jan 2009 - Oct 2011
Oct 2010 102920 mi R 4500	Reconditioned Auto Transmission
Apr 2011 104780 mi R 1200	front right wheel bearing disintegrated abs sensor worn away after wheel bearing disintegrated

Nissan Pathfinder in New York, United States Nov 2016 - Dec 2016
Dec 2016 130000 mi US $12	Heater assembly hose on firewall the nipple for bleeding air out of system so heat will work when driving broke used quick steel. Epoxy putty. It worked.

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Nissan Pathfinder in South Africa Jan 2012 - Jun 2013
Feb 2012 115400 mi R 300	rebuilt transmission
Apr 2013 130200 mi R 400	Replaced Alternator

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Nissan Pathfinder in United Arab Emirates - Jan 2007
Jan 2007 44640 mi ¤350	Front brake rotor repair. Gear shifter solenoid replaced.

Nissan Pathfinder in California, United States - Nov 2006
Nov 2006 30000 mi	Screw came off from power valve. Repaired under warranty.

Nissan Pathfinder in Lebanon Feb 2010 - Jun 2011
Mar 2010 62620 mi $1600	The chain of the T case needed to be changed as it got longer when I was in an offroad trip and started to give rattling noise when on 4wd.

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Nissan Pathfinder in Alberta, Canada - Sep 2012
Sep 2012 105400 mi C $1200	Steering transfer gear broke seal and was leaking grease. Replaced steering transfer gear.

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Nissan Pathfinder in Illinois, United States Mar 2013 - Apr 2013
Apr 2013 192000 mi US $1900	The car would take a while to shift into second gear and then it wouldn't go into reverse at all.

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Nissan Pathfinder in British Columbia, Canada Dec 2011 - May 2014
Dec 2011 C $152	Replaced Front Driveshaft U-joints and re-balanced driveshaft. Replaced both front drive axles. Drivetrain vibration problem not solved. No solution found yet. Low Beam Drivers side headlight not working. Replaced Daytime Running Light Module. Local Dealer quoted $299.00 for the module. Ordered online from US for $152.00. Oil cooler leaking oil. Replaced O-rings.

Nissan Pathfinder in Pennsylvania, United States Apr 2013 - Jul 2013
Jul 2013 155000 mi US $400	Exhaust resonator

Nissan Pathfinder in California, United States Oct 2010 - Jul 2012
Nov 2010 140000 mi US $215	Leaking oil badly. Oil cooler o-ring failed. Replaced o-ring and bracket.

Nissan Pathfinder in California, United States Nov 2010 - Jan 2011
Dec 2010 120000 mi	Heater didn't work. Mechanic inspected and estimated cost to fix. Cost was about same as the value of vehicle.

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Nissan Pathfinder in Colorado, United States Sep 2011 - Jan 2012
Oct 2011 58000 mi US $120	Had an oil leak that required then to reseal the oil pan.

Nissan Pathfinder in Wisconsin, United States Nov 2008 - Dec 2013
Oct 2011 117000 mi US $600	Engine surging during acceleration. Vacuum line was rotted under intake manifold. Manifold had to be removed to replace. Lot of labor.
Jan 2012 118000 mi US $340	Muffler needed replacing due to corrosion.
Jul 2012 122000 mi US $130	Resonator Failed, replaced

Nissan Pathfinder in Indiana, United States Jan 2015 - Dec 2016
Oct 2016 61800 mi US $350	Had to replace front and rear shocks. All were replaced a year ago but failed. Parts under warranty but I had to pay labor.

Nissan Pathfinder in Maryland, United States Nov 2008 - Mar 2017
Nov 2008 85000 mi US $1000	replacement of fuel vapor switch and cannister. the switch melted a year ago. covered under an extended warranty, labor would have been a lot less, but they didn't catch the cracked cannister when replacing the switch.
Jun 2010 105000 mi US $125	car had code 1490, bought the bypass valve, but discovered the wires to the valve were broken- this is more likely the cause of the problem, replaced the vacuum bypass valve anyway- it was not returnable.
Sep 2010 109000 mi US $220	Dealer found that the solenoid for the evaporative emissions system was bad, replaced. Hopefully this is the final step for this problem- all of the parts for the evaporative emissions system have been replaced. The left side "screw" for the driver's power seat adjustment is broken, dealer wanted a discounted $1100 to repair. Will look for a used seat track assembly, or attempt to repair the screw myself.
Sep 2014 158000 mi US $160	The fan stopped working- had to replace the fan motor controller. ABS light, and 4wd lights came on. Replaced rt front wheel speed sensor.
Dec 2014 161000 mi US $500	the turbine sensor on top of the transmission was leaking transmission fluid. sway bar links were worn and starting to clunk
Feb 2015 162000 mi US $160	Bad diodes in the alternator kept draining the battery. Replaced Alternator with rebuilt.

Nissan Pathfinder in Washington, United States Oct 2009 - Jul 2010
Sep 2009 97000 mi US $500	Throttle body replacement
Jan 2010 102000 mi US $80	Broken/rusted flange between muffler and rear resonator - pipe welded to repair
Jul 2010 106000 mi	Transmission leaking fluid, suspected bad seal. Did not repair - Traded in.

Nissan Pathfinder in Utah, United States Apr 2014 - Nov 2015
Jul 2014 123000 mi	Battery light, Brake light and A/T Temp light all would come on together as soon as the car heated up. The vehicle was in a slight overcharging state reading greater than 15v. Suggestions said the voltage regulator in the alternator was bad. 75mph, engine lost power intermittently. Knocked and rattled like starving for oil, it had plenty. Service dept. started car 3 times and agreed about noise. Nissan tech stared once, immediately noise stopped. Hasn't returned 1500 miles/4ks.

Nissan Pathfinder in Texas, United States Nov 2008 - Jun 2018
Jan 2015 90500 mi US $80	replace rear shocks and sway bushings due to squeaking
Jul 2015 125300 mi US $300	AC Compressor replaced, dryer replaced, Vac and recharge
Jun 2017 144000 mi US $525	Oil leak in transfer case. Transmission and transfer case seals replaced. And rear main pan gasket. Seal replaced.
May 2018 159000 mi US $300	Starter assy.

Nissan Pathfinder in Michigan, United States Nov 2010 - Dec 2016
Oct 2012 136700 mi US $75	replace headlight
Jul 2013 148000 mi US $45	replace headlights
Oct 2013 151000 mi US $193	New battery

Nissan Pathfinder in New Jersey, United States Mar 2010 - Jan 2011
Apr 2010 95000 mi US $100	There was some sound from exhaust system, silencer got rusted and broke from the joint, I asked them to weld, but it seems there is something loose inside exhaust system as I still hear sound sometime.
Jan 2011 98000 mi US $150	Engine light came on, valvoline oil change guy put code reading machine and said it is due to fuel filter and fuel system cleanup. After fuel filter replace and fuel system cleanup everything is fine.

Nissan Pathfinder in New York, United States Apr 2009 - Jul 2018
Sep 2015 89000 mi US $10	Lower ball joint
May 2016 92900 mi	Replaced brake caliper gaskets with dealer's provided gasket set, because one of the caliper piston gasket was damaged Replaced sway bar bushings
Aug 2016 94000 mi	Passenger side axle outer boot was torn

Nissan Pathfinder in Ontario, Canada May 2009 - Apr 2012
Dec 2009 89900 mi C $300	While changing oil, I removed the rear drum on driver side and noticed wheel cylinder leaking.

Nissan Pathfinder in New York, United States - Sep 2008
Sep 2008 28000 mi US $150	Drive belts. $0 cost to replace DC outlet fuses and passenger side seat belt

Nissan Pathfinder in California, United States Mar 2009 - Dec 2009
Apr 2009 106000 mi US $550	Replacement of timing belt and fan belts.

Nissan Pathfinder in Colorado, United States Feb 2012 - Feb 2012

Nissan Pathfinder in Ontario, Canada Jan 2018 - Feb 2022
Feb 2018 171740 mi C $410	Both rear springs were broken. New Moog springs were purchased and installed. One stabilizer link was replaced at the time because it had to be cut off. Replaced front Rotors and Pads, Partially rebuilt calipers at same time. New Slide pin/bolts and boots for them. Did not replace pistons in calipers. One small tear in piston boot on passenger side was fixed with silicone caulking. 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. Passenger door handle was broken on one end and would lift away from the door when opening. New door handle was purchased and installed. Repair involved removing the inner door panel. Everything in the door was in excellent condition other than the door handle. The previous owner must have broken it in the winter when the door was frozen closed by pulling on it too hard. The problem was that the keyless entry did not work. The interior lights also did not work. The auto door locks would only work with the key in the "On" position. I purchased a Secure entry control unit (Keyless entry module) from Ebay for $20 on a whim and installed it. This part is normally $$$ if purchased new. The module was located under the steering wheel column. and once replaced everything worked again. 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.
Mar 2018 112220 mi C $15	The blower motor was making horrible noises. It was replaced with a new one purchased online. The replacement was easy. Remove about 9 screws for the glove box. Take out the kick/trim panel along the right side. The blower was held in by 3 bolts and one electrical connection. The new blower works perfectly Dashboard lights were burnt out. The tachometer was no longer lit up at night. Purchased LED bulbs online. The dash was removed by taking out two bolts and removing the steering column cover that was another 3 screws. There were multiple electrical connectors to disconnect. The bulbs come out in their sockets. Two of the 3 sockets ended up breaking partly but were still usable. The LEDs worked but do not provide uniform lighting. There are two "bright spots" one in the speedo at about 10 o'clock and one in the tach at about 2 o'clock.
Sep 2021 133920 mi C $250	Rear fenders and rocker panels rusted out. I cut out the rust and rebuilt using fibreglass.
Dec 2021 135160 mi C $200	3 separate brake lines started to leak and were replaced.

Nissan Pathfinder in Minnesota, United States Dec 2008 - Oct 2013
Apr 2012 84000 mi US $225	Rear portion of exhaust system (second muffler) had to be replaced due to corrosion.
Oct 2012 88200 mi US $800	Leak in EVAP vent solenoid required it's replacement along with EVAP Canister as screws holding onto the canister were corroded and could not be removed. I'm told this is a common problem on vehicles in the 'rust belt'.
Mar 2013 92000 mi US $1200	Intermittent overheating... first thought to be a faulty thermostat, turned out to be partly clogged radiator. Disappointing with this few miles on the vehicle...

Nissan Pathfinder in Washington, United States Jun 2013 - Sep 2013
Jun 2013 101000 mi US $1500	Rear Trailing arms needed to be replaced. Car would wobble from side to side at highway speeds. Vehicle felt very unsafe to drive.

Nissan Pathfinder in Massachusetts, United States Aug 2011 - Oct 2011
Oct 2011 111000 mi US $525	drive train vibration. dealer recomended new drive shaft @$700.00 rebuilt front and rear D.S. new u joints and balance. problem still exists. going to another shop for further diagnosis.

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Nissan Pathfinder in United Arab Emirates Nov 2008 - Dec 2012
Sep 2009 93000 mi ¤1500	AC Blower inside cabin making irritating rattling noise - Blower motor was broken, required replacing.
Jul 2010 104240 mi ¤1700	Car lost power and engine switched off while at traffic lights. I was able to restart the car immediately but engine light would not go off. 2 sensors were replaced and Full Major Service was carried out.
Dec 2010 110980 mi ¤150	Engine Light came on and as a result cruise control would not function. Took it in, engine light was due to "Brake light switch" malfunction - the shop replaced the switch and engine light is gone and cruise control works again.
Jul 2011 115500 mi ¤3550	AC Compressor Died. Dealer wanted 6000 AED to fix, took to independent mechanic, replaced with genuine used compressor for less than half the cost. Fixed a few other issues as well (broken Antenna)
Nov 2011 121260 mi ¤2500	There were a number of gaskets leaking, they were all changed.
Sep 2012 130820 mi ¤250	Car randomly doesnt start - problem isolated to starter motor. Starter motor was cleaned
Oct 2012 130820 mi ¤350	The problem in September came back and this time replaced the starter motor and the coil

Nissan Pathfinder in Quebec, Canada Nov 2008 - Jul 2010
Jul 2009 53320 mi C $285	Broken emergency brake cable
Aug 2009 55180 mi C $150	Anti-roll bar link kits replaced (both sides).

Nissan Pathfinder in Pennsylvania, United States Jul 2011 - Dec 2012
Apr 2012 80000 mi US $70	Exhaust system leaking. Common problem with this era Pathfinder. Installed repair kit designed for this specific problem.

Nissan Pathfinder in New Hampshire, United States Apr 2010 - Jun 2011
May 2010 106000 mi	Needed new exhaust from cat back. Rotors machined. General tune up. Needs to still go back for new plugs and to check on "check engine" light that is showing an emissions code having to do with the fuel tank.

Nissan Pathfinder in British Columbia, Canada Mar 2011 - Mar 2012
Mar 2012 83700 mi C $150	EVAP System

Nissan Pathfinder in California, United States Nov 2008 - Sep 2009
Aug 2009 74000 mi US $54	Driver window pinch stop mechanism too sensitive. Window hit top and dropped 4 inches when closing with one stop button.

Nissan Pathfinder in Alberta, Canada Nov 2008 - Apr 2010
Oct 2009 101060 mi C $200	Daytime Running Light (DTRL) control assembly failed, driver-side low beam did not work. Replaced control assembly, lights worked properly. Faulty daytime running light (DTRL) control unit. No power to driver-side low beam. Replaced for $200.
Apr 2010 174220 mi	Rust in the rear wheel wells when sold, common problem with these.

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Nissan Pathfinder in North Carolina, United States Jun 2015 - Dec 2016
Jun 2016 150000 mi US $300	replaced rear driver catalytic converter. replaced downstream O2 sensor.

Nissan Pathfinder in Florida, United States Aug 2008 - Mar 2010
Sep 2008 76000 mi US $400	Fan clutch replaced.
Nov 2008 76000 mi US $215	Rear brake cylinders replaced and new pads put on

Nissan Pathfinder in California, United States Feb 2013 - Mar 2014
Jan 2014 US $6	Third brake light became detached from inside rear window.

Nissan Pathfinder in California, United States Jun 2017 - Jun 2018
Jun 2018 125000 mi US $50	Squealing belts on startup. Both belts replaced. Pulleys lubricated.

Nissan Pathfinder in North Carolina, United States Nov 2010 - Nov 2011
Feb 2011 108400 mi US $300	O2 sensors

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Nissan Pathfinder in Massachusetts, United States Apr 2018 - May 2018
May 2018 11500 mi US $505	Air Bag Coil

Nissan Pathfinder in Alberta, Canada Aug 2008 - Aug 2014
Apr 2008 77500 mi C $450	Daytime Runnig Light block replaced
Apr 2010 110222 mi C $240	Left ball joint change
May 2010 112980 mi C $205	O2 sensor right rear replaced after "Check Engine" light went on Exhaust and catalytic converter fixed (welded)
Nov 2010 117800 mi C $270	Right ball joint replaced Right ball joint replaced
Aug 2011 129580 mi C $640	Strong vibration from driveline at speeds 60 and 90 km/hr. Both U-joints replaced. Strong vibration at speeds 60 & 90km/h. Balanced 4 tires at the tire shop - still vibration. Nissan dealer replaced 2 (front) U-joints on the drive shaft. Problem solved, 97% of vibration is gone.
Jul 2013 159420 mi C $250	Sway bar link replaced - front
Aug 2014 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.

Nissan Pathfinder in Ontario, Canada Apr 2009 - Oct 2015
Jul 2010 88660 mi C $30	Worn front right sway bar end link caused mild clunk noise over bumps. Replaced with new one, $30.
Dec 2011 104160 mi C $285	replace OE muffler. Repair other exhaust joint leak.
Jun 2012 109120 mi C $325	Check engine light with 2 codes for a post-cat O2 sensor. TSB# NTB03-011 indicated ECM flash required. O2 sensor replaced, ECM flashed.
Mar 2013 115940 mi C $40	Drivers front sway bar end link was worn causing minor clunk noise over bumps. Owner replaced part.
Nov 2013 119660 mi C $515	Complete exhaust replaced from cat converter back: head pipes, muffler, tailpipe. The tail pipe had rotted at the connection over the axle, the muffler and head pipes were rotten.
Sep 2014 126480 mi C $75	Head gasket leaking coolant at pass rear side. Stop leak added to coolant system as the repair cost of the gasket was equal to vehicle value or damn close.
Oct 2014 127100 mi C $190	The previous headgasket leak which was treated with stop leak may have caused the radiator to fail. My guess is the sealant sealed the rad cap causing an overpressure condition. OEM rad replaced (easy job actually!). Not bad @205k km.
Oct 2015 134540 mi	Pass high beam intermittent. Believed to be faukty DRL module - common solder issue. Unrepaired at time of sale. Used DRL module ~$40

Nissan Pathfinder in Alberta, Canada Aug 2005 - Jun 2011
Dec 2005 48980 mi C $540	Daytime running light module failed. Driver's side low-beam wouldn't work, even after a bulb replacement. Expensive repair.
Sep 2006 61938 mi	Front driveshaft replaced under warranty. Universal joint was vibrating. Free parts and labour.
Mar 2007 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.
Jul 2007 71920 mi C $80	Rear wiper motor failed. Wiper would not move from rest position. Bought a unit from the wrecker for $80, Nissan price was over $500 for the wiper assembly.
Aug 2007 72540 mi C $480	Voltage regulator failed causing alternator output of between 16.4v and 19.1v and all the warning lights in the dash to flicker violently. Bought alternator through 3rd party as Nissan brand was over $520.
Jun 2009 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.
Jul 2009 96720 mi C $465	Exhaust had broken at flange above rear axle, causing exhaust leak to under-body of the vehicle. Melted small area of carpet inside the vehicle. Apparently a common and typical spot for the exhaust to fail in this vehicle. In area of fuel tank.
Sep 2009 96720 mi C $500	Broken exhaust flange above rear axle. Replaced all exhaust components from cats, back.

Nissan Pathfinder in Virginia, United States Jun 2017 - Jun 2018
Oct 2017 145000 mi US $150	Coolant system replaced. Radiator, hoses, thermostat.

Nissan Pathfinder in Michigan, United States Jul 2013 - Jul 2015
Aug 2013 86000 mi US $500	Blower motor replacement

Nissan Pathfinder in Arizona, United States Aug 2008 - Jun 2011
Jun 2009 58000 mi US $120	P1130 code. I replaced a new swirl control valve solenoid vale unit but the SES light still on; told to disconnect battery for 1-2 hrs. then reconnect it to reset the light. Works for week, light comes back on again.

Nissan Pathfinder in Ohio, United States Nov 2014 - Jan 2017
Mar 2015 151000 mi US $408	IACV valve needed replacement
Oct 2015 157200 mi US $200	Exhaust fell off
Jan 2017 158000 mi US $125	Had to replace intake air control valve.

Nissan Pathfinder in Minnesota, United States May 2009 - Mar 2010
Nov 2009 92000 mi US $400	Muffler and post muffler (resonator) had to be replaced due to flange between muffler and post muffler rusted through. Corrosion too deep to be able to fix without replacement of both mufflers.

Nissan Pathfinder in Alberta, Canada Jun 2016 - Jun 2016
Jun 2016 148800 mi C $100	Replaced front passenger lower ball joint

Nissan Pathfinder in Ohio, United States Jul 2007 - Jun 2011
Nov 2007 90000 mi US $325	Front Stabilizer Linkage was worn
Jan 2008 95000 mi US $127	Blower Amp went bad
May 2010 157000 mi US $500	Evap canister check valve went bad, which originally caused the MIL code to come on giving an erroneous small evap leak code. Eventually the check valve totally died in the closed position which caused the right code to come up.

Nissan Pathfinder in Oklahoma, United States Dec 2012 - Dec 2014
Feb 2014 137000 mi US $180	SUV is hard to start after setting 20-30 minutes. Problem is not present if engine is cold or hot, just if it sets for a short time. No cost, I had the shop clean the injectors as well as replace diff oil.
Jul 2014 141500 mi US $90	Rocker cover oil leak

Nissan Pathfinder in Idaho, United States Mar 2016 - Mar 2016
Mar 2016 144000 mi US $500	Plastic Timing Chain Guides wore out and needed replaced - known manufacturer defect, that Nissan acknowledges, but will not pay for

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Nissan Pathfinder in Virginia, United States Nov 2016 - Jun 2018
Dec 2016 145000 mi	Needed to weld exhaust pipe into system.
Apr 2017 147000 mi US $120	Leaking oil pan
Jun 2018 156000 mi US $900	Replaced exhaust system (muffler and pipes).

Nissan Pathfinder in Western Australia, Australia Sep 2009 - May 2020
Feb 2015 165500 mi A $1200	The original Butane fuel system was completely replaced with a new system.
Apr 2016 177620 mi A $550	Replaced Radiator, due to split in Top Tank
Jul 2017 186000 mi A $346	Engine would cut out intermittently while driving. then after waiting a while would then function. Finally on 1st July would not start at all, so into Workshop for Diagnosis. The fault was traced to bad Ignition Coil. Coil replaced and now all fine.
Oct 2018 198400 mi A $1200	Front Right Shock Absorber Strut Bent. Replaced both front struts and wheel alignment

Nissan Pathfinder in British Columbia, Canada Aug 2012 - Apr 2017
Sep 2012 61380 mi C $800	rear trailing arm bushings replaced to correct high speed wobble (100km/hr)
Jul 2016 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. A second repair at this visit was replacement of the radiator fan clutch.

Nissan Pathfinder in California, United States Nov 2005 - Mar 2010
May 2005 33000 mi	Linear actuator for driver seat failed. No movement.
Aug 2008 73000 mi	Cooland leaks from radiator, overheating, SES light ON
Dec 2008 80000 mi US $700	Botched radiator.

Nissan Pathfinder in Quebec, Canada Mar 2013 - May 2014
Apr 2013 112000 mi C $2500	third or fourth trip - still not handled - vibration at several speeds - changed tires, balanced shafts (2 times), changed all rotating brake parts and checked for balance, checked wheels for balance, realigned drivetrain
Jun 2013 113460 mi C $480	vibration between 90 and 110 km/h - same as before changed front driveshaft rebalanced 4 times - no joy - changed front differential supports and realigned to equate driveshaft angles by modifying supports - no joy changed front driveshaft after checking vibration on the road and on the lift - exchanged parts with another working vehicle of same design and year to verify. ultimately found vibration from off-center non-Nissan front drive shaft U-joint. front right macpherson strut - spring broken at base this is the 4th spring to fail on this vehicle since 2008
May 2014 119040 mi	Idiot lites would tell me the evaporation line on the gas tank was leaking. Does nothing, expensive to replace sensors, never fixed.

Nissan Pathfinder in Ontario, Canada Apr 2009 - Aug 2021
Jun 2009 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.
Jul 2009 125240 mi C $900	Shocks and struts. Quick fix of a rattle in the exhaust system. Replaced front struts and rear shocks. Installed KYB-GR2's. Repaired rattling exhaust heat shields.
Sep 2010 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.
May 2011 145080 mi C $285	Vibration in drivetrain, at any speed. Had to replace U-joint in secondary driveshaft. Vibration in drivetrain, at any speed. Had to replace U-joint in secondary driveshaft.
Jun 2011 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.
Jan 2012 155000 mi C $220	Loud exhaust noise. Repaired hole in muffler and exhaust pipe, as well as new clamps on loose tailpipe.
Feb 2012 155600 mi C $160	Power steering fluid leak. Power steering line sprung a leak. Replaced both steering lines to repair leak.
Apr 2012 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.
Aug 2012 159920 mi C $450	Exhaust leak. Replaced entire exhaust system. Exhaust parts purchased independently, then had dealership install the parts.
Feb 2014 173060 mi C $950	Truck would not idle. After much troubleshooting, problem was a bad IACV, which also took out the ECM (main computer). Replaced IACV and had the ECM repaired by Circuit Board Medics. Took 2 weeks to complete the repair.
May 2014 176080 mi C $50	Heating/cooling fan would only run on high setting. All other settings were dead. Had to replace the fan amp/resistor. Bought the part at the dealership and replaced it myself.
Aug 2014 177320 mi C $20	Gas leaking from filler tube when adding gas. Half inch hole in top of tube. Sourced a used gas filler neck/tube assembly at a wrecking yard and replaced it myself. Gas leaking from filler tube when adding gas. Half inch hole in top of tube. Sourced a used gas filler neck/tube assembly at a wrecking yard and replaced it myself.
Sep 2014 178560 mi C $520	Battery would not charge, truck died. New alternator and battery required. Purchased alternator from auto parts store, had mechanic replace it. Bought battery at Costco and replaced it myself.
Apr 2015 182060 mi C $1025	Rad sprung a leak, lost the anti-freeze and truck overheated. Replaced the radiator, upper and lower hoses and thermostat.
Jul 2015 184140 mi C $225	Truck would not start. Had to replace the starter motor/solenoid assembly.
Dec 2015 186000 mi C $175	Exhaust system noisy. Had to replace the resonator and exhaust pipe
Mar 2016 186620 mi C $160	Muffler rusted out. Replaced.
Apr 2017 190960 mi C $110	bad oxygen sensor needed replacement
May 2017 191270 mi C $800	Brake pedal went to the floor. Almost no braking. ABS and brake lights came on. Had a brake fluid leak and lost most of the fluid. Brake line at rear of vehicle was rusted out. Also had a leaky rear wheel cylinder. Brake line and wheel cylinder replaced, brake fluid flushed and replaced. Rear drum brakes adjusted as well as e-cable adjusted.
May 2018 192820 mi C $320	Broken left front spring. Replaced both front springs.

Nissan Pathfinder in British Columbia, Canada Jul 2009 - Jan 2017
Mar 2011 126480 mi C $800	Front brake pads, flush brake fluids, relace rear brake cylinders. Rear shock absorbers.
Aug 2012 146560 mi C $400	Replace belts
Dec 2013 164920 mi C $1100	Rear suspension bushings and shock bumper stops
Jan 2014 142400 mi C $300	Repair to gearing for antenna Door sagging on driver side.
Jan 2017 164920 mi	Catalytic converter needs replacement or repair.

Nissan Pathfinder in Minnesota, United States Jul 2008 - Jul 2010
Aug 2008 90000 mi US $1300	Replaced bad pwr steering hose, which was not faulty, and ended up replacing pwr steering pump as well.
Nov 2008 93000 mi US $730	Replaced battery myself due to low voltage and car not wanting to be jumped. Car started and ran for about 30 miles, then died. Needed new alternator to the tune of $730 installed at dealer. Aftermarket alternator was only 100 bucks cheaper.

Nissan Pathfinder in Maryland, United States Jun 2007 - Apr 2010
Jan 2007 49100 mi	Open intake manifold, loc-tite butterfly valves,Rpl. PCV,New Iridium Plugs (OE plugs still looked new). Truck has 3" lift, 32" tires, Manual Hubs, Open Element Pop-Charger, (3) 12" subwoofers...gets 13 MPG CITY and 21 HWY !
Jan 2009 62000 mi	Driver side rear spark plug hole is gathering oil, perhaps a new valve cover is in order. Truck consumes very little oil less than 1/2 QT per 5000K city driving.
Apr 2010	Front end links replaced.

Nissan Pathfinder in Idaho, United States Jan 2017 - Jul 2022
Apr 2021 3 mi US $50	Plans for tailpipe was rusted and corroded shut. Cut out and removed, then sliced back together with a coupler

Nissan Pathfinder in New York, United States Jul 2010 - Mar 2017
Dec 2010 82000 mi US $150	Rattle...heat shield
Dec 2011 86000 mi US $185	Rear 02 sensor went bad and was causing the "check engine" light to be lit. Sensor was replaced.
Mar 2013 95000 mi US $1000	Needed to patch exhaust piping
Oct 2015 100000 mi US $400	Exhaust. Catalytic converter replacement
Oct 2016 101000 mi US $1000	New exhaust system

Nissan Pathfinder in Minnesota, United States Nov 2015 - Aug 2020
Apr 2016 142300 mi US $425	Replaced front struts and sway bar links and also rear shocks.
Nov 2016 145300 mi US $40	Replaced bank 2 rear O2 sensor

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Nissan Pathfinder in Alabama, United States Nov 2009 - Jan 2013
Dec 2009 205000 mi US $250	CV joints replaced. The boots were cracked and joints worn out.

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Nissan Pathfinder in South Carolina, United States Mar 2012 - Sep 2015
Oct 2013 213800 mi US $40	I had to replace the intake tube/elbow because cracks began forming allowing unmeasured air into engine. Took 10 minutes
Dec 2013 218000 mi US $150	Had to have alternator rebuilt. Bearing failed.
Jun 2014 230000 mi US $400	I replaced all the suspension components on the car. The trailing arms went bad so when I replaced them I had the shop replace the front and rear shocks, upper and lower trailing arms, swaybar end links and bushings. Truck drives like new.
Dec 2014 240000 mi US $200	Had to replace radiator due to leaks.

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Nissan Pathfinder in Ontario, Canada May 2009 - Aug 2009
Jun 2009 73160 mi C $800	Replace blown front strut

Nissan Pathfinder in New Jersey, United States Aug 2008 - Apr 2010
Sep 2008 84000 mi US $1200	Replaced shock absorbers and rear springs. The ride and handling had deteriorated progressively for the past 6 months. Rear ride height was improved by at least 3 " with new springs. I consider this normal wear and tear for 83,000 miles. Rear exhaust resonator fell off. It had rusted through at the joint where it connected to the main muffler. Repair shop told me this is a common failure on Pathfinders. Radiator was replaced. I noticed a faint smell of coolant while working on the front suspension. No leaks were apparent. After replacing radiator, the engine temp gauge was reading much lower temperature. The radiator core was partially clogged.
Mar 2009 98000 mi	The driver's seat power mechanism broke and jammed the seat in the forward position. Second time, a common failure on the Pathfinder. Repair would cost $400.00 parts plus $150.00 in labor. I installed an aftermarket Recaro seat to end this problem.

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Nissan Pathfinder in New Brunswick, Canada Jun 2008 - Mar 2010
Jul 2008 76260 mi	Burning excessive oil. Low compression on 3 cylinders. Truck requires new motor.

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Nissan Pathfinder in Guam Dec 2008 - Jan 2013
Aug 2009 39680 mi $700	valve cover gasket
Jun 2012 57660 mi $400	Replace distributor assembly.
Oct 2012 59720 mi $463	Replaced AC dryer, vacuum hoses and tubes, replace hose and freon piping, recharge freon.
Dec 2012 60760 mi $300	Replaced radiator, radiator already had leaks on the seams and spread to the rest of the radiator.

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Nissan Pathfinder in New Jersey, United States Jul 2009 - Mar 2010
Aug 2009 111000 mi US $300	mass air flow changed after car slowed running then stopped, overheated, and made whistling sounds Radiator changed with the persistent chk engine light code

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Nissan Pathfinder in Colorado, United States Oct 2014 - Mar 2015
Dec 2014 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

Nissan Pathfinder in New York, United States May 2008 - Mar 2010
Jun 2008 107000 mi US $1372	All six Ignition coils had to be replaced, was told by the mechanic to have all of them replaced at the same time to save labor cost in the future.

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Nissan Pathfinder in Indiana, United States Jun 2010 - May 2012
Jul 2010 103000 mi US $130	Had a flange that broke and had to be replaced.
Oct 2011 117000 mi US $1200	Replaced Coil packs and wires
May 2012 124000 mi US $120	Alignment, sway bar mounts

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Nissan Pathfinder in Virginia, United States Feb 2008 - Jun 2015
Mar 2008 97000 mi US $160	Exhaust Pipe between 1 muffler and 2nd muffler split at weld.
Jun 2015 167000 mi US $35	Crank angle sensor was replaced.

Nissan Pathfinder in Colorado, United States Jun 2017 - Jul 2018
Jul 2018 180000 mi	Car was overheating, two days in a row. Problem was not replicated in the shop.

Nissan Pathfinder in California, United States Nov 2009 - Sep 2011
Dec 2009 123000 mi US $80	Replace MAF sensor, due to car hesitating at moderate to high RPMs.
Sep 2010 128000 mi US $63	Problem code P1145, replaced intake valve timing control position sensor.
Dec 2010 131000 mi US $80	Torn CV boot on right front drive axle. Replaced entire drive axle.
Feb 2011 132000 mi	Repaired leak in rubber hose fittings for low pressure AC circuit.
Sep 2011 137000 mi US $2	Replaced burnt out light bulbs in center console (A/C controls), and in A/C switch.

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Nissan Pathfinder in Arizona, United States Nov 2011 - Jun 2014
Jan 2012 62000 mi US $1400	transmission slip so bad it needs total rebuild

Nissan Pathfinder in Texas, United States Nov 2010 - Jun 2016
Dec 2010 154000 mi US $85	Service Engine Soon light came on. Code reader indicated "Fuel injection system lean." Replaced MAF sensor, reset SES light, problem has not recurred.
Oct 2011 162000 mi US $220	Installed new struts, mounts and outer tie rod ends.
Dec 2011 163000 mi US $6	Oil leak was detected from the oil cooler. Replaced oil cooler o-ring.
Jul 2012 168500 mi US $22	u-joint was replaced
Jan 2016 170200 mi US $40	rear trailing arm bushings(4)replaced

Nissan Pathfinder in Washington, United States Jan 2013 - Jul 2018
Jun 2013 84000 mi US $1870	Car rocked from side to side. Replaced upper and lower radius rods, front struts and aligned.
Jun 2014 92000 mi US $700	leak in a line, system drained, repaired and re charged.
Jul 2017 110000 mi US $200	leak fixes

Nissan Pathfinder in South Carolina, United States Feb 2012 - Sep 2018
Aug 2012 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.
Dec 2013 156000 mi	Coolant plug leaked. Tightened to correct specs
Oct 2014 167500 mi US $140	Alternator went and car had to be towed.
Apr 2015 175000 mi US $200	Had to replace starter.
Aug 2015 180000 mi US $534	Went to start the vehicle and had a no start condition. security light remained on, had vehicle towed to dealer after trying to reprogram the key they had to replace the computer for the key antenna that reads the key.
Aug 2018 212000 mi US $500	Radiator replaced along with hoses due to leaks.

Nissan Pathfinder in Louisiana, United States - Mar 2010
Jul 2009 140000 mi US $410	radiator was bad and was replaced. Car kept running hot.
Mar 2010 156500 mi	in shop once again for overheating.

Nissan Pathfinder in Florida, United States Oct 2012 - Dec 2016
Dec 2013 150000 mi US $226	Leaky automatic transmission pan gasket. Pan seal replaced.
Sep 2015 163000 mi	Cruise control inop. The cheap plastic buttons that Nissan installed on the brake pedal to allow cruise control to remain on fell apart literally. Replaced by plastic buttons purchased in hardware store.

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Nissan Pathfinder in Arizona, United States Oct 2012 - Jan 2013
Nov 2012 120500 mi US $1100	timing chain tensioner replaced. Also replaced internal water pump since it was in the same area.

Nissan Pathfinder in New Jersey, United States Jul 2004 - Jun 2018
Jan 2004 103137 mi US $294	Replaced oil cooler seal Replaced coil #3
Jan 2007 85625 mi US $657	Replaced air flow meter.
Aug 2008 100129 mi US $1217	Replaced muffler
Jun 2011 131385 mi US $190	Replaced right rear window switch
Sep 2011 125000 mi US $114	Replaced coil #1
Aug 2012 143575 mi US $513	Removed heatshields, replaced hose clamp Rear shocks leaking fluid, replaced rear shocks
May 2013 152910 mi US $1009	Replace D/S and P/S Front Axles for Leak
Sep 2013 156208 mi US $1158	Replaced leaking valve cover gaskets and seals as needed Replace leaking valve cover gaskets and seals as needed to correct leak.

Nissan Pathfinder in Nevada, United States Oct 2007 - Jan 2011
Nov 2008 56000 mi US $130	Fuel Injector Service, Mass Air Flow Meter Replaced. Losing Power and Jostling when started. Replaced Single Coil Replace 5 remaining coils.

Nissan Pathfinder in Ontario, Canada Jan 2008 - Mar 2010
Jun 2008 47120 mi C $620	suspension - strut braces making noise
Jul 2008 48360 mi C $1200	Mass air flow sensor, O2 sensor, updated software for ecm
Mar 2009 57040 mi C $1280	Suspension waggle on hitting bumps, unstable in crosswind or headwind.
May 2009 60760 mi C $980	corrosion on rims causing slow air leaks, tires near end of service so replaced tires and rims.

Nissan Pathfinder in California, United States Mar 2011 - Apr 2011
Apr 2011 229000 mi US $450	O2 sensors replaced 2 of them in the cycle of the car. O2 sensors replaced 2 of them in the cycle of the car.

Nissan Pathfinder in Ontario, Canada Oct 2007 - Jun 2011
Nov 2007 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
Jun 2010 123160 mi C $500	COIL PACKS REPLACED. ALL 6
Oct 2010 125240 mi C $500	ball joints rear shocks ay brendlinks

Nissan Pathfinder in North Carolina, United States Oct 2007 - Sep 2012
Dec 2011 124000 mi US $80	had to repair broken exhaust pipe. OEM exhaust system. Second repair on section between two rear mufflers (or resonator and muffler...not sure). cut pipe and welded sleeve to make repair.

Nissan Pathfinder in Colorado, United States Apr 2015 - Nov 2017
Feb 2016 160200 mi US $600	Intermittent not starting. Replaced starter.

Nissan Pathfinder in Quebec, Canada Feb 2014 - Jun 2016
Jun 2014 109120 mi	Factory recall # R-177 front suspension corrosion right side. Nissan would not cover repairs under the recall.
Jul 2014 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.
Jun 2015 112220 mi C $717	replaced alternator replaced radiator
Jul 2015 112420 mi C $512	Air flow sensor
Jan 2016 110960 mi	reinforced main frame due to corrision. $433.00 parts and labor

Nissan Pathfinder in California, United States Jun 2011 - Jun 2018
Jul 2011 118500 mi US $1100	car vibrating, replaced all ignition coils
May 2013 134900 mi US $2100	catalytic convertor

Nissan Pathfinder in Virginia, United States Sep 2009 - Sep 2012
Jun 2010 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.
Mar 2012 147000 mi US $300	Exhaust pipe rusted through and was replaced along with muffler.
Jun 2012 149000 mi US $135	A/C wasn't cold, got it recharged underbody panel was loose, had it screwed back in

Nissan Pathfinder in New Hampshire, United States Aug 2015 - Mar 2018
Sep 2015 117000 mi US $220	Vehicle required a new oxygen sensor, drivers side rear bank. I first attempted to use an aftermarket sensor from ebay at 1/8 the cost, but it did not work.
Oct 2015 117200 mi US $800	Torn boot on power steering rack. Nissan dealer forced me to replace the hinges on both front doors in order to pass state inspection. There was absolutely nothing wrong with the hinges, but Nissan gave me no choice. Passenger side had no play; driver side had minimal play. Muffler had holes and had to be replaced to pass inspection.
Nov 2015 117600 mi US $347	The brakes went out. Vehicle needed a new brake line and master cylinder. The brakes now work, but the brake pedal is still softer than it should be. Brake system was bled multiple times
Feb 2016 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.

Nissan Pathfinder in British Columbia, Canada May 2008 - Nov 2011
Jun 2009 128340 mi C $700	Front link bushings replaced. O2 sensor replaced.
Sep 2009 136400 mi C $375	Replaced muffler, rusted, hole developing. Old rear bumper was cracked, removed and replaced it. No paint, just replaced with used part. $300 for used part, $350 for install.
Mar 2010 145700 mi C $188	Changed the number 6 ignition module.
May 2010 145700 mi C $1100	Both front CV joints needed to be replaced due to ripped boots.
Nov 2010 153140 mi C $780	Ignition coil replaced.
May 2011 164300 mi C $4600	Both catalytic converters replaced, evap servo, O2 sensor, brakes all around, rear suspension bushings and a few other things.
Nov 2011 176080 mi	Suspected blown head gasket. Leaking coolant, burnin oil, over heating at idle. Did not take to mechanic.

Nissan Pathfinder in Grenada Aug 2007 - Jun 2011
Jul 2007 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
Sep 2010 53940 mi $250	Small radiator leak in plastic top tank. Needed replacement (trying to find top tank part). Cousin's Pathfinder (1999) needed same repair at similar milage.

Nissan Pathfinder in Pennsylvania, United States May 2008 - Apr 2011
Apr 2009 89000 mi US $165	MAF sensor went bad. Had the MAF sensor cleaned but not replaced to try and see if that would fix it but it did not. Will be ordering a new MAF sensor soon.

Nissan Pathfinder in Utah, United States Feb 2012 - Nov 2013
Aug 2012 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.
May 2013 110400 mi US $1000	Replaced spark plugs, ignition coils, and both cam sensors to remedy stuttering issue and CEL codes.
Jun 2013 110000 mi	CEL on due to bad O2 sensor. Living with it for now.
Nov 2013 114000 mi	CEL on due to bad O2 sensor.

Nissan Pathfinder in New York, United States May 2013 - Aug 2013
Jun 2013 134000 mi	Ignition Coil, MAF sensor, alternator
Aug 2013 135000 mi US $300	Exhaust gaskets axle wheel bearing idler pulley tie rod

Nissan Pathfinder in California, United States Aug 2010 - Apr 2011
Sep 2010 124000 mi US $45	Tires Struts & Shocks.. Still need brakes but cannot afford them Had to replace fog lights and headlights for the third time since the begining of the year
Jan 2011 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

Nissan Pathfinder in Manitoba, Canada Aug 2009 - Sep 2018
Jun 2009 86800 mi C $1500	installed shocks and struts

Nissan Pathfinder in Colorado, United States May 2008 - Aug 2022
Jul 2022 208000 mi US $325	alternator replced

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Nissan Pathfinder in Ontario, Canada Sep 2010 - Aug 2015
Dec 2010 107056 mi C $930	Problems code P1320, P0301, P0305 Replaced Ignition coils 1 & 5 (new) and Alternator (recond) Problems code P1320, P0301, P0305 Replaced Ignition coils 1 & 5 (new) and Alternator (recond)
Jan 2011 125340 mi C $450	Problems code P1320, P0301, P0305 Replaced Ignition coils 1 & 5 and Alternator
May 2011 110051 mi	Cleaned upper right VTC sensor Replaced Center and Rear muffler Repl Center and Rear muffler Cleaned upper right VTC sensor
Jun 2013 124620 mi C $100	SES P1145 needs driver side Camshaft sensor replaced
Dec 2013 128340 mi C $120	Error Code P1320 and P0305. Replace Ignition Coil for Cylinder 5.
Mar 2014 137020 mi C $75	replace lower oil pan

Nissan Pathfinder in Tennessee, United States Jul 2011 - Mar 2013
Sep 2011 126000 mi US $450	Oxygen sensor needed to be replaced.
Apr 2012 127000 mi US $250	right rear shock absorber was blown out and needed replacing.

Nissan Pathfinder in Virginia, United States Apr 2013 - Dec 2013
Jul 2013 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.
Oct 2013 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.

Nissan Pathfinder in Nevada, United States Jan 2015 - Mar 2015
Mar 2015 186000 mi	The engine light came on lost all acceleration and topped out at about 45mph. Was told by my mechanic that the cylinders on left bank were all oval

Nissan Pathfinder in Michigan, United States May 2009 - Jul 2012
Jun 2009 132000 mi US $1000	Front struts oil leakage needing strut replacement. SES light went on showing faulty MAFS. It was cleaned and put back, light went off.
Jul 2012 149000 mi US $1025	Needed Ignition Coil replcement

Nissan Pathfinder in Washington, United States Mar 2015 - Sep 2017
Dec 2015 148000 mi US $42	Rear glass gas struts were not holding the glass up so they were replaced.
Jul 2017 153000 mi US $40	AC System Recharged with R-143a using manifold and vacuum pump.

Nissan Pathfinder in Georgia, United States Feb 2015 - Jun 2015
Apr 2015 186300 mi US $30	Replaced windshield washer pumps.
Jun 2015 188000 mi US $350	Idle air control valve (IACV) was replaced. This failure also disabled the car's ECU. ECU failed due to a bad idle air control valve (IACV) and ECU was replaced with a rebuilt ECU.

Nissan Pathfinder in California, United States May 2014 - Jun 2014
Jun 2014 246000 mi US $650	leaking from water control valve

Nissan Pathfinder in California, United States Oct 2015 - Dec 2015
Nov 2015 137000 mi US $600	Rear bushings/stabilizer's shot. Decided not to fix at this time.

Nissan Pathfinder in Alberta, Canada Feb 2015 - Jan 2016
Feb 2015 194680 mi C $500	Both front struts broke, replaced them.
Oct 2015 202940 mi C $150	Exhaust - replaced.
Jan 2016 203980 mi C $200	Exaust rattling, needed some welding to secure.

Nissan Pathfinder in South Dakota, United States Sep 2011 - Nov 2011
Nov 2011 95000 mi US $100	Valve cover gaskets leaking oil

Nissan Pathfinder in Virginia, United States Jun 2016 - Jul 2016
Jun 2016 113000 mi US $150	Had to fix some parts with the exhaust, but the car has been very rusty and there is always something to fix with the exhaust.

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Nissan Pathfinder in California, United States Aug 2009 - Mar 2010
Oct 2009 77000 mi	Passenger side wheel bearing replaced. Transmission cooler seal replaced.

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Nissan Pathfinder in Virginia, United States Jan 2011 - Feb 2011
Feb 2011 132000 mi US $90	Pathfinder has problem starting, runs good once started but will stall if given gas too quick. Replaced fuel filter, air filter and cleaned air flow sensor

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Nissan Pathfinder in Ontario, Canada Mar 2012 - Jan 2022
Aug 2012 78620 mi C $1200	Right front wheel bearing replaced - vehicle had a shimmy/shake over 100kph suspension was sloppy over dips in road etc. Struts were replaced. Replaced struts- suspension was sloppy over road dips etc.
Jul 2013 162720 mi C $2500	Replace rusted door skins, repair rockers.
Sep 2013 167400 mi C $525	Code on computer - EVAP System. Smoke test revealed bad Vacuum valve.
Jul 2021 158 mi C $120	Right CV Boot-replaced.

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Nissan Pathfinder in New South Wales, Australia Sep 2013 - Feb 2018
Oct 2013 139700 mi A $340	When turning on slightly bumpy or rough road, heard clunking noise near the front wheel. When turning right, the noise is on the left wheel, when turning left, the noise is on the right. Ball joints replaced-$45(both). Labour-$120(both) Front right wheel had movement on last visit when wiggling wheel at 12 & 6 o'clock. Wheel bearings replaced for both front wheels - $120(parts)+$220(labour)=$340. I was hoping humming noise(since I got it) would go away, but no. Maybe tyres
May 2016 150536 mi A $2570	Coolant leak from lower intake manifold(RHS). R&R 2 lower intake manifold gasket and the upper intake plenum gasket-$60(parts)+$740(labour). R&R valve cover gasket(LHS)-$60(labour only). R&R spark plugs (iridium)-$150(parts)+$50(labour) Oil leak at timing cover.R&R timing belt,2 camshaft seals,1 crankshaft seal-$150(parts)+$750(labour).R&R water pump-$150(parts)+$100(labour).R&R thermostat-$55(parts)+$95(labour).R&R 2 idler pulleys-$140(parts only).Hoses-$70(parts only)
Jun 2016 150840 mi A $1570	R&R rear main seal - $1200. R&R transfer case seals - $220. R&R oil pressure switch -$150
Jul 2016 150970 mi A $1	Removed thermo switch right next to the throttle body where a bit of coolant is leaking. (Responsible for setting the fast idle during cold starts to pump oil quicker). Replaced the o-ring. No more leaks. Likely would have cost around $200.
Aug 2016 151900 mi A $500	Radiator leaking due to crack at the top section. Replaced with aftermarket radiator ~$120 (incl. coolant top up).

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Nissan Pathfinder in Illinois, United States Nov 2008 - Apr 2021
Mar 2009 135000 mi US $80	O2 Sensor Bank 2 Sensor 2 Replaced.
Dec 2010 167000 mi US $100	Right rear shock absorber failed
Jun 2012 191000 mi	Recall on front suspension. Repairs required
Jun 2013 197000 mi	Unable to open Rear passenger door from either outside or inside. Removed interior trim and manually opened door. Then cleaned, lubed mechanism and reassembled.
Aug 2013 197500 mi US $200	Crankshaft pulley/harmonic balancer separated. Had to pull old one and replace.
Nov 2013 199000 mi US $50	replace ball joints
Dec 2013 200000 mi US $100	Replaced rear shocks

Nissan Pathfinder in Brazil Apr 2012 - Apr 2013
Nov 2012 95360 mi $900	Oil Leak

Nissan Pathfinder in Aruba Oct 2014 - Jan 2022
Dec 2014 61380 mi $3	Leaking oil from valve cover. Replaced and tightend bolts.
May 2015 63240 mi $125	Airco no longer working due to a leak in low pressure hose. Replaced hose, vacuumed and refilled system.
Sep 2015 64560 mi $12	Bought sensor and harness from eBay for $12.
Jan 2016 65720 mi $300	Harmonic Balancer came apart with a lot of noise. Replaced by an aftermarket part.
Mar 2016 66216 mi $4	Fan control amplifier no longer working. The MOSFET was replaced. Fan not longer only blowing full force.
Mar 2017 68820 mi	Removed some sludge from valves with diesel fuel. Then did an oil and filter change.
Mar 2018 70680 mi $150	Radiator leaking between plastic top tank and metal. Removed top tank and replaced seal. Battery was getting bad. Problems starting. Replaced battery with a new one.

Nissan Pathfinder in North Carolina, United States Jul 2009 - Jun 2019
Jul 2011 99000 mi US $460	belts replaced and tune up water pump replaced
Apr 2014 108200 mi US $750	oxygen sensors replaced. one was bad. replaced all
Feb 2018 118000 mi US $150	the alternator failed and was replaced
Apr 2019 120000 mi US $320	brakes

Nissan Pathfinder in Oklahoma, United States Jun 2017 - Jul 2020
Jun 2018 195000 mi US $150	Fuel filler hose rusted out causing a leak.

Nissan Pathfinder in Colorado, United States Apr 2011 - Oct 2011
Oct 2011 163000 mi	Got rid of the car without repairing this problem. Wheel shimmy at high speeds, bearing? Got rid of the car without repairing this problem: transmission lugging.

Nissan Pathfinder in Ontario, Canada Aug 2010 - Mar 2013
Oct 2011 197560 mi C $400	fuel tank

Nissan Pathfinder in British Columbia, Canada Jul 2009 - Mar 2012
Aug 2009 76880 mi C $700	New full exhaust, old had worn out.

Nissan Pathfinder in British Columbia, Canada Aug 2009 - Dec 2018
Mar 2010 68200 mi C $1200	timing belt; waterpump and radiator flush and repair to damaged wheel lock by tire shop
Sep 2016 131 mi C $60	Steering bushing
Nov 2017 142600 mi C $200	Endlinks Replaced both ball joints

Nissan Pathfinder in Delaware, United States Mar 2010 - Jun 2018
Dec 2010 144000 mi	Sounded like a belt was squealing. Mechanic said it was a "pulley" of some sort and not a belt (and Nissan dealer had to order part, so I think it is uncommon?). Sorry, no further info. I haven't picked up car yet to get specifics.
Nov 2011 145000 mi US $800	Entire exhaust system replaced as the pieces had separated due to rust. Parts still attached and car ran fine, just noisey. Mechanic says this is a common issue for this model after a certain age.
Mar 2012 148000 mi US $200	Replace header pipe gaskets
Nov 2012 150400 mi US $85	Smell of fuel. They changed out fuel line, but I still have smell. Need to take care back.
Apr 2013 154200 mi US $254	Air was blowing out of vents even when turned off. Control module was replaced. P/N 2776170T03 Had them check out continued smell of fuel. Per mechanic, something was not tight on line, so fixed.
Dec 2013 158000 mi	Replaced rear shocks.
Feb 2014 158600 mi	The gas tank, housing, etc., rusted out. I guess just age and mid-Atlantic winters.
Apr 2015 165000 mi US $575	They installed new battery when they should not have/I did not ask them to. Main point of trip was to replace the rear muffler. It just sort of blew open. Needed like a rodent crawled up in it an died.. They installed the 4 tiree.

Nissan Pathfinder in Ontario, Canada Jul 2009 - Jun 2011
Aug 2009 183520 mi C $50	rear coil spring broke

Nissan Pathfinder in Indiana, United States Oct 2008 - Mar 2014
Oct 2012 97000 mi US $250	After 12 years, muffler was rusted out. Replaced muffler, no other issues.
Feb 2014 103000 mi US $325	Rubber bushing on pulley crankshaft was breaking down causing a wobble and fan belts to squall. Replaced crankshaft pulley and belts. Cost of belts not included in the repair amount.

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Nissan Pathfinder in Texas, United States Jan 2009 - Mar 2010
Feb 2009 121000 mi US $600	Exhaust rusted through at flange join. Had shop weld the exhaust. Rubber torn on front CV Boot cover allowing dirt to enter joint. Replaced with new CV joint & boot.

Nissan Pathfinder in Ontario, Canada Jun 2011 - Mar 2013
Feb 2012 181040 mi C $600	Harmonic Balancer failure.
Nov 2012 189600 mi C $950	Cat back...everythign replaced

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Nissan Pathfinder in Texas, United States Aug 2009 - Feb 2010
Sep 2009 123000 mi US $75	needed new distributor. fyi, you forgot to include in the who paid for section: mechanic is good customer & cut deal with refurbished parts supplier; only charged me labor.

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Nissan Pathfinder in Washington, United States Jul 2009 - Mar 2010
Aug 2009 82000 mi US $500	loud knocking-think throttle body screws getting loose and falling out as some have reported. I sold it-no way i'm paying big bucks for a seized engine in a 2002! I'm at ease now-be careful with this engine!!

Nissan Pathfinder in Alabama, United States Jun 2011 - Jun 2018
Jul 2012 160000 mi US $500	Replaced Distributor
Apr 2018 205000 mi US $485	Replace both Valve Cover Gaskets

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Nissan Pathfinder in Minnesota, United States Apr 2011 - Jul 2011
May 2011 125000 mi US $900	exhaust system rusted. Changed exhaust and muffler

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Nissan Pathfinder in Florida, United States Oct 2015 - Nov 2015
Nov 2015 192000 mi	Replaced inner tie rods after tire kingdom suggested Tire plus said outer tie rods needed replaced before they could align it properly

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Nissan Pathfinder in California, United States Oct 2008 - Jan 2012
May 2009 130000 mi US $54	Sticky rear drum brakes. Mechanic cleaned brakes and lubed backing plate.
Oct 2009 131200 mi US $294	Replaced rear hatch and glass struts. They lasted ten years overall. Good deal.

Nissan Pathfinder in New York, United States Dec 2012 - Sep 2014
Jan 2013	Car cranking but stalling, stalled while i was driving Replaced the distributor and rotor. Replaced original wires and spark plugs.

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Nissan Pathfinder in British Columbia, Canada Dec 2012 - Aug 2013
Feb 2013 122640 mi C $25	the fuel tank had a small leak in the top side of the seam and i removed it, patched it, wire wheeled the whole tank and painted it with undercoating rubberizer
Jul 2013 124000 mi C $800	Timing belt harmonic balancer was seased on had to break and water pump and thermostat

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Nissan Pathfinder in Texas, United States Aug 2017 - Sep 2018
Jul 2018 208000 mi US $1100	Valve oil leak

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Nissan Pathfinder in British Columbia, Canada Apr 2013 - Jun 2013
Jun 2013 146320 mi C $5500	Engine running very rough, stalling at idle when warm, running extremely rich. Replaced MAF, IACV, TPS, spark plugs, wires, distributor, cleaned throttle body, replaced all intake manifold gaskets from the head-up as well as the TB gasket.

Nissan Pathfinder in Ontario, Canada Dec 2010 - Feb 2011
Feb 2011 161200 mi C $300	coolant leak found. told was head gasket leak, decided to sell not repair

Nissan Pathfinder in South Carolina, United States May 2010 - Apr 2013
Jun 2010 121000 mi US $1500	fixed cracked exhaust manifold. valve cover gaskets.
Jan 2012 US $350	Exhaust piping engine to catalytic converter and converter to muffler.
Nov 2012 146000 mi US $850	Evaporative canister

Nissan Pathfinder in New Hampshire, United States Jun 2011 - Oct 2012
May 2012 204100 mi US $220	OBDII Code for EVAP Canister. Replaced EVAP Canister and Purge Control Valve.
Oct 2012 207000 mi US $110	Replaced knock sensor. Couldn't remove intake manifold , stuck on studs, so mounted new sensor on top of intake plenum. (Google for YouTube video of procedure). Plan on finishing this weekend. Also, the rear bolt thread stripped. Helicoiled

Nissan Pathfinder in Manitoba, Canada Jun 2014 - Jun 2014
Jun 2014 241180 mi C $124	Engine flooded while offroading and hydro-locked. Towed back to shop and repaired.

Nissan Pathfinder in Connecticut, United States Dec 2012 - Apr 2013
Jan 2013 170000 mi US $1008	Water pump replaced, radiator hoses also replaced.

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Nissan Pathfinder in Oregon, United States Aug 2009 - Jan 2011
Sep 2009 155000 mi US $325	Lower Rear sway bars replaced...bushings were worn Both cv joint boots torn...had entire short axles replaced on both sides..no cv noise was present..although boots appeared to have been torn for some time
Oct 2009 156000 mi US $13	Leaking Clutch Slave cylinder. Came on suddenly. Replaced and all works great now.
Sep 2010 162000 mi US $200	Mass Air Flow sensor failing, was replaced
Nov 2010 164000 mi US $523	Car stalled while driving. Failed Distributor. Replaced with New one.

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Nissan Pathfinder in New Jersey, United States Jul 2009 - Jul 2012
Dec 2009 82000 mi US $400	CV Joint Boot tore
Jan 2010 83000 mi US $1700	Replaced alternator
Jun 2012 109000 mi US $600	Exhaust system rusting out

Nissan Pathfinder in Quebec, Canada Nov 2009 - Jun 2011
Dec 2009 114080 mi C $80	Faulty tension pulley replaced
Jan 2010 114700 mi C $480	The damper pulley broke and everything driven by the 2 belts ceased working. The damper pulley is composed of 2 parts joined by a rubber piece. The exterior part got loose and fell off.

Nissan Pathfinder in New York, United States Jun 2010 - Sep 2018
Jun 2011 141000 mi US $500	Replaced front brake pads & rotors, rear brake shoes. Replaced 2 front CV shafts due to torn rubber boots, all expected normal maint. items, nothing was failing, rotors were warped.
Jul 2011 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.

Nissan Pathfinder in Ontario, Canada May 2009 - Mar 2010
Sep 2009 106020 mi C $400	Seized caliper.

Nissan Pathfinder in Manitoba, Canada Sep 2009 - Nov 2010
Oct 2010 120280 mi C $200	Flex pipe broke and resulted in massive leak. Was replaced with OEM parts and is no longer a concern.

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Nissan Pathfinder in California, United States Feb 2010 - Jul 2014
Nov 2011 265000 mi US $110	Vehicle would not start intermittently. Complete power failure. Suspect old electrical connections. Clean, polished replaced battery cables. If problem reoccurs, replace electrical harness.
Apr 2012 268300 mi US $150	cabling
Aug 2012 271700 mi US $2800	Missing ignition. Replace defective fuel injector. Replace timing belt (first time), water pump, oil gaskets, overhead gasket
Jan 2014 269700 mi US $2900	Vehicle required rack and pinon repair and replacement. replace gaskets, seals, oil leaking

Nissan Pathfinder in South Carolina, United States Aug 2009 - Jun 2011
Aug 2010 221300 mi US $1000	Replaced transmission last summer after reverse went out, approx. $1000 for rebuilt tranny and some leaking seals.
Jun 2011 231000 mi	Leaking valve cover gaskets.

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Nissan Pathfinder in Georgia, United States Feb 2011 - Mar 2011
Mar 2011 143000 mi US $1200	Replace starter

Nissan Pathfinder in Arizona, United States Feb 2012 - Mar 2012
Mar 2012 150000 mi US $2000	mulfunctioning rotor /spark plug assembly, engine hesitating/dying while vehicle stopped at intersections or when enging reving at low speeds. Dealer replaced entire assembly and car runs much better now.

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Nissan Pathfinder in Florida, United States Dec 2009 - Jun 2011
Aug 2010 143000 mi US $450	CV boot for front wheels and front brakes

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Nissan Pathfinder in New York, United States May 2009 - Jun 2011
Jun 2009 152000 mi US $250	Replaced alternator, but after 150,000 miles, you have to expect those kind of things. I love my pathfinder, it was well worth the money in parts. cracked passenger side exhaust manifold
Dec 2010 179000 mi US $30	gas line had a leak, replaced and it was all fixed
Apr 2011 182000 mi US $50	Head light.

Nissan Pathfinder in North Carolina, United States Jan 2010 - Mar 2012
Feb 2010 124000 mi US $25	Replaced the charcoal canister assy at the rear. The block broke up and was throwing emission codes. Bought a unit from junkyard for $25 and all is well.
Apr 2010 125000 mi US $80	Replaced upper and lower control arm bushings. Rear end sway on rough roads and sway side to side on the highway on uneven pavement. Not quite the "death wobble." Had a local shop replace them for $80. I bought all the parts and helped with the job.
Jan 2011 131300 mi US $60	Power steering was leaking, put in Lucas stop leak. Cleaned Mass Air Flow sensor. Replaced Rear wiper washer pump.
Mar 2011 133000 mi US $78	Surging at low rpm when cold, replaced, plugs/wires/rotor/cap/fuel filter and replaced mass airflow/ Did not fix the problem. Feel it may be o2 sensors and or the cat. Not worth fixing since doesn't harm driveability.
Jul 2011 138000 mi US $6	Slight oil leak. Added some stop leak, and oil rarely drips to the ground.

Nissan Pathfinder in North Carolina, United States Feb 2011 - Mar 2011
Mar 2011 219000 mi US $320	My brakes went completely out. Master brake cylinder was replaced as well as a rear sensor

Nissan Pathfinder in Nevada, United States May 2009 - May 2018
Mar 2010 184000 mi US $2000	Rear O2 Sensor faulty Cam seals and pressure switch leaking, replaced.

Nissan Pathfinder in Texas, United States May 2009 - Jan 2010
Dec 2009 150000 mi US $200

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Nissan Pathfinder in Georgia, United States Jun 2018 - May 2021
Jun 2018 289000 mi US $120	Power steering belt stretched to limit. Replaced.

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