Worst 2008 Nissan Pathfinder Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Transmission / Drivetrain
Engine Problems
Fuel System
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2008 Nissan Pathfinder.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 154 | 1 | — | 116,564 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 61 | — | — | 115,203 mi | |
| Fuel System | 51 | — | — | 94,549 mi | |
| Airbags | 36 | 5 | — | 120,985 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 25 | — | — | 89,345 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 19 | — | — | 78,110 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 18 | — | — | 117,748 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 10 | 1 | — | 105,176 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 7 | — | — | 119,400 mi | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Auxillary Tank | 6 | — | — | 52,372 mi | |
| Brakes | 6 | — | — | 109,667 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Radiator Assembly | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Latches / Locks | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal:Driver Clockspring/Spiral Cassette | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Instrument Cluster | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Gas Recirculation Valve (Egr Valve) | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 1 | — | — | — |
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Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2008 Nissan Pathfinder. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
Recalls for 2008 Nissan Pathfinder
3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~493,327 vehicles.
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2008-2011 Titan, Frontier, Xterra, Pathfinder, Armada, and 2008-2009 Quest vehicles. The resin emblem on the driver's air bag cover may develop cracks and detach during air bag deployment.
NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN VEHICLES THAT WERE EQUIPPED WITH A GARMIN NUVI MODEL 750 NAVIGATION SYSTEM. THE BATTERIES CONTAINED IN THE AFFECTED GPS UNITS CAN OVERHEAT.
NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 AND MODEL YEAR 2008 FRONTIER, XTERRA AND PATHFINDER VEHICLES. THE MOLDED FUEL TANK SHELLS CAN DEFORM, CAUSING THE FUEL SENDER FLOAT ARM TO CONTACT AN EMBOSSMENT MOLDED INTO THE TANK SHELL CAUSING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL FUEL GAUGE TO SHOW THAT THE VEHICLE HAS APPROXIMATELY ONE QUARTER TANK WHEN THE FUEL TANK IS EMPTY.
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2008 Nissan Pathfinder — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2008 Nissan Pathfinder reliable?
What are common problems with the 2008 Nissan Pathfinder?
At what mileage do problems start on the 2008 Nissan Pathfinder?
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Does the 2008 Nissan Pathfinder have any recalls?
Should I buy a 2008 Nissan Pathfinder?
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Nissan Pathfinder reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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