Worst 2008 Nissan Pathfinder Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
POWER TRAIN
ENGINE
FUEL/PROPULSION 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | 154 | 1 | — | 116,564 mi | |
| ENGINE | 61 | — | — | 115,203 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 51 | — | — | 94,549 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 36 | 5 | — | 120,985 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 25 | — | — | 89,345 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 22 | — | — | 118,461 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 19 | — | — | 78,110 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 18 | — | — | 117,748 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 10 | 1 | — | 105,176 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 7 | — | — | 119,400 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK | 6 | — | — | 52,372 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 6 | — | — | 109,667 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 4 | — | — | 108,867 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | 3 | — | — | 120,000 mi | |
| STEERING | 3 | — | — | 136,000 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 2 | 1 | — | 39,250 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE | 2 | 1 | — | 11,250 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 2 | — | — | 37,505 mi | |
| SEATS | 2 | — | — | 1,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 2 | — | — | 17,000 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 2 | 1 | — | 106,500 mi | |
| TIRES | 2 | — | — | — | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER CLOCKSPRING/SPIRAL CASSETTE | 1 | — | — | 150,785 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 1 | — | — | 500 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 1 | — | — | 61,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | 10 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) | 1 | — | — | 114,000 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 1 | — | — | 22,000 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | 1 | — | — | 168,000 mi |
Recalls for 2008 Nissan Pathfinder
13 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~4,540,227 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.
+ 3 more recalls
Other Nissan Pathfinder Years
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