Major Problems with 2008 Nissan Pathfinder Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Worst 3 complaints of 2008 Nissan Pathfinder

2008 Nissan Pathfinder AIR BAGS Victims: 4

2008 Nissan Pathfinder AIR BAGS Victims: 1

2008 Nissan Pathfinder TAILGATE Victims: 1 Mileage: 72000 miles

Browse 2008 Nissan Pathfinder complaints by category

Problems with POWER TRAIN, ENGINE and FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Nissan Pathfinder owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
POWER TRAIN tl*the contact owns a 2008 nissan pathfinder. the contacted experienced failures while he shifted gears the vehicle slowed down and...	140 ~ 105878 miles
ENGINE thought i was having a problem with my transmission. took it to get checked. my radiator leaked causing fluid to...	53 ~ 97442 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2008 nissan pathfinder. the contact stated that the fuel gauge would provide inaccurate fuel level...	50 ~ 86985 miles
AIR BAGS tl*the contact owns a 2008 nissan pathfinder. while idling at a stop light the vehicle was rear ended by another...	30 ~ 98838 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE i own a 2008 nissan pathfinder with 68 000 miles. my fuel gauge sensor no longer functions. *tr ...	25 ~ 75050 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING my 2008 nissan pathfinder suddenly stopped while driving. i had it towed to the dealer and they said that the...	18 ~ 117748 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER i bought the pathfinder brand new in 2008. shortly there after when i inserted the key into the ignition it...	18 ~ 74267 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM the computer system in the 2008 nissan pathfinder malfunctions and all gauges speedometer and warning systems stop working. this happens	18 ~ 50824 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL the computer system in the 2008 nissan pathfinder malfunctions and all gauges speedometer and warning systems stop working. this happens	10 ~ 105176 miles
AUXILLARY TANK > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE tl*the contact owns a 2008 nissan pathfinder. while driving approximately 60-70 mph the vehicle began to hesitate. the contact safely...	6 ~ 43643 miles
SERVICE BRAKES my brakes lights do not work. i have replaced all the bulbs and they are still is not working. there	5 ~ 65800 miles
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL i was traveling at highway speeds going about 60mph and the car suddenly jerked nearly giving me whiplash. i then...	4 ~ 81650 miles
SUSPENSION tl* the contact owns a 2008 nissan pathfinder. the contact stated that while driving there was an abnormal noise. the...	4 ~ 110000 miles
RADIATOR ASSEMBLY > COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING tl* the contact owns a 2008 nissan pathfinder. while driving various speeds the vehicle shook uncontrollably and independently shifted without...	3 ~ 80000 miles
STEERING where do i begin with with problems that i have had with this vehicle? i purchased the vehicle in 2010...	3 ~ 90667 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE takata recall i've been told several times that my vin number is not part of the recall. i was recently...	2 ~ 106500 miles
TIRES my nissan pathfinder is a 2008 the vehicle has 23 000 miles on it. it is now feb. 1 2010...	2
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS i purchased my 2008 nissan pathfinder in early january 2009. early february 2009 my friend sat in the passenger seat...	2 ~ 39250 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC tl*the contact owns a 2008 nissan pathfinder. the contacted experienced failures while he shifted gears the vehicle slowed down and...	2 ~ 17000 miles
SEATS driver's electric seat abruptly activates without driver input and sends driver unexpectedly into steering column while vehicle is in motion....	2 ~ 500 miles
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES the computer system in the 2008 nissan pathfinder malfunctions and all gauges speedometer and warning systems stop working. this happens	2 ~ 37505 miles
SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE > FRONTAL > AIR BAGS tl*the contact owns a 2008 nissan pathfinder. the contact stated that fifty percent of the time when she occupies the...	2 ~ 11250 miles
SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY > VISIBILITY the sunroof on my vehicle exploded. the roof was closed and as i was driving down the road i heard...	1 ~ 72000 miles
12V/24V/48V BATTERY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2008 nissan pathfinder. the contact stated that while driving at approximately 30 mph the check...	1 ~ 61000 miles
VISIBILITY/WIPER driving in hwy rainy day wiper stopped than moved. i have to pull aside than it worked for a while	1 ~ 101000 miles
SEAT BELTS the passenger side "airbag check" and seat belt warning light is on on my vehicle several months ago. they are...	1 ~ 57521 miles
GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) > EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2008 nissan pathfinder. while driving approximately 35 mph the check engine warning indicator illuminated and...	1 ~ 114000 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING my brakes lights do not work. i have replaced all the bulbs and they are still is not working. there	1
FUEL PUMP > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE ses indicator illuminated. loss of power was noticed. took vehicle to independent service center where code was read indicating fuel...	1 ~ 88995 miles
TAILGATE > BODY > STRUCTURE i was removing trash from the back of my pathfinders at the local transfer station. i turned to go back...	1 ~ 72000 miles
POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS > VISIBILITY i took my certified pathfinder in for a faulty window switch and while it was there had them check the...	1 ~ 53592 miles
TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE > TIRES tl* the contact owns a 2008 nissan pathfinder. the contact noticed that the spare tire located on the rear liftgate...	1 ~ 66000 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC my 2008 nissan pathfinder abs brake system is failing 4 months after warranty expired. the dealer stated that the abs	1 ~ 43500 miles
SIDEWALL > TIRES cooper tire - discover cts - manufactured 4209 - as i was driving down the road heard a loud sound...	1
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER on a regular morning of commuting my children to their school suddenly my check engine light illuminated and my gas...	1 ~ 64502 miles
ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT i received a recall notice from nissan for my 2008 pathfinder due to a faulty fuel gauge. on saturday 5/1/2010...	1 ~ 68967 miles
TREAD/BELT > TIRES my nissan pathfinder is a 2008 the vehicle has 23 000 miles on it. it is now feb. 1 2010...	1
HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING tl* the contact owns a 2008 nissan pathfinder. the contact experienced failure with the air bag remaining off the headlight...	1 ~ 22000 miles
STRUCTURE passenger side floor board kept getting wet. after the 4th service i asked the dealership about it and they told...	1 ~ 21142 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN the computer system in the 2008 nissan pathfinder malfunctions and all gauges speedometer and warning systems stop working. this happens	1 ~ 10 miles
COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING the computer system in the 2008 nissan pathfinder malfunctions and all gauges speedometer and warning systems stop working. this happens	1 ~ 10 miles
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl*the contact owns a 2008 nissan pathfinder. the contact stated that fifty percent of the time when she occupies the...	1 ~ 500 miles

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