Nissan Pathfinder Third generation (R51) - Facelift (2008 - 2012)

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Third generation (R51) - Facelift of Nissan Pathfinder has been in production since 2008 by 2012.
In addition to external changes, the model has undergone changes in technical terms. Third generation (R51) - Facelift is longer than the previous generation by 4.7 inches , is lower by 0.4 inches. The weight of the car has increased by 54 lbs.
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Nissan Pathfinder Third generation (R51) - Facelift dimensions and specs
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Third generation (R51) - Facelift | |
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Body style | SUV, Body-On-Frame SUV |
Engine options | VQ40DE, 4.0L V-6, 270 HP, 285 lb/ft |
VK56DE, 5.6L V-8, 318 HP, 390 lb/ft | |
Length | 192.30 in |
Width | 72.80 in |
Height | 72 - 73.3 in |
Wheelbase | 112.20 in |
Curb weight | 4427 - 5107 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 |
Seating capacity | 7 |
Front hip room | 55.50 in |
Rear hip room | 57.60 in |
Front Headroom | 39.1 - 40 in |
Rear Headroom | 38.9 - 40 in |
Front shoulder room | 58.30 in |
Rear shoulder room | 58.40 in |
Fuel tank capacity | 21.10 gal |
MPG (City/Highway) | 12 - 15/18 - 22 |
Payload capacity | 1047 - 1276 lb |
Towing capacity | 6000 - 7000 lbs |
0-60 mph / 0-100 kph | 6.4 - 7.5 sec |
¼ mile time | 14.8 - 15.6 sec |
Nissan Pathfinder Common Problems generations
Unfortunately, there is no such thing as a perfect car. Each car has its own design flaws and problems that the user has to deal with. During the Nissan Pathfinder Third generation (R51) - Facelift production period from 2008 to 2012 drivers have reported 407 complaints. The most common problems are POWER TRAIN, ENGINE, AIR BAGS.
Model Year | Complaints |
2012 Pathfinder |
13
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2011 Pathfinder |
35
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2010 Pathfinder |
31
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2009 Pathfinder |
30
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2008 Pathfinder |
298
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Problem Category | Number of Problems |
POWER TRAIN while driving i was hearing a rumbling sound everytime i press the gas pedal. i took it to nissan of... |
159
~ 103592 miles |
ENGINE tl* the contact owns a 2012 nissan pathfinder. while the vehicle was undergoing routine maintenance the dealer noticed that the... |
71
~ 94526 miles |
AIR BAGS i received the recall letter took my car in they said it was done it was not done correctly i... |
58
~ 86623 miles |
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM heater hose broke suddenly while driving in moderate traffic on the freeway causing a short burst of steam and the... |
52
~ 87342 miles |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER we bought a 2012 nissan pathfinder on september 17th 2015 used for $27 999.00. we put $3 000.00 down payment... |
28
~ 64590 miles |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM we bought a 2012 nissan pathfinder on september 17th 2015 used for $27 999.00. we put $3 000.00 down payment... |
26
~ 50032 miles |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE while driving the vehicle it shut off and would not start back up. the fuel pump failed leaving no fuel |
26
~ 74158 miles |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING while driving i was hearing a rumbling sound everytime i press the gas pedal. i took it to nissan of... |
22
~ 107658 miles |
SERVICE BRAKES if the transmission in the "n" position (neutral) the parking break can't hold the car on incline space! that problem... |
16
~ 66318 miles |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL on my way to work in early morning rush hour traffic my transmission completely locked up in a lower gear.... |
15
~ 102512 miles |
STEERING steering the vehicle gradually became harder (it would pull slightly to the right. when checking air pressure i noticed the... |
12
~ 78605 miles |
SUSPENSION the vehicle handles smoothly on a smooth surface but when i hit a small bump in the road the steering... |
9
~ 82286 miles |
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL i bought my nissan pathfinder june 2012 brand new...i haven't had any issues with my vehicle until august 2 2018... |
6
~ 84156 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 |
RADIATOR ASSEMBLY > COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING tl* the contact owns a 2009 nissan pathfinder. while driving at approximately 40 mph there was an abnormal noise coming... |
5
~ 68200 miles |
SEATS while driving hear a rattling noise which seems to be coming from dash. while adj passenger seat it want stop |
4
~ 4027 miles |
SEAT BELTS the second row passenger seat lap and shoulder belt anchor bolt near the door frame pulled loose. the entire bolt |
4
~ 20880 miles |
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS passenger side airbag disengages when i sit in the seat (as if a child is sitting there.) i am an... |
4
~ 28625 miles |
WHEELS the vehicle handles smoothly on a smooth surface but when i hit a small bump in the road the steering... |
3
~ 29426 miles |
BODY > STRUCTURE i owned a 2006 nissan pathfinder after front windscreen was hit by a small stone there appeared a crack which... |
3
~ 83667 miles |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC tl* the contact owns a 2011 nissan pathfinder. the contact was driving 20 mph when the brakes were depressed and... |
3
~ 12667 miles |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING we bought a 2012 nissan pathfinder on september 17th 2015 used for $27 999.00. we put $3 000.00 down payment... |
2
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SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY > VISIBILITY shattering sunroof. i vented sunroof at first and as i was closing sunroof vent to open sunroof that when the... |
2
~ 56550 miles |
GLASS, SIDE/REAR > VISIBILITY i was traveling on the highway at 65 mph (posted speed limit) at 1150pm with no other vehicles in the... |
2
~ 41874 miles |
STRUCTURE i owned a 2006 nissan pathfinder after front windscreen was hit by a small stone there appeared a crack which... |
2
~ 29571 miles |
POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS > VISIBILITY an autodown feature on the front windows of my 2011 nissan pathfinder will roll the windows down because the buttons... |
2
~ 27171 miles |
COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING tl*the contact owns a 2009 nissan pathfinder. the contact stated that he received a letter from the manufacturer stating that... |
2
~ 7005 miles |
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN sudden transmission shift from 2wd to 4wd. while vehicle was being operated in the rear 2wd manual setting transmission unexpectedly... |
2
~ 4505 miles |
TIRES my nissan pathfinder is a 2008 the vehicle has 23 000 miles on it. it is now feb. 1 2010... |
2
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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 |
PARKING BRAKE if the transmission in the "n" position (neutral) the parking break can't hold the car on incline space! that problem... |
1
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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 |
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 |
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 |
AIR CONDITIONER > APPLIANCE > EQUIPMENT tl* the contact owns a 2009 nissan pathfinder. the contact stated that noise was heard from the air conditioner as... |
1
~ 3000 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
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PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS > TIRES tl* the contact owns a 2010 nissan pathfinder. the contact stated that the tire pressure monitoring system malfunctioned and the... |
1
~ 10000 miles |
LATCH > HOOD > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES tl*the contact owns a 2011 nissan pathfinder. the contact stated that while driving 45 mph the hood popped open suddenly.... |
1
~ 600 miles |
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
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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 |
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 |
How to improve the appearance of your Nissan Pathfinder and to make it look younger?
Time goes on, and the automobile industry does not stand still. The cars that were trendy just a few years ago no longer make people look at you with such enthusiasm. However, you won't love your car any less because it's getting old. But if you want your Nissan Pathfinder to stand out from the crowd and still catch the eye, transform its appearance. Put on nice rims - it'll make it more noticeable right away. Install coilovers - lowered cars always look cooler. Add fender flares to the kit and you get a sportier look. Put decals on it and people passing by won't be able to take their eyes off of you.
However, you can not only change the appearance of your car beyond recognition, but also to rejuvenate it. If you want, you can make your car a couple of generations younger. To do this you should buy a body kit - a set of body elements that repeat the outlines of cars of later versions. It won't make the car go faster, but it will be extremely difficult to notice the differences externally.
Body kits
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GOOACC 240PCS Bumper Retainer Clips Car ...
- UNIVERSAL FIT KIT - Great Assortment Push Retainer Kit with 12 popular size, fitting for door trim, radiator shield yoke, fender, bumper and splash shield retainers replacement for Ford, GM, Chrysler, Toyota, Honda and more.
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iJDMTOY 30W High Power 10-LED LEDayFlex ...
- All new Free-style flexible design
- 10 pieces super bright 3W each eagle eye LED lights (30W total)
- Each LED light is measured at 0.94" in diameter and 1.00" in length
- Free style mounting to bumper...
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Xotic Tech Front Bumper Lip Chin Spoiler...
- 【Material】Made of updated durable and sturdy ABS, no deformation in long-term use, physically strong firm and durable, anti-collision and scratch-resistant
- 【Special Design】DIY installation, different cool style reveal no matter you install the White spoiler or...
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Xotic Tech Universal Front Bumper Lip Ch...
- [Model] - Universal fitment for most vehicle front bumper lip.(Please measure and check the position you are going to install the spoiler, and make sure these splitters will fit your vehicle before purchase.)
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Bumper Trunk Quick Release Front Rear Bu...
- Need to attach and detach your bumper quickly? Quick release fasteners are great for front bumpers, rear bumpers, and hatch lids that need to be frequently removed. They are perfect for people who go to...
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Mega Racer Universal JDM Racing Style Gl...
- ? UNIVERSAL FIT: Our Hood Scoop Is Ultra Light Weight And Designed To Be A Universal Fit With Every Car With A Flat Hood Type. Upgrade The Look Of Your Vehicle With No Cutting Or...
Fender flares
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EZ Flares – The Original Universal Fle...
- ENHANCE & PROTECT YOUR RIDE – The universal fender EZ Flares are a fast, easy, and low-cost way to give your car an aggressive, off-road look! Universal compatibility allows it to be installed on virtually...
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EZ Flares XL – The Original Universal ...
- MAXIMUM PROTECTION & TIRE COVERAGE – The universal EZ Flares XL are fast, easy way to give your truck an aggressive, off-road look and stay legal! Universal compatibility allows it to be installed on virtually...
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GOOACC Blind Rivet,Fender Flare & Rocker...
- 20 Pieces of Nylon Blind Rivets: Replaces GM: 10184895, 20452072 Ford: N803862-S, Chrysler: 6501559, 6506007-AA
- 20 Pieces of Fender Flare & Rocker Moulding Clip:Replaces Chrysler: 68039280-AA Jeep Wrangler JK & Wrangler Unlimited JK 2007 -
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Mean Mug Auto 23181-6133A 50x Fender Fla...
- Precision-engineered to push firmly into a 10 mm hole and lock into place.
- Ready to fit snuggly into your vehicle with the 14 mm stem length and the 38 mm head diameter.
- Compatible with Chrysler:...
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50PCS Fender Flare Clips, Push Door Trim...
- [High quality material]: Fender Flare Clips are made of high quality Nylon material, which is wear-resistant and corrosion resistant. It is equipped with black foam for better sealing, smaller swing, and is not easy to...
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Car Reindeer Decoration, Reindeer Antler...
- [DURABLE DECORATION FOR CAR] Our reindeer car decoration is made of premium fabric, build-in high-quality PVC clip to ensure stability and durability that can still stay on the car even in a high speed driving....
Rims
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All-Fit Rim Trim Wheel Protection Strips...
- Car Wheel Rim Protection Strips Available In 7 Standout Colors ?
- 25 Feet of OEM Grade Wheel Rim Material That Won't Rip Or Tear
- Package Includes Enough Rim Trim Wheel Protection For Four 24 inch...
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Tallew 4 Pcs Push Through Wheel Center C...
- Quality Material Selection: made of quality stainless steel, the wheel center cap is sturdy and solid, reliable and long lasting, strong enough against breakage, deformation and abrasion, serving you for long
- Notable Size Details: the...
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VARGTR 4 Pcs Tire Valve Stem Caps,Lumino...
- [Material] The valve dust cap is made of high-quality and durable ABS plastic, which is dustproof and waterproof and can be used for a long time.
- [Fluorescent Design] The wheel tire valve absorbs light when...
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4 Pcs Wheel Cleaner Brush Wheel Barrel B...
- Practical Combination Set: you will receive a total of 4 pieces of wheel cleaning brushes, including 3 pieces of rim brushes for cleaning wheels in 3 different sizes, 1 piece of long soft bristle truck...
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Ouzorp Car Wheel Scratch Fix Rim Touch U...
- If you are parking sideways, your wheels are easily scratched, the kits help you repair scratches and slight dents.
- It has never been easier to repair your wheels quickly! No need to take your wheels...
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Ouzorp Car Wheel Scratch Fix Rim Touch U...
- If you are parking sideways, your wheels are easily scratched, the kits help you repair scratches and slight dents.
- It has never been easier to repair your wheels quickly! No need to take your wheels...
Coilovers
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iJDMTOY Universal Fit Gun Metal Grey Fin...
- Universal fit for most cars (sedan/coupe/convertible)
- Come with (4) gunmetal grey color powder-coated anodized finish aluminum fasteners, (4) sets of stainless bolts/nuts/washers, (2) high strength fastener O-ring rubber bands
- Made with T6 6061 high quality...
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Yaruicar Custom Car Floor Mats Automotiv...
- Car Floor Mats fit for Honda, Toyota, Ford, Cadillac, Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi, Chevrolet, Volkswagen, Buick, Porsche, Acura, etc. Model,Click the customize button start your order
- All the colors are in stock. The processing will be...
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Motor Trend Premium FlexTough All-Protec...
- Flex Tough – Our Advanced Performance Rubber Polymers are Tested for Extreme Conditions to Ensure they Don't Crack, Split or Deform
- No-Slip Grip – Rubberized Nibs on the Bottom so the Mat Does not Move...
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Xotic Tech 2pc Adjustable 6"-9" Front Bu...
- ?2 pieces of front bumper lip splitter rod strut tie bars, universal for cars use.
- ?Package includes fully articulated top and bottom joins which allow them to be installed at any angle.
- ?Made with premium...
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Xotic Tech Front Bumper Lip Chin Spoiler...
- 【Material】Made of updated durable and sturdy ABS, no deformation in long-term use, physically strong firm and durable, anti-collision and scratch-resistant
- 【Special Design】DIY installation, different cool style reveal no matter you install the White spoiler or...
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Brake Light Flasher Strobe Brake Light S...
- What you can receive: there are 4 pieces of flash strobe controllers and 4 pieces of double sided adhesive tapes in the package, which can alert the vehicles behind you to stop to avoid rear-end...
Decals
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24 x 6.6 Inches Giant Car Bumper Sticker...
- What Will You Get: this package contains 2 pieces 24 x 6.6 inches of large size car stickers for easy replacement and sharing, this will be the ideal present option, and if you have a...
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3D Aluminum Alloy American US Flag Decal...
- Note: Please refer to picture 2 for size. The size of each shape is different. Please confirm the shape and size you need carefully before purchasing.Waterproof, light, no shrinkage, no fading, no rust.
- Quality: High...
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Arrow Reflective Stickers for Car, 24PCS...
- 【Safety Warning Stickers】: This car sticker is designed with a diamond-grade, high-brightness reflective prism structure, which can have a good reflective effect even in low light. It is not only a cool decorative item, but...
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8 Pcs Wheel Rim Decal Stripes Car Decals...
- Quality Materials: these rim decals are made of reflective PVC material, which is waterproof and windproof, can resist rain erosion and sunlight, not easy to fade, good adhesion, not easy to fall, and can be...
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7 inch Snow Mountain Tree Stickers for C...
- 【Works for A Long Time】: This forest snow mountain sticker is made of high quality PVC material, not only waterproof and anti-fading, but also not easy to fade very durable. We use a high level...
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SINGARO Funny Car Stickers Exterior Acce...
- Funny stickers: Decorate your beloved car with this funny car sticker.
- Sticker composition: The sticker consists of three parts, the first layer is a transparent transfer film, the second layer is a car sticker, and...

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