2008 Nissan Pathfinder problems and complaints
Owners have filed 328 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Nissan Pathfinder. The most-reported areas: Power Train (155), Engine (61), Fuel/Propulsion System (51).
Key takeaways
- 328 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 9 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 7 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 155 | 47% |
| Engine | 61 | 19% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 51 | 16% |
| Air Bags | 41 | 13% |
| Fuel System | 31 | 9% |
| Gasoline | 30 | 9% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 23 | 7% |
| Unknown Or Other | 22 | 7% |
| Electrical System | 21 | 6% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 10 | 3% |
| Service Brakes | 9 | 3% |
| Suspension | 7 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Nissan Pathfinder 4-DR | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 3/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2025-01-15
There was a recall concerning the fuel gauge not working correctly. The sensor in the tank needed replaced. Well my car had that recall fixed or so it says, but it is doing the same thing again. So are you gonna replace it again for no cost?
Suspension - filed 2024-06-01
The rear suspension subframe is completely corroded and causes vehicle suspension parts to break off unannounced and causes vehicle to swerve severely and most likely is going to cause and accident or death, Nissan has been informed of this issue and refuses to address a proper repair
Power Train - filed 2023-10-28
A coolant hose leaked in transmission and shorted tcm causing total transmission failure and totaling out vehicle
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.