4.4

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
25,000 miles

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problem #5

Nov 092004

Pathfinder 6-cyl

  • 125,000 miles
Intermittently vehicle will not start. The dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. The starter and the ignition switch was replaced but the problem remained the same. The engine light would come on. The dealer was unable to find the problem. The gas pedal would stick intermittently and jolt forward.

- Brockton, MA, USA

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problem #4

May 032003

Pathfinder 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
I have had the ECU on my 1996 Pathfinder xe replaced two times within the 1 year of owning it. At this rate I will never own another Nissan again. Nlm

- Mtn Home, ID, USA

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problem #3

Dec 221999

Pathfinder

  • miles
Truck will not start at higher elevations and cold temperature, therefore leaving you stranded in cold weather. Nissan is aware of defect.

- San Jose, CA, USA

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problem #2

Dec 082000

Pathfinder 4WD

  • miles
Vehicle fails to start at low temperatures/ high altitute upon cold startup. Very dangerous in remote areas of Colorado in the winter as temperatures begin to drop.

- Boulder, CO, USA

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problem #1

Sep 201996

Pathfinder

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
During vehicle operation, when attempting to accelerate from the starting position, the vehicle stalls.

- Sanborn, NY, USA

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