2.4

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
63,333 miles

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problem #3

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 #2

Aug 222003

Pathfinder

  • miles
Accelerator pedal sticks. When placing vehicle into gear must apply pressure to accelerator to release it. Subsequently, it releases suddenly in a way which causes sudden acceleration. Also vehicle shakes while driving. Dealer has replaced ball joints, but problem. Still exists.

- Vernon Hills, IL, USA

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problem #1

Oct 122002

Pathfinder 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 65,000 miles
This car is a 1996 Nissan Pathfinder with a slew of problems ranging from: Ticking gas, and brake pedal, steering wheel shakes at highway speeds/ vibrating, heat shield, uneven wear of tire, leaking sunroof.

- Vernon Hills, IL, USA

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