Both my manifold have fallen down because of a broken bolt on the motor, they tell me this is a fault on thes cars.
1993 Nissan Pathfinder engine complaints
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Exhaust manifold studs broke off, causing exhaust leak.
#1 and #2 cylinder exhaust manifold studs broken one year apart...manufacturer defect? As there appears to be many reports and tsb, and costly to repair
The dealer replaced two studs while vehicle was under warranty (6 year / 60k mi). I recently took the vehicle in to the same dealership for a timing belt replacement and inspection. They informed me I had three more broken or cracked studs. They also informed me it would cost around $1000.00 to replace all the studs. I have been to several pathfinder bulletin boards and this is a common factory defect for several years of pathfinder. I feel nissan should cover the cost of parts and at least 50% of the labor for repairs.
This is a dangerous problem, gas odor and noise, that happens to almost all pathfinders.
Vehicle has been serviced for same discrepancy 3 previous times. This is the forth occurrence. The occurrences were as follows: 1. 06/11/96 (36,389 miles) grubbs nissan replaced 2 right side exhaust manifold studs which broke. Nissan repaired/replaced under warranty. 2. 07/24/96 (37,549 miles) grubbs nissan tightened exhaust manifold nuts. 3. 11/28/97 (54,977 miles) grubbs nissan replaced 6 left side exhaust manifold studs and machined warped manifold under warranty. 4. 11/12/98 (68,140 miles) returned vehicle to grubbs nissan for exhaust manifold leak again. Grubbs confired all 6 right side studs require replacement again. Grubbs and nissan are unwilling to pay for repairs. I contacted nissan on 11/12/98 and they opened case file #2739229. On 11/17/98, grubbs contacted me and advised me nissan will not offer any financial assistance on this repetative failure. I confirmed nissan opened a service bulletin on this discrepancy in april 1994 under tsb no. 94041.
I was informed by a nissan dealer that the exhaust bolts need replacing and possibly the exhaust manfold at a cost of appox $1300.00. I just visited the nissan website and noticed that this a widespread problem and nisssn is not addressing it. Also, my independent mechanic stated that this is a common problem with pathfinders. Please investigate and let me know your findings -or- if you have a procedure of informing the public, please do.
Exhaust manifold bolts failed.
Exhaust manifold studs broke.
The exhaust pipe underneath the passenger's seat burned a hole at the bottom of the vehicle, which caused a fire. Cause unknown. Please provide details.
Exhaust manifold was leaking on the right and left sides of the vehicle. Dealer cannot duplicated the problem.
Exhaust manifold stud broke causing fumes.
Fumes from a leaking exhaust are noticable in the occupant compartment.
Fumes from a leaking exhaust are noticable in the occupant compartment.
Cracked exhaust manifold, causing a leak.
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