Engine reported as defective in 1996, now dealer denies it.
1995 Nissan Pathfinder engine complaints
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There is a ticking noise every time the vehicle is started, which lessens as the engine warms up. I was told it was an exhaust leak caused by a bolt that had been sheared off causing a gap between the exhaust and the manifold. Also, that this was a very common problem reported on pathfinder's.
Engine knocks when started. Service bulletin sbn-008
The engine make a pinging noise after a cold start, especially during colder weather == the vehicle security system failed
Bolts are snapping off and the engine manifold is breaking.dealer was contacted, and stated because the consumer went to another dealer nissan will not be held liable.
I have recently had to replace my right exhaust manifold due to a very noisy "leak" including exhaust leaking into the passenger compartment (rotten egg smell) with the ventilation system running!!! Not a good situation to have. The mechanic at town north nissan (austin, tx) said that either the manifold bolts or the gasket failure caused the manifold to distort, causing the leak. After 2 weeks, I have noticed that the left manifold is now leaking at the gasket too. The labor and 2 new manifolds will cost a total of $1000 to fix. I have talked to a lot of nissan pathfinder owners that have noticed the samething. See web site http://saturn.guestworld.tripod.lycos.com/wgb/wgbview.dbm?owner=pathqa for more information.
Right exhaust manifold leaks causing the fumes to enter the passenger compartment.
Every time vehicle is started a ticking noise happens. After warmed up noise goes away. Noise in exhaust manifold. An intermittent problem that happens when weather is cold. Not at dealership yet.
Exhaust leak, could result in a fire.
Left and right exhaust manifold studs failed.
Knocking noise from engine upon start up.
Engine failed.
Intermittent surging, stalling.
The vehicle had been parked for 30 seconds after a 8 mile drive and the engine compartment caugth on fire. Please describe details.
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