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2008 Nissan Pathfinder electrical problems

21 complaints (6% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 61,000.

owner complaints
21
of this car's complaints
6%
typical mileage
61,000
crashes
0
recalls
0

Which part fails

  • Instrument cluster/panel
    1
  • 12v/24v/48v battery
    1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Nissan Pathfinder electrical problems in other years

19901995200020052010201520202026

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 2008 Nissan Pathfinder owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Oct 12, 2020 · Electrical · 22,500 miles · NC

My ECM fuse keeps blowing. Now it want start or do anything. I was sitting still at a pharmacy when I tried to tab tge gas at the drive through to pull up at the window when I notice my truck wouldn't go then I cut it off and try to start it back up and notice it wouldn't start so than I chane my ECM fuse amd notice it keep blowing

Filed Feb 15, 2019 · Electrical, Engine · 138,800 miles · CA

Bought the truck used at 123,000 was running great till 6 months later at 138860 miles all of a sudden truck did not want to start. No crank nothing. Had been serviced one month before and come to find out radiator fluid leaked into transmission. Bad radiator by nissan and transmission needs to be replaced/rebuilt

Filed Aug 21, 2017 · Driver assistance, Electrical · PR

I went to the nissan dealer in my country to guaranty, and they tole me that I dont have any guarantied I told them to check my pathfinder because I have problems with it! She was very slow, broke the olcooler and the water is inside the transmision and now the pathfinder dont turn on. Its dead! And now I have to send the pathfinder to others people because the nissan dealer dont want to help with the problems and never I receive any notifications for any campaign to resolve any problems! Can you please help me! Tku!

Filed May 31, 2017 · Electrical, Engine · TX

Radiator leaked in transmission causing transmission to break

Filed Mar 28, 2017 · Acceleration, Airbags · 120,000 miles · TX

All steering wheel lights do not work. Horn does not work and airbag light is flashing. I replaced busted radiator at 115,000 miles. Vehicle would turn off at any speed. It is only a matter of time before people get killed due to this defect. I had to replace several sensors. My vehicle has currently been parked in my driveway for over 3 weeks. I cannot figure out what is wrong with it. It is a shame that this company is being allowed to get away with all this. It is not a matter of if someone gets killed, if it hasn't happened yet, but when. This is the worst vehicle I have ever owned and will never purchase another vehicle from this company again.

Filed Apr 8, 2016 · Electrical, Fuel system · 105,000 miles · MN

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 nissan pathfinder. While driving at certain speeds, the fuel gauge indicator would display empty when the vehicle was actually full. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the fuel gauge failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 10v075000 (fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 105,000.

Filed Feb 8, 2016 · Electrical, Fuel system · 57,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 nissan pathfinder. While driving 20 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The failure occurred while driving various speeds and after being driven approximately 10-20 miles. The vehicle was able to be restarted; however, the failure recurred. The contact also stated that the fuel gauge read 1/4 of a tank or empty after being completely fueled. The contact noticed that the failure only occurred when the vehicle was fueled over a half of a tank. The contact stated that the last time this occurred, the service engine light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel level sensor circulator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was 57,000.

Filed Jun 30, 2015 · Electrical, Fuel system · TN

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 nissan pathfinder. The contact stated that the fuel sending unit failed to work. The contact mentioned that the fuel gauge indicated that the fuel tank was full when it was empty. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Jun 18, 2015 · Electrical, Fuel system · 54,000 miles · CA

After my wife had difficulty trying to unlock the driver door using the thumb button, she had to result in using the key fob... Then while driving to work she was about to get on the freeway when she noticed the fuel gauge was reading empty. She pulled into the nearest service station to fill up but was only allowed to put in 3 gallons. Then the gauge read full. I had filled it the day before. After work she needed to pick up friends at the airport and tried to use the rear AC but it would only blow hot air..... Now where to find out if these issues along with the air bags can be fixed... Such a hassle to deal with the dealer for items like these that should be warranty type fixes. What is a consumer to do?

Filed Apr 13, 2015 · Electrical, Fuel system · 142,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 nissan pathfinder. While driving at approximately 50 MPH, the instrument panel fuel gauge dropped to empty as the low fuel and check engine warning indicator illuminated. The contact stated that the fuel tank was filled to capacity approximately two days prior to the failure. The failure recurred continuously. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure and the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 10v075000 (fuel system, gasoline). The approximate failure mileage was 142,000.

Questions about the 2008 Nissan Pathfinder electrical

Does the 2008 Nissan Pathfinder have electrical problems?

Owners have filed 21 complaints about the electrical of the 2008 Nissan Pathfinder, 6% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2008 Nissan Pathfinder electrical problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 61,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2008 Nissan Pathfinder electrical?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Nissan Pathfinder have the most electrical problems?

The Nissan Pathfinder model years with the most electrical complaints are 2005 (66 complaints), 2013 (50 complaints) and 2006 (34 complaints).

Other 2008 Nissan Pathfinder problems

Transmission 155Engine 84Fuel system 81Airbags 41Acceleration 10Brakes 9Suspension 7Driver assistance 5Body 4Steering 3Tires 3Visibility 3Lights 2Locks 2Seats 2Seat belts 1

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