2008 Nissan Pathfinder: check engine light

Filed Sep 23, 2022 · Engine, Transmission · NJ

Bought vehicle I’m second owner it was sold as is from a dealership with airbag lights on after a certain amount miles check engine light came on said I had e -regular voltage to fuel injectors 1 gear started slipping then loss of power when accelerating next revolutionary trans-sensor went and now when I start the vehicle the A/T ECU Fuse keeps blowing out and the radiator coolant has transmission fluid mixing into it.

Filed Jan 1, 2022 · Engine · IL

Contamination from the radiator mixed with the transmission cooler. The car is now inoperable due to this design flaw. This causes the transmission to be extremely sluggish and unresponsive when run, oftentimes the engine won't start or crank due to a blown fuse related to this issue. The slow acceleration causes safety issues when pulling out into traffic. The vehicle was inspected by a licensed Illinois auto rebuilder. The four-wheel-drive indicator is stuck to on although the vehicle is in two-wheel drive and service engine light appeared.

Filed Jul 23, 2021 · Transmission · 116,000 miles · RI

The contact owns a 2008 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated while driving 45 mph, the vehicle downshifted independently. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to continue driving to his destination. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic and was informed that the transmission fluid needed to be changed. The contact took the vehicle to a second independent mechanic and was informed that the radiator and the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 116,000.

Filed Feb 18, 2019 · Fuel system · 97,300 miles · MO

While driving thursday, february 14th, 2019, my check engine light came on. I pulled over in a nearby parking lot as soon as I could. At this point, I noticed that my fuel gauge had dropped from 1/4 tank down to empty. I used an odb2 scanner to check my error codes, and found an error code p0463 (fuel tank level sensor - voltage high). I immediately proceeded to a gas station, refueled, and cleared the engine code to see if it would reappear. It has not since reappeared. After some research, I found that this is a known issue for 2008 nissan pathfinders, and that there is a recall associated with the issue. The federal safety agency campaign id is 10v075000. I called nissan's public number and a local dealership owned service center. Neither found any active recalls regarding my vehicle, and neither knew what a the federal safety agency campaign id number was. I asked to speak to the manager of the service center. I left a voice mail for them thursday afternoon, but have not heard back. Based on the symptoms my vehicle is experiencing, I believe my vehicle is likely suffering from the same issue as described in the aforementioned the federal safety agency campaign, and that my vehicle, and likely others, were missed in the recall.

Filed Jan 15, 2019 · Fuel system · 110,000 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 nissan pathfinder. The contact stated that the fuel gauge was not displaying the correct fuel level. Also, the fuel and check engine indicators illuminated. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the VIN was not included in a recall. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 110,000.

Filed Aug 16, 2018 · Fuel system · 92,000 miles · PA

The dashboard fuel guage does not reliably report the level of fuel. This issue LED to a recall for 2008 pathfinders in the past, but apparently not for my VIN. The issue occurs at various times, including when stationary or moving. Sometimes refilling the tank will give a full tank reading, some times it will not. It will also allow the tank to run down to empty without reflecting that on the guage. Often, but not always, the yellow service engine light will illuminate as a result.

Filed Sep 7, 2017 · Fuel system · 80,000 miles · AL

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 nissan pathfinder. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The contact also stated that the fuel gauge did not provide the accurate fuel level. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (jim burke nissan, 1300 3rd avenue north, birmingham, al, 205‑291‑1106) where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump system needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.

Filed Jul 11, 2017 · Fuel system · 139,400 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 nissan pathfinder. After fueling the vehicle, the check engine indicator illuminated. The fuel gauge also displayed an erroneous "empty" reading even immediately after the vehicle was fueled. The vehicle was taken to sandy sansing nissan (5705 pensacola blvd, pensacola, fl 32505) where it was diagnosed that the sending unit failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 10v075000 (fuel system, gasoline). The approximate failure mileage was 139,400.

Filed Jun 11, 2017 · Engine, Fuel system · 120,000 miles · MD

Problems start after I ended payments on my car; the surround sound got bad and I have to replaced it $500. Cost me. Takata recall I did called the dealer and told me my VIN number isn't in the recall so they said nothing to worry, then another situation came up about the fuel pump, I did called the dealer and they said my VIN number isn't in the recall either and I had pay $600. In may 9, 2016 first time I was driving my car and broke down in the middle of the intersection, also another time I was driving on the bridge and when I was driving the car was going down on the bridge broke down out of not where, was very scary, police and other people help push my car to a safety area. Both time was because I run out of gas cause the gear pump wasn't telling me I run out of gas. Next one was the radiator and trans service. They said radiator was crack need to replace I spent $800. Next problem p1774 said low coast brake-fastens solenoid valve function. All this time engine light came on and charged me $50. To reset light. Then next problem is the transmission now is 4 gear come with issues and is in the mechanic now,june 6, 2017 I need to replace it and charging me $3,200. But they still working own cause they don't know yet if doesn't work I will need to pay more. This is ridiculous cause this car only have 8 years and I keep maintaining my car since I got it, so disappointed and I shouldn't didn't pay for all this cause is a recall and my car is 2008 and all the problems my car had is in the recall just cause my VIN number isn't that isn't fear. Hope anybody understand my frustrations and find the solution of this problems. Pay me back what I being putting in to this car.

Filed Aug 18, 2016 · Fuel system · 89,000 miles · MD

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 nissan pathfinder. While driving 65 MPH, the check engine warning indicator illuminated. Also, within twenty minutes of filling the fuel tank, the fuel gauge failed to display an accurate reading. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the fuel tank sending unit 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 made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 89,000.

Filed Jul 7, 2016 · Acceleration, Driver assistance · 92,600 miles · NY

While driving my 2008 nissan pathfinder there was a hard shift when I put it in reverse, then noticed the check engine light was lit and steady, I then switched gears into drive which had a violent jerking motion & slight hesitation to accelerate. As I proceeded to drive on the county road the check engine light began flashing constantly & the vehicle had little power to accelerate & constantly hesitating causing me to immediately pull over. I believe the problem was created due to the entermix coolant in transmission as stated by the techician in the report I provided. This was a safety risk because at the time of incident I was driving across the road.

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.