2006 Nissan Pathfinder engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 290 complaints for the 2006 Nissan Pathfinder, 24% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 290 24% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 103,000 miles 266 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 5 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 7 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 23 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 85 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 67 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 43 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 21 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 9 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 3 |
| 200k+ miles | 3 |
What the data shows
Of the 266 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 103,000 miles, and 5% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the engine complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 nissan pathfinder. Upon purchasing the vehicle, the contact noticed that the check engine light was illuminated. She was informed that the fuel gauge sensor needed to be replaced. She stated that the fuel gauge indicator needle remains on the empty symbol, even when fuel is in the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle back to the dealer two weeks later to have it repaired.
Same issue as all others, drive a 2006 nissan pathfinder and was happy until 125tsd miles never a big repair. Now I have the same issue faulty radiator kills silent the transmission. Did visit the dealer for every service even as the problem starts little by little. First a unpleasant shifting, dealer recommends a transmission flush before the official service interval, done. After we are still not happy as we can tell the transmission shifts different as we did know it from before.
Other problems reported for the 2006 Nissan Pathfinder
- Drivetrain & axles 415 complaints
- Fuel system 238 complaints
- Cooling system 43 complaints
- Steering 41 complaints
- Transmission 37 complaints
- Electrical system 34 complaints
- Cruise control 16 complaints
- Air bags 15 complaints