2008 Nissan Pathfinder engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 80 complaints for the 2008 Nissan Pathfinder, 17% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 80 18% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 112,000 miles 68 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 | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 5 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 14 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 19 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 12 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 10 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 5 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 68 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 112,000 miles, and 3% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the engine complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
My 2008 nissan pathfinder suddenly stopped while driving. I had it towed to the dealer and they said that the radiator cracked and fluid got into the transmission. There were no signs that jy car was having any problem prior to this. Because my car is 1000 miles out of warranty they refuse to warranty it even though this is q known problem. My car is leased and I can not turn it in until I have it in working condition. In order to fix it the dealer wants to charge me $9,000.
The radiator cracked sending the fluid straight to the transmission and damaged the transmission and the radiator so now I need both new parts estimate about 5,700 from nissan dealership.
Other problems reported for the 2008 Nissan Pathfinder
- Drivetrain & axles 154 complaints
- Fuel system 84 complaints
- Air bags 41 complaints
- Electrical system 21 complaints