CarComplaints.com Notes: While there are fewer "radiator leaked into transmission" complaints for the 2008 model year, they are starting to pile up. Buyer beware.

Nissan has extended their radiator warranty on 2005-2010 Pathfinders to 8 years/80,000 miles. However the average mileage for transmission failure for earlier model years is 95,000 miles, which conveniently (for Nissan) is just past the limit of their extended warranty. Owners beware.

1.9

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
85,286 miles

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2008 Nissan Pathfinder suspension problems

suspension problem

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2008 Nissan Pathfinder Owner Comments

problem #7

Feb 222018

Pathfinder

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The rear suspension subframe is completely corroded and causes vehicle suspension parts to break off unannounced and causes vehicle to swerve severely and most likely is going to cause and accident or death, Nissan has been informed of this issue and refuses to address a proper repair

- Griswold , CT, USA

problem #6

Apr 162023

Pathfinder

  • miles
Vehicle suddenly started having problems while driving. Loud whining noise and shaking and scrubbing sound while driving. Was driving fine before sudden issues. Quotes by three different mechanics stated possible issues that incuded wheel bearing, ball joints, water pump, fan clutch, and brakes. Was told that all parts under vehicle were loose and close to becoming unraveled.

- Florence, SC, USA

problem #5

Sep 062021

Pathfinder

  • 157,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, there was a grinding sound coming from the front end of the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic where it was diagnosed with needing the tie rod end and ball joints replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 10E019000 (Suspension) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and confirmed that the VIN was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was approximately 157,000.

- Magnolia, AR, USA

problem #4

Sep 012018

Pathfinder

  • 145,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Whenever I'm driving on the highway going about 65 mph and hit a bump my truck will rock violently back and forth. This is very dangerous. Also, the back end of truck is very wobbly if I drive over a hump. I'm afraid that the truck is going to rollover.

- Spring, TX, USA

problem #3

Jun 052018

Pathfinder

  • 135,000 miles
Ive been having upteen amount of isssues with this car since I bought it. I bought the car back in 2015. With transmission and radiator problems. Those are fixed. It also has a fuel pump issue which there is a recall for!! my car reada empty at a quarter of a tank. Also my drive train. Wheel hubs etc. Ive replaced several times and still having issues with those. My sway bar and tire rods my front suspension sounds like and feels like its falling apart. My car dont accelerate like it should, when im braking going down hill the rpms go up to 3 or 4 rpms as im braking. Now I have my 3 yr old twin boys in the car with me and all I want is a safe vehicle for my kids and myself. Now the issues ive been having, there are recalls for but not for my vehicle 2008 Nissan Pathfinder!

- Keene, NH, USA

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problem #2

Jan 012017

Pathfinder

  • 80,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Nissan Pathfinder. While driving various speeds, the vehicle shook uncontrollably and independently shifted without warning. In addition, the heating system became inoperable and caused an abnormal odor to emit inside the vehicle, which irritated the contact's eyes. The dealer diagnosed that the transmission fluid leaked into the radiator. As a result, the transmission and radiator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 80,000.

- Forest Hills, MD, USA

problem #1

Feb 112014

Pathfinder

  • 80,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that while driving, there was an abnormal noise. The contact mentioned that the noise would get louder when making a turn and depressing the brake pedal. In addition, the contact stated that the coil spring was corroded. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the lower control arm, the housing and the ball joint needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate mileage was 80,000.

- Archdale, NC, USA

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