2006 Nissan Pathfinder vs 2008 Nissan Pathfinder
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2006 Nissan Pathfinder | 2008 Nissan Pathfinder |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 837 | 328 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 77 | 96 |
| Investigations | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 10 | 9 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 16–17 | 14–17 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 94,000 mi | 107,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Nissan Pathfinder | Nissan Pathfinder |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 450 | 155 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 185 | 23 |
| Engine | 147 | 61 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 135 | 30 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 71 | 51 |
| Electrical System | 34 | 21 |
| Air Bags | 14 | 41 |
| Steering | 41 | 3 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 100 | 25 |
| Stalling | 92 | 18 |
| Check engine light | 68 | 27 |
| Overheating | 57 | 13 |
| Hesitation / surging | 22 | 8 |
| Loss of power | 19 | 10 |
| Shifting problems | 19 | 13 |
| Rust / corrosion | 8 | 0 |
2006 Nissan Pathfinder
2008 Nissan Pathfinder
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.