2008 Nissan Pathfinder engine and engine cooling problems
23 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2008 Nissan Pathfinder — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2008 nissan pathfinder. While driving approximately 45 mph, all the warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel and the vehicle lost acceleration. The contact coasted the vehicle over to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic to be…”
filed Feb 19, 2019
“2008 nissan pathfinder. Consumer writes in regards to radiator cracking and leaking coolant into the transmission. *smd consumer sent additional correspondence. *ld the consumer requested a reimbursement for the failure. Updated 10/23/2017*js”
filed Oct 23, 2017
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Pathfinder years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Pathfinder | 1 | 2% |
| 2024 Pathfinder | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 Pathfinder | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 Pathfinder | 1 | 1% |
| 2017 Pathfinder | 2 | 1% |
| 2016 Pathfinder | 1 | 1% |
| 2015 Pathfinder | 1 | 0% |
| 2014 Pathfinder | 5 | 1% |
| 2013 Pathfinder | 5 | 1% |
| 2012 Pathfinder | 1 | 4% |
| 2010 Pathfinder | 2 | 5% |
| 2009 Pathfinder | 4 | 11% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2008 Nissan Pathfinder
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.