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terri of franklin, TN August 3, 2009

I have a 2005 Nissan Pathfinder. We have had two problems. First is the fuel sending unit is out. Seems to be a problem for almost all of the Nissan Pathfinders. The second is the IPDM module went out when we changed the battery. Both probems are very expensive to fix at the dealership and will keep me from ever buying a Nissan again unless Nissan decides to fix at their expense. We actually know people personally that have had these problems and add that to the forums online and it is just amazing! Please lets get Nissan to recall these parts and pay back everyone that has fixed at their own expense! The IPDM seems to be a serious problem since it causes you to lose power while driving. My stalled many times in the middle of the road.

Greg of Langley, BC July 31, 2009

Recently my 06 Nissan Pathfinder's gas gauge started acting screwy. It would sometimes work then only show 1/2 a tank when it was empty, etc. The Distance To Empty (DTE) feature is also hit and miss. After looking around this turns out to be one of the most common problems with not only the 06/07 Pathfinders but also Xterra's and Frontiers.

There is no recall for this problem and most of the repairs I've read about are very with very results that varied from fixed to it being working for a few days and then breaking again. It involves potentially replacing the sending unit in the tank, the tank itself, or even a computer chip. All very pricy. I've come across this not only here in Canada but the US, Spain, Australia, and Japan. I think a root cause analysis is in order along with a recall when the design flaw is found.

chancie of cleveland, TN July 10, 2009

I love my Pathfinder but am very disappointed to know that every time I fill up I have to reset my odometer cause once my tank reaches 1/2 tank the gauge drops to E, the fuel light comes on and the mileage will go blank. This is vert aggravating and I feel that Nissan should replace at no cost to me. I also have 3 friends( in my SMALL city alone) that own a pathfinder & have the same issue. Why can't you make this a recall, it's giving you're company a bad name. The check engine soon light stays on all the time, I can deal with this but not having to worry about constantly running out of gas. Please help!! You have loyal customers please try to make them happy by fixing the problem which is YOUR PROBLEM.

Judy of Durham, NC June 24, 2009

I have had multiple electronic failures with my 2001 Nissan Pathfinder. The check engine light would come on a few days after the warranty expired (12 months). Each time the only repair needed was to replace the "computer chip" which would fail again immediately after the warranty expired. Now this car is locked via the onboard computer system. This repair is costing me 1440. It took Michael Jordan dealership 2 days to come to this conclusion (which I still do not trust 100%). I honestly think they have no idea what is wrong. The service manager failed to return several voicemails I left for him inquiring about the status of the problem. At this point I have been without a car for 5 days.

Other problems with this vehicle: CD player froze and can't remove CDs, Hatch lift broke (which was a recall since 08/2001 but I had to pay for it. Nobody at Nissan mentioned the recall.), now the hatch lift on the other side is broken (this one will be covered by the recall), heater/AC fan failed, timing belt squealing (which I replaced), rear door light broken and whole unit had to be replaced instead of the broken casing. These same complaints are mentioned numerous times on many complaint websites.

Dave of Orangeville, ON June 20, 2009

A case of 2 little screws!

I own a 2004 Nissan Pathfinder with 129,000kms. While driving I heard a rattling sound coming from the engine. About a minute later the engine stopped . Upon removing the intake cover I discovered that 2 screws had come loose from the power valve. The valve itself had broken in two & was drawn into an engine cylinder. The piston was completely destroyed & the engine needs replacing. I contacted Nissan & they offered no help whatsoever. I read that others have experienced the identical problem. I will never buy another Nissan product again ......

zac of Vancouver , WA June 12, 2009

2002 Nissan Pathfinder Automatic. Power valve screws falling in engine. Horrible mistake by Nissan, no assistance on their part, very common issue.

Helmutas of Sandy, UT March 18, 2009

Helmutas of Sandy UT (03/18/09)
I bought a Nissan Pathfinder In August 2005.From the first fillup, the car was giving me 11.5 MPG. To this day it is the same. I brought the car to [dealer] 3X and they said nothing was their fault, and there is no reason the car should get 11.5 MPG. All they did was check their computer. That said all is Perfect with the car. Nothing else was done.

Will NOT buy another Nissan. I paid 35.000 for the car, now all I can get, if I sell is 17.000, this is only 3 years that I have the car.

Joanne of Willow Grove, PA February 13, 2009

Joanne of Willow Grove PA (02/13/09)
My 2005 Pathfinder I bought brand new still covered under Powertrain warranty needs a transmission. Nissan will not cover because they tell me the radiator caused the transmission to fail. The radiator never gave any warning that anything was wrong and apparantly Nissan and my dealer are very aware that this is a problem. In the Head Service mechanic's words he has had to explain this to several customers and he feels bad! Not bad enough to stop selling a defective vehicle's to unsuspecting customers.

Paid 36,000 for the car almost 4 years ago it has 45,000 miles They want 6000.00 to replace transmission already paid 725.00 for fuel pump that I was told was the problem. Do a Google search. Still owe 11000 on car. First time ever buying a brand new car very disappointed and a little heart broken that a car company like Nissan and my dealership have been so dishonest and don't stand behind their cars/warranty or their word. Goes to show you really can't trust people. Is there someone out there to protect the little guy?

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