Nissan Pathfinder Reviews

My gas gauge is not working properly. When I fill up the SUV, it still is at the same level before I filled it up. 2005 Nissan Pathfinder LE. Cost 700 to get it fix.

I have a 2005 Nissan Pathfinder. The radiator fluid is leaking into my tranny. It caused my transmission to give out.

I have a 2006 Nissan Pathfinder I bought in El Paso, Texas. About 5 months ago, the gas gauge started marking empty, even after I filled up the gas tank. The miles still empty and would only register _ _ _ _ 's. Then the Service Engine light came on and does not turn off. I took my Pathfinder to get an inspection sticker, in the state of Texas autos need to pass inspection every year. My 2006 Pathfinder would not pass inspection because the Service Engine light stays on all the time because of the gas gauge.

I have a 2005 Nissan Pathfinder, and the fuel tank sensing unit is faulty. Nissan has recalled the 2006-2008 Pathfinder for the same problem but wouldn't for mine. (The dealer told me that at least a dozen with the 2005 model had the same problem.) They refused to recall them or pay for the repairs. They should be fined by the AGO and forced to make public apologies for building a mediocre product that's safety-deficient!

I took my 05 Pathfinder in fo Cad con. Covered under warranty. 6 months later, had to be replaced under warranty again. 1000 miles over my warranty, I had the radiator issue. Had that replaced then a thermostat because it started overheating. Now it's overheating again.

I have a 2007 Nissan Pathfinder with 40k miles and now have the bad fuel sensor issue as well. With a full tank of gas, the check engine light is illuminated, the gauge reads "E" and the light is on and the DTE is reading. I reset the trip indicator so that I can track fuel by mileage, but every time you restart the vehicle, it resets to DTE.

Like many others, my fuel sensor went out on me around 80,000 miles. I contacted Nissan a consumer affairs agent, and he told me that Nissan considers 3 things before deciding to resolve a customers issue: Customer loyalty in purchasing Nissans vehicles, how much a customer utilizes a Nissan dealer for their service history, and mileage of the vehicle.

I took my Nissan Pathfinder to Nissan shop for tune up. They told me my radiator had been leaking into my transmission. They wanted $4,500 to fix it. I took it to a shop and had a rebuilt put in. I found out about the problem with the radiators when I got online. I called Nissan and they said if I would get the work done at Nissan they could have helped me, but since I took it somewhere else, there was nothing they could do.

I also have the 05 Pathfinder and have had the same fuel gauge issue that others have mentioned. It was fixed under warranty. Next came the cady conv at 81000 miles so Nissan would not replace because they were 1000 miles over the govt mandated standard. After that a "bad module" on my transmission drained the battery. When I took the car in, I was informed that I had the same radiator crack/ruined transmission issue that everyone else seems to be having. I am waiting to hear back from them to see if the extended warranty will cover it. So far, I have spent a couple $100 on warranty repairs, and about 1200 on new cady converters.

I have a 2005 Nissan Pathfinder. I purchased the vehicle in 2005 with a trade-in of my 2000 Nissan Xterra, which had a slew of problems by the way. I have had nothing but problems since. The first week owning the vehicle, I heard a constant rattle from the front wheel well. I took it to the dealer several times, pointing out that the noise was coming from the front stabilizer bar. They insisted that there was nothing wrong and that a test drive proved nothing. Of course, they refused to allow me to join in on the test drive. Finally, the third dealer I took it to realized that the front stabilizer bar was loose and had to be adjusted and tightened. Thankfully, the fix was covered under warranty. The vehicle ran smooth for some time.

I have a 2005 Nissan Pathfinder with about 158,000 miles. It started out as a violent jerk while driving down the road. When taking the vehicle out of overdrive, it would stop. About 2 months later, the jerking got worse. It would really do this at about 40-45 mph. You could feel it again at 50-55 and at 60mph. Sometimes, around 70. I thought maybe my U-joint was going out so I had it replaced. Nope, not the problem. I took it to a transmission shop and yes, that was the problem. I just had to have the transmission rebuilt due to water being in my transmission, had to have a new torque converter also. I got my truck back Friday, 4/2/2010 and so far, it runs like a new one. But if this is an ongoing problem with Nissan, they should fix this.

I too had a '05 Pathfinder which gas gauge showed 3/4 full until you shut off the car a couple of times. The blower would stop blowing hot air when stopped. As soon as I started going again, the heat would come back. The driver window controller needed to be replaced, because it was faulty. The running boards have started to come off on both sides.

The fuel gauge on my 2006 Nissan Pathfinder shows a quarter full after refueling and the "service engine soon" light is illuminated. With only 52000 miles, the front u-joints have failed.

I purchased a new 2005 Nissan Pathfinder and have had nothing but issues. The CD player stopped working, the back hatch does not stay open and falls on your head, a tire/rim was faulty and leaking, and the gas sensor stopped working. The back hatch has fallen on my head more than once. Under warranty I had to replace a tire because Nissan blamed the tire instead of the rim for causing a leak. I refuse to pay for the gas sensor fix because it should be part of the recall and I am forced to get gas every 325 miles. I had to buy a new tire after a few months of owning the truck even though a 3rd party mechanic diagnosed a faulty rim. It is hard to believe Nissan would not include the 2005 Pathfinder in the recall considering they have the same issue as the other year models. Obviously, Nissan will not get any more business from my family or friends due to the fact that they do no stand behind their product and provide very poor customer service post purchase.

I am realizing that Nissan has a radiator problem that leaks back into your transmission and there are over 100 complaints about this problem.

I had shopped for a vehicle that would be safe for me and my family. We have 5 children and we are foster parents. So safety is very important. In 2007, we purchased a 2008 Nissan Pathfinder thinking that you can trust Nissan. The first 2 weeks we had it, I ran over a rock in the road and it stuck in the tire. I called to see who they had their tires with but no one knew. Since then I have had over 8 flats and my son had a blow out. I was thankful the car didn't flip. I have had problems with the back latch; it falls on your head and the rubber seal came off.

The radiator on 2005 through 2007 Nissan Xteras and Pathfinders are defective. The transmission line corrodes and cases coolant to leak in to your transmission. This damages your radiator and transmission and associated coolant lines. Nissan does not cover this defect or will not admit the defect. It is all over the internet about this problem.

I bought my Pathfinder on Feb. 22. I noticed a funny vibration and called Tim ** on Mar. 16. My check engine light came on as well. The calipers, I believe, were under warranty so it will be replaced, but I still had to pay the $120.00 diagnostic fee. They then told me that my transmission and radiator had to be replaced. I have factory warranty, extended warranty and a 30-day 3000 mile warranty. Yet none of the warranties will cover the transmission because the radiator leaked into the transmission fluid, so the damage was caused by the radiator. This is a dealership that sells only certified, pre-owned cars with around 300 checks of the car. Yet less than a month, it needs a new transmission and is not covered by three warranties. Are you kidding me?

I was very happy in April 2008 when I took delivery of my Nissan Pathfinder SE. I had understood that Nissan has a very good name and produced reliable and safe cars that were serviced by your top class agents.

Like some of the other complaints, I also had transmission problems with my 2007 Nissan Pathfinder. In October 2009, with 48,000 miles, my transmission started to act up, shifting in and out of overdrive very abruptly, and violently. Also, when I was at a cruising RPM of 1500-2500 RPM, in overdrive, the car would vibrate very violently. I took it to the dealership, and they stated that it was the transmission, and fortunate for me, it was covered under warranty.

I own a 2005 Nissan Pathfinder. I have already had to have the heat shield welded because it rattles. Now the heat blows only cold air when the car is sitting still. This is even after it was driven for an hour. I live in the North East. In the winter I have had ice on the inside of my windshield, making it impossible to see. Not only are we freezing, it is a hazard to drive. I have never driven a car where I need to keep de-icer in my car to keep my windshield clean on the inside. It is worse as the temperature gets colder outside. Now the check engine light is on. I have paid to have the heat shield welded. I have paid to have the blower replaced hoping this would fix the heat problem. Now I am working with my repair guy to figure out the check engine light problem.

I just had a serious problem with my Nissan Pathfinder 2005. I lost $600 to change fuel pump doing what Brake Master told me. But next day, my car stopped in the middle of the road. I don't know if this is the way they work. Other day, I have learned that problem was in fuel sensors. Now, I am trying to persuade Nissan to recall.

This is obviously an issue soon to be addressed. I am the sole owner of a 2006 Nissan Pathfinder with 112,000 miles. After recognizing something wasn't right with my transmission, I had taken it in for a look. The tranny is needing an overhaul and the cause was documented to be water in the transmission, likely from the radiator fluid leaking into the transmission. Both are needing to be replaced as well as the catalytic converter. I unnecessarily incurred costs to fix transmission and radiator, catalytic converter and rental vehicle expenses. I was considering trading my vehicle in for a new one, however, this obviously common defect greatly affects trade in value when the car doesn't run!

I have a 2005 Pathfinder that has the same problems as others that a recall was not issued for. My gas gauge went out 1st, then the oil level went out causing you to think that the vehicle is going to overheat. Also, when the heat is on, if you stop for any reason, the blower blows cold air. I took my truck in for service on 1/10/10 & was told it needed a heat sensor fuel level sensor & an electrical connection which will cost 500-600 dollars.

I have been having a lot of problems with my Nissan Pathfinder (2005) model. The Sensor, gas pump, and radiator leakage into the transmission mixing oil and anti-freeze. Nissan does not want to do any repairs to the car. My car stopped in the middle of the freeway. The gas pumped so quickly and stopped on the road. My family and I could have been hit in the back without knowing.

My 2005 Pathfinder has the fuel sensor issues that Nissan just recalled. My Pathfinder is not on the recall list. I called two months ago to file a complaint with Nissan as this is an obvious manufacturing defect. I was told then that Nissan felt this was not a recall issue. Now, I'm being told it is okay for a 2005 to have the problem but not the 2006. This is just wrong. Nothing yet holding off on the $600 to fix it. Many people have run out of gas thinking they still had gas in their tank.

Nissan is refusing to pay for this and help me since the vehicle is no longer under warranty. We, as consumers, need to fight back. We need to file complaints everywhere possible and get some kind of class action lawsuit going. I called channel 7 news in CA today to see if we can get any kind of exposure.

I have had nothing but problems since I bought my 2005 Pathfinder brand-new. After 78,000 miles, it started acting up when the the car was in overdrive. The shifting at speeds between 35-50 mph was not smooth. I took it to Nissan. After bringing the car in to be looked at, I was told the radiator was cracked and leaked into the transmission and need to be replaced. So I paid $1100.00 to have the radiator replaced. My warranty was no longer good, since it was 2009.

I have a 2005 Nissan Pathfinder. I've encountered several problems. I first noticed a problem with the fuel gauge. It goes to "empty" when filling the tank and stays there for 50 miles or better. I found out that a sensor is the common problem with a $400-$500 cost to fix? Next, for some odd reason, the heater blows cold air when stopped (warm motor)?

My 2007 Nissan Pathfinder with 58,000 miles started acting up when the the car was in overdrive. The shifting at speeds between 35-50 mph was not smooth. After bringing the car in to be looked at, I was told the radiator leaked into the transmission; and they both need to be replaced to a tune of $7000.

I bought my 2005 Nissan Pathfinder new in ‘05. It has approximately 93,000 miles on it. After reading some of the other posting, I decided to post my experience concerning my ‘05 Pathfinder. I had heard a noise in what I thought was the tires. I had it looked at and was told it was not the tires. I took it to my local Nissan dealer where this was purchased and was told that radiator had leaked radiator fluid into my transmission, and I now needed a new transmission and a new radiator.

My brakes have been replaced once, and are in need of new rotors after 25,000 miles. Fuel sensor was replaced. The major issue is the torque converter inside the transmission. It was replaced a month ago, and is back to the shop with yet another issue with shift celluloid. Also, I have read complaints of coolant mixing with transmission fluid, and I have had these same symptoms. My coolant looks oily and looks like some sort of glue. We flushed the system and now I am praying that this truck does not die. Nissan needs to fix this problem or give me my $25,000 back. I need a car that is going to last and this is a clear reason for a recall.

I purchased a 2006 Nissan Pathfinder new and paid cash for the vehicle. I have had nothing but problems with this vehicle. On 12/06/06, I brought the vehicle into Nissan Advantage with 9,997 miles on the front brakes because they were grinding and the front tires were balding. Upon inspection, Nissan determined that the car left the factory not being aligned. Nissan covered under warranty front pads, front rotors and replaced four tires. On 11/29/07, I brought vehicle to East Village Car Care for annual inspection and it was found out that the front and rear brake pads had to be replaced, $347.65 (2nd time for front pads, 1st time for rear pads).

I have a 2005 Nissan Pathfinder. I have encountered several problems. I first noticed a problem with the fuel gauge. It goes to "empty" when filling the tank and stays there for 50 miles or better. I found out that a sensor is the common problem with a $400-$500 cost to fix. Next, for some odd reason, the heater blows cold air when stopped (warm motor).

I own a 2005 Nissan Pathfinder that cost me $32,000, and have had several issues since day one. The car has always started with extremely high acceleration. It also makes a noise, when the gas pedal is pressed, since day one. A week ago, it began to periodically vibrate (like the noise/feeling when going over the bumps on the side of the lane on the highway, that keep operators from falling asleep). The dealer claims it's all normal. Also last week, the heat no longer worked properly. Just yesterday, I was told that my radiator fluid leaked into the transmission, and caused the transmission to fail. While it was at the dealer, they also discovered that the timing chain is broken.

I have had nothing but issues with my 2005 Nissan Pathfinder since I purchased approximately 3 months ago. Nissan Consumer Affairs showed no interest in assisting me with my problem. My wife and two small children were placed in danger when the car cut off while driving due to a faulty IPDM. IPDM was replaced and cost me $407.

I have a 2005 Nissan Pathfinder. My heater was not staying warm. I brought it to Firestone and had them take a look. They said that the thermostat may need to be replaced. They replaced it for $180.00. A couple days later, my service engine light came on and I was getting no heat. I again took it to Firestone. They said that the radiator needed to be replaced because it blew up. The liquid turned to gel, $1900.00. The next day my car would not accelerate. I took it to Nissan. The transmission has to be replaced. My transmission is under warranty, but the radiator is not. Since the radiator caused the problem, Nissan will not honor their warranty. I have been calling customer service and have received absolutely no help. Nissan wants $5,000 to fix the transmission. This is ridiculous.

I own a 2007 Nissan Pathfinder with 98,000 miles. I am experiencing the same issue as the 2005 Nissan Pathfinder owners: the radiator fluid leaked into the transmission and ruined both. This is a $6700 repair - $5000 for new transmission and $1700 for new radiator, flushing, and fluids. I bought my Nissan for their reputation for "reliability." Unfortunately, I was mistaken.

The 2003 Nissan Pathfinder service engine light came on. The auto service center (not a Nissan service center, with whom I've had poor previous experiences) informed me that the catalytic converter needed replaced. The mechanic advised me that this part is under warranty by law. The vehicle has less than 66,000 miles and was only 6 years old. I went to Nissan and was advised that it wasn't the catalytic converter. The hangers needed replaced and would cost $1200.00. I inquired about how the hangers could set the service engine light to come on. I was told that this needed done and if the engine light still was on, to bring it back.

I have been a loyal Nissan customer for almost 15 years. Most recently, I purchased a 2006 Nissan Pathfinder LE for $36,000. I've been driving it for almost three years and it has 47,000 miles. In April, I paid $450 for the 45,000 mile checkup which is supposed to keep the car running smoothly. It did not. In early July, my fuel gauge went nuts and the engine light came on. I was told the fuel sensor needed replacing, at a cost of $400. Less than 1 week later, the engine light came on again. Diagnosis: Evaporator vent control valve and canister needed replacing. Cost: $400. That was fixed on Monday.

Car performance. Please be informed that I sent my car (model number P44 / JCKZLRP44EKA - E and model code Pathfinder 4.0 XE 4WD A/T P1) to Nissan service workshop on 29/07/2009 with complaint about the alignment, wherein the car was going to the right side at the speed from 120 km/hr and above. The supervisor report after he checked the car performance and made road test was as follows: Check steering vibration at above 120-130KPH, check wheel alignment, right-hand side pulling."

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

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.

I love my Pathfinder, but I am very disappointed to know that every time I fill up I have to reset my odometer because 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 very 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 and have the same issue. Why can't you make this a recall? It's giving your company a bad name. The check engine light soon 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 that is your problem.

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 on-board 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.

It's a case of 2 little screws! I own a 2004 Nissan Pathfinder with 129,000 km. 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 and was drawn into an engine cylinder. The piston was completely destroyed, and the engine needs replacing. I contacted Nissan, and they offered no help whatsoever. I read that others have experienced the identical problem. I will never buy another Nissan product again.

I have a 2002 Nissan Pathfinder Automatic. Its power valve screws are falling in the engine. This is a horrible mistake by Nissan, and no assistance on their part. It’s a very common issue.

since 4/7/08 my vehicle nissan xterra 2003 has been to 2 dealerships who tell me it is normal for the engine to knock and for the check engine light to be on i have proof of their paperwork wher it has been well over 10 x in their shops....for the same complaint/problem...now who will honor the extended warranty that i have

I have a 2001 Nissan Xterra that is had a couple of recalls fixed. One of them was the fuel sending unit molding that cracked. I had gas fumes through out the vehicle and gas leak underneath the vehicle. Nissan is now charging me 250.00 dollars to replace the fuel sending unit that was part of a recall.

Nissan Pathfinder 2005 Bought new pathfinder in 2005 300 miles and fuel pump goes out 500 miles brakes/roters are bad althought they lead me to believe for thousands of miles they were just new. Eventually a recall on them 1000 miles tire pressure gauge light wont turn off still to this day 20,000 windows faulty and leaking had to replace seals still to this day still leaking!! Had to replace tires at 30,000 miles Still tire pressure light wont turn off Still window gets sqeaky when going up Now at 42,000 the fuel sensor light is not working Larry Nissan is quoting 594.00 to fix it. The vinyl on the door is slowly unraveling. At 42,000 all of this crap plus all the other stuff I cant remember, I would never buy NISSAN again.

I purchased a Nissan Pathfinder in March 2002 new.I serviced and maintained this vechicle at this dealership when needed. Then in late May,2004 I noticed a burning smell on my way home from work the truck for a few days, wasn't feeling right and the clutch seemed to be slipping. On May 27, the truck broke down I had it towed to Nissan of Freehold, I was told the clutch needed to be replaced, the odometer reading was 32,158.I was told at the service center, I must not be driving the truck properly, by RIDING THE CLUTCH I explained to them, all the vechicles I have owned sinse driving at the age of 16 have always been manual transmission.The cost 1513.38 Clutch #2 original plus. The truck was 2 years 2 months old. Now 2 years 2 months later July 2006 again I felt the clutch slipping promptly brought it to Nissan now 57,645 miles. No surprise the clutch needed to be replaced at my expense once again because the warranty does not cover the cost. I was extremely upset by this time clutch number #3in 4 years I asked that someone from the corporate Nissan division come tke a look at the parts and pictures and was told nothing was faulty and again it was my responsibility for the costs.Only this time they would give me a discount how kind! This time 1,372.19. What choice did I have I need to work, and no one including corporate Nissan was willing to admit to any wrongdoing by Nissan or faulty parts, and certainly not willing to pay for the full cost.Now here we go again, I brought my truck in for emission smell and failed inspection on June 6th I dropped the truck off and was told I had an evaporation problem with the fuel line and I also needed hoses replaced and power steering flushed out, the cost 962.98. A few days later I picked up the truck and noticed the clutch again was slipping promptly called Nissan and dropped the truck off again. okay clutch number #4 23 months later. Again I'm told by Nissan of Freehold their is nothing they can do it's not under warranty. I would have to pay the full cost and probably should also replace the fly wheel like I did in 2004.I asked that they park the truck outside their lot and not to touch the truck I will have it towed when I figure out where to bring it. In the meantime of course I need the truck back for work and life's basic needs and don't know what to do, It is absurd to have to replace this many clutches I never had to replace a clutch in my other cars and only one did I ever have to replace in a Nissan 2000sx with 200,000 miles and ten years old. Is there anyone who can help me? I know Nissan is responsible I truly believe they were using faulty parts my truck was brand new off the lot when I purchased it, and cost over 30,000 dollars and have spent at least close to 7,000 in repairs in 5 years. Please contact me asap, I can't afford this again and shouldn't have to this is crazy, I drive to work am married with children and use that vechicle in a responsible manner.Thank you

I bought a 2006 Nissan Pathfinder and after only 40,000 miles the gas gauge isn't working right and they tell me the fuel sensor is out and will cost me $500 to fix it and it is not under warranty. I called my old mechanic (I used on my previous cars) and was told he would install the same Nissan part, for only $240. When I confronted the Nissan dealer on the cost difference, they said they charge by the job, not the hour. Nissan service is a rip off and I am not going back to Nissan for service.

Like some of the other posts I have read, the engine of my fiances 03 Pathfinder started making a knocking noise. I was told by the mechanic that the screws from the butterflies in the intake manifold had backed out and fallen into the engine. The cost would be $3000-$4000 to fix, and that's if there wasn't any other damage to the pistons, cylinders, etc... I can't beleive that Nissan won't stand by their engines or provide any solution to this reoccuring problem with many of their makes and models. Especially when that is nothing a routine maintenance schedule would diagnose. There are probably many others out there that Nissan is giving the shaft to, and that is flat out unacceptable. I can tell you one thing, if I can help it, none of my family members, friends, or anyone I can speak with will ever consider a Nissan vehicle! Such a shame for what on the surface seems to be a reputable company, but in reality it's just another large corporation that cares about the bottom line and not it's consumers. Shame on them. Please Help!!

I brought a 2005 Nissan Pathfinder the service light light came on and I took it to the shop to see what the problem was they told me it was the Fule Level Sensor was gone out. I have never heard of the Sule Sensor going bad in a new truck. I called Customers service to see if Nissan would pay to repair my truck, they told me no. I think that there is a lot of customer out there with the same problems with their Nissan Pathfinder, this havae to be a defect in this car, because out of all of the new cars, I have owned I have never had this problem before. I will never buy another Nissan, and I will tell all of my family and friend about the problems I have had.

We have bought only nissan cars for the last 26 years. Just in the last 10 years we have bought 4 nissan cars from smolich nissan. My daughter has bought from there also. We have in all 26 years NEVER been treated so bad or made to feel like NEVER walking back in or even looking at another car from there again. My daughter was geting ready to look to buy a new nissan Pathfinder. Now she is looking at other dealers. If you want or care to know more about my vist to nissan please call. I have loved every nissan I have ever owned.

I have a 2007 Xterra that had 6900 miles on it when the Service Engine Soon light went on one day. I took the truck to my mechanic, Pat Settersten, owner of Cartenders to check it out. While he was at it, I asked him to change the oil and rotate the tires. Pat told me later the engine light is not a reminder type thing, like I thought it might be, but something needing servicing which is probably covered by warranty, so it should go to a dealer. He and his mechanic, Paul Gerard recommended Fred Weinberg, Assistant Service Manager at VOB Nissan. I made an appointment with Fred that evening and left the truck on the night of Jan 28. While talking with Fred, he asked me right away when the last time I had the oil changed, and I told him I just had it done. He said, before the truck had even been examined, that it is probably the oil filter because aftermarket oil filters leak and do not hold pressure, and that I shoulc now know where I can take my truck for a proper oil change. I told Fred the engine light came on before the oil change, and the truck had a Nissan filter in it at that point. He called me the next day to tell me the light was indeed on due to the problem with the filter and that the oil level was half a quart low. I asked him if that small amount would make the engine light come on and he said yes. I told him again, the light was on before the oil change. Then he said, well we don't know what's wrong with it then. (The truck also pulled to the right and VOB did fix that by aligning the front end.) Three days later the service engine light came on again and I took it to VOB Nissan to get it fixed. Fred called me in the morning to say the problem is the oil filter leaking. I reminded him for the 3rd time that the engine light was originally on before I had the oil change at Cartenders. Fred stated he saw oil seepage himself and that it would be $25 for parts and labor for an oil change. I told him OK to change the oil and filter but I would be very angry if the engine light came on again. By this time I was pretty suspicious of Fred with his hard sell oil change routine, so I called Pat at Cartenders to explain the situation. Pat and Paul went over to VOB Nissan in person to speak with the mechanic. They called me back and told me they got the situation straightened out and the truck did not in fact need an oil change but had a bad intake sensor which VOB was replacing. The truck was supposed to be ready by 4 but when I arrived at 4:30 it was not. No phone call from Fred to notify me of this. When I asked him why the truck wasn't ready he said they were having a problem. I asked him what problem. He was evasive and said we're having a problem with the problem we're having. I asked him to be more specific and he said they replaced the intake sensor but the engine light is still coming on. The Service Manager, Bert Bennett was not in the office that day, so I called him the next morning on 02/06. I told him what had been happening with Fred and he said he would investigate. He called back later to say not only was the intake sensor bad, but the camshaft sprocket assembly was also bad and needed replacing. He admitted the truck did not need an oil change or a new oil filter. Bert arranged for me to get a loaner car and when I went to pick it up, I expressed my displeasure at Fred's attempts to get me to purchase an oil change and become a regular oil change customer and considered it akin to fraud. Bert stated that fraud would be if they received money from me for an unneeded service and asked if that happened. I told him no, because I caught them in the act, thanks to my 2 mechanics who investigated the situation. Bert further excused Fred's behavior by stating there was miscommunication between Fred and the mechanic. I told him that is not possible since there was never a need for an oil change or new filter. It was just a fraudulent attempt to get me to pay for a bogus service.

Bought 2002 Nissan Xterra 4x4, while test driving, found the ABS light had come on. Brought it back after 2 days and they had the Service Dept look it up. Found a 700 dollar sensor needed replacing. They said they were not responsible for the replacement.

I purchased a new 2006 Xterra about 1 1/2 years ago. I first noticed a rust spot under my back window. When I inquired, I was told it was a rock chip (although in a unlikely place). I have used touch-up paint 3x and the spot just grows larger and larger. When opening the back hatch, there are rusted tags where water pools. Since that time, I have noticed rust colored specks all over my vehicle, particularly on the back where water and snow would splash onto. I have taken it to a detail shop - they weren't able to buff or polish it off. Although, they were able to get the specks off with detail clay. But... then the specks came back. The car dealer and their body shop person says it is fall-out which does not make sense. I work with several other folks who have white cars (as is mine), and they don't have these fall-out spots on theirs.

2004 Nissan Pathfinder with 23,960 miles had reoccurring squeaking belts were replaced under warranty one time. I was charged for adjustment one time (later told belts self adjusting not sure why I was charged then) then good will . Saturday 1/26/08 driving heard noise. Sounded like a belt snapped and then started making a knocking noise. Drove vehicle to dealership as they are open until 1 pm on Saturday. Was told maybe Monday before it is looked at. Called 1/28/08 spoke to service adviser Elaina Arnold. She informed me she had good news and bad news.

I bought my 2005 Nissan Xterra from this dealership. In the first few months I heard noises from the engine. I took it to the dealership and they said it was the fastener on the serpentine belt. I have this truck for the same problem and repaired at least five times in 2 and a half years. I have forty thousand miles on it and an extended warranty. I either want the vehicle fixed; or replaced. If I have to contact a lawyer I will. The car is at the dealership today; they said, the're waiting to hear the noise again. I want a dependable car; this is not what I paid for. The dealership says; this is one of the defects of the Nissan Xterra. THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE

I just want to add to the section of complaints on Xterra's that i have had one for almost three years now and I LOVE it. I have not had one problem with it and I drive it alot.

Both O2 sensors shorted out on the left band of my Nissan Pathfinder 2201 6 cylinder. This is number 5 and 6 O2 sensors that I have put in and I only have 83,000 miles on it. This is a very costly repair and i am thinking seriously about getting rid of it and buying a Toyota. They also have sensors but they do not have the problem you guys have. Thanks Don

My Pathfinder has 46,000 miles on it the warranty is 5 years or 60,000 miles so I am just outside the years but way under the miles. I am having what seems to be a common problem that Nissan will not recognize. My pathfinder was driving fine then started making a clunking noise then it stalled. I brought it to the dealer to be told that 2 screws in the intake manifold back themselves out and got sucked into the engine and completly destroyed it. Nissan is saying it is my problem because i am outside the warranty. But this is a huge manufacturing defect that Nissan knows about and won't recognize. They want $9,000 to put in a new motor or $5,000 for a used one that has more miles then the one I had. The car is only worth a bit more then the repair costs.

I bought a new 2005 Nissan Pathfinder in Feb. 2005. I was told the annoying brake squeal would wear off. After numberous trips back over two years, I've been told that the squeal is normal, even though it is so loud it almost causes other drivers to crash while they're staring at me! The rotors have been turned, they have been deglazed, etc... I feel totally ripped off and frustrated that Nissan won't recall and fix this flaw!

I understand that they have had considerable problems with evap canister charcoal leakage--I have a 2003 pathfinder with this problem and it is going to cost $400.00 plus dollars to fix--there history goes back to1995 through 2003 seems they have a recurring problem any suggestions?

At the time of I am writing this it is Fall 2006. My wife's 2005 Pathfinder, which we purchased new, has had 13 separate problems that have typically required one visit to the dealer to diagnose and another to fix. These are the problems the vehicle has had so far:

A screw fell out of the intake manifold of my 2002 Nissan Pathfinder and was sucked into a cylinder. The dealer mechanic states that it destroyed the piston and valves as well as gouged the cylinder walls. He says the car was obviously well cared for and there was nothing I could have done to avoid the problem and that it looked like a factory issue.