1998 Nissan Pathfinder Problems and Repair Histories
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1998 Nissan Pathfinders for which no problems have been reported are not displayed. So the 1998 Nissan Pathfinder problems and repair histories you see here should not be used to infer car problem frequency.
For 1998 Nissan Pathfinder problem frequency, check the Car Reliability Survey result. For the problems behind the score, check the 1998 Nissan Pathfinder problems and repair histories that follow it.
Nissan Pathfinder Reliability through March 31, 2013
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year | Make/Model | Trips/Year/100 Cars | Compared to all models for the same year | |
| 1998 | Nissan Pathfinder | 11 Pathfinders, 8.0 months of data per Pathfinder, average 177200 miles Small sample size. Join or 11 Pathfinders, 8.0 months of data per Pathfinder, average 177200 miles Small sample size. sign in to view |
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1998 Nissan Pathfinder
Engine not specified
| Nissan in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2010 | 161200 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2011 | 161200 | 300 | coolant leak found. told was head gasket leak, decided to sell not repair |
| Nissan in New Hampshire, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2011 | 193000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2012 | 204300 | 220 | OBDII Code for EVAP Canister. Replaced EVAP Canister and Purge Control Valve. |
| Oct | 2012 | 207000 | 110 | Replaced knock sensor. Couldn't remove intake manifold , stuck on studs, so mounted new sensor on top of intake plenum. (Google for YouTube video of procedure). Plan on finishing this weekend. Also, the rear bolt thread stripped. Helicoiled |
| Nissan in Connecticut, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2012 | 169000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2013 | 170000 | 1008 | Water pump replaced, radiator hoses also replaced. Timing belt (original equipment) was replaced |
| Apr | 2013 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Nissan in South Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2010 | 119000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2010 | 121000 | 1500 | replaced timing belt, water pump, also replaced trans fluid, spark plugs. fixed cracked exhaust manifold. valve cover gaskets. |
| Jan | 2012 | 136000 | 350 | Exhaust piping engine to catalytic converter and converter to muffler. |
| Nov | 2012 | 146000 | 850 | Evaporative canister |
| Apr | 2013 | 152000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Nissan in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2010 | 199000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2010 | 199000 | 1200 | TRUCK KEPT STALLING EVEN AFTER NEW MAF, TPS, AND VARIOUS OTHER SENSORS. NEW TIMING BELT WATER PUMP, DRIVE BELTS ALL DONE. New suspension. |
| Jun | 2011 | 199000 | 600 | Brakes failed due to rear wheel cylinders. Had to completely replace both front rotors, front pads, rear hardware, rear drums, and rear shoes. Needed complete brake system flush. Also front right abs/wheel sensor replaced. |
| Nov | 2011 | 202500 | 300 | Evap. Charcoal Canister, Purge Check Valve. Sunroof was leaking acquired one via- salvage yard, and now windshield leaks. |
| Jan | 2012 | 204000 | 260 | Driver Side Caliper & Passenger Side Caliper Needed to be replaced after new master cylinder, wheel cylinders, pads, rotors, shoes, and drums were just replaced. |
1998 Nissan Pathfinder 4-door
6-cylinder manual 4WD
| Nissan in Oregon, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2009 | 154000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2009 | 155000 | 680 | Lower Rear sway bars replaced...bushings were worn Both cv joint boots torn...had entire short axles replaced on both sides..no cv noise was present..although boots appeared to have been torn for some time |
| Oct | 2009 | 156000 | 13 | Leaking Clutch Slave cylinder. Came on suddenly. Replaced and all works great now. |
| Sep | 2010 | 162000 | 200 | Mass Air Flow sensor failing, was replaced |
| Nov | 2010 | 164000 | 523 | Car stalled while driving. Failed Distributor. Replaced with New one. |
| Jan | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
1998 Nissan Pathfinder 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 4WD
| Nissan in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2011 | 177940 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2012 | 181040 | 600 | Harmonic Balancer failure. |
| Nov | 2012 | 189100 | 950 | Cat back...everythign replaced |
| Mar | 2013 | 192200 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Nissan in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2009 | 76000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2009 | 82000 | 400 | CV Joint Boot tore |
| Jan | 2010 | 83000 | 1700 | Replaced water pump, and timing belt Replaced alternator |
| Jun | 2012 | 109000 | 600 | Exhaust system rusting out |
| Jul | 2012 | 110000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Nissan in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2010 | 129000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2011 | 141000 | 500 | Replaced front brake pads & rotors, rear brake shoes. Replaced 2 front CV shafts due to torn rubber boots, all expected normal maint. items, nothing was failing, rotors were warped. |
| Mar | 2013 | 162000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Nissan in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2009 | 104780 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2009 | 106020 | 400 | Seized caliper. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Nissan in Quebec, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2009 | 113460 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2009 | 114080 | 80 | Faulty tension pulley replaced |
| Jan | 2010 | 114700 | 480 | The damper pulley broke and everything driven by the 2 belts ceased working. The damper pulley is composed of 2 parts joined by a rubber piece. The exterior part got loose and fell off. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Nissan in Manitoba, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2009 | 106640 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2010 | 120280 | 200 | Flex pipe broke and resulted in massive leak. Was replaced with OEM parts and is no longer a concern. |
| Nov | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
1998 Nissan Pathfinder 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Nissan in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2010 | 238000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2010 | 249000 | 367 | Brake pad replacement and rotor |
| Nov | 2011 | 265000 | 110 | Vehicle would not start intermittently. Complete power failure. Suspect old electrical connections. Clean, polished replaced battery cables. If problem reoccurs, replace electrical harness. |
| Apr | 2012 | 268700 | 150 | cabling |
| Aug | 2012 | 272000 | 2800 | Missing ignition. Replace defective fuel injector. Replace timing belt (first time), water pump, oil gaskets, overhead gasket |
| Mar | 2013 | 278000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Nissan in South Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2009 | 203000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2010 | 221700 | 1000 | Replaced transmission last summer after reverse went out, approx. $1000 for rebuilt tranny and some leaking seals. |
| Jun | 2011 | 231000 | 0 | Leaking valve cover gaskets. |
1998 Nissan Pathfinder 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 4WD
| Nissan in Nova Scotia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2010 | 61380 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2010 | 62000 | 600 | Brakes. |
| Sep | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
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