2006 Nissan Pathfinder Problems and Repair Histories
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2006 Nissan Pathfinders for which no problems have been reported are not displayed. So the 2006 Nissan Pathfinder problems and repair histories you see here should not be used to infer car problem frequency.
For 2006 Nissan Pathfinder problem frequency, check the Car Reliability Survey result. For the problems behind the score, check the 2006 Nissan Pathfinder problems and repair histories that follow it.
Nissan Pathfinder Reliability through December 31, 2012
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 | |
| 2006 | Nissan Pathfinder | 15 Pathfinders, 9.5 months of data per Pathfinder, average 77100 miles Small sample size. Join or 15 Pathfinders, 9.5 months of data per Pathfinder, average 77100 miles Small sample size. sign in to view |
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2006 Nissan Pathfinder
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| Nissan Pathfinder in Arizona, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2012 | 120000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2012 | 121500 | 1100 | timing chain tensioner replaced. Also replaced internal water pump since it was in the same area. |
| Jan | 2013 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2006 Nissan Pathfinder 4dr SUV
270-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD
| Nissan Pathfinder in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2007 | 0 | Replaced both foglights due to clouded lenses. | |
| Jun | 2008 | 140 | Wheel alignment / Camber bolt kit | |
| May | 2009 | 235 | Unavoidable windshield replacement. | |
| Dec | 2009 | 25000 | 0 | Rear hatch struts weakened. Would not support hatch when opened. Dealer replaced under factory warranty. |
| Feb | 2010 | 26000 | 0 | Variable blower control module shorted just 8 weeks out of bumper-to-bumper warranty, resulting in loss of fan speed control. Dealer replaced. Nissan covered cost as "goodwill." |
| Feb | 2012 | 45000 | 0 | Rattle and popping from front suspension. Dealer unable to duplicate. |
| Dec | 2012 | 56000 | 0 | Repeat visit for popping / squeaking noise from front suspension. Rattling noise at 2250 RPM and up. |
| Mar | 2013 | 60000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2006 Nissan Pathfinder 4dr SUV
270-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| Nissan Pathfinder in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2011 | 62000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2011 | 62000 | 60 | U joints replaced by a friend. Only charged me for parts..he said they where dry of oil..rubber seal missing.....road salt also wears parts faster. |
| Nissan Pathfinder in Kansas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2009 | 23000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2012 | 59500 | 550 | Switch for drivers side window is bad. Replaced for 3rd time. heat shield coming lose from weld. Had it removed. |
| Mar | 2013 | 68000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Nissan Pathfinder in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2009 | 26000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2009 | 27000 | 0 | The radiator had a leak which caused the coolant to leak into the transmission and visa versa. Trans replaced. Radiator replaced and engine flushed. |
| Mar | 2011 | 43000 | 600 | brakes were worn. replaced pads and rotors |
| Nov | 2012 | 65500 | 75 | Front and rear universal joints replaced on front shaft and rear u joint replaced on rear shaft |
| Mar | 2013 | 69000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Nissan Pathfinder in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 40000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2011 | 41500 | 133 | low tire pressure warning light was replaced. it was not covered under warranty $133 |
| Sep | 2011 | 46000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Nissan Pathfinder in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2009 | 38000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2010 | 49000 | 0 | Sepentine Drive belt is causing one of the pulleys to squeal loudly, mainly at startup. After engine warm up, the squeal "pretty much" goes away. Nissan deal told cost to repair "somewhere around $700" ... so I'm living with it. |
| Jul | 2010 | 53000 | 63 | Noticed humming noise when driving over 65 mph. Took to shop and had all 4 tires checked for balance (all good). Rotated tires @ home and @ same time checked driveline. Noticed that rear U-Joint on front driveshaft needed to be replaced. |
| Aug | 2010 | 53000 | 63 | Noticed humming noise when driving over 65 mph. Took to shop and had all 4 tires checked for balance (all good). Rotated tires @ home and @ same time checked driveline. Noticed that rear U-Joint on front driveshaft needed to be replaced. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Nissan Pathfinder in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2011 | 78740 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2012 | 111600 | 350 | Replace front breaks Wheel bearing failed |
| Sep | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2006 Nissan Pathfinder 4dr SUV
270-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| Nissan Pathfinder in Oregon, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2012 | 27000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2013 | 27300 | 4700 | Transmission wouldn't go into overdrive. Found metal particles inside. NO coolant contamination. |
| Mar | 2013 | 28000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Nissan Pathfinder in Western Australia, Australia | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2011 | 77500 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2012 | 92380 | 250 | Rear tail gate lock assembly required replacing as it was no longer locking the vehicle. After a $1300 quote from Nissan dealer I decided to do it my self and purchased the required parts (genuine nissan) online. |
| Nissan Pathfinder in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2011 | 80000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2012 | 100000 | 5 | Brake booster check valve was bad, allowed air to pass in either direction, low vacuum with engine running, no vacuum with engine off. Valve was replaced. |
| Dec | 2012 | 104000 | 700 | Rear lower control arms needed to be cut out (due to rust) and replaced to effectively align vehicle. |
| Mar | 2013 | 108000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Nissan Pathfinder in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2011 | 66000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2011 | 66000 | 400 | Front drive shaft and u joints Steering column cracked |
| Nissan Pathfinder in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2010 | 73160 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2010 | 73780 | 0 | universal joint in drive train |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Nissan Pathfinder in Nigeria | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2010 | 47120 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2012 | 63080 | 160 | REPLACEMENT OF ONE WHEEL HUB |
| Dec | 2012 | 64480 | 800 | Replaced wheel hubs, brake discs and pads. Changed alternator bearings too. |
| Apr | 2013 | 65720 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Nissan Pathfinder in Alberta, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2010 | 67580 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2011 | 73780 | 814 | Prop shaft had excessive wear - replaced on warranty. Check Engine light on - evaporative canister to be replaced under warranty. |
| Oct | 2011 | 76880 | 2000 | Timing chain tensioner noise. |
| Mar | 2013 | 102300 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Nissan Pathfinder in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2009 | 48000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2011 | 95000 | 0 | Nissan replace the transmission in the car with a new transmission. New timing chain in engine. Also added Coolant Milk Shake to stop vibrations. |
| Mar | 2013 | 115000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
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