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2006 Nissan Pathfinder repairs by problem area
Engine (33%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (14%)
Brakes and Traction Control (5%)
Suspension and Steering (20%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (16%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)
Other (7%)
Chart based on 97 repairs.
2006 Nissan Pathfinder repair cost distribution
$2500+ (4%)
$1000 - $2499 (8%)
$500 - $999 (12%)
$100 - $499 (40%)
< $100 (36%)
Chart based on 77 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2006 Nissan Pathfinder
Engine not specified
| Nissan Pathfinder in Massachusetts, United States Dec 2013 - Dec 2014 | |||
| Feb 201482400 miUS $50 | rear stabilizer replaced | ||
| Mar 201483000 miUS $50 | front end stabilizer replaced had insurance so only $50 | ||
| Nissan Pathfinder in Arizona, United States Oct 2012 - Jan 2013 | |||
| Nov 2012120500 miUS $1100 | timing chain tensioner replaced. Also replaced internal water pump since it was in the same area. | ||
| Nissan Pathfinder in Ohio, United States Jul 2013 - Aug 2013 | |||
| Aug 201384000 mi | Serpintine belt | ||
| Nissan Pathfinder in Indiana, United States Feb 2014 - Mar 2014 | |||
| Mar 2014103000 miUS $425 | ECM failed | ||
| Nissan Pathfinder in New York, United States Nov 2011 - Dec 2011 | |||
| Dec 201166000 mi | Front drive shaft and u joints Steering column cracked | ||
2006 Nissan Pathfinder 4dr SUV
270-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD
| Nissan Pathfinder in Texas, United States Nov 2011 - Apr 2012 | |||
| Jan 201260800 miUS $85 | Replaced hood release cable | ||
| Apr 201265000 mi | Warped air box. Also required O2 sensor and throttle body repairs, but these were due to the air box and lack of air filter changes. | ||
| Nissan Pathfinder in Texas, United States Jun 2007 - Dec 2014 | |||
| Mar 20071000 mi | Replaced both foglights due to clouded lenses. | ||
| Jun 200810200 miUS $140 | Wheel alignment / Camber bolt kit | ||
| May 200918000 miUS $235 | Unavoidable windshield replacement. | ||
| Dec 200925000 mi | Rear hatch struts weakened. Would not support hatch when opened. Dealer replaced under factory warranty. | ||
| Feb 201026000 mi | 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 201245000 mi | Rattle and popping from front suspension. Dealer unable to duplicate. | ||
| Dec 201256000 mi | Repeat visit for popping / squeaking noise from front suspension. Rattling noise at 2250 RPM and up. | ||
| Nov 201369000 mi | Third time in for popping / scraping / squeaking in front suspension. | ||
| Dec 201371000 miUS $119 | Cooling system flush, fill and purge, in an attempt to correct problem with no cabin heat at engine idle. | ||
| Jan 201447800 mi | Replaced thermostat, fixed problem of no heat at idle. | ||
| Sep 201481000 miUS $255 | Oil pressure sending unit malfunctioned and replaced. | ||
| Dec 201481000 miUS $189 | Suspension clunk never fixed. | ||
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 Aug 2011 - May 2014 | |||
| Nov 201162000 miUS $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. 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. | ||
| May 201486000 mi | electrical problems. When it rained it would start but if I stopped to get gas and turned off car..it wouldn't start..No noise nothing..But after it sat it would start. Mechanic said there's a short some place and to get rid of asap. | ||
| Nissan Pathfinder in Ontario, Canada Mar 2011 - Sep 2012 | |||
| Jul 2012111600 miC $350 | Wheel bearing failed | ||
| Nissan Pathfinder in Colorado, United States Mar 2011 - Dec 2013 | |||
| Jun 201365000 miUS $1200 | chain tensioners wore out rather prematurely | ||
| Jul 201365500 miUS $350 | some sort of gas tank valve went bad | ||
| Nissan Pathfinder in New Jersey, United States Nov 2010 - Sep 2011 | |||
| Feb 201141300 miUS $133 | low tire pressure warning light was replaced. it was not covered under warranty $133 | ||
| Nissan Pathfinder in Alberta, Canada May 2021 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jul 2021194680 miC $360 | Timing Chain Buzzing away when pressing on the accelerator pedal, Got the Cloyes Kit from Rock Auto that included all timing chains, tensioners, gears, and new water pump (timing chain driven unfortunately). When pulled the timing chain cover off, found secondary tensioner on passenger side wore right through, the driver's side had worn badly, but not through. secondary chains had excess slack (play), buzzing sound was the tensioner metal plunger that sits behind the plastic chain guide wore right through, metal to metal plunger to chain noise. Now fixed, hopefully lasts another 500,000 kms. Chain was in really good condition, with no chain stretch at all. Remember when doing this job, please follow Nissan's procedure in installing the power steering pump properly. Or you'll get belt noise from that area. All shocks were done, and worn out, drove like a big ship over rough sea. Replaced both front struts as one unit (spring and shock as one assembly) Replaced both front shocks with a Pre-assembled Strut assemblies. Also replaced both rear shocks only at the same time. | ||
| Oct 2021203360 miC $100 | Replaced both rear disc brakes and pads with brand new parts. | ||
| Jun 2022215760 miC $124 | Replaced front brake rotors and pads. Front brake rotor was out of round causing shimming in steering when braking. Replaced both front rotors and pads. Also replaced left spindle from my own fault when I damaged it when I changed the lower ball joints last year. When A/C compressor cycled on, you could hear a hiss inside the dash area. Replaced A/C Evaporator, TX valve and O-rings, also replaced heater core while I was in there. The whole dash and metal bracket and wiring had to come out, right to the fire wall to access the leaking A/C evaporator. While removing the 2 coolant lines going to the heater core, through the engine compartment, broke the plastic fittings. No parts available from Napa, Parts Source, or Bumper to Bumper, or Rock Auto but the dealer had the whole heater core line assembly which was $458 CDN. Was stuck and had to fork out the cash to get my car back on the road. This is a extensive job to do, be ready with a second car if you are thinking of doing such a job. This was my only ride. | ||
| Nissan Pathfinder in Kansas, United States Jun 2009 - Jun 2017 | |||
| May 201259500 miUS $550 | Switch for drivers side window is bad. Replaced for 3rd time. heat shield coming lose from weld. Had it removed. | ||
| Jun 201477000 mi | Door mechanism failed. Couldn't open door from inside or outside. Oil pressure sensor failed. Fuel tank sensor failed. No impact on driveability. | ||
| Oct 201479000 miUS $90 | New battery. | ||
| Nov 201588100 mi | Heat wasn't working correctly. Dealer said radiator fluid was low. Radiator flushed and refilled. While the heat definitely blow warmer, it would still blow cold air after the car warmed up. There was also a coolant leak under car. Leak was result of bad pressure valve. Assumed it would fix heat issue as well. Did not. | ||
| Jan 201689000 miUS $250 | Heat still blowing cold when car warmed up. Dealer identified bad actuator on blend door. Shop gave me a break on the labor costs since this was the third attempt to fix. | ||
| Nissan Pathfinder in New York, United States Aug 2009 - Apr 2015 | |||
| Feb 201048800 mi | 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 201053000 miUS $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. | ||
| Nissan Pathfinder in New Jersey, United States Jul 2009 - Nov 2014 | |||
| Aug 200927000 mi | The radiator had a leak which caused the coolant to leak into the transmission and visa versa. Trans replaced. After trans replacement, tran fluid was leaking all over the road, undercarriage of car and sprayed on tailgate. Shop had overfilled with trans fluid and excess was coming out of breather tube. Radiator replaced and engine flushed. | ||
| Nov 201265700 miUS $75 | Front and rear universal joints replaced on front shaft and rear u joint replaced on rear shaft | ||
| Mar 201479000 miUS $180 | Replaced lower O2 sensors due to poor gas mileage. Average went from 15 MPG to 17 MPG after repair. | ||
| Sep 201486000 miUS $160 | replaced upper O2 sensor. Gas mileage was suffering and this improved the mileage | ||
2006 Nissan Pathfinder 4dr SUV
270-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| Nissan Pathfinder in Oregon, United States Dec 2012 - May 2013 | |||
| Jan 201327200 miUS $4700 | Transmission wouldn't go into overdrive. Found metal particles inside. NO coolant contamination. | ||
| Nissan Pathfinder in Manitoba, Canada Jan 2013 - Sep 2015 | |||
| May 2013121520 miC $400 | Cooling fan has been activated constantly since the car is starting. Terrible noise has been sound. The fan clutch has been replaced. No more noise and the engine working more efficiently. | ||
| Aug 2013124000 miC $385 | The gas leak from a tubing to the rear A/C has been fixed(welded) | ||
| Jan 2015C $680 | 4x4 LOW has flashed while driving at all the time even the switch has in any other position. | ||
| Nissan Pathfinder in Western Australia, Australia May 2011 - Jul 2014 | |||
| Aug 201292380 miA $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. | ||
| Jul 2014111600 miA $500 | Fuel gauge intermittently stopped working. Problem was the fuel sender unit which I replaced. | ||
| Nissan Pathfinder in Ontario, Canada Feb 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Mar 201073780 mi | universal joint in drive train | ||
| Nissan Pathfinder in Washington, United States Jun 2013 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Jun 2014135000 miUS $6400 | Check engine light code p0301 random misfire cylinder #1 Found valve seat failure and scored cylinder walls due to catalytic converter failure Recommended reman engine replacement est $6400.00 | ||
| Nissan Pathfinder in Massachusetts, United States Sep 2009 - Jan 2018 | |||
| Dec 201195000 mi | Nissan replace the transmission in the car with a new transmission. New timing chain in engine. Also added Coolant Milk Shake to stop vibrations. | ||
| Feb 2014123900 miUS $1375 | New tierod ends and lower ball joints | ||
| Sep 2015140000 miUS $2900 | Broken coil spring. Replace both coil springs lower control arms. Rear shocks. Rotors and brakes | ||
| Dec 2016155000 miUS $380 | O2 Sensor Bank 1 | ||
| Apr 2017159000 miUS $100 | Repaired body rust, before it went beyond surface. Had to sand away rust, seal with rust reformer, prime and repaint. | ||
| Nov 2017162000 miUS $150 | O2 Sensor replaced, but 3 weeks later sensor issue reappared. Service Engine light came back on, scheduled appt at dealer | ||
| Nissan Pathfinder in Nigeria Mar 2010 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Aug 201262280 mi$160 | REPLACEMENT OF ONE WHEEL HUB | ||
| Dec 201264480 mi$800 | Replaced wheel hubs, brake discs and pads. Changed alternator bearings too. | ||
| Apr 201868200 mi$500 | REPLACEMENT OF ECU, BECAUSE THE TECHNICIAN MISCONNECTED SOME CABLES. | ||
| May 201868200 mi$1500 | OVERHEATING LED TO ENGINE DAMAGE. TOP CYLINDER WAS REPLACED. REPAIR BADLY DONE, HAD TO VISIT ANOTHER AUTO WORKSHOP TO ATTEMP REPAIR AGAIN. | ||
| Nissan Pathfinder in Alberta, Canada Dec 2010 - Mar 2017 | |||
| Sep 201173780 miC $814 | Prop shaft had excessive wear - replaced on warranty. Check Engine light on - evaporative canister to be replaced under warranty. | ||
| Oct 201176880 miC $2000 | Timing chain tensioner noise. | ||
| Jul 2014120460 miC $667 | Left front bearing went out while turning left. Limped home 30 miles and was replaced the next day. | ||
| Mar 2015128340 miC $125 | Changed out oil pressure sender in engine. Right front headlight bulb. Replaced failed oil pressure sender unit on bottom of engine. Took about 1 hour. | ||
| Aug 2015134820 miC $160 | Front U joint on driveshaft was pooched. Replaced. | ||
| Nissan Pathfinder in Ohio, United States Jun 2011 - Dec 2021 | |||
| Sep 2012100000 miUS $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 2012104000 miUS $700 | Rear lower control arms needed to be cut out (due to rust) and replaced to effectively align vehicle. | ||
| Jun 2013112000 mi | Fuel sending unit which was replaced 3 months earlier is more erratic than the old one. Dealer failed at finding any issues besides blaming fuel tank warping. | ||
| Apr 2014123800 miUS $1649 | Wheel bearing worn, replaced. Balljoint worn; replaced. Rear springs broken; replaced Front and rear shocks worn; replaced. | ||
| Nov 2014136000 miUS $164 | Front driveshaft U joints replaced. | ||
| Nov 2015150000 mi | Rear quarter panel rust through repair/repaint | ||
| Jan 2016125800 mi | Replaced headlight bulbs after one burned out | ||
| Jun 2016161000 mi | Replaced corroded/failed front impact sensor. | ||
| Jul 2016162000 miUS $64 | Loose running board trim refastened using 3M VHB tape Replace rear hatch glass struts | ||
| Sep 2016167000 miUS $269 | Replaced rear hatch glass after glass shattered from unknown cause. Technician broke one bolt on handle, and incorrectly mounted defroster wires to be pinched by glass when shut. Presumably, the glass company will be fixing this. | ||
| Jan 2017172700 miUS $800 | Replaced cat-back exhaust due to corrosion. Replaced O2 sensor. | ||
| Apr 2017176317 miUS $300 | CV joint replaced | ||
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