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Top 5 Problems Nissan Pathfinder SUV 3rd Generation 2005-2012

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For More Info visit us at: http://1aau.to/h/cq5/ Here are the top 5 problems with the 3rd generation Nissan Pathfinder, Nissan's full size SUV which is available as model years 2005 to 2012. In this video, Sue explains the most common failures in the 3rd gen Pathfinder, and she offers tips and suggestions on how you can repair or replace those problems yourself! Check out this list for more great diagnostic videos! /playlist/PL17C5A3ED23485B90 0:00 Top Problems Nissan Pathfinder 3rd Gen 2005-2012 0:15 Erratic Fuel Gauge 0:55 No Crank No Start 1:47 Timing Chains 2:57 Cracked Radiator 4:09 Misfire 5:09 SUBSCRIBE! | Shop 1AAuto.com Link Below! For More Info visit us at http://1aau.to/h/cq5/ ⚠ DISCLAIMER: While 1A Auto strives to make the information provided in this video as accurate as possible, it makes no claims, promises, or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness or applicability of the content. No information contained in this video shall create any expressed or implied warranty or guarantee of any particular result. All do-it-yourself projects entail some risk. It is the sole responsibility of the viewer to assume this risk. 1A Auto is not responsible or liable for any loss damage (including, but not limited to, actual, consequential, or punitive), liability, claim, or any other injury or cause related to or resulting from any information posted in this video.

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Bad ignition coil

Coolant is milky

Coolant milkshake

Engine misfire

Engine rattles when it starts up

Engine wont crank

Engine wont start

Erratic fuel gauge

Fuel level is wrong

Gas tank needle moves

Low power transmission

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Timing chain rattle

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Transmission leaking into antifreeze

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@1AAuto3 years ago Watch the Video
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@kevinnorris65583 years ago My dad bought a 2007 brand new and still has it today. It' s had a few problems but man, they really don' t make em like that anymore. People around . ...Expand 111
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@kevinestep50782 years ago Great video. I have a 2008 model i bought new, and still drive as my only vehicle in 2022 with 320, 0 miles. Yes, ive had a few problems over the year, a . ...Expand 9
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@chrisgarcia54622 years ago My 05 pathfinder is still pulling strong along with 210, 554 miles on it. I changed only 4 things on it since i bought it back in 07 and it' s been bullet . ...Expand 14
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@nathanperkins34163 years ago I really enjoy watching this videos even though i don' t have this vehicle i love to learn. 40
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@robertr89043 years ago Good job! Very easy to follow and understand. I' ve actually been looking at older pathfinders and xterras so this has been a big help. 11
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@michaelparagas3 years ago I saw this model in saudi arabia in 2010s. Fell in love with it. Now after 11 years finally had one. Nissan pathfinder 2007. Oh man, he is a beast even with his age. Loved it more. 2
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@muhammad89703 years ago I changed my plugs and coils i found it easier just to remove the plenum. Great video. 9
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@suleidacarrera52422 years ago She is awesome to watch! She is really good with explaining the issues and steps to analyze the problems.
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@EMdemo3 years ago Thank you so much! I was waiting for this one!
i already have done #1 and so far, so good.
i' m looking into the external trans cooler as a preventative move. 11
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@jaswan79last year I have had 3! Thats right 3 ignition coils replaced on my 08, once at the dealer and 2 times at local mechanics and not one of them mentioned a damn t . ...Expand 2
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@vickycarter58733 years ago I have a 2005 pathfinder and i found this video to be very helpful and i love to learn all about the vehicle i' m driving in case i have to work on it. 5
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@jordanvineyard19033 years ago When i did the plugs i took the intake manifold off and took that opportunity to clean it and the engine compartment, and other misc pieces. Also since . ...Expand 17
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@kennedyscott32772 years ago I have an 08 model, not even at 80k miles yet. I love my car and i like watching the crash tests, seems to be a really safe car! 5
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@wagu70032 years ago I love 1a auto. They showed me how to change the rear axle bearing on my trailblazer. Very clear instructions thanks 1a!
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@wildman11373 years ago I enjoy seeing a video with a real automotive technician who is knowledgeable, regardless of gender. It reinforces the fact that it' s not who you are, it' s what you do. 21
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@cardionadine74836 months ago I heard about the coolant into transmission fluid issue so i replace the radiator with a danso one at 80k mils, also the rack and pinion started leaking . ...Expand 2
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@ryanchristie99762 years ago Thanks for the valuable information. Changing a radiator today.
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@JesusChrist-yv7sn3 years ago Keep up the good work i love how you explain things with complete understanding thank you for your help and your video hope to see more! Do you know if that 06 has the same issue.
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@stevestevens90463 years ago Going to look at a 2006 today thanks for letting me know what to look for hoping no problems with it looks like new in pictures 4x4 wife really wants it so everyone wish us luck. 1
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@pepeshopping3 years ago You are actually the best in thisthank you. Im ok with the others, but, there is fact and then there is. 2
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@BFClayto3 years ago Great info. Looking at xterras and pathfinders now. Thanks. 1
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@vicenteriviera6928last year Thanks again for resolving us issues god bless you.
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@XYRN023 years ago I enjoy your videos your mechanics are very good. She is very good!
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@wcbii3 years ago Thank for the information. I love my 2005, but i know i' m putting a bunch of miles on it. Thank you so much.
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@calsurflance55983 years ago I own a 2012 identical to the vehicle in this video. Bought it new. It now has 167, 0 miles. I am a retired aircraft mechanic and do my own servicing. i have had zero issues!
nothing! Nada! Not even a light bulb! It has been the most reliable vehicle i have ever owned. Even towed a boat for several years. ...Expand 44
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@NadeemKHAN-USYZ3 years ago Thank you so much you have been very informative.
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@JohnDoe-id9hi2 years ago Excellent video and good advice. Thank you!
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@PhoenixRising2513 years ago First of all, great video ma' am. I own an 08 with the vk56. Bought it used and one of the first mods i did was bypass the radiator coolant lines st . ...Expand 13
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@inaj2710 months ago Came here before buying one, thank you. This helped. 1
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@GoCoyote2 years ago One thing you missed was the evap emissions canister that gets clogged with dust.
still have our 2007 pathfinder. The dreaded oil cooler leak occurred after the warranty expired. Trying to figure out what to do, and thinking of getting a new vehicle, as a rebuilt transmission was $7k. Got an email notification that nissan had extended the warranty. Ran out to the car, and we were just under the repair milage by about 900 miles. Another transmision, and we were good to go. Been a very reliable vehicle. ...Expand 10
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@karstenaudette1197last year Trying to find a shop for the timing chain right now. Not excited to see that invoice after. Only had the car for 4 months and have had little issues here . ...Expand
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@shawnbb733 years ago I am the owner of a 2006. I have 241k miles. My pathfinder is so fast and drives like a new car still to this day. I have had every problem on this list. . ...Expand 6
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@alejandronanez78883 months ago I have a nissan pathfinder 2008 and still in good condition only thing major i replaced is the radiator. Until now still using it as a family car.
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@JoseRodriguez-go5dy2 years ago Love it, very well explain
just subscribede and i' ll be watching.
thank you ma' am.
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@HotSneks2 years ago I had 2 of the 5 problems, lol. Timing chains, and misfire. My radiator was changed a long time ago to prevent pmod.
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@shootscoot8833 years ago I had the coolant lines that run through the fire wall on the passenger side dry rot and it left us stranded on the side of the interstate i ordered a . ...Expand
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@garyholmes28493 years ago Just replaced timing chain kit, and the spike of the old cog were worn down so bad, did the waterpump kit also 2009 2. 5 litre, 150k milage now and she serves me well. 2
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@mabeswebstar64703 years ago My radio only works sometimes the cd player works always but would really like to fix so radio works all the time. It an 08 pathfinder any ideas thanks. 1
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@v.n.7495last year Hi. There is a problem with the catalytic converter also on 2010-2012 models. They can break apart and clog the engine.
i have heard of such cases how to recognize earlier if there are any symptoms? Thank you for your help. ...Expand 1
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@ChuddleBuggy3 years ago The pink milkshake, does that happen with the 96-04 2nd gen pathfinder (3. 5 vq35de) as well? Thanks in advance.
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@diegobaeza68213 years ago My dad bought it brand new from dealership and it was really new. I was in my life since i was born and it is still living.
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@mfalme3 years ago I wish i had seen these videos a few years back. I now understand the gremlins ob my former truck. 1
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@ItchyKneeSon2 years ago For the fuel level sender issue, you can swap the guts from a trailblazer unit for much cheaper than swapping the whole unit. I cut the body under the . ...Expand 12
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@SirPelSaint3 years ago I have a 06 pathfinder with no sunroof. Only 3rd row floor is getting wet when its rain now. Any idea exactly where the leak is coming from?
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@v.n.74959 months ago Hello. When i change gear from r to d, sometimes it jerks when driving fast. Changing from r to d takes about 1. 5 seconds. Is it normal? If i wait 1-2 . ...Expand
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@stikyfingrz3 years ago You must remove intake manifold to get to #1 coil pack and spark plug, i broke 2 coil pack, trying to put back in. 1
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@henrrybascope3 years ago Excelente explicacion, muy educativo. Tengo la version silver 2011, no he llegado todavia a experimentar esos problemas por suerte. Aunque ya cambie la . ...Expand 1
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@ramoncantu79553 years ago Hi i have a 2005 pathfinder 4. 0. I want to put a newer motor what year would fit?
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@hiramsrtorres5125last year Well this was so helpful i just got a 2007 4. 0 nissan pathfinder and it has po303 and other videos tell me the had to take all that plant them off in the . ...Expand
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@MrMoth01022 years ago Nice video. These cars aren' t as bad as the cheap gm equivalents but they are still low grade compared to a four runner.
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@razor30033 years ago I have an 07 with no problems but i did do the trans/radiator bypass surgery. 3
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@fishingthesoutheast54043 years ago Are the radiators an issue on the v8 pathfinders also?
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@akojiekeyi98543 years ago I have a 2009 which i' ve packed because non-starting and noisy timing chain - just like in your own here. But i' ve learnt a lot here now and will . ...Expand
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@johnmontana183 years ago Were all of these xterras delivered with the same bad radiator design or are some better. My 06 xterra has 1600 miles and noproblems.
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@marcmonge37042 years ago Radiator issue was fixed in the 2010-2012 models. They revamped the design. 1
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@ratri49696 months ago My 2005 pathfinder just hit 237, 0 miles (the distance from the earth to the moon) i had to change the shocks and struts and the two control arms because . ...Expand
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@mikeross56273 years ago This video gave my horrid flashbacks
the cracked radiator, pink milkshake, no start issue happened to me.
tainted my view of nissan forever. 13
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@boknows89362 years ago Any suggestions on p420/430 codes bank 1 and 2? Thnx.
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@dm76223 years ago My 2005 nissan pathfinder starts to stutter or shake at 40 mph. Im gonna try my luck on the coils. Thank you for the video it was very helpful. 1
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@Seeasfour3 years ago I have a 2006 Pathfinder The Mechanic told me in order to change the gas bump He have to take down the gas this the correct way to do it? Thank you for your help.
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@jpmulli2 years ago For us on a 2010 it has been cam and crank position sensors. 1
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@jacobkelly42173 years ago Yeah. I had problem 4 (i think) where the coolant mixed with my trans fluid and caused the entire transmission to go into self distruct. Was gonna cost me 7k (australian) so i just sold it and bought something else. 4
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@marcoscorrea89222 years ago My nissan pathfinder stereo only works wen its cold any help on what might be?
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@keving520029 months ago Does anyone know if aftermarket radiators solve this problem? Looking to buy one of these used. I read that nissan used cheap metals in the radiator that corroded easily.
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@hualda93663 years ago Siempre me gusto este coche pero cada vez me dan menos ganas de compralo
thanks!
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@exoticprodetailams53383 years ago Very useful! Thanks a lot, im in actually thinking to buy one, 1600miles is only owner and it is in a great condition to be from it is in good condition t . ...Expand
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@2pak_malamute3 years ago I' m just having the timing chain done on mine. The original chains are well known for being unreliable. There is however a upgrade, duplex timing chain . ...Expand 1
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@ryanh10153 years ago So can i prevent the coolant and tranny fluid from mixing by buying a new radiator and replacing the old one? 1
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@Rob-hv5zq3 years ago It' s amazing with all the technology we have these days and car manufacturers can' t even make a reliable vehicles. It' s just pathetic. 3
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@privatedjasl162 years ago Ser que lo del problema 4 solo es en el primer arranque o en todos los arranques.
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@bwest-yq3uc3 years ago I never see any videos on mazda problems or issues. Guess, they are doing something right.
i do not buy or own nissan since the 90' s models. 2
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@edwardpetrov73773 years ago Looking at a 2012 pathfinder base v6 with around 80, 0 miles. At what mileage do these problems start to show up? 1
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@michaelquwek50312 years ago What i would like to know on that vehicle is i get a rds code on the radio and now the radio dosent work. How do i get that code gone?
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@computer11662 years ago Maybe it' s related but i would like to see top 5 about nissan frontier and the related videos like others vehicles.
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@georgegoedecke17483 years ago I have a 2008 pathfinder. My mechanic has done a lot of coolant transmission bypass work. 5
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@rlh93733 years ago Nissan sent me a recall for the gas. What you was talking about. My 07 was one of the luckier ones that got a good system.
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@triunfaresunadecision.98822 years ago Hello greetings, i want to ask you something: i have a 2010 nissan pathfinder r51 diesel and i sent it to perform a complete maintenance i bought all the . ...Expand
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@ShawnTRD2 years ago And this is why my 05 is my first and last nissan.
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@panamdragonboat3 years ago Thanks for posting. Recently, i drive past a 2005 pathfinder every day on someone' s front yard that has a for sale sign on it. Dropped in yesterday . ...Expand 10
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@arturovera65233 years ago Que bien ojal esttuviese traducso al espaol.
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@franciscoburgos92772 years ago Anyone have any issues with the dash going out? I have an 07 and my dash shuts off. Still have battery power but can' t accelerate and all my gauges shut off. Any help would be great i' m stumped.
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@13ghosts506 months ago #6front crash zone sensor.
people who live in the salt belt areas of the united states, that sensor gets corroded and you will get the air b id="hidden40"ag light flashing. Nissan made these sensors out of zinc, which corrodes after time and frying the sensor, causing the air bag not to work if you are in a crash. New ones are made of different material. ...Expand
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@Marcevani672 years ago Hello: h e l p please: i have a 2007 4x4 pathfinder that has the battery disconnected for 2 months and when i connected the battery again 4 dash lights . ...Expand
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@briandavis43243 years ago Do these issues also apply to a 08 v8?
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@bocooley33202 years ago What if the starter is good, but you still have no start from the key?
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@selmakimora2 years ago My nissan pathfinder 2005 dci automatic only driving in 3rd gear. Speed reduces and il have to switch off and start again. Also struggling to pull or drive when switching on.
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@vicjojola2053 years ago Wait what about the strawberry milkshake of death? Does this not apply to this make as much as the other nissans? 3
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@inaj2710 months ago My 350z module for the gas is doing the same thing. 1