2004 Nissan Pathfinder Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 4%of 67 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 77,842miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2004 Nissan Pathfinder, 4% of the 67 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 77,842 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I have antifreeze and transmission fluid leaking into each other (tranny have antifreeze and radiator have tranny fluid in it ) fluid is milky and now my transmission is starting to slip.”
NHTSA complaint #10548625, filed 2013-10, 76,684 miles“I am the owner of a 2004 Pathfinder with 79,000miles. I was driving on june 6th when my engine began to produce a loud knock. I immediately pulled over and called a tow truck. I had the vehicle towed home so I could investigate the noise. Upon removal of the upper intake manifold I found 1 of the 6 power valves had moved from its proper location, and was on top of another valve. The 2 screws meant to hold it in place were missing, and I found that 8 of the 10 remaining screws to be loose. I was able to find 1 screw that was sitting down inside the head, about to enter the cylinder. …”
NHTSA complaint #10273084, filed 2009-06, 79,000 miles“2004 Nissan Pathfinder with service engine light on. Consumer states that the vehicle had smoke coming from the tail pipe, losing power and wouldn't go over 45 MPH. Mechanic stated the vehicle was 4 quarts low on oil. The consumer stated the oil had been changed on feb 2, 2008. And on april 3, 2008 the consumer was informed the vehicle needed a new engine. The consumer stated it was the dealers fault that the engine needed to be replaced. She believed they failed to put in new oil on the last visit.”
NHTSA complaint #10226229, filed 2008-04Related service bulletins
- 10019300Feb 8, 2006Malfunction indicator lamp on with diagnostic trouble code u1000 or u1010 stored in engine control unit.
- 10016854Dec 21, 2004Engine cranks but will not start with outside temperature below 32 degrees fahrenheit.
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 2% |
| 2024 | 1 | 1% |
| 2023 | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 | 1 | 1% |
| 2017 | 2 | 1% |
| 2016 | 1 | 1% |
| 2015 | 1 | 0% |
| 2014 | 5 | 1% |
| 2013 | 5 | 1% |
| 2012 | 1 | 4% |
| 2010 | 2 | 5% |
| 2009 | 4 | 11% |
| 2008 | 23 | 7% |
| 2007 | 128 | 23% |
| 2006 | 185 | 22% |
| 2005 | 290 | 28% |
| 2004 | 3 | 4% |
| 2003 | 25 | 23% |
| 2002 | 35 | 22% |
| 2001 | 16 | 7% |
| 2000 | 5 | 4% |
| 1999 | 6 | 6% |
| 1998 | 6 | 4% |
| 1997 | 17 | 8% |
| 1996 | 14 | 9% |
| 1995 | 52 | 31% |
| 1994 | 35 | 38% |
| 1993 | 25 | 51% |
| 1992 | 8 | 27% |
| 1991 | 8 | 21% |
| 1990 | 14 | 37% |
| 1989 | 4 | 27% |
| 1988 | 5 | 29% |
| 1987 | 5 | 26% |
Other parts of the 2004 Nissan Pathfinder
15 complaintsAir bags
11 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsTires
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Nissan Pathfinder
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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