2008 Nissan Pathfinder Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 21about this part
- Share
- 6%of 328 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 60,500miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 21 complaints about the electrical system of the 2008 Nissan Pathfinder, 6% of the 328 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 60,500 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My ECM fuse keeps blowing. Now it want start or do anything. I was sitting still at a pharmacy when I tried to tab tge gas at the drive through to pull up at the window when I notice my truck wouldn't go then I cut it off and try to start it back up and notice it wouldn't start so than I chane my ECM fuse amd notice it keep blowing”
NHTSA complaint #11363879, filed 2020-10, 22,500 miles“I was driving on ca highway 80 west bound in the fast lane ,the vehicle stalled and I was unable to restart the vehicle it left me in immediate danger I couldn't even put it in gear the highway patrol was able to unlock the transmission and safely push me to the shoulder after sitting in the fast lane for over 20 minutes. The dealer after paying for diagnostic was informed that both crank cam sensors had failed and wanted to charge me 1100.00.”
NHTSA complaint #10676859, filed 2015-01, 71,015 miles“All steering wheel lights do not work. Horn does not work and airbag light is flashing. I replaced busted radiator at 115,000 miles. Vehicle would turn off at any speed. It is only a matter of time before people get killed due to this defect. I had to replace several sensors. My vehicle has currently been parked in my driveway for over 3 weeks. I cannot figure out what is wrong with it. It is a shame that this company is being allowed to get away with all this. It is not a matter of if someone gets killed, if it hasn't happened yet, but when. …”
NHTSA complaint #10969181, filed 2017-03, 120,000 miles“After my wife had difficulty trying to unlock the driver door using the thumb button, she had to result in using the key fob... Then while driving to work she was about to get on the freeway when she noticed the fuel gauge was reading empty. She pulled into the nearest service station to fill up but was only allowed to put in 3 gallons. Then the gauge read full. I had filled it the day before. After work she needed to pick up friends at the airport and tried to use the rear AC but it would only blow hot air..... Now where to find out if these issues along with the air bags can be fixed... …”
NHTSA complaint #10726097, filed 2015-06, 54,000 miles“Our Nissan problems started years ago. In 2010 I started noticing noise and shuddering coming from the transmission. I brought it in to the dealer and they said it was nothing more than it needed a flush of the transmission fluid. So I paid the $150, had it done and went on my way. In 2011 is started doing it again, had it checked and they said nothing was wrong with it I must have been hearing things. They test drove it numerous times and 'never heard anything'. Eventually they had a specialist come and look at my car. He determined that my A/C unit needed to be reset. …”
NHTSA complaint #10538071, filed 2013-08, 60,000 milesRelated recalls
- 10V401000Sep 10, 2010Nissan is recalling certain vehicles that were equipped with a garmin nuvi model 750 navigation system. The batteries contained in the affected gps units can…Covers: Nissan Pathfinder 2008–2010, Versa 2008–2010, Altima 2008–2010 +4 more
Related service bulletins
- 11004962May 21, 2024VEHICLE KEY NOT DETECTED / AUTHENTICATED, ENGINE WILL NOT START This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this…
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- 11004960May 21, 2024CAN COMMUNICATION CODES – DIAGNOSTIC TIPS AND GUIDELINES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
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- 10235707Apr 27, 2023VEHICLE KEY NOT DETECTED / AUTHENTICATED, ENGINE WILL NOT START This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this…
- 10235710Apr 17, 2023INTELLIGENT KEY REPLACEMENT OR SWAPPING BETWEEN VEHICLES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Discard all previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10208946Feb 22, 2022CAN COMMUNICATION â NETWORK DIAGNOSTIC FLOW CHART This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10182354Oct 28, 2020VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN 2008 ARMADA/2008 PATHFINDER/2009 MURANO CLOCK Service Campaign ID # P8214 and PB063 are no longer active. ï· Repair orders opened after this…
- 10192474Nov 20, 2014SERVICE INFORMATION If a customer describes lack of power or poor acceleration, perform the following checks before attempting any repair: * Check for stored DTCs. * Check if the…
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 13% |
| 2025 | 7 | 12% |
| 2024 | 17 | 20% |
| 2023 | 24 | 22% |
| 2022 | 20 | 15% |
| 2020 | 12 | 23% |
| 2019 | 10 | 13% |
| 2018 | 14 | 18% |
| 2017 | 27 | 14% |
| 2016 | 11 | 10% |
| 2015 | 27 | 8% |
| 2014 | 33 | 6% |
| 2013 | 50 | 6% |
| 2012 | 3 | 13% |
| 2011 | 4 | 9% |
| 2010 | 2 | 5% |
| 2009 | 4 | 11% |
| 2008 | 21 | 6% |
| 2007 | 25 | 4% |
| 2006 | 34 | 4% |
| 2005 | 66 | 6% |
| 2004 | 1 | 1% |
| 2003 | 3 | 3% |
| 2002 | 5 | 3% |
| 2001 | 7 | 3% |
| 2000 | 5 | 4% |
| 1999 | 3 | 3% |
| 1998 | 5 | 3% |
| 1997 | 3 | 1% |
| 1996 | 11 | 7% |
| 1995 | 8 | 5% |
| 1994 | 4 | 4% |
| 1993 | 2 | 4% |
| 1992 | 2 | 7% |
| 1991 | 2 | 5% |
| 1990 | 1 | 3% |
| 1989 | 1 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2008 Nissan Pathfinder
155 complaintsFuel system
81 complaintsEngine
61 complaintsAir bags
41 complaintsEngine cooling
23 complaintsOther or unknown
22 complaintsVehicle speed control
10 complaintsBrakes
9 complaintsSuspension
7 complaintsElectronic stability control
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsSteering
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Nissan Pathfinder
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology