2008 Nissan Pathfinder Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 1%of 328 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 37,505miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2008 Nissan Pathfinder, 1% of the 328 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 37,505 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.
“The rear door/hatch unlatches while driving. Very dangerous especially with people in the 3rd row and with packages spilling out onto roads. The car is being brought to Nissan today to get diagnosed.”
NHTSA complaint #10556766, filed 2013-12, 75,000 miles“The computer system in the 2008 Nissan Pathfinder malfunctions and all gauges, speedometer, and warning systems stop working. This happens when driving. The cruise control will cause the cars to accelerate.”
NHTSA complaint #10231974, filed 2008-06, 10 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10051767Apr 3, 2013Nissan: lock/unlock request button on outside handle does not respond.
- 10043735Feb 3, 2012Nissan: door lock/unlock inoperative with intelligent key.
- 10024803May 20, 20082008 pathfinder; back door cinch latch motor service procedure.
Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 2% |
| 2019 | 1 | 1% |
| 2017 | 1 | 1% |
| 2016 | 3 | 3% |
| 2015 | 6 | 2% |
| 2014 | 10 | 2% |
| 2013 | 5 | 1% |
| 2011 | 1 | 2% |
| 2008 | 2 | 1% |
| 2006 | 3 | 0% |
| 2005 | 3 | 0% |
| 2004 | 1 | 1% |
| 2002 | 3 | 2% |
| 2001 | 1 | 0% |
| 1996 | 1 | 1% |
| 1995 | 2 | 1% |
| 1994 | 1 | 1% |
| 1992 | 1 | 3% |
| 1990 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2008 Nissan Pathfinder
155 complaintsFuel system
81 complaintsEngine
61 complaintsAir bags
41 complaintsEngine cooling
23 complaintsOther or unknown
22 complaintsElectrical system
21 complaintsVehicle speed control
10 complaintsBrakes
9 complaintsSuspension
7 complaintsElectronic stability control
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Nissan Pathfinder
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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