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SeatsPart report

2008 Nissan Pathfinder Seats Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
1%of 328 total for the year
Median mileage
1,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the seats of the 2008 Nissan Pathfinder, 1% of the 328 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 1,000 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.

“Driver's electric seat abruptly activates without driver input and sends driver unexpectedly into steering column while vehicle is in motion. Problem was abated by dealer replacing control panel but problem still remains in the form of seat back creep while driving for extended periods.”

NHTSA complaint #10319078, filed 2010-03, 1,000 miles

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Seats: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202512%
202422%
202333%
20221612%
201811%
201711%
201633%
201541%
201481%
2013121%
201112%
201013%
200821%
200710%
200610%
200520%
200423%
200232%
200183%
199411%
199312%
199125%
1987211%

Other parts of the 2008 Nissan Pathfinder

Transmission and drivetrain
155 complaints
Fuel system
81 complaints
Engine
61 complaints
Air bags
41 complaints
Engine cooling
23 complaints
Other or unknown
22 complaints
Electrical system
21 complaints
Vehicle speed control
10 complaints
Brakes
9 complaints
Suspension
7 complaints
Electronic stability control
4 complaints
Body 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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology