2008 Nissan Pathfinder Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 1%of 328 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 72,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the body and structure of the 2008 Nissan Pathfinder, 1% of the 328 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 72,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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 sunroof on my vehicle exploded. The roof was closed and as I was driving down the road I heard the explosion. The sound was defining and sounded like a bomb or gun had discharged. When I pulled over to look the glass was pointing upward like a large force had blown it out. If the shade had not been closed I would have had significant damage to my head and face.”
NHTSA complaint #10948857, filed 2017-02, 72,000 miles“Takata recall, I've been told several times that my VIN number is not part of the recall. I was recently in accident with major front end damage. I rear ended an SUV in the brooklyn battery tunnel. My speed was approx 15-25mph. My bumper cover, grill, radiator, transmission cooler, fan, fan shroud, headlight,s hood, etc have to be replaced, I've attached a picture. It should be pretty clear that the air bag should have gone off.”
NHTSA complaint #10816314, filed 2015-12, 141,000 miles“Passenger side floor board kept getting wet. After the 4th service I asked the dealership about it and they told me that there is a bulletin out on the A/C evaporator coil and they do not have the parts to repair it because they are on back order. They will call and schedule an appointment with me when the parts are available.”
NHTSA complaint #10236850, filed 2008-08, 21,142 miles“I was removing trash from the back of my pathfinders at the local transfer station. I turned to go back into the rear of the vehicle for the remainder of the trash when I struck the side of the tail gate which had crept down to my eye level and I turned into it resulting in lots of bleeding and a trip to the er requiring 11 sutures on my lower forehead just above my eye. This is a dangerous situation and I'm concerned it could happen again but also could happen to one of my children. It does seem to be temperature related but that should have been considered in the design.”
NHTSA complaint #10507004, filed 2013-04, 72,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11031720Apr 13, 2026CERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “Certification Label” or “VIN Plate/Label”…
- 11031705Apr 13, 2026CERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “Certification Label” or “VIN Plate/Label”…
- 11031704Apr 13, 2026CERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “Certification Label” or “VIN Plate/Label”…
- 10232658Feb 27, 2023REMOVING FOREIGN MATERIAL FROM THE WINDOW GLASS This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10232656Feb 27, 2023WINDSHIELD CRACKING This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10192127Feb 15, 2013SERVICE INFORMATION If a CD/DVD Player incident is noted, a possible cause may be improper CD/DVD disc care, condition, or usage. This bulletin provides updated CD/DVD Player…
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | 9% |
| 2024 | 6 | 7% |
| 2022 | 7 | 5% |
| 2020 | 2 | 4% |
| 2019 | 6 | 8% |
| 2018 | 1 | 1% |
| 2017 | 5 | 3% |
| 2016 | 3 | 3% |
| 2015 | 12 | 4% |
| 2014 | 48 | 8% |
| 2013 | 83 | 9% |
| 2012 | 2 | 9% |
| 2009 | 1 | 3% |
| 2008 | 4 | 1% |
| 2007 | 3 | 1% |
| 2006 | 6 | 1% |
| 2005 | 14 | 1% |
| 2004 | 4 | 6% |
| 2003 | 12 | 11% |
| 2002 | 18 | 12% |
| 2001 | 30 | 13% |
| 2000 | 29 | 26% |
| 1999 | 18 | 17% |
| 1998 | 14 | 9% |
| 1997 | 17 | 8% |
| 1996 | 11 | 7% |
| 1995 | 58 | 34% |
| 1994 | 23 | 25% |
| 1993 | 9 | 18% |
| 1992 | 4 | 13% |
| 1991 | 1 | 3% |
| 1990 | 1 | 3% |
| 1987 | 1 | 5% |
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 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 28, 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