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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)Part report

2008 Nissan Pathfinder Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems

Complaints
3about 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 3 complaints about the visibility 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.

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

“I took my certified Pathfinder in for a faulty window switch and while it was there had them check the power train for a noise I was hearing every initial 1st to 2nd gear shift after start up. Dealer notified me that the transmission fluid was contaminated or incorrect fluid. I was then told I would have to cover the cost of replacing the fluid. I contacted Nissan consumer affairs, as not only is the vehicle covered by the Nissan certified pre-owned program, but I also bought their security plus warranty. …”

NHTSA complaint #10451146, filed 2012-03, 53,592 miles

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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2026213%
2025712%
202478%
202366%
202297%
202012%
201934%
201823%
201763%
201655%
2015103%
20145810%
2013546%
201214%
201112%
201013%
200913%
200831%
200761%
200630%
200571%
2004710%
200232%
200131%
200011%
199821%
199721%
199621%
199542%
199433%
199324%
199113%
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