Nissan Pathfinder problems and issues


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Cranks but no start

Nissan Pathfinder 1996 4x4 296873 miles
It turns over but won't start. The lights on the dash that always light up just before you start your car are dim-lit for a few seconds and then I hear a sort of click sound and then I can get it to start to crank. It will only crank for a few seconds then I hear a click under the dash and it stops cranking the engine over until I wait a few seconds again. Oh and some of the dash lights are bright but some stay dim.
Pathfinder96 from United States 22 days ago  
PA
1 report 

I have the PO105 code and I used my obd 2 and it say its problems wirh

Nissan Pathfinder 2001 3.5l 220 miles
Where is the map sensor in 2001 Nissan pathfinder?
Yobany2024 from United States 2 months ago  
YO
1 reply 
Yobany2024 from United States 2 months ago
my 2001 Nissan pathfinder 3.5l has check engine lights and my obd 2 say po105 code.
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Starting issue

Nissan Pathfinder 2023  6400 miles
Why won't my Nissan pathfinder start? It will start after its been jumped but then once I turn it off n try to start it again it won't start and manual malfunction lights will come on
JessicaN38 from United States 3 months ago  
JE

I feel little jerk when I parking

Nissan Pathfinder 2023 3.5l v6 Nissan Pathfinder  600 miles
Jerking when I park the car
Benedicto from other 4 months ago  
BE

Nissan partnered 2015 Audio not working

Nissan Pathfinder 2015  55040 miles
Nissan partnered 2015 Audio not working
Mohamed from United States 4 months ago  
MO

Radio screen went out

Nissan Pathfinder 2019  78000 miles
My car cuts on heat blows but the screen on the dash that shows the radio climate and navigation went dark but the mobs still light up
screen went out from United States 4 months ago  
SC
1 report 

Parking Lights

Nissan Pathfinder 2016 Pathfinder Platinum 138000 miles
Front parking lights do not work, turn signal marker lights do not work. Looking for the fuse to these lights
Doc USN from United States 4 months ago  
DO

My key fob is sending a signal but won't open the doors

Nissan Pathfinder 2006 2.5 126000 miles
I have tried the in and out 10 times with the key trick but the hazards won't flash. The doors lock with the master lock switch on the center console. My pathfinder doesn't have a master lock on the driver's side either maybe because uk ? The key gives out a signal (checked at a thimsons)
Johnathan from United Kingdom 10 months ago  
JO

Fuel pump relay fuse location

Nissan Pathfinder 2007 2.5  150000 miles
Im trying to look for the fuel
Pump relay fuse on my car but had no luck so far. Any help would be gratefully appreciated. What does it look like or say on it and where is it actually located.
Wardy from United Kingdom 10 months ago  
WA
3 reports 

Fuel problems

Nissan Pathfinder 1999  150000 miles
Put a bran new fuel pump in gas tank and I am getting fuel to top of motor and also getting it coming out of overflow line, but not getting fuel to pistons. Can u please help?
Didderdo from United States a year ago  
DI
1 report 

2009 2.5 diesel automatic Pathfinder sudden stalling at low revs

Nissan Pathfinder 2009 2.5Diesel automatic 125000 miles
My recently purchased Pathfinder suddenly developed stalling at low revs / idle in slow moving traffic or at traffic lights etc. It would start again each time with some revs but progressively the stalling became too regular and dangerous. I had the AA out who diagnosed a malfunctioning Throttle Position Sensor. I replaced that (10min job) and had the ECU accept the replacement. An hr in and the stalling returned!!...Spoke with my very learned 4x4 mechanic who had come across this situation across other vehicle brands before and suggested I replace the Crankshaft Sensor and possibly the Camsha… Read complete
John from United Kingdom a year ago  
JO
2 reports 
Kk aust from Australia 5 months ago
Maf air flow scensor or suction control valve. Try that first before outlaying big money.
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Car died won't start

Nissan Pathfinder 1993 SE 4 Wheel drive auto 333000 miles
Drove my pathfinder for an half hour paid bills, etc. Headed home and it died. It won't restart. I love my car had it for 6 years and has been awesomely maintained. Apt. Manger threating to tow it. My car took me from Oregon to Connecticut and back. I need my car. I bought relay but feel its the wrong one. Napa gave me engine relay. I asked for Fuel pump relay. Moving back th east coast in may. Thank you
You don't realize how much you miss your car until its not running.
Cathie from United States a year ago  
CA
1 report 
Bruce from United States a year ago
If the car died and will not restart, it could be a problem with the fuel system or a malfunctioning component.
Here are a few things you can try:

Check the fuel pump relay. The fuel pump relay is responsible for turning on the fuel pump when the car is started. If the relay is not functioning properly, it can cause the car to not start. You can check the relay by inspecting it for any visible damage or wear and by testing it to see if it is functioning properly.
Check the fuel pump. The fuel pump is responsible for pumping fuel from the fuel tank to the engine. If the fuel pump is not functioning properly, it can cause the car to not start. You can check the fuel pump by inspecting it for any visible damage or wear and by testing it to see if it is functioning properly.
Check the fuel filter. The fuel filter is responsible for filtering contaminants out of the fuel before it reaches the engine. If the fuel filter is clogged or damaged, it can cause the car to not start. You can check the fuel filter by inspecting it for any visible damage or wear and by replacing it if necessary.
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No spark no injector pulse

Nissan Pathfinder 2014  129108 miles
Nissan Pathfinder 2014 no spark no injector pulse
King west from other a year ago  
KI

Lift gate stuck

Nissan Pathfinder 2022  10 miles
Lift gate is latched but no buttons will unlatch or open. I manually unlatched it from inside. I tried to hold the button but nothing is working. The lock button next to it on the lift gate works. I tried finding the fuse with no luck. More so because I don’t understand the abbreviations. Atleast for the lift gate.
Tony from United States 2 years ago  
TO
8 reports 

Car stopped suddenly in the middle of the road

Nissan Pathfinder 2000 Manual  226000 miles
My Pathfinder died on me in the middle of the road. It tries to turn over but doesnt have enough power to actually start. My distrubuter has spark, and my feul pump is at the right PSI. The battery is brand new.
Annabanana from United States 2 years ago  
AN
4 reports 
Darla from Canada a year ago
I am having same issue. Replaced battery only for issue to recur 10 days later. No codes altenator tested and produced good voltage output. Are you able to share a resolution
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Cranking but not starting

Nissan Pathfinder 2005 4.0 500 miles
Cranking but not starting
Lastborn from United Kingdom 2 years ago  
LA
6 reports 

Cranks but wont start

Nissan Pathfinder 1997 Suv 300000 miles
Over heated so i replaced head gaskets (diy ) first time ever put all back together now it cranks but wont starti can hear fuiel pump wrkining see a spark tryed starter flued but just wont start dont know what to do
Craigmont from United States 3 years ago  
CR
1 report 

Hechaban humo negro lo acelere , hecho una explosión y ya no encendió

Nissan Pathfinder 1993 Sv 250000 miles
Muy buen día , salí a comprar unas cosas y a cada vez que hacía cambios de velocidades Mi camioneta hechaban una pequeña explosión , regrese a casa la revisé la aceleré y hecho humo negro unos 2 segundo y de repente se escuchó una explosión y se apagó , la quise volver a encender pero ya no quiso prender y hace un sonido como si fuera un motor de licuadora , las poleas dónde van las bandas si giran pero el motor no hace nada , alguien podría ayudarme con Mi Pathfinder 93 ,la necesito mucho ya que es Mi único medio de transporte y medio de para poder desplazarme a adquirir Mis alimentos en esta época tan difícil! , Dios los bendiga y estaremos eternamente agradecidos Mi familia y Yo!
Marcos García from other 4 years ago  
MA

Wont run when warm

Nissan Pathfinder 1987 XE. V6 4x4 MT 156000 miles
Starts fine comes down off choke early idles slightly abnormal then as soon as you touch the throttle it dies and will not crank again till engine is cooled off. If i add a wind up knob on top of the truck do i have to tye the gears into the drivetrain?
Stumped Chump from United States 4 years ago  
ST
2 reports 

No spark from distributor

Nissan Pathfinder 1998 Suv 250000 miles
No power when it was running
Eric from United States 4 years ago  
ER
1 report 

Headlight stays on

Nissan Pathfinder 1995 Pathfinder 1000000 miles
Left hand headlight stays on even with the ignition off
Symo from Australia 4 years ago  
SY

I need fuse new fuse box

Nissan Pathfinder 1996  250000 miles
The fuse box is worn out may on some loose contact to fuse slot, I want to change the the whole fuse box for new one where can I buy it
Dodong from other 5 years ago  
DO
1 report 

Smoking pathfinder

Nissan Pathfinder 2014 Wagon  30000 miles
Smoke out of exhuast is white... but later when driving leaves a cloud of grey/blue smoke... can have moments when its fine,no loss in power or water... has lost a little oil.
Joshy from Australia 5 years ago  
JO
9 reports 
Sharie from United States 3 months ago
Having the same issue. Where you able to resolve this?
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Rough idling no power stalled

Nissan Pathfinder 2006 Pathfinder 4.0 liter 14111 miles
Horrible rough idling
No accelartion
Lost of power
Changed spark plugs
Changed coils
Changed intake manifold gaskets
It then stalled while driving on highway
Had it towed home
Any suggestions greatly appreciated
Thanks allen
Allen from United States 5 years ago  
AL
6 reports 

Unhooked vacuum line

Nissan Pathfinder 1995 3.0 120000 miles
Theres a small tubbed line at the back of the engine. One side is hooked up to intake manifold
The other end is kust dangling it look like a vacuum line going down around the knock sencer area.
Dennis from United States 5 years ago  
DE
3 reports 

Please help cranks strong no start on 01 pathfinder

Nissan Pathfinder 2001  148000 miles
I thought i needed a new starter because it wouldnt start, replaced it and no crank. I put my steering column all the way up and its cranking faster than ever before, but its not starting not even trying to start. I just recently read that it may be the igntion relay where the keys goes in. Im very limited on funds and its hard to get rides so if you could tell what me to try something else im going to the junkyard in the morning. Please gimme a little help thank you god bless
JRussell from United States 5 years ago  
JR
Rank 2
4 reports 

Cranks but wont start. No indicator lite illuminated to show if securi

Nissan Pathfinder 1996 Pathfinder le 204000 miles
Cranks strong but no start. Is getting fuel and spark. Security sys indicator lite does nothing so dont know if its armed or not?
Ginakatabar from United States 6 years ago  
GI
1 reply 
JRussell from United States 5 years ago
Is there anyway to rip out the alarm? Ill tell you the same thing i said to the other guy take your ignition control module first take the2 screws out and then pull it out if it stops beeping the light will the light will be off and you can try to start it with a flat head srewdrive the module that came off with the 2 screws stick the driver in there and turn it and see what u have. Make sure battery is fully charged. If you stil dont get a crank go to your battery terminlals make no corrosion on anything touching them. Now look at your relays under the hood very easy to understand, the diagram for which fuse and relay is for which spot I like to look for fuel and spark. There is a lot of relays that are not important for getting the truck running. So I look for the fuel pump relay its a brown one, I see the same one for the horn, thats a good switch. Fuel injectors has a exact same relay as rear defroster and its spring time now. I hope I helped if not let me noe wht u did good luck
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Cranks but won't start. Security indicator doesn't come on at all.

Nissan Pathfinder 1996 Pathfinder le 213000 miles
My 96 nissan pathfinder le had to have the distributor replaced. Now with the good distributor it wont starat tho it will crank over strong. I have chwcked for it getting fuel, it is. And it has spark to the distributor. Ut not sparking at the plug. It has a new coil and ignation circut in in. It has a security sys and the operatibg indicator dosent lite up at all tho and it doesnt blink either. Nothing at all to show if its armed or disabled. Friend told me if we can get the indicator to lite up the thing will start. What do i do to reset or reprogram the security system to tell it that its not bn stolen so car knows its ok to start???? Help me to remedy this any one please please please!!!
Ginakatabar from United States 6 years ago  
GI
3 reports 

Rear door locks

Nissan Pathfinder 2009 5 door turbo diesel 62000 miles
Both rear doors cannot be opened from the inside yet both have the child locks set to open. I have also noticed that both internal door handles seem to be pulled in slightly. Any ideas?.
Curt from Australia 6 years ago  
CU
3 reports 

Surging uphills

Nissan Pathfinder 2009  77000 miles
My 2009 2.5 litre turbodiesel pathfinder has recently started surging when I am going up hills... Initially it started happening randomly only around the 2500 rpm range however it seems to do it now when the engine is warm and between 2000 and 2500 rpm. I noticed today when I was going up a hill and it was doing this that it was also blowing a lot of black smoke... it only does it under load and any other time drives fine...
Browndawg from Australia 6 years ago  
BR
3 reports 
Leigh from Australia 6 years ago
Hi had same issue it was distributor sensor. Not expensive cast for labour to find issue. Might help
Mo Badat from South Africa a year ago
Similar problem. Huge clouds of smoke when accelerating
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