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2008 NISSAN Pathfinder

5 recalls Risk Grade: C+ Most severe issue: Critical

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service.

Known Safety Recalls

Critical #10V075000 Plain English
Component

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK

Manufacturer
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
What Happened
The auxiliary fuel tank in your vehicle is a smaller tank that helps when you need extra fuel. In some 2006 and 2008 Frontier, Xterra, and Pathfinder models, this tank's shell can warp and cause the fuel gauge to show a quarter full when the tank is actually empty.
Risk if Unfixed
If your gauge is wrong, you might think you have gas when you really don't. This can cause your vehicle to run out of fuel and stall in traffic, which increases the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Nissan dealer will replace the faulty fuel sending unit with a new one that's designed to work correctly, all at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 AND MODEL YEAR 2008 FRONTIER, XTERRA AND PATHFINDER VEHICLES. THE MOLDED FUEL TANK SHELLS CAN DEFORM, CAUSING THE FUEL SENDER FLOAT ARM TO CONTACT AN EMBOSSMENT MOLDED INTO THE TANK SHELL CAUSING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL FUEL GAUGE TO SHOW THAT THE VEHICLE HAS APPROXIMATELY ONE QUARTER TANK WHEN THE FUEL TANK IS EMPTY.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
THIS COULD CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO RUN OUT OF GAS AND STALL IN TRAFFIC, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL LEVEL SENDING UNIT INSIDE THE FUEL TANK WITH A NEW ONE THAT HAS A MODIFIED FLOAT ARM. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE MARCH 22, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
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High Priority #23V067000 Plain English
Component

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

Manufacturer
Nissan North America, Inc.
What Happened
The air bag cover on your vehicle has a small emblem that's held on with a special resin. In some 2008-2011 Titans, Frontiers, Xterras, Pathfinders, Armadas, and Quests, this emblem can crack and break loose during an air bag deployment.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, the emblem could fly off and hit you or someone else in the vehicle, causing injury. This is a serious safety risk, especially in a collision.
Free Fix
Your Nissan dealer will replace the airbag cover for free, as soon as possible. You should schedule the repair when you receive the recall notice, which was mailed on December 8, 2023.
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Original — What Happened
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2008-2011 Titan, Frontier, Xterra, Pathfinder, Armada, and 2008-2009 Quest vehicles. The resin emblem on the driver's air bag cover may develop cracks and detach during air bag deployment.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A detached emblem can become a projectile during air bag deployment, increasing the risk of injury to vehicle occupants.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will replace the driver’s airbag cover. Owner letters were mailed December 8, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall are PC944, PC945, and PC946.
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High Priority #10E019000 Plain English
Component

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM

Manufacturer
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
What Happened
The lower control arm in your vehicle is a metal piece that connects the suspension to the chassis. In some affected models, the welds that hold it together might not be strong enough, which could cause a problem.
Risk if Unfixed
If the welds fail, the lower control arm could break, making your vehicle harder to handle. This could increase the risk of a crash, especially when driving at high speeds or making sharp turns.
Free Fix
Your Nissan dealer will replace the affected lower control arm with a new one, free of charge. You'll get a notification letter and should schedule the repair as soon as possible.
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Original — What Happened
NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN FRONT AND REAR LOWER LINKS, P/NOS. 54501ZQ00A, 54500ZQ00A, 551A1ZQ00A, 551A0ZQ00A , 54501EA00A, 54500EA00A, 551A1EA500, 551A0EA500, 54501ZR00A, AND 54500ZR00A, SOLD BETWEEN NOVEMBER 25, 2009 AND MAY 14, 2010 AS REPLACEMENT PARTS FOR MODEL YEAR 2004 THROUGH 2010 TITAN, ARMADA, AND QX56, AND MODEL YEARS 2005 THROUGH 2010 FRONTIER, XTERRA, AND PATHFINDER VEHICLES. THE LOWER CONTROL LINK ASSEMBLY HAS TWO CYLINDRICAL COLLARS FORMING THE INBOARD ATTACHMENT POINTS TO THE CHASSIS. DUE TO AN IMPROPER WELDING PROCESS SOME COLLARS MAY CONTAIN WELDS THAT DO NOT MEET STRENGTH SPECIFICATIONS.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
IF THE COLLAR WELD SEPARATES, THE VEHICLE HANDLING WILL DETERIORATE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Original — Remedy
NISSAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE ANY AFFECTED LOWER LINK FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 12, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
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High Priority #08V690000 Plain English
Component

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

Manufacturer
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
What Happened
The front crash zone sensor in your vehicle is a crucial part that helps the airbags deploy correctly. In some 2005-2009 Pathfinder, Frontier, and Xterra models, this sensor can be damaged by road salt and water, which can cause it to fail.
Risk if Unfixed
If the sensor fails, the airbags won't deploy properly in a crash, which could lead to serious injuries. You could be at risk of more harm than necessary if you're in a front-end collision.
Free Fix
Your Nissan dealer will replace the faulty sensor with a new, improved one at no cost to you. If you live in a state that uses a lot of road salt, this fix is already taken care of. Otherwise, you'll receive extended warranty coverage for the sensor for 10 years.
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Original — What Happened
NISSAN IS RECALLING 242,720 MY 2005-2009 PATHFINDER, FRONTIER AND XTERRA VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN, AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. IN THOSE AREAS OF THE COUNTRY WHICH USE HEAVY CONCENTRATIONS OF ROAD SALT IN THE WINTER, A MIXTURE OF SNOW/WATER AND SALT CAN ENTER INTO THE FRONT CRASH ZONE SENSOR (CZS) HOUSING. IF THIS OCCURS, THE CZS MAY INTERNALLY RUST RESULTING IN A SIGNAL INTERRUPTION. IF THIS HAPPENS, THE RED AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT WILL ILLUMINATE TO ALERT THE VEHICLE OPERATOR.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
THIS ISSUE COULD RESULT IN THE NON-DEPLOYMENT OF THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER FRONT AIR BAGS IN A CRASH, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT CZS WITH A REDESIGNED SENSOR. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 26, 2009. OWNERS IN THE OTHER STATES WILL RECEIVE EXTENDED WARRANTY COVERAGE FOR THE SENSOR TO 10 YEARS. THESE OWNERS WILL BE NOTIFIED OF THE WARRANTY EXTENSION BY MAIL AND WILL RECEIVE A STICKER TO PLACE IN THEIR WARRANTY BOOKLET EXPLAINING THE EXTENDED WARRANTY COVERAGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
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Moderate #10V401000 Plain English
Component

EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

Manufacturer
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
What Happened
The Global Positioning System (GPS) in your vehicle uses a Garmin Nuvi 750 navigation device to provide directions. This device has a battery that can get too hot and cause problems.
Risk if Unfixed
If the battery overheats, it could catch fire, which is a serious safety issue.
Free Fix
You'll be notified, and Garmin technicians will replace the battery with a new one, and add a spacer to prevent future overheating. This repair is free, and you should contact Nissan or Garmin to schedule the fix.
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Original — What Happened
NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN VEHICLES THAT WERE EQUIPPED WITH A GARMIN NUVI MODEL 750 NAVIGATION SYSTEM. THE BATTERIES CONTAINED IN THE AFFECTED GPS UNITS CAN OVERHEAT.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
OVERHEATED BATTERIES COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Original — Remedy
NISSAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND THE REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED BY GARMIN TECHNICIANS BY REPLACING THE BATTERY AND INSERTING A SPACER ON TOP OF THE BATTERY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 16, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GARMIN DIRECTLY AT 1-866-957-1981 OR NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
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Browse by Component

AIR BAGS
2 recalls
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1 recall
SUSPENSION
1 recall
EQUIPMENT
1 recall

Other NISSAN Pathfinder Years

2013
11 recalls
2012
2 recalls
2011
2 recalls
2010
5 recalls
2009
4 recalls
2007
2 recalls
2006
5 recalls
2005
4 recalls
2004
7 recalls
2003
7 recalls
2002
9 recalls
2001
7 recalls
2000
6 recalls

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