# \#pathfinder **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/pathfinder/557.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [Removing my car from storage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/removing-my-car-from-storage/62961)
**Author:** [@saintsm4](https://community.cartalk.com/u/saintsm4)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2026, 10:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/removing-my-car-from-storage/62961 "2026-10-19T22:28:26Z")
I'm active duty Air Force returning from an overseas tour. My 2005 Nissan Pathfinder has been in storage since 2007. It has about 50K miles on it. The storgae facility checks all fluids, lights, guages, tire pressure, AC… --- ## [Engine misses from warm restart](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-misses-from-warm-restart/189246)
**Author:** [@maier78hofer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/maier78hofer)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2025, 12:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-misses-from-warm-restart/189246 "2025-12-04T12:06:32Z")
1996 Pathfinder, 110K miles. Runs fine from cold start but misses in one cylinder when restart again when engine is warm. Spark plug in that cylinder looks like it’s never seen gasoline, like brand new. --- ## [2014 Nissan Pathfinder continued white smoke after spending a fortune at shop](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-nissan-pathfinder-continued-white-smoke-after-spending-a-fortune-at-shop/201178)
**Author:** [@chefgina88](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chefgina88)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2025, 3:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-nissan-pathfinder-continued-white-smoke-after-spending-a-fortune-at-shop/201178 "2025-07-28T15:22:31Z")
My car sat without starting for 5 weeks, and when i started it for the first time when i got back, white smoke came out of the exhaust. The next day it did the same, also whenever i gave the gas pedal a heavy press. I to… --- ## [15 Nissan Pathfinder Mystery Issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/15-nissan-pathfinder-mystery-issues/192424)
**Author:** [@tnjs95](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tnjs95)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2023, 12:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/15-nissan-pathfinder-mystery-issues/192424 "2023-10-26T12:22:36Z")
I need help. My issues started 3 months ago. First my car didn’t seem to want to start after a long drive. Then it worked. A week later I was driving around for garage sales so lots of frequent stopping. I stayed at the… --- ## [Rear axel shaft 04 Nissan Pathfinder](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-axel-shaft-04-nissan-pathfinder/191109)
**Author:** [@Clarence24](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Clarence24)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2023, 11:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-axel-shaft-04-nissan-pathfinder/191109 "2023-06-14T23:30:04Z")
I’m trying to replace my rear axel shaft. I have two photos one is the old one and the other is the new one. The new shaft looks nothing like the old one but AutoZone is telling me it’s the right part. How do I go about … --- ## [If you own a 2013-2016 Pathfinder](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-you-own-a-2013-2016-pathfinder/184986)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2022, 9:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-you-own-a-2013-2016-pathfinder/184986 "2022-07-10T21:54:08Z")
… watch your mail for a recall notice. --- ## [1998 Nissan Pathfinder dash cluster](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-nissan-pathfinder-dash-cluster/180768)
**Author:** [@wiFinder](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wiFinder)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2021, 7:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-nissan-pathfinder-dash-cluster/180768 "2021-11-21T19:40:25Z")
So whos knows how to fix the dash cluster not working in the pathfinder --- ## [2004 Nissan Pathfinder vibrates at 40 mph](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-nissan-pathfinder-vibrates-at-40-mph/179318)
**Author:** [@beckykinney](https://community.cartalk.com/u/beckykinney)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2021, 2:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-nissan-pathfinder-vibrates-at-40-mph/179318 "2021-09-13T14:03:41Z")
vibration while driving around 40 mpg --- ## [Seeling car online](https://community.cartalk.com/t/seeling-car-online/177976)
**Author:** [@thegreendrag0n](https://community.cartalk.com/u/thegreendrag0n)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2021, 3:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/seeling-car-online/177976 "2021-07-25T03:34:35Z")
Selling my 2006 Pathfinder. I used to advertise on cars.com and craigslist before, both used to have free adverts for individual sellers. Craigslist charges $5 nowadays apparently… ok, not a biggie… Cars.com is not ac… --- ## [My pathfinder just won't pull anymore!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-pathfinder-just-wont-pull-anymore/178044)
**Author:** [@reddy.diana\_176222](https://community.cartalk.com/u/reddy.diana_176222)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2021, 2:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-pathfinder-just-wont-pull-anymore/178044 "2021-07-15T02:11:27Z")
My 2020 Nissan Pathfinder has been doing a GREAT job pulling my 3000lb travel trailer. Pulled it 1000 miles to Buffalo with no issues. On paper, the Pathfinder can pull 6000 lbs. Today, after 30+ minutes of hard work, I … --- ## [New 2022 Nissan Pathfinder dropping the CVT](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-2022-nissan-pathfinder-dropping-the-cvt/176117)
**Author:** [@MikeInNH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeInNH)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2021, 9:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-2022-nissan-pathfinder-dropping-the-cvt/176117 "2021-04-13T21:36:59Z")
Nissan is dropping the CVT tranny in their new 2022 Pathfinder and replacing it with a 9-speed automatic. I don’t know if they’ll be replacing the CVT in the Hybrid version. Very little about the Hybrid yet. In fact some… --- ## [Heater blows cold air when idling - 2011 Nissan Pathfinder](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heater-blows-cold-air-when-idling-2011-nissan-pathfinder/175224)
**Author:** [@AliceK](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AliceK)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2021, 3:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heater-blows-cold-air-when-idling-2011-nissan-pathfinder/175224 "2021-02-19T15:43:53Z")
Mine is exactly the same problem with my Nissan. I live in Montana and I can’t keep the car running while I wait for someone. Sitting at a light with cold air coming at me is really bad during winter. --- ## [Battery terminal corrosion affecting fuel consumption?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-terminal-corrosion-affecting-fuel-consumption/174733)
**Author:** [@chemprof2004](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chemprof2004)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2021, 4:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-terminal-corrosion-affecting-fuel-consumption/174733 "2021-02-04T16:42:08Z")
When I went in last month to get my oil changed at the local drive through oil change place, they said my battery terminals were corroded. I didn’t think much of it until I started getting much lower gas mileage. Is thi… --- ## [2014 Nissan Pathfinder passenger axle incorrect installation and transfer case damage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-nissan-pathfinder-passenger-axle-incorrect-installation-and-transfer-case-damage/174442)
**Author:** [@aderianwyounger\_173620](https://community.cartalk.com/u/aderianwyounger_173620)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2021, 1:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-nissan-pathfinder-passenger-axle-incorrect-installation-and-transfer-case-damage/174442 "2021-02-01T01:26:16Z")
While driving my 2014 Nissan pathfinder, I heard a noise under the rear section of my car suddenly. I was near a repair shop and the mechanic offered to take a look at it. He said my axle was bad and that was where the n… --- ## [Problems with my 2011 Nissan Pathfinder](https://community.cartalk.com/t/problems-with-my-2011-nissan-pathfinder/172173)
**Author:** [@KimGreen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KimGreen)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2020, 9:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/problems-with-my-2011-nissan-pathfinder/172173 "2020-11-11T21:19:06Z")
I’ve had nothing but problems since I’ve bought my 2011 pathfinder. I can’t remote lock or unlock my drivers side door. I have to manually do it. I’ve noticed that if I’m going the speed limit with my radio on the volume… --- ## ["New" seems pretty old](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-seems-pretty-old/171458)
**Author:** [@arqbrulo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/arqbrulo)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2020, 8:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-seems-pretty-old/171458 "2020-11-01T20:54:41Z")
I purchased a new 2017 Nissan Pathfinder SL on December 2016 from a Nissan dealership. With it I received two years of free oil changes and other goodies. Because it was my wife’s main vehicle, and she’s more organized t… --- ## [1998 Nissan Pathfinder dash doesn’t light up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-nissan-pathfinder-dash-doesn-t-light-up/171417)
**Author:** [@JaiwattieNaidoo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JaiwattieNaidoo)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2020, 7:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-nissan-pathfinder-dash-doesn-t-light-up/171417 "2020-10-22T19:59:52Z")
The main light on the cluster to light up the board is not working. I replace the fuse but nothing plus all the light on my dashboard doesn’t light up. I don’t know what to do. --- ## [2003 Nissan Pathfinder doesn't always start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-nissan-pathfinder-doesnt-always-start/168603)
**Author:** [@ShelleyHoward](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ShelleyHoward)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2020, 5:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-nissan-pathfinder-doesnt-always-start/168603 "2020-08-13T17:29:24Z")
Doesn’t always start --- ## [2012 Nissan Pathfinder - cleaning up the cat](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-nissan-pathfinder-cleaning-up-the-cat/167975)
**Author:** [@Tracy38](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tracy38)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2020, 1:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-nissan-pathfinder-cleaning-up-the-cat/167975 "2020-07-29T01:45:38Z")
Accidentally grabbed a 5 gallon can of diesel fuel because I didn’t think I had enough gas to make it to the station. The vehicle ran but would bog down, backfire, smoke like crazy. Drove to shop and they figured it out … --- ## [Power windows/door locks stopped working](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-windows-door-locks-stopped-working/78518)
**Author:** [@huckflinn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/huckflinn)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2020, 1:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-windows-door-locks-stopped-working/78518 "2020-07-28T01:51:38Z")
so i've searched and searched the intertubes, trying to find out if there is a fuse or relay or even circuit breaker that needs replacing. from all i've checked, i can't find a fuse, relay or circuit breaker labeled to c… --- ## [Faults after repairs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/faults-after-repairs/167689)
**Author:** [@Kirsty-1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kirsty-1)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2020, 1:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/faults-after-repairs/167689 "2020-07-23T01:00:51Z")
Hey there I recently had my roof lining repaired and the next day when I hoped into the car 2/4 aircon vents in the roof, 1 of the rear lights and the DVD player wouldn’t work. I have tried to get the company back out to… --- ## [A/C works after hooking up manifold gauges](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-c-works-after-hooking-up-manifold-gauges/165861)
**Author:** [@Jared-29](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jared-29)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2020, 8:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-c-works-after-hooking-up-manifold-gauges/165861 "2020-06-17T20:58:21Z")
I’ve been researching for about week now and finally broke down and decided to buy some manifold gauges to help troubleshoot my AC problems. The a/c seemed to be doing nothing. The blower would work on all settings ac l… --- ## [09 Pathfinder power window problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/09-pathfinder-power-window-problems/165326)
**Author:** [@Jared-29](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jared-29)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2020, 4:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/09-pathfinder-power-window-problems/165326 "2020-06-05T16:05:59Z")
I have a 2009 pathfinder. It was basically given to me so I’m not complaining. But, at first the window was stuck down so I opened up the door panel, put direct power to the motor and rolled it back up. Hooked up all the… --- ## [2003 nissan pathfinder issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-nissan-pathfinder-issues/164822)
**Author:** [@Tommy-109](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tommy-109)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2020, 8:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-nissan-pathfinder-issues/164822 "2020-05-25T20:19:29Z")
Hi All, New to the forum here and this is my first post. I have a 2003 Nissan pathfinder with 150k miles on it. For the most part its been pretty reliable though. However i’m starting to have some issues and I’m wonderi… --- ## [‘98 Nissan stalling when coming to a stop](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-nissan-stalling-when-coming-to-a-stop/164767)
**Author:** [@kate1lyn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kate1lyn)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2020, 6:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-nissan-stalling-when-coming-to-a-stop/164767 "2020-05-24T06:53:00Z")
Before I begin, let me make it clear that I’m a newbie when it comes to working on cars. So, my ‘98 Pathfinder has about 210,000 miles on the odometer, and I haven’t had it for very long. I’ve had an issue with the car… --- ## [Still overheating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/still-overheating/161960)
**Author:** [@Cassie\_Scheiman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cassie_Scheiman)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2020, 7:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/still-overheating/161960 "2020-03-30T19:14:54Z")
So I bought a 2005 Pathfinder 4 wheel drive a week later it messed up, I replaced the radiator, thermostat, pressure coolant reservoir, fan clutch, but it’s still overheating at high speeds what could it be now? --- ## [Fog light wiring - Pathfiner 2004](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fog-light-wiring-pathfiner-2004/161758)
**Author:** [@nebal-harb\_165696](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nebal-harb_165696)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2020, 2:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fog-light-wiring-pathfiner-2004/161758 "2020-03-26T02:57:46Z")
Hello I have a Nissan Pathfinder 2004 (3.5 V6) and i was installing fog lights. I bought a set that comes with all the wires snd relay… I installed everything and set up the wiring except for one connector (picture). I … --- ## [2005 Nissan Pathfinder shuts off, shows battery and engine lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-nissan-pathfinder-shuts-off-shows-battery-and-engine-lights/160604)
**Author:** [@Mohammed](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mohammed)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2020, 9:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-nissan-pathfinder-shuts-off-shows-battery-and-engine-lights/160604 "2020-03-09T21:10:39Z")
While driving, the vehicle suddenly goes off showing both engine and batter symbols. The engine starts after a couple of minutes of ignition been turn off and allowed to rest. --- ## [97 Nissan Pathfinder swerving at 50plus mph](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-nissan-pathfinder-swerving-at-50plus-mph/160526)
**Author:** [@Alan\_Saunders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Alan_Saunders)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2020, 11:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-nissan-pathfinder-swerving-at-50plus-mph/160526 "2020-03-07T23:53:14Z")
I have a 97 Nissan Pathfinder and around 50mph, sometimes it’ll do it at less speed, if I’m not accelerating it starts to wobble and it’s a bad wobble but as soon as I accelerate it stops, the wobble is enough it would f… --- ## [1995 Nissan Pathfinder won’t start on cool mornings](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-nissan-pathfinder-won-t-start-on-cool-mornings/160006)
**Author:** [@Steve](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Steve)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2020, 3:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-nissan-pathfinder-won-t-start-on-cool-mornings/160006 "2020-03-01T15:26:47Z")
Won’t start on a cool morning , but will in the afternoon as the temperature riises. [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/pathfinder/557.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=pathfinder)