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Questions tagged [pathfinder]

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Does 2WD mode save me gas over AWD(auto) mode?

My 2015 Nissan Pathfinder has a switch for 2WD, AWD (auto), and 4WD Lock. Do I save gas by keeping it in 2WD? Or it doesn't matter because it's still the same drivetrain and it simply doesn't apply power to the rear wheels?
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Using 4wd on snow/dry pavement bad for 2012 Pathfinder?

Just bought a 2012 Nissan Pathfinder LE. I live in Colorado where the weather can be pretty random and very location specific. This creates areas of the town where snow may be covered in some areas and areas have completely dry pavement. Normally…
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cvt transmission

I have a 2015 nissan pathfinder. It seems to take a long time when you shift into reverse. Other than that it seems fine. Has anybody else had that problem. My dealer says that at some point it had the wrong fluid in it and that is what caused the…
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2011 Pathfinder leaking green fluid?

First, I don't know a whole lot about vehicle repair. I've only done some minor repairs on my truck like sensors and anti-freeze types of repairs. I noticed this puddle of green fluid on my garage floor today just as I returned home. Tracked to…
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2012 Pathfinder won't remember radio station or daylight savings setting

My wife's 2012 Pathfinder Silver Edition doesn't remember the radio station or daylight saving setting the majority of the time. This reddit post outlines our issue, but the solutions there haven't helped us. To be clear, the 18 presets are…
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Horrific Squealing on Start - 2002 Pathfinder

When the engine is cold, horrific squealing comes out from the engine compartment. Horrific squealing remains when the transmission is in park and reverse position. It disappears after driving forward for about 5 to 10 seconds. After this, the…
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2014 Nissan Pathfinder decreasing fuel economy

I purchased a slightly-used 2014 Nissan Pathfinder in January 2015 and have been using it to commute to work (almost exclusively, with the exception of the occasional trip). It currently has 41,000 miles on it and had it's 30,000 mile maintenance…
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2001 Nissan Pathfinder - What other years have interchangeable body parts?

I need to replace the hood, front bumper, front light assemblies, etc. What years are interchangeable with the 2001 so I know what to look for in the junk yards?
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1997 Pathfinder - cranks won't start

Couple weeks ago my Pathfinder would occasionally lose RPM's at idle and sometimes die but started right back up. Then it began dying while driving regardless of speed - RPM would drop to nothing, car would die but would start back up. Yesterday it…
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Tires on a Nissan Pathfinder

Will the smaller size tires cause a code to read and damage the transmission? The jutter code.
Kathleen Jean Chamberlain
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Possible Top end or VVT replacement required? 75dB+ knocking from engine top end - 2018 - Nissan Pathfinder

First the link Hello, I have a 2018 pathfinder with a reasonably loud (i'm estimating it at over 75dB standing about a meter back from the front of the vehicle). The sound seems to be coming from the part of the engine where the crankshaft meets up…
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Delay engagement of the transmission

I use a Nissan pathfinder 2000. Recently it has delay engagement of the transmission from neutral to drive and will not move unless it is changed to gear 1, then it moves perfectly. Then I manually change to gear 2 before I change to drive. At the…
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2002 Pathfinder overheats when driving into the mountains?

My 2002 Pathfinder will overflow coolant through the reservoir on the way from the city into the mountains. About an hour drive its mostly fine all the way till the last 10 miles which is also the biggest climb. I never have any problems in the city…
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Anyone know the cause of (rain) water leaks in '16 Nissan Pathfinder trunk storage area?

Just bought a 2016 Nissan Pathfinder 2 weeks ago (a Friday). It poured rain the following Saturday night + all day Sunday + Monday. By Monday afternoon the stench that filled the car was unbearable!! It smelled like a trash dump! Found small poool…
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1994 Pathfinder (barely used for 6 months) bogs and then dies. Troublehooting help needed

First I must mention the history of my 1994 Pathfinder. I started having problems with start-up with the car 2 years ago. I took it to a certified mechanic twice and they could find no problem with it. Then a friend with some car know-how looked at…
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