Power Train Related Problems of the 1997 Nissan Pathfinder

Table 1 shows eight common power train related problems of the 1997 Nissan Pathfinder. The number one most common problem is related to the differential unit (four problems). The second most common problem is related to the power train (three problems).


Recently reported Power Train problems of the 1997 Nissan Pathfinder

The Differential Unit problem

Suspension causing vehicle to sway violently when going 50mph. . Consumer states the tires wore out at 20,000 miles, the shocks and struts were replaced at 42,000 miles, consumer was informed that there was nothing wrong with the vehicle after complaining about the vehicle swaying, however the   Read details...

The Power Train problem

The vehicle swings left to right when cruising at about any speed. When the vehicle is pulling it does not swing or sway, however once the vehicle has got up to a desired speed and you try to maintain a steady speed it starts a “death wobble” which nearly cannot hold it on correct side   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission problem

1800. 00 to 3800. 00 to repair transmission. Out of warenty by 7000 miles   Read details...


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