Ignition Problems of Nissan Pathfinder

Nissan Pathfinder owners have reported 7 problems related to ignition (under the electrical system category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Nissan Pathfinder based on all problems reported for the Pathfinder.

1 Ignition problem of the 2007 Nissan Pathfinder

Failure Date: 01/02/2007

Ignition system deactivated by the security system or by intermittently failing key transponder chip resulting in intermittent failure to start.

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2 Ignition problem of the 2002 Nissan Pathfinder

Failure Date: 08/31/2005

1) Nissan Pathfinder 2002 -air conditioning fan would only work on speed 4 (high) and wouldn't shut off. Runs continuously 2) fan would only shut off if ignition was turned off - electrical short issue 3) Nissan had a "kit" that was to fix the problem & was installed at my expense. Once installed it fixed the fan issue (Nissan issued a TSB 10-16-2003 - component 353600 equipment - electrical - air conditioner) but created another problem. Now fan won't come on for heat or defroster (while on auto) when outside temperature is below 60 degrees. Nissan doesn't know how to solve the problem only that they are now suggesting to possibly replace the ac auto amp unit or the inside sensor or possibly both. Only a suggestion but not a "fix for sure" again at my expense. I already paid $428. 42 because vehicle was 4000 miles over warranty and now they want to experiment at my expense for another $500. 00. I refused because they are not guaranteeing that this will solve the problem because the engineers/technicians really don't know what is causing the new issue.

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3 Ignition problem of the 1998 Nissan Pathfinder

Failure Date: 02/01/2004

Engine loses rpm's and stops running randomly. After distributor cools down enginge runs fine for a while.

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4 Ignition problem of the 1996 Nissan Pathfinder

Failure Date: 05/03/2003

I have had the ecu on my 1996 Pathfinder xe replaced two times within the 1 year of owning it. At this rate I will never own another Nissan again. Nlm.

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5 Ignition problem of the 1996 Nissan Pathfinder

Failure Date: 12/08/2000

Vehicle fails to start at low temperatures/ high altitute upon cold startup. Very dangerous in remote areas of colorado in the winter as temperatures begin to drop.

6 Ignition problem of the 1996 Nissan Pathfinder

Failure Date: 12/22/1999

Truck will not start at higher elevations and cold temperature, therefore leaving you stranded in cold weather. Nissan is aware of defect.

7 Ignition problem of the 1996 Nissan Pathfinder

Failure Date: 09/20/1996

During vehicle operation, when attempting to accelerate from the starting position, the vehicle stalls.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
Electrical System problems	221
Car Will Not Start problems	12
Battery Dead problems	8
Instrument Panel problems	8
Ignition problems	7
Underhood Wiring problems	5
Car Will Not Accelerate problems	5
Software problems	4
Horn Assembly problems	4
Ignition Switch problems	4