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2008 Nissan Pathfinder Fuel System, Gasoline Problems

NHTSA component category: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE · data through 07/12/2026

25Fuel System, Gasoline complaints
7.6%Of all 328 complaints
#5Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How fuel system, gasoline ranks on this vehicle

POWER TRAIN154 · 47%
ENGINE61 · 18.6%
AIR BAGS36 · 11%
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE25 · 7.6%

Share of the 328 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2008 Nissan Pathfinder overview page.

What owners report

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 NISSAN PATHFINDER. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 10V075000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE) AND STATED THAT THE SAME FAILURE WAS…”NHTSA complaint 10620939 — filed 08/08/2014
“THE FUEL SENDING UNIT ON MY NISSAN IS FAULTY. THERE IS A PART CAMPAIGN ISSUED FOR SOME VEHICLES BUT NISSAN IS NOT COVERING MINE. THE…”NHTSA complaint 10618254 — filed 08/01/2014
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 NISSAN PATHFINDER. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE FUEL GAUGE FAILED TO RISE ABOVE THREE QUARTERS OF…”NHTSA complaint 10611016 — filed 07/16/2014

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Fuel System, Gasoline complaints by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Nissan Pathfinder have fuel system, gasoline problems?

Fuel System, Gasoline is the #5 most-reported problem area on the 2008 Nissan Pathfinder: 25 of 328 complaints on file (7.6%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2008 Nissan Pathfinder have in total?

328 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 9 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, 7 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's fuel system, gasoline category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.