What was the problem with the tailgate on my Nissan Pathfinder?

What was the problem with the tailgate on my Nissan Pathfinder?

The piston snapped and broke away and blocked the lift gate from closing. Securing the lift was challenging! only way to open is manually lifting it and holding and propping it open. I contacted the dealership about getting it fixed or changing from power to a manual lift.

Is there a problem with the liftgate on a pathfinder?

I had same problem on 2014 Pathfinder. By removing a contact from the battery for 15 minutes the lift gate control module reset itself and the issue was resolved. Put a 3 month aggrevation to rest! My 2015 Pathfinder’s liftgate will open with fob or dashboard button but then when it is totally open it beeps and closes.

Are there any problems with the Nissan Rogue tailgate?

Obviously there is an issue there is they have completely changed how the door opens and closes! also, they issued a recall on the Nissan rogue around the same time that we got our Pathfinder for that same issue with the tailgate. . . . .

What was the warning sign on the Nissan Pathfinder?

Only warning sign was once lifted, it automatically closed. This happened 5 times. The piston snapped and broke away and blocked the lift gate from closing. Securing the lift was challenging! only way to open is manually lifting it and holding and propping it open.

What is the off button on a Nissan Pathfinder?

One of those buttons is Power Door On/Off. With the button set to the off position the rear door behaves exactly as you have described. Set it to on and it will go back to “normal” behavior. It can be easy to accidentally hit this button when getting in and out of the vehicle.

Are there any problems with my Pathfinder truck?

This should be helpful for people browsing the Internet for minor problems/work on their Pathfinder. Updated 1/8/07, added rust details, tension rod problem and edited several inaccuracies. Problems with your fuel and temp gauges are common with the 95 and older trucks.

Why is the lift gate not opening on my Nissan Pathfinder?

Only in the heat does it not work. Had the same problem on my Pathfinder SV 2014. Went to a dealership and they cleaned it up once, but the problem didn’t not disappear. Then I went to my buddy’s body shop and he said that this problem is very common for PFs.

Why is the genius key not working on my Nissan Pathfinder?

The genius key won’t even open the gate. So there is a bank of buttons on the dash by the drivers left knee. One of those buttons is Power Door On/Off. With the button set to the off position the rear door behaves exactly as you have described. Set it to on and it will go back to “normal” behavior.

The piston snapped and broke away and blocked the lift gate from closing. Securing the lift was challenging! only way to open is manually lifting it and holding and propping it open. I contacted the dealership about getting it fixed or changing from power to a manual lift.

Obviously there is an issue there is they have completely changed how the door opens and closes! also, they issued a recall on the Nissan rogue around the same time that we got our Pathfinder for that same issue with the tailgate. . . . .

Only warning sign was once lifted, it automatically closed. This happened 5 times. The piston snapped and broke away and blocked the lift gate from closing. Securing the lift was challenging! only way to open is manually lifting it and holding and propping it open.

Is the rear liftgate on my Pathfinder platinum working?

I recently changed the battery in my 2016 Pathfinder Platinum and since then, the rear liftgate does not work. The internal button, external button on … read more 2016 Rogue, rear liftgate opens with button but does not raise up. Unlocks with key fob and dash control. Does not work either with inside button on … read more

Why is the back door on my Nissan Pathfinder not opening?

You mentioned that the door unlocks and closes immediately. If the hydraulic lifter is stuck, the back door will not open properly. but your dealer is still force on the lock and dog slobber. Let us see how much they can get under the warrantee. Easy fix. The rear hatch seal is sticking to the body.

Why is the rear liftgate on my Nissan Pathfinder not working?

The the arms that open the rear liftgate on my Pathfinder rusted from the inside out. One day when closing the door it slammed shut suddenly and wouldn’t open anymore without someone manually lifting it and holding it open.

Is the tailgate on my Nissan Pathfinder rusting?

I own a 2005 Nissan Pathfinder and the vehicle is rusting on the tailgate. The vehicle is has less than 30k and is rusting. See all problems of the 2005 Nissan Pathfinder .

Are there any problems with the Nissan Pathfinder?

Nissan Pathfinder owners have reported 5 problems related to tailgate (under the structure 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.

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