1998 Nissan Pathfinder Service & Repair Manual

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The service and repair manual for the 1998 Nissan Pathfinder — the 3.3L V6 engine, 3 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Nissan published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.

01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers

Model year1998
Engines
3.3L V6 — 200 cu in, SOHC
TrimsSE Sport Utility 4-Door · XE Sport Utility 4-Door · LE Sport Utility 4-Door
Federal record1 recall · 194 complaints · 80 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21)

02 / InsideSample pages from the 1998 Pathfinder manual

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03 / ContentsSections in the manual

  • Quick Lookups 91
  • General Information 1,542
  • Accessories & Equipment 228
  • Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 109
  • Body & Frame 101
  • Maintenance 31
  • Brakes 135
  • Restraints 44
  • Drivelines & Axles 59
  • Steering 66
  • Electrical 145
  • Suspension 43
  • Engine Mechanical 187
  • Transmission 294
  • Engine Performance 945
  • Oil Pressure 59

04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1998 Pathfinder

  1. Steering — column · 11V244000
    The strut housing may crack and pull away from the inner hood ledge assembly. this may lead to gri.

Owners have filed 194 complaints and Nissan has issued 80 technical service bulletins for the 1998 Pathfinder. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.

FAQQuestions about the 1998 Pathfinder manual

Is this manual specific to the 1998 Pathfinder?

Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1998 model year, covering the 3.3L V6 across the SE Sport Utility 4-Door, XE Sport Utility 4-Door, LE Sport Utility 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Nissan published for this year.

What 1998 Pathfinder problems does it help with?

1 recall is on federal record for the 1998 Pathfinder, covering steering. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Nissan dealers.

Does it include 1998 Pathfinder wiring diagrams?

Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 1998 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.

Is it a subscription?

No. $29.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.

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