2010 Nissan Pathfinder Service and Repair Manual

This 2010 Nissan Pathfinder factory service and repair manual is written for this exact model year, matching your SE, LE, or S trim to the 4.0L V6 (VQ40DE) or 5.6L V8 (VK56DE) it actually left the factory with, so the torque values and diagnostic steps are the ones Nissan specified rather than a nearby year's approximation.

Engines covered

• 4.0L V6 — DOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline
• 5.6L V8 — DOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline

Body styles covered

• 4-door sport utility

Trims covered

• LE
• S
• SE

Known issues on the 2010 Pathfinder. Five recalls are on federal record for this model year. Two cover the front lower control link collars: an improper welding process left some collars below strength specification, and if a collar weld separates, vehicle handling deteriorates and can lead to a crash. A third covers the steering shaft positioning bracket, where fasteners securing it and the passenger front air bag module may not have been torqued to specification, which could affect air bag deployment trajectory and increase crash risk. A fourth covers Garmin nuvi 750 navigation units whose batteries could overheat and start a fire. A fifth covers the driver's air bag cover emblem, which can crack and detach during deployment, becoming a projectile. Owners have filed 40 complaints for the year. The factory diagnostic and repair procedures behind each of those systems are here.

From a front suspension inspection to a steering column torque check or an air bag module service, it keeps you on the OEM procedure and the correct specification for your specific 2010 Pathfinder.