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For the 2017 Nissan Pathfinder, the primary problems with the liftgate stem from a corroded or broken latch, or if it's an automatic liftgate, the wires that power it may have been damaged. If the liftgate is not functioning at all, you should also check the fuse, as this is a common cause of the issue. To access the fuse box located under the car's hood, you'll need to raise and secure the hood. On the right side of the engine area, you'll find a black box or casing with a visible seam. Opening this casing will reveal the fuse inside. The back of the casing lid usually contains a diagram indicating which fuse controls what. If you can't find the diagram on the lid, it should be in the car's owner's manual. Once you determine the needed fuse, remove it from the box. If the thin metal strip connecting the two raised sections is broken, the fuse is defective and must be replaced. If the strip is intact, you can reinsert the fuse. Replacement fuses are typically inexpensive, costing around $10.
My camera is broken, and they're saying it will be more than $500 to fix. The backup camera also won't turn off while I'm driving.
We've been experiencing problems with the tailgate ever since my husband collided with a deer more than a year ago. Despite having it inspected multiple times, the tailgate operates normally for a couple of instances, then suddenly refuses to open no matter which button we press. Our only solution is to remove the battery to perform a hard reset on the system. Not being able to access the back is incredibly frustrating! The dealership consistently claims they can't identify any issues. Just a word of caution for potential buyers!
Concerns related to the lift gate on the 2017 Nissan Pathfinder typically revolve around a corroded or damaged latch. In the case of an automatic lift gate, the issue may arise from burnt-out wires that control its operation.