Known Recalls

Model year record

2001 Nissan Pathfinder

3 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 299 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 11V244000

Suspension: front

Component
Suspension: front
Manufacturer
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Vehicles affected
195,991
Reported to NHTSA
2011-04-20
Owners notified
2011-08-25

Defect description

NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 1996-2004 PATHFINDER AND MODEL YEAR 1997-2003 INFINITI QX4 VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD, OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN, CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, IOWA, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, MASSACHUSETTS, MAINE, MARYLAND, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WASHINGTON D.C., WEST VIRGINIA AND WISCONSIN. IN AREAS OF THE COUNTRY IN WHICH HEAVY CONCENTRATIONS OF ROAD SALT ARE USED, A MIXTURE OF SNOW/WATER AND SALT MAY ENTER AN ASSEMBLY LOCATION HOLE IN THE UPPER STRUT HOUSING, CAUSING WATER TO COLLECT AT THE MATING SURFACE OF THE STRUT HOUSING PANEL AND THE INNER HOOD LEDGE ASSEMBLY. OVER TIME, THIS SNOW/WATER AND SALT INTRUSION MAY RESULT IN CORROSION OF THE STRUT TOWER HOUSING IN SOME SUBJECT VEHICLES.

Safety risk

THE STRUT HOUSING MAY CRACK AND PULL AWAY FROM THE INNER HOOD LEDGE ASSEMBLY. THIS MAY LEAD TO GRINDING NOISES, INCREASED STEERING EFFORT, AND POSSIBLY THE STEERING COLUMN TO BREAK, RESULTING IN THE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

NISSAN WILL INSPECT THE STRUT HOUSING AND REPAIR THE VEHICLES AS NECESSARY, FREE OF CHARGE. AN INTERIM NOTIFICATION LETTER WAS SENT OUT IN MAY 2011. THE SECOND NOTICE WAS MAILED ON JULY 25, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.

Recall campaignNHTSA 07V435000

Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap

Component
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap
Manufacturer
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Vehicles affected
372,250
Reported to NHTSA
2007-09-18
Owners notified
2007-11-26

Defect description

ON CERTAIN VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, IOWA, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, KENTUCKY, MASSACHUSETTS, MAINE, MARYLAND, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, TENNESSEE, VERMONT, VIRGINIA, WEST VIRGINIA , WISCONSIN AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, DURING THE COATING PROCESS OF THE FUEL FILLER TUBE ASSEMBLY, AN INSUFFICIENT AMOUNT OF COATING MAY HAVE BEEN APPLIED AT THE LOWER MOUNTING BRACKET. THIS COULD RESULT IN AN OPENING IN THE COATING WHICH CAN ALLOW WATER TO ENTER AND MAKE CONTACT WITH THE BARE METAL OF THE TUBE.

Safety risk

THIS MAY RESULT IN SURFACE RUST BUT NOT PERFORATION OF THE TUBE. HOWEVER, IN THOSE AREAS OF THE COUNTRY WHICH USE HEAVY CONCENTRATIONS OF ROAD SALT IN THE WINTER, IF A MIXTURE OF SNOW/WATER AND SALT MAKES CONTACT WITH THE BARE METAL, CORROSION MAY OCCUR TO A DEGREE WHICH RESULTS IN PERFORATION OF THE TUBE. IN THIS CASE FUEL LEAKAGE MAY OCCUR WHEN FILLING THE TANK. FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL FILLER TUBE ASSEMBLY WITH A NEW ONE WITH AN IMPROVED COATING PROCESS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 26, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.

Recall campaignNHTSA 01V282000

Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: hinge and attachments

Component
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: hinge and attachments
Manufacturer
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Vehicles affected
31,000
Reported to NHTSA
2001-08-30
Owners notified
2001-09-24

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. SOME OF THE BRACKETS USED TO ATTACH THE TWO GAS STRUTS TO THE REAR DOOR (HATCH) MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY MADE. AT HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURES, THE INCREASE IN GAS PRESSURE IN THE STRUT(S) COULD CAUSE ONE OR BOTH BRACKETS TO BEND, RESULTING IN THE STRUTS DETACHING FROM THE BRACKET(S) WHEN OPENING OR CLOSING THE REAR DOOR.

Safety risk

IF BOTH STRUTS DETACH FROM THE BRACKETS, THE DOOR WILL RAPIDLY FALL DOWN, POSSIBLY STRIKING SOMEONE AND CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STRUT BRACKETS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 24, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Suspension41125,000 mi
Steering34129,583 mi
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.2660,000 mi
Suspension: front19155,000 mi
Structure: body17112,000 mi
Equipment1570,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap1199,575 mi
Fuel system, gasoline1099,575 mi
Suspension: rear7100,000 mi
Vehicle speed control76,500 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip617,000 mi
Structure697,000 mi
Tires644,480 mi
Air bags5330 mi
Electrical system570,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control537,810 mi
Fuel/propulsion system510 mi
Seats560,000 mi
Structure: frame and members5171,000 mi
Unknown or other5102,000 mi
Air bags: frontal4140,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling349,200 mi
Seats: front assembly: power adjust394,000 mi
Wheels3106,523 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine2—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system290,361 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor262,600 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings270,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly2123,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission278,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic255,000 mi
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields293,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal2—
Electrical system: ignition1—
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash1—
Engine1—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system1—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly171,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe120,000 mi
Equipment: electrical18,000 mi
Exterior lighting1175,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: trunk lid: lock110,000 mi
Parking brake155,000 mi
Power train: clutch assembly171,000 mi
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly1—
Service brakes110,000 mi
Service brakes, air: disc: rotor111,250 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper124,000 mi
Steering: column180,000 mi
Steering: rack and pinion1—
Structure: body: door130,000 mi
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: hinge and attachments1—
Suspension: front: macpherson strut197,000 mi
Suspension: front: shock absorber1—
Tires: sidewall1—
Tires: tread/belt188,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: cables1—
Vehicle speed control: linkages1—
Visibility: glass, side/rear124,000 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls1—
Visibility: windshield115,640 mi

The 2000 model has 2 times as many complaints as this one. The 2002 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.