CarRecallWatchThe 2002 Nissan Pathfinder has 5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 156 complaints with NHTSA, including 15 crashes, 1 fire, 6 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Suspension (45 reports).
2002 Nissan Pathfinder recalls
Passenger airbag inflator may explode, sending metal fragments
The front passenger airbag inflator in these vehicles uses a propellant that can degrade over time after long exposure to high humidity, high heat, and repeated temperature swings.
Passenger Airbag Inflator Can Rupture, Injuring Occupants
The passenger-side front airbag inflator in these vehicles may rupture if the front airbags deploy in a crash.
Passenger Airbag Inflator May Rupture, Sending Metal Fragments
The passenger-side frontal airbag inflator can build up excessive internal pressure when it deploys, which may cause it to rupture.
Most common 2002 Nissan Pathfinder problems
Problem areas named in the 156 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Suspension | 45 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 38 |
| Structure | 19 |
| Steering | 17 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 11 |
| Power Train | 11 |
| Air Bags | 9 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 8 |
| Equipment | 6 |
| Seat Belts | 6 |
What owners report
This relates to Campaign Number 11V244000 We are the original and only owners of the vehicle I originally brought the vehicle in for the recall and they simply sprayed some undercoating in the wheel wells. Less than a month later both strut towers separated from the body of the vehicle while my wife was driving home, she lost steering and could have had a serious or fatal accident. I towed to the dealer and they installed braces in both strut towers. I have always taken exceptional care of my vehicles, which includes multiple washes during winter months and extensive undercarriage washing every spring. This past Oct when I took the vehicle in for mandatory state inspection I was informed tha
My complaint relates to Campaign Number 07V435000 We are the original and only owner of this vehicle. While driving the vehicle I started to notice a fuel smell, after several attempts to locate the source, one day I added fuel, I noticed a small puddle in my driveway the following morning. I removed the wheel and the fender well cover to find the fuel filler neck had rotted through and fuel had wet both the tire and the brakes. The above campaign number has a recall the ends in the prior manufacturing year even though the part in question was used by the manufacturer through the 2004 model year. I repaired the vehicle and am now dealing with a constant check engine light due to a manufactur
The contact owns a 2002 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously serviced at a local dealer under NHTSA Campaign Number: 11V244000 (Steering, Suspension); however, the mechanic diagnosed that there was no rust in the strut housing assembly. The contact then stated that when he replaced the front struts, excessive rust was seen in the strut housing assembly. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to multiple independent mechanics, who diagnosed that the front axle needed to be replaced and confirmed there was excessive rust in the strut housing. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 147,477.
The contact's son owned a 2002 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that she received notification of NHTSA recall campaigns and flyers and requested to be removed from the recall distribution list. The contact stated that the vehicle was sold. The local dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The VIN was not available.
I WROTE A LETTER AND FILED A COMPLAINT ABOUT A PERFORATED RUST FRAME ON MY 2002 NISSAN PATHFINDER WITH 118,000 MILES. I HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE FRONT END BROUGHT TO WHERE I PURCHASED 18 YEARS AGO TO HAVE A RECALLED PERFORMED ON THE AIR BAG FOR SAFETY BUT MY RUSTED FRAME IS NOT RECALLED. THE SMITHTOWN DEALERSHIP OWNED BY JOSEPH O RUBIO THAT I PURCHASED AND JUST BROUGHT MY TO CAR TO GET IT SERVICED. THE SERVICE TECH ANDREW LISSKE TOLD ME NOT TO DRIVE MY NISSAN PATHFINDER FOR SAFETY REASONS BECAUSE THE FRAME IS ROTTED BUT CHNAGED MY AIR BAG FOR A RECALL THEN HE SAID MY VEHICLE IT IS OLD AND THEY DON'T MAKE CARS LIKE THEY USED TO . ATTACHESIS THE SERVICE TICKET. I WAS DRIVING AND THE FRONT PASSE
2002 Nissan Pathfinder questions
Does the 2002 Nissan Pathfinder have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 2002 Nissan Pathfinder: Passenger airbag inflator may explode, sending metal fragments; Passenger Airbag Inflator Can Rupture, Injuring Occupants; Passenger Airbag Inflator May Rupture, Sending Metal Fragments; Steering:Column; Suspension:Front; Air Bags:Frontal. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Nissan Pathfinder?
Based on 156 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Suspension (45), Engine And Engine Cooling (38), Structure (19).
How do I check if a recall on my 2002 Nissan Pathfinder has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.