Major Problems with 2001 Nissan Pathfinder Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Worst 3 complaints of 2001 Nissan Pathfinder

2001 Nissan Pathfinder STRUCTURE Victims: 2

2001 Nissan Pathfinder FRONTAL Victims: 1

2001 Nissan Pathfinder SEATS Victims: 1

Browse 2001 Nissan Pathfinder complaints by category

Problems with SUSPENSION, STEERING and RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Nissan Pathfinder owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
SUSPENSION broken left front coil springs had been replaced. *bf the consumer noticed a slight metallic sound when driving the vehicle.	39 ~ 114031 miles
STEERING the steering pull and/or body vibration manifests itself at highway speeds of between 60 and 75 mph regardless of road...	32 ~ 120527 miles
RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. > ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT on thursday may 24 2001 i went to pick up my pathfinder at concord nissan. my pathfinder was in for...	29 ~ 33433 miles
FRONT > SUSPENSION front end is all rusted. this might cause the whole front end to fall while driving and cause an accident.	19 ~ 73299 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE our nissan pathfinder 2001 had a noise in the left front end. we asked our mechanic to take a look...	16 ~ 100603 miles
EQUIPMENT prior to buying vehicle consumer expressed interest in a tether anchor dealer stated that this part could be ordered and...	15 ~ 34000 miles
FILLER PIPE AND CAP > TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE dt*: the contact stated while parked in the driveway a gas leak was noticed. the vehicle was towed to an	11 ~ 46961 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE tl*the contact owns a 2001 nissan pathfinder. the tire mechanic noticed rust in the wheel weld on the lower bracket...	10 ~ 86251 miles
REAR > SUSPENSION i have 2wd nissan pathfinder. the car has been vobbeling left to right and right to left at speeds of...	7 ~ 106714 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL vehicle suddenly accelerates while applying brakes and stopped or slowed--causing loss of control of car...	7 ~ 10071 miles
TIRES no summary listed for above vehicle. *ak (dot number: 6a74100 tiresize: p255/65r16)...	6 ~ 7413 miles
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC abs brake systems should be removed from automobiles or the owner should be able to have them removed. *ak...	6 ~ 2833 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2001 nissan pathfinder. the contact stated that there was strong fuel odor emitting from outside...	5 ~ 40002 miles
FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE while driving the vehicle on 5/15.2008 i noticed a strange noise emanating from the outside rear area of the vehicle....	5 ~ 175600 miles
SEATS 2001 nissan pathfinder se had problems with air bags and seat equipment during a major accident.*mr prior to the accident...	5 ~ 42104 miles
EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING my 2001 pathfinder had only 37 800 miles when the service engine light came on. my dealership says it needs...	5 ~ 31362 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER i am greatly disappointed due to the fact that i have been experiencing several problems related to the same matter...	5 ~ 295360 miles
STRUCTURE vehicle roll over which involved a 2001 nissan pathfinder. *mr it was the consumer's opinion the vehicle did not possess...	5 ~ 101800 miles
AIR BAGS excessive vibration at 60 to 70 mph taken suv to the dealer three times and found out that tires are...	5 ~ 34066 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM the windows on my 2001 nissan pathfinder get slower and slower until they barely work. while the car was under...	4 ~ 21250 miles
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS was in head on collision at approx. 50mph in new 2001 nissan pathfinder le. vehicle had 600 miles on it...	4 ~ 35000 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING my 2001 pathfinder has had some major troubles with starting. i have had to wait for a period of more...	3 ~ 101067 miles
TREAD/BELT > TIRES the vehicle shakes at highway speeds and causes extreme wear and tear on the tires. i have had this nissan...	3 ~ 1 miles
POWER ADJUST > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS on thursday may 24 2001 i went to pick up my pathfinder at concord nissan. my pathfinder was in for...	3 ~ 31333 miles
WHEELS i purchased this vehicle used. we did not go over 40 on the test drive. the next day once we...	2 ~ 104500 miles
UNDERBODY SHIELDS > FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE excessive rust corrosion and holes in sub frame of 2001 nissan pathfinder where the passenger side control arm connects to...	2 ~ 96500 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 2001 nissan pathfinder has experienced two events where the brakes have malfunctioned. the first event involved the emergency brake activating...	2 ~ 59500 miles
CATALYTIC CONVERTOR > EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM nissan pathfinder- oxygen sensor keeps on falling. very poor quality. *tr...	2 ~ 82850 miles
ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT i purchased nissan pathfinder 2001 on march 2001 and the in-dash 6-cd changer defected first time less than a year...	2 ~ 4000 miles
HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE smelling gas and see gas on garage floor.....filler tube is rusted....nissan says my 2001 pathfinder is not included in this	2 ~ 35000 miles
EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING the entire exhaust system (from and including y-pipe and back) had to be replaced because the entire system was completely...	2 ~ 118681 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN i own a 2001 nissan pathfinder. i am experiencing delayed noisy and hard engagement when i shift from park to...	2 ~ 105000 miles
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING my daughter's service engine check light keeps coming on. she has pulled over at the side of the road over...	2
ACCELERATOR PEDAL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 2001 pathfinder safety issue. this problem pertains to the spacing between the gas and brake pedal on the 2001 nissan...	2
TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE when fueling gas tank over fills and spills gasoline onto side of vehicle and ground. this is serious potential fire...	2 ~ 61500 miles
ENGINE this vehicle was sold to me by an individual and it has so many problems it's unbelievable. haven't been able...	1
EXTERIOR LIGHTING tl* the contact owns a 2001 nissan pathfinder. the contact stated that the front plastic head lamp cover had become...	1 ~ 175000 miles
COLUMN > STEERING tl* the contact owns a 2001 nissan pathfinder. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds the steering wheel...	1 ~ 80000 miles
CABLES > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 2001 nissan pathfinder. consumer writes to inform that while in cruise control vehicle gradually accelerated to 91 miles per hour...	1
MACPHERSON STRUT > FRONT > SUSPENSION tl* the contact owns a 2001 nissan pathfinder. the contact stated that the driver side front strut tower failed and...	1 ~ 97000 miles
PARKING BRAKE 2001 nissan pathfinder has experienced two events where the brakes have malfunctioned. the first event involved the emergency brake activating...	1 ~ 55000 miles
HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS > HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE > BODY tl*the contact owns a 2001 nissan pathfinder. the contact opened the liftgate and it rapidly closed by itself onto his...	1
IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM nissan has a serious problem with faulty ignition coils. my car suddenly began to shake when the ignition coil failed.	1
MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING well i don't know where to start. i purchased this vehicle brand new my check engine light keep coming on...	1 ~ 20000 miles
COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING water began to leak underneath of the glove compartment and then multiple light sensors starting activating without cause. dealership stated...	1
LOCK > TRUNK LID > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES nissan recalled the 2001 pathfinder rear door (hatch) strut bracket replacement and it refused to service my pathfinder 2001 saying...	1 ~ 10000 miles
CALIPER > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS we purchased a new nissan pathfinder (vin #[xxx]) in july 2001 from white plains nissan inc. in white plains ny....	1 ~ 24000 miles
RADIATOR ASSEMBLY > COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING while driving at any speed the vehicles engine would overheat. the consumer checked the radiator to find that all of...	1 ~ 71000 miles
CLUTCH ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN while driving at any speed the vehicles engine would overheat. the consumer checked the radiator to find that all of...	1 ~ 71000 miles
LABELS > OTHER > EQUIPMENT in late may of 2003 the driver's seat of my nissan pathfinder stopped working as far as the automatic seat...	1
WINDSHIELD > VISIBILITY while driving over average bumpy road i heard a loud pop and noticed a tiny crack in bottom of windshield....	1 ~ 15640 miles
DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE i am greatly disappointed due to the fact that i have been experiencing several problems related to the same matter...	1 ~ 30000 miles
GLASS, SIDE/REAR > VISIBILITY the drivers side window shattered while driving on the freeway. there was no other vehicle in close proximity and it...	1 ~ 24000 miles
SIDEWALL > TIRES sidewall of tire blewout. *ak...	1
SERVICE BRAKES tl*the contact owns a 2001 nissan pathfinder. the contact stated that the brakes needed to be replaced multiple times. also...	1 ~ 10000 miles
ROTOR > DISC > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR premature wear and warpage of the front brake rotors. i have driven the vehicle 34 000 miles and had to	1 ~ 11250 miles
SHOCK ABSORBER > FRONT > SUSPENSION bolt broke in front strut tower and feel off in the driveway. we happened to drive 60 mile trip and...	1
POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS > VISIBILITY while driving truck on a side street the rear door passenger side window exploded/ shattered. my daughter got out of...	1
LINKAGES > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL while brakes were applied vehicle accelerated suddenly and unexpectedly twice resulting in collisions. manufacturer and dealer have been notified. *ak...	1
INTERIOR/UNDER DASH > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM all instrument gauges including speedometer odometer tachometer gas gauge engine temp gauge 4 wheel drive indicator and compass fail to	1
BUCKLE ASSEMBLY > FRONT > SEAT BELTS was in head on collision at approx. 50mph in new 2001 nissan pathfinder le. vehicle had 600 miles on it...	1
RACK AND PINION > STEERING excessive vibration at 60 to 70 mph taken suv to the dealer three times and found out that tires are...	1

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