Nissan Pathfinder - Common problems

Last update 16. 02. 2024

Common problems with the Nissan Pathfinder

Some problems will only occur after many years of operation, others are related to technical solutions and forced the manufacturer to issue a recall. In the following overview, you will find the most common problems for the Nissan Pathfinder, for which Nissan has announced a recall through the EU Rapex system. For recalls and faults found in the UK scroll down.

If the problem is corrected in time, it may not affect the overall reliability of your Nissan Pathfinder. However, the fault can often remain unresolved because the previous owner didn´t know about the recall or ignored the manufacturer’s letter.

The good news is that automakers usually provide unlimited time to correct such defects for free. Check to see if all of the potential problems with your Nissan Pathfinder have been resolved in the past. How to do it, we give advice on a special page.

Tip: Check the vehicle’s history by a VIN

Latest Pathfinder’s Issues in the EU

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Nissan Pathfinder (2001 – 2003)

13/03/2020

The gas generator of the passenger airbag may be defective. This may result in uncontrolled inflation and release of metal fragmen...

Nissan Pathfinder (2000 – 2003)

30/04/2015

A fault in the gas generator of the front passenger airbag can cause uncontrolled inflation when the airbag is activated. Because ...

All Pathfinder´s EU Recalls

If you wish to know more about eventual problems of a specific car (e.g. real mileage, potential traffic accidents damages, odometer rollback, repairs, etc.), then we suggest going to HPI-Check.

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Latest Pathfinder’s Issues in the UK

NISSAN PATHFINDER – BRAKES MAY NOT OPERATE CORRECTLY
on 04/08/2018
NISSAN PATHFINDER ( 01/02/2010 – 03/03/2010) DEFECT: The clevis pin may displace from the brake pedal/brake booster input rod assembly as the clevis pin […]
NISSAN PATHFINDER – ENGINE MAY STALL & FAIL TO RESTART
on 04/08/2018
NISSAN PATHFINDER ( 29/01/2004 – 28/06/2006) DEFECT: It has been identified that it is possible that the contacts in engine control module (ECM) and […]
NISSAN PATHFINDER – DRIVER SEAT FAULT
on 04/08/2018
NISSAN PATHFINDER ( 01/11/2004 – 05/11/2009) DEFECT: The Drivers power seat harness may become trapped between the metal seat bracket and the seat lifter […]