2001 Nissan Pathfinder recalls and problems
The 2001 Nissan Pathfinder has 3 safety recalls and 230 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Nissan dealer.
Recalls may cover only some 2001 Nissan Pathfinder vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.
2001 Nissan Pathfinder recalls
Recall 11V-244: Suspension, Steering
Problem: 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.
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.
Fix: 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 07V-435: Fuel System, Gasoline
Problem: 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.
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.
Fix: 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 01V-282: Structure
Problem: 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.
Risk: If both struts detach from the brackets, the door will rapidly fall down, possibly striking someone and causing serious injury.
Fix: 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.
2001 Nissan Pathfinder problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 69 | |
| Equipment | 42 | |
| Steering | 36 | |
| Structure | 32 | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 25 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 17 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 11 | |
| Air Bags | 9 | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 9 | |
| Seats | 8 | |
| Tires | 8 | |
| Electrical System | 7 |
Most reported parts
- Equipment › Electrical › Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. — 26
- Suspension › Front — 19
- Structure › Body — 17
- Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage › Tank Assembly › Filler Pipe and Cap — 11
- Suspension › Rear — 7
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip — 6
- Engine and Engine Cooling › Exhaust System › Emission Control — 5
- Structure › Frame and Members — 5
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 99,990 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2001 Nissan Pathfinder complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Other Nissan Pathfinder years
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2001 Nissan Pathfinder have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2001 Nissan Pathfinder: 11V-244 (suspension, steering), 07V-435 (fuel system, gasoline), 01V-282 (structure). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What is the most common problem with the 2001 Nissan Pathfinder?
Owners report suspension problems most often (69 reports), followed by equipment (42). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 99,990 miles.
Are Nissan recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Nissan dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.