Worst 2001 Nissan Pathfinder Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Suspension Failures
Steering Defects
Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc.
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2001 Nissan Pathfinder.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension Failures | 41 | — | — | 130,437 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 34 | 2 | — | 136,847 mi | |
| Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. | 26 | — | — | 64,783 mi | |
| Suspension:Front | 19 | 2 | — | 154,742 mi | |
| Body Structure | 17 | — | — | 114,974 mi | |
| Other Equipment | 15 | 1 | — | 72,857 mi | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Filler Pipe And Cap | 11 | — | — | 103,315 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 10 | — | — | 107,814 mi | |
| Suspension:Rear | 7 | — | — | 124,500 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 7 | 2 | — | 35,250 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 6 | 2 | — | 17,000 mi | |
| Structural Problems | 6 | 1 | — | 127,250 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 6 | — | — | 61,240 mi | |
| Airbags | 5 | 2 | — | 85,165 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 5 | — | — | 94,333 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control | 5 | — | — | 39,202 mi | |
| Fuel System | 5 | — | 1 | 100,005 mi | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 5 | 1 | — | 52,630 mi | |
| Structure:Frame And Members | 5 | — | — | 175,600 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 4 | 4 | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seats:Front Assembly:Power Adjust | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Catalytic Convertor | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 2 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2001 Nissan Pathfinder
1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~195,991 vehicles.
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.
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2001 Nissan Pathfinder — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2001 Nissan Pathfinder reliable?
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Nissan Pathfinder reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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