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Nissan Pathfinder 2001 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2001 Nissan Pathfinder: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

230Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
3Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
6Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
23Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Suspension69 complaints

69 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 11V244000.

Equipment42 complaints

42 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering36 complaints

36 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure32 complaints

32 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 01V282000.

Fuel and Propulsion System30 complaints

30 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 07V435000.

Engine18 complaints

18 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes12 complaints

12 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control11 complaints

11 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags9 complaints

9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

01V282000Reported August 30, 2001 - 31,000 vehicles potentially affected

Vehicle Structure. Recall covering the vehicle structure system, reported to NHTSA on August 30, 2001. The campaign covers an estimated 31,000 vehicles across all affected models.

07V435000Reported September 18, 2007 - 372,250 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel and Propulsion System. Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on September 18, 2007. The campaign covers an estimated 372,250 vehicles across all affected models.

11V244000Reported April 20, 2011 - 195,991 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension. Recall covering the suspension system, reported to NHTSA on April 20, 2011. The campaign covers an estimated 195,991 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

PE11004Opened January 28, 2011 - Closed June 30, 2011

Frame/Body Structure Corrosion. Resulted in recall campaign 11V244000.

PE11004Opened January 28, 2011 - Closed June 30, 2011

Frame/Body Structure Corrosion. Resulted in recall campaign 11V244000.

PE11004Opened January 28, 2011 - Closed June 30, 2011

Frame/Body Structure Corrosion. Resulted in recall campaign 11V244000.

PE11004Opened January 28, 2011 - Closed June 30, 2011

Frame/Body Structure Corrosion. Resulted in recall campaign 11V244000.

PE11004Opened January 28, 2011 - Closed June 30, 2011

Frame/Body Structure Corrosion. Resulted in recall campaign 11V244000.

PE11004Opened January 28, 2011 - Closed June 30, 2011

Frame/Body Structure Corrosion. Resulted in recall campaign 11V244000.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

200010
200113
200210
20036
200414
20057
200615
200718
200824
20098
201012
201129
20128
20138
201414
20159
20164
20172
20188
20196
20202
20211
20221
20241
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.