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Model Year Problem Record

Nissan Pathfinder 2002 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2002 Nissan Pathfinder: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

156Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
5Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
8Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
20Complaints 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.

Suspension45 complaints

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

Engine43 complaints

43 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure19 complaints

19 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering17 complaints

17 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control11 complaints

11 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train11 complaints

11 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags9 complaints

9 complaints; 4 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 10V312000, 15V287000, 17V068000, 20V008000.

Fuel and Propulsion System8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other2 complaints

2 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.

10V312000Reported July 6, 2010 - 46 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on July 6, 2010. The campaign covers an estimated 46 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.

15V287000Reported May 15, 2015 - 1,090,569 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on May 15, 2015. The campaign covers an estimated 1,090,569 vehicles across all affected models.

17V068000Reported February 2, 2017 - 46 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on February 2, 2017. The campaign covers an estimated 46 vehicles across all affected models.

20V008000Reported January 9, 2020 - 307,962 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on January 9, 2020. The campaign covers an estimated 307,962 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

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

EA21002Opened September 17, 2021 - Open

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

EA21002Opened September 17, 2021 - Open

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

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.

200212
20039
200410
20056
20064
200713
200814
20097
20105
201113
20126
20136
201412
201511
20165
20176
20187
20194
20202
20221
20231
20242
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.