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2001 Nissan Pathfinder Engine Problems

Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2001 Nissan Pathfinder has 16 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2001 Nissan Pathfinder

Suspension
46
Other
41
Steering
35
Fuel System
22
Engine
16
Structure
15
Speed Control
11
Brakes
11
Electrical
9
Airbags
9
Seats
8
Tires
8
Visibility
4

16

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026

All Engine Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Sep 1, 2011ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 NISSAN PATH FINDER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE OVERHEATED WHILE...
Aug 6, 2008ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,EQUIPMENTI PURCHASED AN 2001 NISSAN PATHFINDER IN 2003 AND THE BOSE RADIO W/ 6 CD CLARION PLAYER. "ERR 2" COD...
Feb 15, 2008ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGNISSAN PATHFINDER- OXYGEN SENSOR KEEPS ON FALLING. VERY POOR QUALITY. *TR
Apr 15, 2007ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGENGINE SERVICE LIGHT - CATALYTIC CONVERTER. MY MECHANIC FIXED THE ENGINE SEVICE LIGHT BEING ALWAYS O...
Jul 11, 2006ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGWELL, I DON'T KNOW WHERE TO START. I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE BRAND NEW , MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT KEEP ...
Oct 10, 2005ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGDT: THE CONTACT STATED WHEN ATTEMPTING TO PASS STATE INSPECTION THE VEHICLE FAILED EMISSIONS TESTIN...
Dec 21, 2004ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGSEVERE OIL LEAKAGE. HAD TO REPLACE OIL COOLER ASSEMBLY. *JB
Nov 3, 2004ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGTHE OXYGEN SENOR FAILED. THIS CAUSED THE ENGINE WARNING LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE. THE DEALERSHIP REPAIRED...
Oct 20, 2004ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGMY 2001 PATHFINDER HAD ONLY 37,800 MILES WHEN THE SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. MY DEALERSHIP SAYS I...
Oct 13, 2004ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGTHE ENTIRE EXHAUST SYSTEM (FROM AND INCLUDING Y-PIPE AND BACK) HAD TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE THE ENTIRE...
Sep 15, 2004ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGCONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT STARTING VEHICLE AND INTERMITTENT STALLING WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEE...
Sep 8, 2004ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,EQUIPMENTMY DAUGHTER'S SERVICE ENGINE CHECK LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON. SHE HAS PULLED OVER AT THE SIDE OF THE RO...
Jun 18, 2004ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGWATER BEGAN TO LEAK UNDERNEATH OF THE GLOVE COMPARTMENT AND THEN MULTIPLE LIGHT SENSORS STARTING ACT...
Jun 1, 2004ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,EQUIPMENTMY 2001 PATHFINDER HAS HAD SOME MAJOR TROUBLES WITH STARTING. I HAVE HAD TO WAIT FOR A PERIOD OF MOR...
Jul 23, 2003ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAINWHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE VEHICLES ENGINE WOULD OVERHEAT. THE CONSUMER CHECKED THE RADIATOR T...
Jan 1, 1901ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE2001 NISSAN PATHFINDER WITH GAS LEAK. CONSUMER STATES FUEL LEAKED FROM THE VEHICLE MAKING IT UNSAFE ...

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