Steering complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2001 Nissan Pathfinder has 35 NHTSA steering complaints and 1 steering-related recall.
35
Complaints
1
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
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STEERING:COLUMN
NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 1996-2004 PATHFINDER AND MODEL YEAR 1997-2003 INFINITI QX4 VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD, OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 18, 2022 | STEERING,SUSPENSION | The contact owns a 2001 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, th... |
| Aug 11, 2020 | STEERING,SUSPENSION,WHEELS | FAMILY CAR;2001 NISSAN PATHFINDER, WE GOT IN THE TRUCK AND DROVE ABOUT 250 FEET TO THE STOP SIGN. I ... |
| Jun 30, 2019 | STEERING | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 NISSAN PATHFINDER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING SHAFT WAS FRACTU... |
| Jun 30, 2019 | STEERING | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 NISSAN PATHFINDER. THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ... |
| Jun 28, 2019 | STEERING | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 NISSAN PATHFINDER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH AND MAKING A LEFT ... |
| Apr 15, 2019 | STEERING,SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE | DRIVER'S SIDE STRUT TOWER HAS RUSTED TO THE POINT WERE THE TRUCK WILL PASS VA STATE SAFETY INSPECTIO... |
| Mar 25, 2019 | STEERING,SUSPENSION | THE SUB-FRAME/CRADLE 54400-0W00 ON THE PASSENGER SIDE IS ROTTED OUT TO THE POINT THAT IT WILL NOT PA... |
| Aug 26, 2018 | STEERING,SUSPENSION | VEHICLE WAS STOPPED, WAITING TO MAKE RIGHT HAND TURN; ATTEMPTING TO TURN RESULTED IN THE STEERING WH... |
| Dec 12, 2017 | STEERING,STRUCTURE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1. FEET HOLDER IS BROKEN . 2. STEERING IS LOSE THAT'S WHY SOMETIMES CAR DOESN'T START UNTIL YOU TRY... |
| Mar 3, 2017 | STEERING,SUSPENSION | TL* THE CONTACT'S SON OWNS A 2001 NISSAN PATHFINDER. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE DRIVER NOTICED A CREA... |
| Jan 11, 2016 | STEERING,SUSPENSION | THE 01 THRU 04 PATHFINDER HAS SOME KIND OF REAR SUSPENSION FLAW. THE ONLINE FORUMS CALL IT A DEATH ... |
| Oct 23, 2015 | STEERING,SUSPENSION | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 NISSAN PATHFINDER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE W... |
| Jun 8, 2015 | STEERING | VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN AT ABOUT 30 MPH AND THE STEERING WHEEL GOT LOOSE AND UNRESPONSIVE. CAR STAR... |
| Mar 8, 2015 | STEERING,SUSPENSION,WHEELS | I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE USED. WE DID NOT GO OVER 40 ON THE TEST DRIVE. THE NEXT DAY ONCE WE APPROA... |
| Oct 13, 2014 | STEERING | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 NISSAN PATHFINDER. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT UNKNOWN SPEED, TH... |
| Aug 6, 2014 | STEERING,SUSPENSION | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 NISSAN PATHFINDER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A HOLE ON THE UPP... |
| Jul 4, 2014 | STEERING | MY CAR WAS PARKED OUT IN THE STREET IN FRONT OF THE HOUSE BY THE MAIL BOX, WHEN SOME GUY BACKED UP I... |
| Jun 5, 2014 | STEERING | EVERYTHING WAS FINE UNTIL THE SPEED OF 60 MPH WAS REACHED. BETWEEN 60 AND 65 STEERING WHEEL STARTED ... |
| Mar 6, 2014 | STEERING,SUSPENSION | I JUST BOUGHT THE 2001 NISSAN PATHFINDER 1 WEEK PRIOR FROM A PRIVATE SELLER. WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH... |
| Dec 20, 2013 | STEERING,SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE | MY CAR BODY STRUCTURE WAS BROKEN INTO TWO PIECES, AND IT IS NOT OPERABLE. THE PASSENGER FRONT SIDE S... |