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2001 Nissan Pathfinder Suspension Problems

Suspension complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2001 Nissan Pathfinder has 46 NHTSA suspension complaints and 0 suspension-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

46

Complaints

0

Recalls

1

Injuries Reported

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

All Suspension Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jan 3, 2019SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE,WHEELSTHERE IS AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF RUST ON THE VEHICLE INCLUDING THE WHEEL WELL, DOOR JAMS, FLOOR BOARD...
Oct 19, 2018SUSPENSIONDRIVER SIDE FRONT STRUT TOWER MADE A LOUD "POP" SOUND WHEN DRIVING. BOTTOM PORTION OF STRUT TOP CRA...
Oct 5, 2017SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINETHIS VEHICLE WAS SOLD TO ME BY AN INDIVIDUAL AND IT HAS SO MANY PROBLEMS IT'S UNBELIEVABLE. HAVEN'T ...
Oct 28, 2015SUSPENSION,STRUCTURETHE BODY AND FRAME AND SUSPENSION RUSTED FROM WHAT I READ ONLINE PATHFINDERS ARE KNOWN TO RUST AWAY ...
Jul 11, 2015SUSPENSION,STRUCTURETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 NISSAN PATHFINDER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDOW PULSATED ON THE FR...
Apr 2, 2015SUSPENSIONTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 NISSAN PATHFINDER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE REAR END OF T...
Mar 14, 2014SUSPENSIONTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 NISSAN PATHFINDER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATE...
Nov 11, 2013SUSPENSIONTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 NISSAN PATHFINDER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATE...
Sep 20, 2013SUSPENSIONTHE FRONT RIGHT SUSPENSION COIL ON MY 2001 NISSAN PATHFINDER FAILED AND BROKE INTO TWO PIECES. THE ...
May 22, 2013SUSPENSION,STRUCTUREVEHICLE HAS SPENT ITS LIFE IN UPSTATE NEW YORK WARE WEATHER CONDITIONS WET AND ROADS ARE SALTED I WA...
May 7, 2013SUSPENSIONREAR END SWAYS UNCONTROLLABLY WOBBLE. WOBBLE HAPPENS AFTER 50 MPH WHILE ACCELERATING AROUND CORNER ...
Mar 23, 2013SUSPENSIONTRAVELING DOWN THE HIGHWAY - HIT A SWOOP IN THE ROAD AND THE VEHICLE STARTING ROCKING BACK AND FORTH...
Nov 8, 2012SUSPENSIONTHE CAR'S REAR END SWAYS ON SLOWING DOWN AND UP ON ACCELERATION, IT SEEMS TO HAVE A LOSS OF TRACTION...
Jun 5, 2012SUSPENSIONTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 NISSAN PATHFINDER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE VEHICLE TRAVELED OVE...
Mar 5, 2012SUSPENSIONTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 NISSAN PATHFINDER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STRUTS WERE BEING REPLACE...
Mar 1, 2012SUSPENSION2001 NISSAN PATHFINDER. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO RECALL REIMBURSEMENT *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED...
Nov 1, 2011SUSPENSION2001 NISSAN PATHFINDER. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO RECALL CONCERNING CORROSION ISSUES *TGW THE C...
Sep 26, 2011SUSPENSION2001 NISSAN PATHFINDER. CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE IS PART OF A RECALL ISSUED FOR 1996-2006 PATHFINDERS...
Jun 14, 2011SUSPENSIONTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 NISSAN PATHFINDER. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH AND HEAR...
Apr 18, 2011SUSPENSION,STRUCTUREON BRAKING, RIGHT FRONT TIRE STARTED TO SHAKE AND STEERING WELL WAS ALMOST RIPPED FROM HANDS. MECHAN...

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