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2002 Nissan Pathfinder Airbags Problems

Airbags complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2002 Nissan Pathfinder has 9 NHTSA airbags complaints and 4 airbags-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2002 Nissan Pathfinder

Engine
44
Suspension
29
Steering
17
Structure
12
Speed Control
11
Other
9
Airbags
9
Brakes
8
Powertrain
7
Seat Belts
6
Electrical
5
Tires
4
Lights
3
Latches & Locks
3

9

Complaints

4

Recalls

2

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

Airbags Recalls

20V008000

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2001-2003 Maxima, 2002-2006 Sentra, 2002-2004 Pathfinder, 2007-2011 Versa Sedan and Versa Hat...

17V068000

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2002 Pathfinder and Infiniti QX4 vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with Takata air bag i...

15V287000

AIR BAGS

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2001-2003 Nissan Maxima, 2002-2004 Pathfinder, 2002-2006 Sentra, 2002-2003 Infinit...

10V312000

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

NISSAN IS RECALLING FORTY-SIX CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2002 PATHFINDER AND INFINITI QX4 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 24, 2001 THROUGH AUGUST 28, 2001. ...

All Airbags Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Aug 9, 2022AIR BAGSThe contact's son owned a 2002 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that she received notification ...
Feb 1, 2016AIR BAGS2002 NISSAN PATHFINDER. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG INFLATOR RECALL NOTICE...
Apr 22, 2015AIR BAGSNISSAN SENT ME A RECALL ON THE AIR BAGS. I SPEAK WITH THE DEALER SERVICE DEPT, THEY SAY THEY HAVE T...
Aug 21, 2014AIR BAGSTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 NISSAN PATHFINDER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VIN WAS EXCLUDED FROM NHT...
Jul 1, 2013AIR BAGSTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 NISSAN PATHFINDER. WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, ANOTHER...
Jan 23, 2012AIR BAGSTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 NISSAN PATHFINDER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5...
Jun 29, 2007AIR BAGSMVC INVOLVING ANOTHER VEHICLE WHICH SUBSEQUENTLY LED TO A COLLISION WITH A 2 FEET CIRCUMFERENCE ELEC...
Jul 15, 2005AIR BAGSWITHOUT NOTICE, THE AIRBAG LIGHT HAS COME ON. I CONTACTED THE DEALER & THEY HAVE TOLD ME THAT I WOUL...
Mar 17, 2004AIR BAGSI WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT WHICH CAUSED EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO THE FRONT OF MY CAR. I HIT ANOTHER VE...

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