Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2002 Nissan Pathfinder has 44 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.
44
Complaints
0
Recalls
1
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 19, 2017 | ENGINE | NISSAN POWER CONTROL VALVE LOOSE FASTENERS: MY CONCERN RESONATES WITH CONSUMER SAFETY THAT INVOLVES... |
| Apr 4, 2016 | ENGINE | HITSHOPPING CART |
| Apr 24, 2014 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 NISSAN PATHFINDER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START A... |
| Aug 17, 2012 | ENGINE | PART FROM BUTTERFLY VALVE CAME LOOSE AND FELL INSIDE ENGINE. DESTROYED ENGINE. *TR |
| Jul 10, 2011 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | RECENTLY, OUR 2002 NISSAN PATHFINDER HAD TO HAVE AN ENGINE REPLACED. THE CAUSE WAS A SET OF VERY SMA... |
| Mar 15, 2010 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | I OWN A 2002 NISSAN PATHFINDER WITH 97,000. MILES ON IT. THERE IS A CRACK IN THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD TH... |
| Aug 19, 2009 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1: EVENTS LEADING TO FAILURE: 2002 NISSAN PATHFINDER, 71,000 MILES. LOUD EXHAUST SOUNDS. DEALERS... |
| Jul 21, 2009 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | EXHAUST SYSTEM PROBLEM ON 2002 NISSAN PATHFINDER. JUST PAID $645.00 TO HAVE TWO CO2 OXYGEN SENSORS ... |
| Nov 13, 2008 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | NISSAN ALTIMA - CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON NOVEMBER 2006. NISSAN DEALERSHIP STATED THAT THE CATALYT... |
| Oct 27, 2008 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | I HAVE A 2002 NISSAN PATHFINDER WITH 67,000 MILES. ACCORDING TO MY MECHANIC, MY TWO REAR CATALYTIC C... |
| Oct 21, 2008 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN | DETAILS: WE HAVE BEEN LOYAL NISSAN CUSTOMERS SINCE 1987 AND MY 2002 PATHFINDER STARTED MAKING A LOUD... |
| Oct 21, 2008 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | WE HAVE BEEN LOYAL NISSAN CUSTOMERS SINCE 1987 AND MY 2002 PATHFINER STARTED MAKING A LOUD RATTLING ... |
| Oct 1, 2008 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | I AM COMPLAINING ABOUT THE EXHAUST SYSTEM ON MY 2002 NISSAN PATHFINDER. I HAD A LEAK AT THE BOTTOM ... |
| Aug 19, 2008 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | WHEN WE PURCHASED THE CAR USED IN SEPT 2007, IT HAD 24,509 MILES ON IT. THE EXHAUST SOUNDED SOMEWHA... |
| Jul 30, 2008 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 NISSAN PATHFINDER. THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM HER VEHICL... |
| Jul 8, 2008 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | RUMBLING SOUND COMING FROM EXHAUST. LOCAL REPAIR SHOP SAID IT WAS A LEAKING CATALYTIC CONVERTER. TOO... |
| Jul 8, 2008 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 NISSAN PATHFINDER. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE AND OIL LIGHTS... |
| May 12, 2008 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | MY 2002 PATHFINDER HAS A OVERHEATING PROBLEM. IT BEGAN APPROXIMATELY 2 MONTHS AGO. WHILE GOING DOW... |
| Apr 9, 2008 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2002 NISSAN PATHFINDER - SPLIT SEAMS IN RESONATORS / CATALYTIC CONVERTER THE EXHAUST ON THIS VEHICLE... |
| Apr 3, 2008 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | LEAKING EXHAUST SYSTEM FROM RESONATORS/CATALYTIC CONVERTERS. *TR |