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2002 Nissan Pathfinder Powertrain Problems

Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2002 Nissan Pathfinder has 7 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-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

7

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

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

All Powertrain Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
May 5, 2012POWER TRAIN,WHEELSWE WERE DRIVING NORTH BOUND ON 395 ABOUT 30 MILES SOUTH OF RITZVILLE, AT 3:30 ON SATURDAY, MAY 5TH. ...
Jun 9, 2005POWER TRAINDT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE ROLLED DOWNHILL WHILE IN THE PARK POSITION. THE VEHICLE WAS RUN...
Mar 25, 2005POWER TRAINCAR HAD VIRATION DURING TEST DRIVE BEFORE PURCHASE. DEALER SAID MINOR PROBLEM AND WOULD BE FIXED. 8 ...
Oct 28, 2004POWER TRAINMY CONCERNS ARE ALSO REFLECTED IN 2 OTHER COMPLAINTS LISTED ON YOUR WEBSITE. MY 2002 NISSAN ALITMA...
Mar 1, 2004POWER TRAINWHEN THE CONSUMER STARTED HIS VEHICLE, WITH HIS FOOT ON THE BRAKE AND THE VEHICLE IN PARK, THE VEHIC...
Feb 11, 2004POWER TRAINVEHICLE JERKS SHORTLY AFTER PLACING IN THE "PARK" POSITION. THREE TIMES THE VEHICLE HAS ROLLED BACK...
Dec 30, 2002POWER TRAINREAR RIGHT AXLE SEAL CONTAINED A CRACK AND HAD LEAKED FLUID ONTO BRAKES. THIS CAUSED VEHICLE TO LOSE...

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