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2002 Nissan Pathfinder Suspension Problems

Suspension complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2002 Nissan Pathfinder has 29 NHTSA suspension complaints and 0 suspension-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

29

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

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

All Suspension Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Dec 19, 2019SUSPENSIONTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 NISSAN PATHFINDER. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE FRONT PA...
Sep 16, 2019SUSPENSIONI WAS DRIVING MY 2002 PATHFINDER TO WORK ON MONDAY OF THIS WEEK WHEN I STARTED TO FEEL A SLIGHT SHAK...
Nov 8, 2018SUSPENSIONTHE AREA WHERE THE CONTROL ARMS ATTACHED TO THE FRAME/BODY RUSTED OUT MAKING THE THE CAR UNSAFE TI B...
Sep 26, 2018SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKESTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 NISSAN PATHFINDER. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE BRAKES FAILED. THE CONTACT ...
Jan 13, 2017SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHERFRONT STRUT HOUSING CORROSION RECALL. MY MECHANIC ADVISED ME TODAY THAT THE INNER SHOCK SUPPORTS O...
Sep 7, 2016SUSPENSIONSECOND TIME!!
Sep 1, 2016SUSPENSIONSHOULD BE A RECALL
Nov 10, 2015SUSPENSIONTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 NISSAN PATHFINDER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE MAKING A TURN AT APPROX...
Sep 9, 2015SUSPENSIONTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 NISSAN PATHFINDER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THERE WAS A ROCKI...
Jan 10, 2015SUSPENSIONNOT PLEASED WITH THE WAY NISSAN REPAIRED THE STRUT HOUSING RECALL ON MY PATHFINDER! THERE WAS A FOOT...
Dec 1, 2014SUSPENSION,STRUCTUREREAR FRAME AND SUSPENSION ON PASSENGER SIDE REAR, NEAR COIL SPRING AND SHOCK MOUNT. FRAME HAS RUSTED...
Sep 25, 2014SUSPENSIONTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 NISSAN PATHFINDER. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH OVER A BUMPY ROAD, THE VEHICLE R...
Mar 14, 2014SUSPENSIONTHE CHASSIS ON MY VEHICLE WAS ROTTEN AS PER THE RECALL R1107. PREMIUM NISSAN REPAIRED THE CHASSIS W...
Dec 26, 2013SUSPENSIONVEHICLE BECOMES UNSTABLE AND STARTS TO WOBBLE (REAR SUSPENSION) AT 55 MPH AND AT HIGHER SPEEDS.. FE...
Sep 2, 2013SUSPENSION2002 NISSAN PATHFINDER. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO MANUFACTURER RECALL ISSUE TO BUY BACK VEHICLE...
May 3, 2012SUSPENSIONDRIVING AT 65 MPH., THE PATHFINDER ROCKS (WOBBLES) SIDE TO SIDE AND THE DRIVER IS UNABLE TO CONTROL ...
Jan 2, 2012SUSPENSION,WHEELSMY CAR WAS PART OF A RECALL DUE TO RUST. 3 MECHANICS FROM NISSAN DEEMED IT UNREPAIRABLE BECAUSE THE ...
Dec 1, 2011SUSPENSIONEMAIL MESSAGE FORWARDED FROM FHWA-WROTE REGARDING THE SAFETY RECALL OF HIS 2002 NISSAN PATHFINDER *T...
Oct 7, 2011SUSPENSIONWHILE DRIVING TO TEXAS LAST OCTOBER WITH THE WIFE MY VEHICLE ALL OF A SUDDEN STARTED TO WOBBLE LEFT ...
Sep 21, 2011SUSPENSION,STRUCTURETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 NISSAN PATHFINDER. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL M...

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