2002 NISSAN Pathfinder

These recalls apply to the make, model, and year of your car – and should be fixed as soon as possible.

9 Recalls for 2002 NISSAN Pathfinder

Recall Date Component Summary
2020-01-09 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 Hatchback, 2001-2004 Infiniti I30 and I35, 2002-2003 Inifiniti QX4, 2003-2008 Infiniti FX35 and FX45 and 2006-2010 M35 and M45 vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with non-desiccated, frontal passenger air bag inflators containing phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant that were used as interim remedy parts for previous Takata recalls. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.

Remedy:

Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflators with alternate desiccated inflators, free of charge. The recall began February 12, 2020. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 888-737-9511 or Infiniti customer service at 888-810-3715.

2017-02-02 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 inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture.

Remedy:

Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag assembly, free of charge. The recall began on March, 31, 2017. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.

2015-05-15 AIR BAGS

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2001-2003 Nissan Maxima, 2002-2004 Pathfinder, 2002-2006 Sentra, 2002-2003 Infiniti QX4 and I35, 2003 FX35 and FX45, and 2001 I30 vehicles. Upon deployment of the passenger side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.

Remedy:

Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on June 15, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261. Note: On December 18, 2015 Nissan informed NHTSA of an amendment of this recall to remove 2004-2005 Infiniti FX35 and FX45 vehicles.

2011-04-20 STEERING:COLUMN | SUSPENSION:FRONT

NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 1996-2004 PATHFINDER AND MODEL YEAR 1997-2003 INFINITI QX4 VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD, OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN, CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, IOWA, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, MASSACHUSETTS, MAINE, MARYLAND, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WASHINGTON D.C., WEST VIRGINIA AND WISCONSIN. IN AREAS OF THE COUNTRY IN WHICH HEAVY CONCENTRATIONS OF ROAD SALT ARE USED, A MIXTURE OF SNOW/WATER AND SALT MAY ENTER AN ASSEMBLY LOCATION HOLE IN THE UPPER STRUT HOUSING, CAUSING WATER TO COLLECT AT THE MATING SURFACE OF THE STRUT HOUSING PANEL AND THE INNER HOOD LEDGE ASSEMBLY. OVER TIME, THIS
SNOW/WATER AND SALT INTRUSION MAY RESULT IN CORROSION OF THE STRUT TOWER HOUSING IN SOME SUBJECT VEHICLES.

Remedy:

NISSAN WILL INSPECT THE STRUT HOUSING AND REPAIR THE VEHICLES AS NECESSARY, FREE OF CHARGE. AN INTERIM NOTIFICATION LETTER WAS SENT OUT IN MAY 2011. THE SECOND NOTICE WAS MAILED ON JULY 25, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.

2010-07-06 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. THE AIR BAG INFLATOR CONTAINS PROPELLANT WAFERS THAT ARE REQUIRED TO PROPERLY DEPLOY THE FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG. DUE TO IMPROPER PROPELLANT WAFER INSTALLATION DURING THE AIR BAG INFLATOR ASSEMBLY PROCESS, SOME AIR BAG INFLATORS MAY BE MISSING ONE OF THE WAFERS. AS A RESULT, THE REMAINING WAFERS IN THE INFLATOR USED FOR THE DEPLOYMENT OF THE FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG MAY, OVER TIME, BREAK UP INTO POWDER DUE TO NORMAL VIBRATION EXPERIENCED WHILE DRIVING. THIS CAUSES THE COMBUSTION RATE OF THE PROPELLANT TO INCREASE INSIDE THE INFLATOR, WHICH CAN LEAD TO INTERNAL PRESSURE RISING SUDDENLY DURING AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT.

Remedy:

NISSAN WILL NOTIFY THE OWNERS OF THE FORTY-SIX AFFECTED VEHICLES. DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG MODULE ASSEMBLY WITH A NEW ONE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 19, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261 AND INFINITI AT 1-800-662-6200.

2009-05-11 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, “LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.” THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.

Remedy:

DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.

2009-04-07 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, “LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.” THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.

Remedy:

SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.

2006-05-24 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

CERTAIN CK MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION HEADLIGHTS, CLEAR CORNER, BUMPER, AND SIDE MARKER LIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.

Remedy:

CK MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE NONCOMPLIANT LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CK MOTORSPORT AT 1-909-610-7211.

2006-03-23 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.

Remedy:

PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.

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3 Complaints sent to the Center for Auto Safety for 2002 NISSAN Pathfinder

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2011-05-12 engine
2011-05-12 engine

154 Complaints submitted to NHTSA for 2002 NISSAN Pathfinder

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Date Component  
2008-07-24 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
ODI Number: 10236048
2007-10-30 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
ODI Number: 10208247
2016-10-03 STEERING | STRUCTURE:BODY | SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 10911395
2017-07-11 ENGINE
ODI Number: 11004321
2017-03-19 STRUCTURE:BODY
ODI Number: 10967068
2017-07-25 STEERING | STRUCTURE:BODY | SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 11010630
2016-09-20 SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 10908097
2016-09-04 SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 10903521
2017-03-08 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | STEERING | SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 10959478
2017-01-13 SUSPENSION | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 10945087
2020-03-05 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11316447
2020-03-03 SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 11315925
2019-12-27 STRUCTURE:BODY
ODI Number: 11291453
2019-09-19 SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 11256630
2019-06-29 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 11228444
2019-01-30 STRUCTURE:BODY
ODI Number: 11173083
2018-06-05 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11100032
2018-03-30 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 11082180
2018-03-23 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11081083
2018-03-13 STRUCTURE:BODY
ODI Number: 11078935
2018-03-01 STRUCTURE:BODY
ODI Number: 11075751
2018-11-09 SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 11150256
2018-10-17 SERVICE BRAKES | SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 11141002
2017-11-21 AIR BAGS | STEERING | SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 11047849
2016-04-10 ENGINE
ODI Number: 10854616
2015-12-08 SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 10809026
2015-12-07 SUSPENSION:REAR
ODI Number: 10808719
2015-11-03 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10788121
2015-10-23 STRUCTURE:BODY
ODI Number: 10785649
2015-09-16 TIRES
ODI Number: 10764208
2015-09-14 SERVICE BRAKES | STEERING | SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 10763742
2015-09-21 STEERING | SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 10766524
2015-08-26 ENGINE
ODI Number: 10759514
2015-04-20 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
ODI Number: 10706695
2015-04-24 STEERING | SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 10712740
2016-02-24 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10711762
2015-03-11 SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 10693636
2014-12-09 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS | SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 10663152
2014-12-09 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ENGINE | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10663147
2014-11-24 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10660465
2014-10-30 SEAT BELTS
ODI Number: 10651356
2014-09-25 STRUCTURE:BODY
ODI Number: 10638883
2014-08-29 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10629369
2014-08-21 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10626998
2014-07-14 SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 10610347
2014-06-19 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10604650
2014-03-25 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10574713
2014-02-20 SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 10565091
2013-12-19 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10556606
2013-09-24 SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 10544761
2013-06-11 STEERING | SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 10516245
2013-05-29 ENGINE
ODI Number: 10513985
2013-05-16 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10512379
2013-01-03 STEERING | SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 10490923
2012-10-31 STEERING
ODI Number: 10482698
2012-10-24 SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 10482076
2012-05-03 SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 10457426
2012-05-10 POWER TRAIN | WHEELS
ODI Number: 10457991
2012-02-27 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10449439
2012-01-14 SUSPENSION | WHEELS
ODI Number: 10443805
2011-12-06 SUSPENSION:FRONT
ODI Number: 10439488
2011-10-21 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 10432334
2011-10-03 STEERING
ODI Number: 10428309
2011-10-04 STEERING | SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 10428430
2011-09-18 SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 10425965
2011-09-12 SUSPENSION:FRONT
ODI Number: 10424815
2011-08-17 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | SEATS
ODI Number: 10419832
2011-07-22 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 10414634
2011-05-19 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10402003
2011-04-26 INTERIOR LIGHTING | STEERING | SUSPENSION:FRONT
ODI Number: 10397524
2011-04-26 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
ODI Number: 10397479
2011-03-11 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | INTERIOR LIGHTING
ODI Number: 10389869
2011-02-25 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
ODI Number: 10384480
2010-12-22 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
ODI Number: 10372110
2010-05-28 STRUCTURE:BODY
ODI Number: 10332667
2010-05-10 SUSPENSION:REAR | VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
ODI Number: 10329772
2010-04-20 POWER TRAIN | SUSPENSION:REAR
ODI Number: 10326553
2010-03-16 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10320123
2009-12-03 SUSPENSION:REAR
ODI Number: 10294457
2009-08-19 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10281012
2009-08-05 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10279489
2009-07-21 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10277675
2009-04-28 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10267134
2009-03-20 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10262597
2009-01-02 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 10253535
2008-12-05 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10250899
2008-11-12 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 10248558
2008-10-23 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10246539
2008-11-06 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10247856
2008-08-17 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10238525
2008-08-19 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10238939
2008-08-28 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 10240109
2008-07-24 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
ODI Number: 10236048
2008-08-05 SEATS
ODI Number: 10237029
2008-07-29 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 10236216
2008-06-24 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 10232217
2008-04-03 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
ODI Number: 10223306
2008-04-09 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10223819
2008-02-06 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES
ODI Number: 10217107
2007-12-14 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
ODI Number: 10211914
2007-12-05 SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
ODI Number: 10210936
2007-10-30 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
ODI Number: 10208247
2007-11-21 SEAT BELTS
ODI Number: 10209637
2007-11-05 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10207933
2007-10-09 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
ODI Number: 10205247
2007-09-12 EQUIPMENT
ODI Number: 10202841
2007-08-29 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
ODI Number: 10201110
2007-06-30 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10195031
2007-05-20 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 10191259
2007-05-16 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
ODI Number: 10190874
2007-01-30 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
ODI Number: 10181176
2006-08-17 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 10165739
2006-08-11 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
ODI Number: 10165219
2006-07-17 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
ODI Number: 10162593
2006-04-10 TIRES:BEAD
ODI Number: 10154959
2005-10-14 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
ODI Number: 10139716
2005-09-16 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10136776
2005-07-22 POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 10129683
2005-07-19 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
ODI Number: 10129385
2005-05-06 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10120436
2005-04-01 TIRES:SIDEWALL
ODI Number: 10117280
2004-11-23 STEERING | SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 10099188
2004-09-20 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
ODI Number: 10092843
2004-10-03 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
ODI Number: 10093517
2004-06-22 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10078598
2004-01-15 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
ODI Number: 10070032
2004-04-15 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 10066243
2004-04-19 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10067384
2004-03-11 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 10065179
2004-02-11 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 10057033
2004-02-09 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ODI Number: 10056863
2003-10-29 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ODI Number: 10045048
2003-07-07 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10025567
2003-05-04 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
ODI Number: 10016978
2003-04-01 SEAT BELTS:FRONT
ODI Number: 10013801
2003-03-17 TIRES
ODI Number: 10009605
2003-02-17 SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
ODI Number: 10007641
2003-02-06 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10005398
2003-01-14 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 10003837
2002-12-30 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10001628
2003-01-29 POWER TRAIN | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS | SUSPENSION | SUSPENSION:REAR | SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
ODI Number: 10003607
2002-07-03 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LOCK
ODI Number: 8013290
2002-07-01 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
ODI Number: 8013034
2002-04-24 SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS
ODI Number: 8008497
2002-02-28 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
ODI Number: 8004753
2002-02-05 VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
ODI Number: 8003555
2014-09-30 SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT
ODI Number: 10640100
2007-12-19 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
ODI Number: 10212300
2002-11-01 SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 769186
2002-11-17 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
ODI Number: 769827
2002-11-20 SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 769923
2002-08-06 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
ODI Number: 765284
2002-06-03 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
ODI Number: 762593
2002-05-30 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 762475
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6 Investigations for 2002 NISSAN Pathfinder

Date Opened Date Closed Component  
2011-01-28 2011-06-30 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER
2011-01-28 2011-06-30 SUSPENSION
2011-01-28 2011-06-30 STEERING:COLUMN
2011-01-28 2011-06-30 STEERING
2011-01-28 2011-06-30 SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT
2011-01-28 2011-06-30 SUSPENSION:FRONT
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62 Service Alerts for 2002 NISSAN Pathfinder

Date Description
2021-12-07 020000 SUSPENSION

STRUT AND SHOCK ABSORBER REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2021-02-12 020000 SUSPENSION

STRUT AND SHOCK ABSORBER REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2014-01-27 140000 AIR BAGS

SERVICE INFORMATION Information necessary to service the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) safely is included in the “RESTRAINTS” section of the Electronic Service Manual (ESM) for each vehicle. IMPORTANT: Turn the ignition switch OFF

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2014-01-27 350000 EQUIPMENT

SERVICE INFORMATION Information necessary to service the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) safely is included in the “RESTRAINTS” section of the Electronic Service Manual (ESM) for each vehicle. IMPORTANT: Turn the ignition switch OFF

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2015-11-16 130000 VISIBILITY

SERVICE INFORMATION Windshield “foreign material” that is on the surface of the glass in some cases can be cleaned off with a very particular type and grade of steel wool. * Most any foreign material on the surface of the Windshield c

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2016-04-13 355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “Certification Label” or “VIN Plate / Label” may be needed. These items may be available from Nissan by request if certain criteria are met. Th

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2016-04-13 260000 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “Certification Label” or “VIN Plate / Label” may be needed. These items may be available from Nissan by request if certain criteria are met. Th

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2015-01-16 140000 AIR BAGS

SERVICE INFORMATION Changes or modifications to the front seat assembly trim materials may affect the proper operation of the Front Seat-Mounted Side-Impact Supplemental Air Bags and Passenger Occupant Classification Sensor and could resul

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2015-01-16 350000 EQUIPMENT

SERVICE INFORMATION Changes or modifications to the front seat assembly trim materials may affect the proper operation of the Front Seat-Mounted Side-Impact Supplemental Air Bags and Passenger Occupant Classification Sensor and could resul

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2015-01-16 280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION

SERVICE INFORMATION Changes or modifications to the front seat assembly trim materials may affect the proper operation of the Front Seat-Mounted Side-Impact Supplemental Air Bags and Passenger Occupant Classification Sensor and could resul

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2013-12-20 160000 STRUCTURE

Nissan is conducting a voluntary safety recall campaign on certain model year 1996 – 2004 Pathfinder vehicles that are currently registered in Salt States to inspect for corrosion, and if necessary repair the front strut housing panels.

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2013-07-23 010000 STEERING

If YOU CONFIRM: A vehicle needs to have the brake rotors resurfaced (front or rear). ACTION: Use the ProCut PFM Series on-car brake lathe to perform brake rotor resurfacing and follow the tips listed in this bulletin. – The ProCut P

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2013-07-23 200000 WHEELS

If YOU CONFIRM: A vehicle needs to have the brake rotors resurfaced (front or rear). ACTION: Use the ProCut PFM Series on-car brake lathe to perform brake rotor resurfacing and follow the tips listed in this bulletin. – The ProCut P

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2013-07-23 030000 BRAKES (PWS)

If YOU CONFIRM: A vehicle needs to have the brake rotors resurfaced (front or rear). ACTION: Use the ProCut PFM Series on-car brake lathe to perform brake rotor resurfacing and follow the tips listed in this bulletin. – The ProCut P

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2013-07-23 010000 STEERING

SERVICE INFORMATION – This bulletin is to assist you in responding to customer questions about brake operation, and provides diagnostic and repair information for each item listed, if any should occur. – Most brake incidents fall into

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2013-07-23 020000 SUSPENSION

SERVICE INFORMATION – This bulletin is to assist you in responding to customer questions about brake operation, and provides diagnostic and repair information for each item listed, if any should occur. – Most brake incidents fall into

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2013-07-23 200000 WHEELS

SERVICE INFORMATION – This bulletin is to assist you in responding to customer questions about brake operation, and provides diagnostic and repair information for each item listed, if any should occur. – Most brake incidents fall into

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2013-07-23 030000 BRAKES (PWS)

SERVICE INFORMATION – This bulletin is to assist you in responding to customer questions about brake operation, and provides diagnostic and repair information for each item listed, if any should occur. – Most brake incidents fall into

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2013-06-07 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

As part of an enhanced emissions test for Inspection & Maintenance (I/M), some States may require the System Readiness Test (SRT) status be checked. – The SRT is used to indicate whether the engine control module (ECM) has completed sel

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2013-08-27 200000 WHEELS

Nissan Original Equipment or Genuine Accessory Alloy wheels, along with their finish coating (clear, chrome, titanium, etc.), are specifically developed to achieve Nissan design and performance standards. These Original Equipment or Genuin

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2013-08-27 350000 EQUIPMENT

Nissan Original Equipment or Genuine Accessory Alloy wheels, along with their finish coating (clear, chrome, titanium, etc.), are specifically developed to achieve Nissan design and performance standards. These Original Equipment or Genuin

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2013-03-19 020000 SUSPENSION

SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin provides information to identify: – A leaking strut or a shock absorber that qualifies for replacement under warranty. – A strut or shock absorber that has slight oil seepage, a condition wh

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2019-01-29 140000 AIR BAGS

Subject: Takata Completion Objectives for Q4 Nissan is continuing to ask its dealers to urgently help increase customer participation in the Takata recalls and to help it achieve 100% customer recall participation for the following vehicle

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2018-11-30 140000 AIR BAGS

Dealer Engagement for Takata Awareness Nissan is committed to the safety and security of its customers and their passengers. As you are likely aware, Nissan has initiated multiple field actions to execute the Takata Airbag Recall in acco

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2018-10-09 060000 ENGINE (PWS)

Free Oil Change Specific Vehicles Subject to the Takata Recall *****Detailed Information***** To help accelerate repair completions on specific populations of vehicles recalled for the Takata airbag, Nissan is offering a special incenti

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2004-09-01 063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

REPAIR OF EXHAUST LEAK/NOISE AT FRONT TUBE. *TT

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2013-11-27 120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

NISSAN: EXTERIOR LAMP FOGGING. OCCASIONALLY WATER IS NOTICED IN THE EXTERIOR LAMPS. THIS IS GENERALLY NOT DUE TO A DEFECT. ALL CURRENT EXTERIOR LAMP ASSEMBLIES ARE VENTED TO THE ATMOSPHERE (NOT SEALED). THIS IS NECESSARY TO ALLOW FOR E

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2013-11-27 121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

NISSAN: EXTERIOR LAMP FOGGING. OCCASIONALLY WATER IS NOTICED IN THE EXTERIOR LAMPS. THIS IS GENERALLY NOT DUE TO A DEFECT. ALL CURRENT EXTERIOR LAMP ASSEMBLIES ARE VENTED TO THE ATMOSPHERE (NOT SEALED). THIS IS NECESSARY TO ALLOW FOR E

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2013-11-27 121100 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:CONCEALMENT DEVICES

NISSAN: EXTERIOR LAMP FOGGING. OCCASIONALLY WATER IS NOTICED IN THE EXTERIOR LAMPS. THIS IS GENERALLY NOT DUE TO A DEFECT. ALL CURRENT EXTERIOR LAMP ASSEMBLIES ARE VENTED TO THE ATMOSPHERE (NOT SEALED). THIS IS NECESSARY TO ALLOW FOR E

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2013-11-27 122000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:FOG LIGHTS

NISSAN: EXTERIOR LAMP FOGGING. OCCASIONALLY WATER IS NOTICED IN THE EXTERIOR LAMPS. THIS IS GENERALLY NOT DUE TO A DEFECT. ALL CURRENT EXTERIOR LAMP ASSEMBLIES ARE VENTED TO THE ATMOSPHERE (NOT SEALED). THIS IS NECESSARY TO ALLOW FOR E

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2013-11-27 123000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS

NISSAN: EXTERIOR LAMP FOGGING. OCCASIONALLY WATER IS NOTICED IN THE EXTERIOR LAMPS. THIS IS GENERALLY NOT DUE TO A DEFECT. ALL CURRENT EXTERIOR LAMP ASSEMBLIES ARE VENTED TO THE ATMOSPHERE (NOT SEALED). THIS IS NECESSARY TO ALLOW FOR E

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2005-10-28 151000 SEAT BELTS:FRONT

FRONT SEAT BELT LATCH PLATE RETAINING BUTTON MISSING. *TT

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2013-12-20 021400 SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT

NISSAN SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. 1996-2004 PATHFINDER. IN STATES WHERE HEAVY CONCENTRATIONS OF ROAD SALT ARE USED, IN THE WINTER, THE FRONT DRIVER’S SIDE STRUT HOUSING CAN DEVELOP CORROSION THAT MAY CA

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2002-03-25 104000 POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)

CONCERNS WITH MANUAL TRANSFER CASE NOISES. *JB

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2001-09-12 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

INFORMATION ON VALVE SHIM LIFTER SET.*JB

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2004-06-09 127000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS

4WD WARNING LAMP COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY. *MJ

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2002-07-25 022000 SUSPENSION:REAR

SUBJECT REGARDING REAR SUSPENSION BOTTOMS OUT. *JG

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2003-03-01 162900 STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS

WIND NOISE, VIBRATION OR FLUTTER COMING FROM THE ROOF AREA WITH A ROOF RACK INSTALLED. *TT

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2003-02-05 162900 STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS

ROOF RACK WHISTLE NOISE. *TT

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2010-09-13 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

NISSAN: VENT CONTROL VALVE REPLACEMENT. WHEN REPLACING THE EVAP CANISTER VENT CONTROL VALVE FOR REASON: USE THE ONE LISTED ON PAGE 2; FOR VENT CONTROL VALVE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE, REFER TO THE APPROPRIATE SECTION OF THE ELECTRONIC SERVICE

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2009-04-06 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

NISSAN: THE 12 VOLT BATTERY IS AN IMPORTANT PART OF THE VEHICLE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND IS REQUIRED TO STAY CONNECTED WHEN THE ENGINE IS RUNNING. TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO VEHICLE ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS/CAUTIONS. NO MOD

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2009-04-06 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

NISSAN: THE 12 VOLT BATTERY IS AN IMPORTANT PART OF THE VEHICLE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND IS REQUIRED TO STAY CONNECTED WHEN THE ENGINE IS RUNNING. TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO VEHICLE ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS/CAUTIONS. NO MOD

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2009-04-06 111100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES

NISSAN: THE 12 VOLT BATTERY IS AN IMPORTANT PART OF THE VEHICLE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND IS REQUIRED TO STAY CONNECTED WHEN THE ENGINE IS RUNNING. TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO VEHICLE ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS/CAUTIONS. NO MOD

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2003-08-05 151000 SEAT BELTS:FRONT

FRONT SEAT BELT LATCH PLATE RETAINING BUTTON MISSING. *TT

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2004-01-16 104000 POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)

OIL LEAK FROM FRONT OF TRANSFER CASE. *TT

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2005-05-17 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

ENGINE WILL NOT START. NISSAN VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM / NISSAN ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (NVIS/NATS) DESCRIPTION KEY REGISTRATION. *TT UPDATE. *TT

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2002-03-01 350000 EQUIPMENT

INFORMATION REGARDING REAR LICENSE PLATE RATTLES AGAINST HATCH.*TT

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2002-04-10 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

SUBJECT REGARDING ROOF CONSOLE TEMPERATURE DISPLAY READS INACCURATELY. *TT

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2003-01-22 012000 STEERING:COLUMN

RUBBING/WHEEZING NOISE FROM STEERING COLUMN WHEN TURNING. *TT

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2002-03-25 103400 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT

SUBJECT REGARDING MANUAL TRANSFER CASE NOISES. *JG

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2002-04-12 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

SUBJECT REGARDING STATIC RADIO. *JG

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2001-08-31 353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

SUBJECT REGARDING NAVIGATION SYSTEM DISPLAY FREEZE, UN-INITIATED RE-ROUTING, AND NO VICE GUIDANCE SYMPTOMS. *JG

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2013-04-03 170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

NISSAN: LOCK/UNLOCK REQUEST BUTTON ON OUTSIDE HANDLE DOES NOT RESPOND. *JS

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2003-07-25 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

THE HVAC (BLOWER) FAN ONLY WORKS ON SPEED 4 (HIGH). *TT

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2003-05-15 104000 POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)

TRANSFER CASE OIL LEAK. *TT

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2003-02-05 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH REAR O2 SENSOR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE. *JB

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2003-02-05 354300 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK

ROOF RACK WHISTLE NOISE. *JB

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2003-11-07 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

NISSAN INTEGRATED HOMELINK TRANSMITTER SYSTEM USED TO ACTIVATE MOST ELECTRONIC GARAGE DOORS AND SECURTY GATES. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING THE 2004 PATHFINDER ARMADA. *TT

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2014-01-27 141100 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE

NISSAN: SRS PRECAUTIONS DURING SERVICE;IMPROPER MAINTENANCE, INCLUDING INCORRECT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF THE SRS, CAN LEAD TO A SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH CAUSED BY UNINTENTIONAL ACTIVATION OF THE SRS ON ALL NISSAN MODELS WITH THE SRS SYS

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2003-04-04 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

DVD MOBILE ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM INTRODUCTION AND DIAGNOSIS. *SCC

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2001-08-31 353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A NAVIGATION SYSTEM DISPLAY THAT FREEZES, UN-INITIATED RE-ROUTING, AND / OR NO VOICE GUIDANCE SYMPTOMS. *TT

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2010-09-30 199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS

NISSAN: TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) WARNING LIGHT ON/FLASHING. NO MODELS OR MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE UPDATED ON 08-11-2011. *KB

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