2003 NISSAN Pathfinder Recalls, Complaints and Investigations

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

7 Recalls for 2003 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.
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.
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 2003 NISSAN Pathfinder

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Date			Component
2011-05-12			transmission
2011-05-12			transmission
2011-05-12			engine

107 Complaints submitted to NHTSA for 2003 NISSAN Pathfinder

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Date			Component
2004-02-02			BACK OVER PREVENTION:WARNINGS:EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT ODI Number: 10056297
2008-06-06			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM \| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR ODI Number: 10230651
2016-08-23			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 10898065
2016-08-05			STEERING \| SUSPENSION ODI Number: 10893481
2017-02-23			STEERING ODI Number: 10956559
2017-01-19			EXTERIOR LIGHTING \| SUSPENSION ODI Number: 10946374
2020-12-23			FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM ODI Number: 11384719
2020-11-05			FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM ODI Number: 11373096
2020-11-14			FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM ODI Number: 11374682
2020-11-10			STRUCTURE:BODY ODI Number: 11373997
2020-01-02			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 11296773
2019-11-06			ENGINE ODI Number: 11278458
2019-11-09			ENGINE ODI Number: 11279151
2019-06-30			STEERING \| SUSPENSION ODI Number: 11228492
2018-12-22			AIR BAGS \| UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11163071
2018-09-19			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 11131248
2018-05-15			SUSPENSION ODI Number: 11093886
2019-02-27			STEERING \| SUSPENSION ODI Number: 11182831
2018-04-06			SERVICE BRAKES \| STRUCTURE:BODY \| SUSPENSION ODI Number: 11083616
2018-06-23			SUSPENSION ODI Number: 11103596
2017-12-11			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 11053822
2017-11-19			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 11047286
2017-11-06			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 11043903
2017-11-05			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 11043384
2017-10-10			FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM ODI Number: 11032708
2017-09-13			STEERING \| STRUCTURE:BODY \| SUSPENSION ODI Number: 11023315
2016-07-28			SERVICE BRAKES ODI Number: 10889217
2016-07-19			STRUCTURE:BODY ODI Number: 10885753
2015-11-19			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM ODI Number: 10794843
2015-10-09			FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM ODI Number: 10781139
2015-10-09			FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM ODI Number: 10781137
2015-10-08			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 10780784
2015-09-01			STEERING \| STRUCTURE:BODY \| SUSPENSION ODI Number: 10760821
2015-08-26			STEERING \| SUSPENSION \| UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 10759581
2015-07-30			FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM ODI Number: 10745128
2015-04-01			FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM ODI Number: 10703027
2015-02-04			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 10681344
2015-02-10			SERVICE BRAKES \| SUSPENSION ODI Number: 10682566
2014-12-06			UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 10662498
2014-11-06			FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM ODI Number: 10653117
2014-10-01			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 10639970
2014-09-17			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 10636957
2014-08-28			FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM ODI Number: 10629081
2014-07-27			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL \| STRUCTURE:BODY \| SUSPENSION ODI Number: 10616629
2014-01-30			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| ENGINE \| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE ODI Number: 10562265
2013-11-28			FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM ODI Number: 10554082
2013-08-16			STRUCTURE ODI Number: 10535732
2013-07-27			SUSPENSION ODI Number: 10532540
2013-07-11			ENGINE ODI Number: 10524438
2013-05-24			FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE ODI Number: 10513390
2013-04-23			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING \| STRUCTURE ODI Number: 10509294
2012-12-14			ENGINE \| SERVICE BRAKES \| STEERING ODI Number: 10488758
2012-07-18			TIRES ODI Number: 10466376
2012-02-21			SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC \| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS \| SUSPENSION ODI Number: 10448646
2011-09-23			STEERING:COLUMN \| SUSPENSION:FRONT ODI Number: 10427348
2011-07-11			SUSPENSION:FRONT ODI Number: 10411766
2011-07-07			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE ODI Number: 10410829
2011-06-21			STEERING \| SUSPENSION ODI Number: 10408412
2011-04-13			SUSPENSION:FRONT ODI Number: 10395769
2011-04-27			STRUCTURE:BODY ODI Number: 10398041
2010-08-26			POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION \| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC \| STEERING \| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 10352198
2010-08-04			TIRES ODI Number: 10347199
2010-06-22			FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE ODI Number: 10339450
2010-04-29			FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE ODI Number: 10328033
2010-02-18			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM ODI Number: 10311834
2009-07-23			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM ODI Number: 10278049
2009-04-14			SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC ODI Number: 10265302
2009-04-03			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM ODI Number: 10264062
2009-01-19			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM ODI Number: 10255537
2008-12-29			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM ODI Number: 10253052
2009-01-08			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING ODI Number: 10254305
2009-01-04			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM ODI Number: 10253752
2008-11-27			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM ODI Number: 10249987
2008-12-11			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM ODI Number: 10251459
2008-10-27			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM ODI Number: 10246805
2008-10-13			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM ODI Number: 10245229
2008-09-12			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM ODI Number: 10241919
2008-06-06			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM \| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR ODI Number: 10230651
2008-06-04			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM ODI Number: 10229914
2008-05-05			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM ODI Number: 10226738
2008-01-24			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR ODI Number: 10215926
2007-11-18			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE ODI Number: 10209269
2007-11-12			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM ODI Number: 10208713
2007-10-19			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR ODI Number: 10206333
2007-10-25			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR ODI Number: 10206887
2007-09-06			UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 10202068
2007-08-01			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM ODI Number: 10198134
2006-09-15			TIRES:TREAD/BELT ODI Number: 10169092
2005-12-01			STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD ODI Number: 10144128
2005-10-12			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM ODI Number: 10139473
2005-07-25			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM ODI Number: 10129907
2005-05-18			SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES ODI Number: 10121289
2005-03-08			AIR BAGS:FRONTAL ODI Number: 10112746
2005-02-19			FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP ODI Number: 10111809
2005-02-02			FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY ODI Number: 10108455
2005-01-13			WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS ODI Number: 10109074
2004-10-11			SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC ODI Number: 10093915
2004-05-23			SUSPENSION ODI Number: 10073032
2004-04-21			AIR BAGS:FRONTAL ODI Number: 10068572
2004-03-25			SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP ODI Number: 10063837
2004-02-02			BACK OVER PREVENTION:WARNINGS:EXTERNAL ODI Number: 10056297
2003-12-10			SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC ODI Number: 10050357
2003-11-19			POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ODI Number: 10047189
2003-07-22			VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 10028873
2003-06-27			SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC ODI Number: 10026228
2003-05-02			SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES \| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 10016918
2003-03-17			VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 10011845

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10 Investigations for 2003 NISSAN Pathfinder

The office of defects investigation (odi) opened pe14-016 in june 2014 based on six inflator rupture incidents involving consumer owned vehicles produced by five vehicle manufacturers.all six vehicles were operated in florida or puerto rico at the time of the rupture and for the majority of their service life, and were equipped with inflators produced by takata, a tier-one supplier of automotive air bag systems.during the course of pe14-016, odi determined that five additional vehicle manufacturers used inflators of a similar design and vintage also supplied by takata. no evidence of field failures was found in vehicles produced by these five additional manufacturers.nonetheless, at odi's insistence, all 10 vehicle manufacturers initiated a regional recall within approximately two weeks of the opening of the investigation.the regions recalled initially included florida, puerto rico, hawaii, and the u.s. virgin islands, areas with high absolute humidity and climatic conditions believed to be a significant factor in the inflator ruptures.as part of the recall actions, inflators removed from remedied vehicles are to be returned to takata for testing.takata's initial test results on passenger inflators from remedied vehicles indicated a much higher than anticipated rupture frequency for inflators returned from florida.accordingly odi requested all 10 manufacturers expand the regional recalls for passenger inflators to include other geographic areas where high absolute humidity conditions exist, including the gulf states and other coastal areas.takata's testing of the passenger inflators to date continues to indicate this geographic area as having the highest risk, with no ruptures occurring from inflators returned from outside the expanded recall regions.during pe14-016 four additional passenger inflator field events occurred, all in vehicles from the same expanded geographic region.also during pe14-016 four additional driver inflator field events occurred including two in vehicles from regions not known for high absolute humidity, specifically california and north carolina.accordingly, odi requested all five of the affected vehicle manufacturers currently using the subject takata driver inflators expand to nationwide recalls.significantly, neither of the affected vehicle manufacturers or takata provided any explanation to account for these two driver air bag inflator ruptures outside the area of high absolute humidity.takata testing of returned driver inflators indicates a lower rupture frequency as compared to passenger inflator testing.all test ruptures reported by takata to date have occurred on inflators returned from high absolute humidity areas.the investigation now includes all manufacturers and vehicles known to be affected at this time.odi's investigation will focus on, among other things, root cause analysis, other potential defect consequences, identification of affected vehicles scope, and adequacy of the remedy.the five odi reports cited above can be reviewed online at http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/owners/searchnhtsaid under the following identification numbers: 10537899, 10568848, 10585224, 10605877, 10651492

The office of defects investigation (odi) opened pe14-016 in june 2014 based on six inflator rupture incidents involving consumer owned vehicles produced by five vehicle manufacturers.all six vehicles were operated in florida or puerto rico at the time of the rupture and for the majority of their service life, and were equipped with inflators produced by takata, a tier-one supplier of automotive air bag systems.during the course of pe14-016, odi determined that five additional vehicle manufacturers used inflators of a similar design and vintage also supplied by takata. no evidence of field failures was found in vehicles produced by these five additional manufacturers.nonetheless, at odi's insistence, all 10 vehicle manufacturers initiated a regional recall within approximately two weeks of the opening of the investigation.the regions recalled initially included florida, puerto rico, hawaii, and the u.s. virgin islands, areas with consistently high absolute humidity and climatic conditions believed to be a significant factor in the inflator ruptures.as part of the recall actions, inflators removed from remedied vehicles are to be returned to takata for testing.takata's initial test results on passenger inflators from remedied vehicles indicated a much higher than anticipated rupture frequency for inflators returned from florida.accordingly, odi requested all 10 manufacturers expand the regional recalls for passenger inflators to include other geographic areas where high absolute humidity conditions exist, including the gulf states and other coastal areas.takata's testing of the passenger inflators to date continues to indicate this geographic area as having the highest risk, with no ruptures occurring from inflators returned from outside the expanded recall regions.during pe14-016, four additional passenger inflator field events occurred, all in vehicles from the same expanded geographic region.also during pe14-016, four additional driver inflator field events occurred including two in vehicles from regions not known for high absolute humidity, specifically california and north carolina.accordingly, odi requested all five of the affected vehicle manufacturers currently using the subject takata driver inflators expand to nationwide recalls.significantly, neither of the affected vehicle manufacturers or takata provided any explanation to account for these two driver air bag inflator ruptures outside the area of high absolute humidity.takata testing of returned driver inflators indicates a lower rupture frequency as compared to passenger inflator testing.all test ruptures reported by takata to date have occurred on inflators returned from high absolute humidity areas.the pe is now closed/upgraded to an engineering evaluation (ea15-001) to include all manufacturersand vehicles known to be affected at this time.odi's ea investigation will focus on, among other things, root cause analysis, other potential defect consequences, identification of affected vehicles scope, and adequacy of the remedy.the recalls related to this pe are: 14v343, 14v344, 14v348, 14v351, 14v353, 14v655, 14v700, 14v701, 14v752, 14v763, 14v770, 14v773, 14v787, 14v802 and 14v817.the number of vehicles affected are an estimate since some vehicles may have both the driver and passenger side inflators recalled. the five odi reports cited above can be reviewed online at http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/owners/searchnhtsaid under the following identification numbers: 10537899, 10568848, 10585224, 10605877, 10651492

Date Opened	Date Closed	Component
2011-01-28	2011-06-30	SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT
2011-01-28	2011-06-30	SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER
2011-01-28	2011-06-30	STEERING:COLUMN
2011-01-28	2011-06-30	SUSPENSION
2011-01-28	2011-06-30	STEERING
2015-02-24		AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
2015-02-24		AIR BAGS
2014-06-11	2015-03-02	AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
2014-06-11	2015-03-02	AIR BAGS
2011-01-28	2011-06-30	SUSPENSION:FRONT

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54 Service Alerts for 2003 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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2004-09-01	063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM REPAIR OF EXHAUST LEAK/NOISE AT FRONT TUBE. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2004-12-21	061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE ENGINE CRANKS BUT WILL NOT START WITH OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE BELOW 32 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2005-10-28	151000 SEAT BELTS:FRONT FRONT SEAT BELT LATCH PLATE RETAINING BUTTON MISSING. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2004-06-04	061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE OIL LEAK FROM FRONT OF TRANSFER CASE.*MR Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2003-02-05	162900 STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS ROOF RACK WHISTLE NOISE. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2004-10-05	353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. NISSAN SATELLITE RADIO DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION. (ALL NISSAN VEHICLE 2004 AND LATER). *JB Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2005-11-02	036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP ANTILOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS) LIGHT ON AND / OR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE FOR ABS WHEEL SPEED SENSOR. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2002-10-02	199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS) WARNING LIGHT FLASHES OR STAYS ON. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2003-08-05	151000 SEAT BELTS:FRONT FRONT SEAT BELT LATCH PLATE RETAINING BUTTON MISSING. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2013-04-03	170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES NISSAN: LOCK/UNLOCK REQUEST BUTTON ON OUTSIDE HANDLE DOES NOT RESPOND. *JS Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2003-07-25	357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER THE HVAC (BLOWER) FAN ONLY WORKS ON SPEED 4 (HIGH). *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2003-05-15	104000 POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) TRANSFER CASE OIL LEAK. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2003-02-05	354300 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK ROOF RACK WHISTLE NOISE. *JB Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2003-11-05	199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS) WARNING LIGHT FLASHES OR STAYS ON. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2003-04-04	353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. DVD MOBILE ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM INTRODUCTION AND DIAGNOSIS. *SCC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2003 NISSAN Pathfinder

7 Recalls for 2003 NISSAN Pathfinder

3 Complaints sent to the Center for Auto Safety for 2003 NISSAN Pathfinder

107 Complaints submitted to NHTSA for 2003 NISSAN Pathfinder

10 Investigations for 2003 NISSAN Pathfinder

54 Service Alerts for 2003 NISSAN Pathfinder