2001 Nissan Pathfinder body problems

30 complaints (13% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 125,000. 1 crash reported.

owner complaints: 30
of this car's complaints: 13%
typical mileage: 125,000
crashes: 1
recalls: 1

Which part fails

Body
17
Frame and members
5
Frame and members: underbody shields
2
Body: hatchback/liftgate: hinge and attachments
1
Body: door
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Nissan Pathfinder body problems in other years

Related recalls

Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: hinge and attachmentsReported August 30, 2001 · 31,000 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. Some of the brackets used to attach the two gas struts to the rear door (hatch) may have been improperly made. At high ambient temperatures, the increase in gas pressure in the strut(s) could cause one or both brackets to bend, resulting in the struts detaching from the bracket(s) when opening or closing the rear door.
Risk: If both struts detach from the brackets, the door will rapidly fall down, possibly striking someone and causing serious injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the strut brackets. Owner notification began september 24, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact nissan at 1‑800‑647‑7261.

Recall number 01V282000 · Recall details

What 2001 Nissan Pathfinder owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Oct 11, 2024 · Body · CA

The contact owns a 2001 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that the door open warning light was illuminated. In addition, the vehicle dome light remained on. The contact stated when opening the rear door hatch there was an abnormal noise present. The contact related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 01V282000 (Structure). The vehicle was taken to the dealer where she was informed that the remedy parts were no longer available. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Sep 10, 2021 · Body · IL

Rear mount of front passenger control arm cracked where mounts to frame. Very little metal left where bolts hold bracket to body.

Filed Apr 18, 2019 · Body, Steering · 166,400 miles · VA

Driver's side strut tower has rusted to the point were the truck will pass va state safety inspection. There was a recall performed by several years ago by nissan for the rust issue on both inner wheel wells and strut tower area.

Filed Jan 3, 2019 · Body, Suspension · FL

There is an excessive amount of rust on the vehicle including the wheel well, door jams, floor board, and frame. I was almost unable to receive a replacement windshield because the frame is rusting out. I purchased the vehicle in the north then moved south and the problem has grown worse. The compartment that is holding the spare tire under the vehicle is rusting out as well. This could potentially become a safety problem if the spare tire separates from its supports while operating on a roadway. Rust has been an ongoing problem with this vehicle with no specific start date nor end date.

Filed Apr 23, 2018 · Body · 218,000 miles · IN

"front strut tower corrosion and rust" - while parked, I checked the front passenger side wheel well area and noticed corrosion and rust. Upon further investigation, there is a large crack in the strut tower itself. This crack begins in the area that nissan allegedly "fixed" and "repaired" under their recall a few years back. Obviously, this was not a permanent fix and has now presented a safety hazard and potentially financial burden on my family and me. This vehicle is a primary means of transporting my family, including my 2 year old child.

Filed Feb 18, 2018 · Body, Fuel system · NY

1. Feet holder is broken . 2. Steering is lose that's why sometimes car doesn't start until you try to move the gear of steering . 3. Pressing gas paddle make too much noise and very slow pick up .

Filed Jan 3, 2018 · Body · 20 miles · GA

Base rusted and very dangerous to drive I was driving making a left turn and the fender popped loose the steering column causing me to lose control and couldn't turn anymore, luckily it was just a turn down the street of my house. Please help

Filed Dec 9, 2016 · Airbags, Body · 330 miles · NY

I own a 2001 nissan pathfinder le 4x4 both sides of the front frame where the strut tower are located are severely rotting which caused the entire all my brake lines to rot away I was driving to upstate college to get my son and I was also with my daughter I could have died I checked online and was told there was a recall on that particular problem I called nissan and was told there is no such recall I am so upset and worried the mechanic can't even lift the truck all the way due to the fact that the brake tower buckles even the mechanic said there is a recall please help me. *tr ..updated 03/08/17

Filed Oct 28, 2015 · Body, Suspension · 89,000 miles · PA

The body and frame and suspension rusted from what I read online pathfinders are known to rust away from the frame and etc. My car has been well taken care of with original paint and its rusting everywhere.

Filed Aug 13, 2015 · Body · 112,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 nissan pathfinder. While the vehicle was undergoing routine repairs, the contact was informed by the mechanic that the structural integrity of the vehicle was compromised due to excessive corrosion. The contact was informed that the vehicle was unsafe and was unable to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 112,000. The VIN was not available.

Questions about the 2001 Nissan Pathfinder body

Does the 2001 Nissan Pathfinder have body problems?

Owners have filed 30 complaints about the body of the 2001 Nissan Pathfinder, 13% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2001 Nissan Pathfinder body problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 125,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2001 Nissan Pathfinder body?

Yes, 1 recall: 01V282000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the Nissan Pathfinder have the most body problems?

The Nissan Pathfinder model years with the most body complaints are 2013 (83 complaints), 1995 (58 complaints) and 2014 (48 complaints).