2002 Nissan Pathfinder: check engine light

Filed Mar 16, 2024 · Fuel system · PA

My complaint relates to Campaign Number 07V435000 We are the original and only owner of this vehicle. While driving the vehicle I started to notice a fuel smell, after several attempts to locate the source, one day I added fuel, I noticed a small puddle in my driveway the following morning. I removed the wheel and the fender well cover to find the fuel filler neck had rotted through and fuel had wet both the tire and the brakes. The above campaign number has a recall the ends in the prior manufacturing year even though the part in question was used by the manufacturer through the 2004 model year. I repaired the vehicle and am now dealing with a constant check engine light due to a manufacturing defect that creates a large vacuum leak at the fuel cap. The part arrived with a notice that the leak is common and recommends replacement of the fuel cap. I replaced the cap and am having the same problem. I have retained the defective part should you wish to inspect it. I think the recall should be expanded to the entirety of the use of the defective part by the manufacturer, model year 2004. It would also be nice if the replacement part manufacturer was fined for selling a product they know to have defective manufacturing. Leak discovered 20 August 2023 at 153,789 miles Replacement part# FN748 from Spectra Premium ordered through Amazon

Filed Aug 26, 2015 · Engine · 108,000 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 nissan pathfinder. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start and the check engine warning illuminated. Prior to the failure, the vehicle stalled. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician diagnosed that the oil pan was faulty. The failure mileage was 108,000.

Filed Dec 9, 2014 · Electrical, Engine · 96,480 miles · MI

The first time while driving the pathfinder in regular driving conditions, the engine stalled at approximately 30 MPH. To restart the engine I had to put the transmission in neutral and turn the key all the way off and then restart the vehicle.the second time this happened I was driving again the same day, cruising along at about 50 MPH in traffic, and the engine died again with no warning. The instrument cluster showed all the typical "dummy lights" after the engine failed the first two times. When we parked the pathfinder we could smell gas at the rear passenger door on the drivers side. We took the pathfinder to the shop for repair. Fuel smell was corrected by installing a fuel pump seal and the fuel pump system was reseated, and reinstalled after an incorrect installation by a previous mechanic. After receiving the pathfinder back fro our shop, the engine died again while sitting in a parked position running in an idle state. No instrument cluster lights came on when engine died this time (the 3rd time), no check engine or codes displayed. Then while driving again at 50 MPH in normal driving conditions the engine died again, no indication of electrical issues, no flashes in headlights, interior lights, no flux in the HVAC fan, nothing. Tachometer dropped to zero with no other indication the engine died, no vibration, no jerking. I put the transmission in neutral, shut of the key, and try to restart with no success. I coasted the car to the side of the road and turned the key off and removed it from the ignition and then re inserted it to restart the pathfinder. Again, no check engine lights, no codes, nothing to indicate a problem. I purchased this car used only days ago 11/30/2014, and it has spent everyday in the shop trying to resolve this issue. It has only 96540 original miles on it, and is a very clean vehicle

Filed May 16, 2013 · Electrical, Fuel system · 55,000 miles · PA

I recently brought up to the attention of nissan a problem I've been experiencing with my car. The "check engine service" light is on and it just doesn't turn off. Let me explain. When I first notice the problem, around 6 months ago, I took the car to a dealer. However, just to hook up the car to the computer of the dealership is over $100. Not to get fixed, just to hook up. I think that's outrageous. So I took it to 2 different places, a local mechanic and autozone, both equipped with computer hook ups, capable of "reading" nissan codes. At first, the code indicated a problem with the "r" valve timing solenoid, which I proceeded to change. However, the light continued on. I took it back, and now it was the "l" side, which I also changed. These two changes cost me $500. But the light continues on. Now is giving codes for the cam/crank sensor, dirt build up, the ivt control solenoid open or shorted. At this point is when I contacted nissan. I was assigned a case number (11149465) and eventually talked to a [xxx], 800/343-6913, ext 458103. She indicated that there was nothing they could if I did not take the car to a nissan dealer. They still would charge over $100 just to connect to the computer. This is in addition to the monies already spent. This is a problem that other owners of nissan vehicles have experienced in the past (pathfinder, 2002) and problem. That I had been taking the car to the dealer for the regular maintenance check up since I bought it new, which could be easily verified. That the car has less than 60,000 miles.however, that was nissan final position. I can provide the bill paid and diagnosis. This problem is, and has been, a headache for us owners, not to mention the expense and time commitment. All I was requesting was to get this problem finally solved, without incurring in additional expenses and unnecessary waste of time. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Mar 20, 2009 · Engine · 28,000 miles · MA

The exhaust "resonators" on my 2002 pathfinder began to leak at a welded seam at about 28,000 miles. The nissan dealer refused to replace the exhaust pipes and insisted on installing a patch kit. This kit only lasts approximately 20,000 miles and they begin to leak again. This repair has been performed 4 times thus far and it is leaking again. Truck now has 103,000 miles. Nissan now refuses to pay for the patch. My service engine light is now on so I suspect this is tied to the exhaust leak. This is a safety concern as it allows exhaust gases to come from underneath the vehicle and enter the cabin when sitting idle. Based on local dealers own admissions, this is a design flaw.

Filed Jul 29, 2008 · Engine · 102,000 miles · PA · fire

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 nissan pathfinder. While driving 55 MPH, the check engine and oil lights illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road, and it began smoking. The dealer stated that the vehicle was just overheating and not to worry. A few minutes later, the contact was informed that the vehicle was on fire. The entire front end of the vehicle burned to the ground. The fire and police departments arrived and the fire marshall had the vehicle towed to a junk yard. A police report was filed. The contact took pictures of the damage. The VIN was unknown. The failure and current mileages were 102,000.