2003 Nissan Pathfinder: gas smell in the cabin

Filed Oct 10, 2017 · Fuel system · 132,521 miles · PW

Strong smell of gasoline after filling tank. A leak from fuel filler neck was the issue. Repair was made, but it was over $400. Saw 2 other complains on the federal safety agency #s 10781139 and 10703027. There was a recall for this issue on pathfinders through 2001. Perhaps it is time this be investigated on 2003s as well.

Filed Apr 1, 2015 · Fuel system · NJ

The metal on the filler neck on the gas tank has corroded to a hole big enough that when the vehicle is fueled gasoline spills out of the hole onto the back tire and there is a strong smell of gasoline fumes in the cabin.

Filed Feb 18, 2010 · Engine · 75,000 miles · WA

I own a 2003 nissan pathfinder le. Took it to a nissan dealer and they said the passenger side resonator was leaking out of the outboard seam. The driver side resonator was leaking out of both the outboard and inboard seam. The exhaust could be very easily felt when the engine was running and there is exhaust smell in the cabin. The muffler was freely swinging. I had to replace the muffler. The resonators should be replaced by nissan as many people are having the same problem. I hope you can do something or that a class action lawsuit is filed.

Filed Oct 13, 2008 · Engine · 63,500 miles · CT

The car lost power and then there was high heat from under the car followed by a small explosion when two catalytic converts burst side seams and began to leak. Bennett nissan in wilton connecticut refused to replace the catalytic converts on both sides of the exhaust system. They claim that these are resonators and not covered under the eight year or 80,000 warranty. They also claim that if there is no "check engine light" that they are not part of the epa system. They offer a "fix" that seals the defect of this equipment and charge about $250. Replacement with new parts costs about $1500. I think: 1) this causes a dangerous situation and is directly related to the epa system; 2) there is danger from fire or excessive exhaust fumes in the car. The dealer and nissan are obviously working to concert to avoid the repair under warranty and pushing the expensive repair to the consumer after they have no they beyond the 8/80000 mile coverage. This is wrong. This issue is on a 2003 pathfinder le that I have owned since it was new.

Filed Oct 25, 2007 · Engine · 47,269 miles · ME

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 nissan pathfinder. The contact heard a loud sound coming from underneath the front driver side of the vehicle. The sound was apparent from the exhaust pipes, especially when the accelerator pedal was depressed. She took the vehicle to the nissan dealer and they stated that the resonator and catalytic converter caused the vehicle to leak exhaust fumes. The dealer offered to repair the vehicle, for a service charge, using a repair kit. The vehicle has not been repaired because it was not covered under warranty. The contact has not yet notified the manufacturer. The failure mileage was 47,269 and current mileage wa 54,400.

Filed Jul 25, 2005 · Engine · 20,400 miles · WA

Dt: about three weeks ago, the consumer noticed the exhaust tubes split. The consumer noticed this when he started the vehicle in the garage. There was noise coming from the exhaust tubes. The owner noticed the vehicle was leaking exhaust fumes. Then the vehicle was taken to the dealership and they repaired it. There were no warning lights on in the vehicle prior to this occurrence. The vehicle was regularly serviced. The owner has contacted the manufacturer, who stated they would call him back in 24 hours. The dealer did not replace the exhaust tubes, they just patched them. The consumer says there must be a defect where heat causes problems in the exhaust.