general problems of the 2001 Nissan Pathfinder

Seven problems related to gasoline fuel system have been reported for the 2001 Nissan Pathfinder. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2001 Nissan Pathfinder based on all problems reported for the 2001 Pathfinder.

1 Gasoline Fuel System problem

Failure Date: 06/06/2014

The contact owns a 2001 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated the vehicle was leaking fuel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician made the contact aware of recall NHTSA campaign number 07v435000 (fuel system, gasoline) and explained that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The vehicle was taken to another dealer where the technician stated that the filler tube assembly needed to be replaced but since the statue of limitation had surpassed and the contact would have to cover the repairs. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 151,033 the current mileage was 274,415.

2 Gasoline Fuel System problem

Failure Date: 10/03/2009

The filler pipe on my Nissan Pathfinder is rusted and causing a gas smell. Have called Nissan on recall campaign 07v435000 and they claim the car is not covered, even though the problem is identical to the recall campaign.

3 Gasoline Fuel System problem

Failure Date: 07/01/2009

2001 Nissan Pathfinder le - smell gas and noticed gas leaking. Found out that Nissan has a recall for this, but our vehicle VIN is not included in the recall. Our vehicle has the very problem described in the recall. . . . Why is our VIN not included?.

4 Gasoline Fuel System problem

Failure Date: 03/12/2009

Gasoline filler pipe perforation leading to fuel loss when filled and fumes consistently - significant health hazard from fumes and fire/explosion danger. . . . Date and mileage required to complete this form is estimate. . . Nissan refuses to complete recall work as vehicle is no longer in salt state. . . Code put in by initial technician was for non-salt state. . . Technician was unaware that the vehicle was originally sold in and was in salt state for four years prior to moving to non-salt state.

5 Gasoline Fuel System problem

Failure Date: 08/07/2008

The service engine soon has been on and off for about 1 year on my 2001 Nissan Pathfinder (mileage is a little over 70,000). I take the car to a garage (delmar auto & radiator inc. , 90 adams street, delmar, NY 12054, 518-439-0311) on 8/1/08 to have it diagnosed ($144. 40) and the code says the oxygen sensor (p0140) needs replacement ($219. 37). The work is done and after about 80 miles the service engine soon comes back on. I take the car back to the garage (8/7/08) have it diagnosed ($144. 40) and the code says mass air flow signal is weak ($563. 00). The work is done and after about 20 miles the service engine soon comes back on. I call the garage (8/18/08) after they return from vacation and they will take the vehicle to a Nissan dealer and have the ecm reprogrammed at cost.

6 Gasoline Fuel System problem

Failure Date: 06/08/2008

I received a recall for my 2001 Nissan Pathfinder for a faulty fuel filler tube. I had to replace my tube a couple of years ago due to leaking gas. How do I go about getting reimbursed for this work?.

7 Gasoline Fuel System problem

Failure Date: 04/18/2008

The contact owns a 2001 Nissan Pathfinder. In 2007, the contact received a recall notice for the fuel system, gasoline towards the end of April. He called the dealer to schedule an appointment for the recall repair and they stated that he would need to bring the vehicle in for inspection. Afterwards, depending on the diagnostic results, they would determine whether or not the components needed to be replaced. The recall notice stated that the component would be replaced no matter what; therefore, the contact believed that the dealer should replace the defected item regardless of the diagnostic results. There had been no failure to date. The recall number was unknown. The current mileage was approximately 77,000.


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