general problems of the 2001 Nissan Pathfinder

Five problems related to structure 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 Structure problem

Failure Date: 10/01/2016

The contact owns a 2001 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that the front plastic head lamp cover had become fogged, which caused the headlights to illuminate very dimly. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 175,000.

2 Structure problem

Failure Date: 03/10/2014

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 NHTSA 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.

3 Structure problem

Failure Date: 01/31/2011

2001 Nissan Pathfinder severely rusted at drivers front strut tower, seperating the strut from the frame.

4 Structure problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2006

The car wobbles back and forth like riding a boat in ruff waters. This is a structural issue and 2 different auto repair men have not yet figured out what is causing it.

5 Structure problem

Failure Date: 04/16/2002

Vehicle roll over which involved a 2001 Nissan Pathfinder. It was the consumer's opinion the vehicle did not possess substantial weight which was necessary to prevent roll over situations, the vehicle lacked the necessary height to width ratio as well as the necessary mass to maximize the survivability and prevent or substantial decrease in the chance of a roll over.


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