general problems of the 2002 Nissan Pathfinder

Three problems related to equipment have been reported for the 2002 Nissan Pathfinder. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2002 Nissan Pathfinder based on all problems reported for the 2002 Pathfinder.

1 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 12/17/2019

I wrote a letter and filed a complaint about a perforated rust frame on my 2002 Nissan Pathfinder with 118,000 miles. I had problems with the front end brought to where I purchased 18 years ago to have a recalled performed on the air bag for safety but my rusted frame is not recalled. The smithtown dealership owned by joseph o rubio that I purchased and just brought my to car to get it serviced. The service tech andrew lisske told me not to drive my Nissan Pathfinder for safety reasons because the frame is rotted but chnaged my air bag for a recall then he said my vehicle it is old and they don't make cars like they used to . Attachesis the service ticket. I was driving and the front passenger end was hoping while going over 40 miles an hour. I wrote and spoke to someone not I have documatation.

2 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 01/13/2017

Front strut housing corrosion recall. My mechanic advised me today that the inner shock supports on my vehicle were terribly rotted/corroded. I went onlint to research it and found there may have been a recall of my vehicle. However, I was never contacted. This is very disturbing. I plan to call Nissan to discuss but writing you to see if you have more information on a potential recall. I have lived at the same address as when I purchased the vehicle and the same number but no recall notice was ever sent to me. My mechanic said there is a safety issue driving the vehicle and to address it ASAP.

3 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 12/01/2014

Rear frame and suspension on passenger side rear, near coil spring and shock mount. Frame has rusted through in the section of the Pathfinder. There is no other rust on the underside of the frame. Condition was found when mechanic had Pathfinder up on lift, inspecting as a used car purchase and a fuel smell and delivery issue causing the engine to stall while driving. Vehicle has 96,540 miles on it. Again no other rust on the frame in this area. Was instructed to have repaired, before it becomes a safety issue and drive-ability issue. I do have a photo of this damage.


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