One problem related to speed control cable has 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.
I own a 2002 Nissan Pathfinder, 4wd, automatic transmission. The vehicle has 167000 miles. I have never previously had a problem with the vehicle. I was driving the vehicle on 7 may 2011. I was doing 35 mph and noticed that the vehicle was not slowing after I took my foot off of the accelerator pedal. I tapped and released the accelerator pedal and still the vehicle did not slow. I immediately shut off the ignition and, although lacking power, stopped the vehicle. I started the engine after my stop. The engine revved to 6000 rpm plus. I shut off the ignition and started the engine again. It again revved to 6000 rpm plus. I worked the throttle cable by hand, pumped the accelerator pedal several times. It started normally and rpm was normal - approx. 800 rpm. I drove home without mishap. I took the vehicle to my dealer on 9 may 2011. Was told that problem occurred with mechanic driving the vehicle. The idle control valve and throttle cable were replaced. Dealer states that he is 90% certain that this will have resolved/fixed the problem.