One problem related to vehicle overheat 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.
The contact owns a 2002 Nissan Pathfinder. While driving 55 mph, the check engine and oil lights illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road, and it began smoking. The dealer stated that the vehicle was just overheating and not to worry. A few minutes later, the contact was informed that the vehicle was on fire. The entire front end of the vehicle burned to the ground. The fire and police departments arrived and the fire marshall had the vehicle towed to a junk yard. A police report was filed. The contact took pictures of the damage. The VIN was unknown. The failure and current mileages were 102,000.