Four problems related to manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe have been reported for the 2003 Nissan Pathfinder. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2003 Nissan Pathfinder based on all problems reported for the 2003 Pathfinder.
Tl-the contact owns a 2003 Nissan Pathfinder, the contact stated that the both muffler rusted out and stated that while in reversed the rear muffler and rear pipe was detached due to rust. In addition, the contact stated that a fluid leaking from the passenger front going back to the rear. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer and was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,00. Aw.
Engine exhaust system is rusted through between the resonator and muffler. The flange connecting the 2 exhaust components is completely rusted. I have researched this problem and the oem exhaust components where made of stainless steel. However, the flanges and connectors to the whole exhaust system where designed with steel components.
The contact owns a 2003 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken for routine maintenance when the dealer advised that there was a fracture in the exhaust pipe. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 175,000. The VIN was unavailable.
I took my 2003 Pathfinder in for an unrelated matter and the service department diagnosed the cracked exhaust pipes at the front of the vehicle. I had never heard of this problem and it seems to me that any exhaust system should last at least four years on a normally used vehicle. I have 84,000 miles on mine so I guess it stands outside of any mandated warranties, but I do have a Nissan gold plus warranty which should cover everything up to 100k miles. The service department said no and wanted $246 for the patch. Do I have any other recourse? I live in virginia and the service manager said my vehicle wouldn't pass the next inspection without the patch. I noticed in an on line forum that this is actually a very wide spread problem with the 2002-03 Nissan Pathfinders. Doesn't this manufacturers defect warrant a health hazard that should be reconciled by the company? couldn't the cracks subject passengers to lethal exposure to carbon monoxide gases? since it affects so many consumers, doesn't the problem pose a public health risk?.
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