1997 Nissan Pathfinder Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 1%of 217 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the equipment of the 1997 Nissan Pathfinder, 1% of the 217 complaints for this model year.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Since purchasing this vehicle, I've had complained about the alignment (taken to deal and numerous other places) it has been aligned, tires rotated, balanced, etc. 7 (times) and I was told nothing was wrong hmmmm. Had to have all four tires replaced at 30,740 miles. Nissan denies its a defect on their car. I've repeatedly complained about a clunking noise in the rear (or brakes) again no problems found--cant duplicate problem . Well, now I'm told my transmission needs to be replaced. …”
NHTSA complaint #719027, filed 2000-02“The compact disc fails to play properly. It would skip or stop playing. Also would make clicking sounds before it would eject cd. The exhaust system would make funny noises on right side. The check engine service light keeps coming on & staying. Had contacted & took vehicle to dealership. Mechanic noticed leaking out of manifold. Replaced the gaskets & the manifold.”
NHTSA complaint #851529, filed 1999-10Related service bulletins
- 10192305Jan 27, 2014SERVICE INFORMATION Information necessary to service the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) safely is included in the "RESTRAINTS" section of the Electronic Service Manual (ESM)…
- 10192233Aug 27, 2013Nissan Original Equipment or Genuine Accessory Alloy wheels, along with their finish coating (clear, chrome, titanium, etc.), are specifically developed to achieve Nissan design…
- 10032506Sep 13, 2010Nissan: vent control valve replacement. When replacing the evap canister vent control valve for reason: use the one listed on page 2; for vent control valve replacement…
Equipment: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | 1% |
| 2014 | 4 | 1% |
| 2013 | 2 | 0% |
| 2009 | 1 | 3% |
| 2006 | 5 | 1% |
| 2005 | 11 | 1% |
| 2002 | 6 | 4% |
| 2001 | 39 | 17% |
| 2000 | 1 | 1% |
| 1999 | 3 | 3% |
| 1998 | 2 | 1% |
| 1997 | 3 | 1% |
| 1996 | 1 | 1% |
| 1995 | 2 | 1% |
| 1994 | 2 | 2% |
| 1993 | 1 | 2% |
| 1992 | 1 | 3% |
| 1991 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 1997 Nissan Pathfinder
105 complaintsSteering
26 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
19 complaintsEngine cooling
17 complaintsBody and structure
17 complaintsTires
16 complaintsVehicle speed control
16 complaintsBrakes
15 complaintsAir bags
13 complaintsFuel system
10 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 Nissan Pathfinder
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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