1997 Nissan Pathfinder Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 5%of 217 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 95,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the fuel system of the 1997 Nissan Pathfinder, 5% of the 217 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 95,500 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“A defect in the coating process of the fill tube allowed road salt to form rust on the fuel fill and or vent tube resulting in fuel vapors to escape in the air around the gas tank. It is heavy at times. There is a recall for this problem but Nissan says my VIN is not included. This is noticed when ever you walk by the car. Stationary. Any where”
NHTSA complaint #11055036, filed 2017-12, 100,000 miles“At high altitudes or cold temperatures, the vehicle will not start. The efi's fuel pump fuse needs to be taken out, then the car will start. Then the fuse can be replaced in order for the car to function again.”
NHTSA complaint #10058289, filed 2004-02, 90,000 miles“The car would start at high altitude and cold temperatures again. Second time this winter. A SUV is designed to go into these conditions. For the car to fail is totally unacceptable.”
NHTSA complaint #10058290, filed 2004-02, 91,000 miles“In the last 12 months, I have noticed more and more, the smell of gas fumes near left rear side of my 1997 Nissan pathfnder, near the fuel cap area. I have also been getting a check engine code p0440. I inquired with Nissan about a NHTSA campaign 07v435000, in regards to a faulty fuel fill tube. I was informed to take my vehicle into the local dealer, and they stated my 1997 Pathfinder was not covered under this campaign. …”
NHTSA complaint #10212046, filed 2007-12“I read from NHTSA a recall on my vehicle, a 1997 Nissan Pathfinder registered in pennsylvania. I sent an inquiry to Nissan of america, to see if I could be put on a list to have my vehicle repaired. It exhibits the symptoms of the recall, I.e. Gas fume smell near the fuel tank filler on occasions. I emailed Nissan twice,,and they deny there are any recalls or acknowledge the NHTSA #07v435000 recall on my 1997 Pathfinder..this is confusing,,and I inquired a second time..still they deny any recalls current or to their knowledge on this vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10209190, filed 2007-11Related recalls
- 07V435000Sep 18, 2007On certain vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of connecticut, delaware, iowa, illinois, indiana, kentucky, massachusetts…Covers: Nissan Pathfinder 1997–2001, Infiniti QX4 1997–2001
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 7% |
| 2025 | 3 | 5% |
| 2024 | 4 | 5% |
| 2023 | 23 | 22% |
| 2022 | 5 | 4% |
| 2020 | 4 | 8% |
| 2019 | 4 | 5% |
| 2018 | 2 | 3% |
| 2017 | 9 | 5% |
| 2016 | 1 | 1% |
| 2015 | 11 | 3% |
| 2014 | 14 | 2% |
| 2013 | 26 | 3% |
| 2011 | 1 | 2% |
| 2010 | 3 | 8% |
| 2009 | 2 | 5% |
| 2008 | 81 | 25% |
| 2007 | 119 | 21% |
| 2006 | 231 | 28% |
| 2005 | 276 | 26% |
| 2004 | 6 | 9% |
| 2003 | 19 | 17% |
| 2002 | 8 | 5% |
| 2001 | 28 | 12% |
| 2000 | 10 | 9% |
| 1999 | 5 | 5% |
| 1998 | 12 | 8% |
| 1997 | 10 | 5% |
| 1996 | 2 | 1% |
| 1995 | 12 | 7% |
| 1994 | 2 | 2% |
| 1993 | 2 | 4% |
| 1992 | 1 | 3% |
| 1991 | 3 | 8% |
| 1990 | 3 | 8% |
| 1987 | 1 | 5% |
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 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 Nissan Pathfinder
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology