1997 Nissan Pathfinder Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 2%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 5 complaints about the seat belts of the 1997 Nissan Pathfinder, 2% 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.
“Driver's seatbelt replaced 4 times due to locking up too tightly, won't release once tightened. Consumer has no movement, dealer kept replacing belts with same type. Also, problem with filler tube, it overflows when getting gas, it fills reservoir. Mechanic said it would cause problem. Canister was replaced. Accelerator stuck.”
NHTSA complaint #874989, filed 2000-11“Problem with seat belt equipment during an accident. The vehicle slid on black ice and swerved off of the road. The seat belt that fastened the child seat had come apart. (the vinyl portion of the lap belt had broken free from the buckle) scc”
NHTSA complaint #10021733, filed 2003-06Related service bulletins
- 10017473Oct 28, 2005Front seat belt latch plate retaining button missing.
Seat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 7% |
| 2025 | 4 | 7% |
| 2024 | 2 | 2% |
| 2023 | 2 | 2% |
| 2022 | 4 | 3% |
| 2019 | 2 | 3% |
| 2017 | 1 | 1% |
| 2016 | 1 | 1% |
| 2015 | 1 | 0% |
| 2014 | 6 | 1% |
| 2013 | 13 | 1% |
| 2011 | 3 | 7% |
| 2010 | 1 | 3% |
| 2009 | 1 | 3% |
| 2008 | 1 | 0% |
| 2007 | 4 | 1% |
| 2006 | 5 | 1% |
| 2005 | 2 | 0% |
| 2004 | 3 | 4% |
| 2002 | 6 | 4% |
| 2001 | 1 | 0% |
| 2000 | 1 | 1% |
| 1999 | 3 | 3% |
| 1998 | 3 | 2% |
| 1997 | 5 | 2% |
| 1996 | 6 | 4% |
| 1995 | 2 | 1% |
| 1993 | 2 | 4% |
| 1992 | 1 | 3% |
| 1991 | 3 | 8% |
| 1990 | 3 | 8% |
| 1989 | 4 | 27% |
| 1988 | 7 | 41% |
| 1987 | 7 | 37% |
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 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.
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