1999 Nissan Pathfinder Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 5%of 104 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 121,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the fuel system of the 1999 Nissan Pathfinder, 5% of the 104 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 121,500 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers. 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.
“1999 Nissan Pathfinder. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle fire due to mechanical malfunction. The consumer stated the vehicle was fueled an hour before the fire and smelled gas. The engine compartment caught fire. Nissan declined to offer any assistance due to the vehicle being out of warranty for 19 years and no recent maintenance performed at the dealer.”
NHTSA complaint #11361812, filed 2020-10“The contact owns a 1999 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that the filler tank for the fuel tank leaked fuel when the vehicle was being fuel. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who referred the contact to the manufacturer as the VIN did not appear in the database. The contact called the manufacturer who offered no assistance as the VIN could not be found. The failure mileage was 120,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10376361, filed 2011-01, 120,000 miles“The contact owns a 1999 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that the check engine light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who informed him of recall 07v435000 (fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap). The vehicle was inspected and the dealer stated that it was fine. The vehicle began spilling fuel and the vehicle was taken back to the dealer for the recall repair. The dealer stated that the repair could not be performed because the vehicle had been inspected. …”
NHTSA complaint #10378061, filed 2011-01, 123,000 miles“1999 Nissan Pathfinder with fuel leakage and corroded bracket. Consumer states that the lower mounting bracket corroded causing damage to the fuel filler tube causing fuel to leak. He would like reimbursement for repairs. The consumer stated he received the recall after he had already paid for the repairs. Recall # 07v435000.”
NHTSA complaint #10219426, filed 2008-02“Gas pedal sticks, will not push down. Must step on it hard and it jerks your vehicle and accelerates fast. Can cause an accident when at red light by either rear ending the person in front of you or not being able to step on the gas to get your vehicle moving when vehicles are behind you. Causes you to be stopped in the middle on the highway. Can not remember exactly when it started but is getting worse. Gas gauge also quit working. Service station says it could be very expensive to fix. Have to judge gas on mileage used.”
NHTSA complaint #10245233, filed 2008-10Related 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 1999 Nissan Pathfinder
35 complaintsSteering
20 complaintsBody and structure
18 complaintsAir bags
11 complaintsTires
9 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 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