2000 Nissan Pathfinder Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 8%of 112 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 90,974miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2000 Nissan Pathfinder, 8% of the 112 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 90,974 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“- the contact stated that while driving the 2000 Nissan Pathfinder withn current mileage at 106,947 the gas pedal became stuck. As a result of the gas pedal being stuck the vehicle crashed into a tree and a fence. Upon impact, the airbags nevered deployed.”
NHTSA complaint #10186580, filed 2007-03, 106,947 miles“Gas pedal sticking/brakes not working. Emergency brake failed to stop the car. Had to shut the car off while still in motion. Car was towed. At the time that I was attempting to stop the car, the speed read 45 MPH. However, when the tow driver arrived he stated that the RPM's read as if someone was pressing down at at rate of 135 MPH - no one was in the car at the time. Diagnostic service for not stopping when applying brake pedal. Broken cable accelerator. Mechanic also informed that the entire interior body of the car had completley rusted; to the point that it is not driveable.”
NHTSA complaint #10367374, filed 2010-11, 159,107 miles“The accelerator gets stuck in the upright position. It is difficult to step on the pedal without a lot of pressure resulting in a surge in the vehicle speed.”
NHTSA complaint #10062759, filed 2004-03, 65,000 miles“The accelerator sticks in the idle position, due to slack in the throttle wire. At times it takes a good amount of pressure to unstick the accelerator causing the vehicle to surge forward.”
NHTSA complaint #10054532, filed 2004-01“I have had two incidents of sudden unintended acceleration while applying the brake at low speeds. With foot on brake rear tires spun and when placed in neutral engine reved to 4500 rmps for about 5 seconds then returned to normal. Second incident resulted in vehicle going through red light at intersection with a near collision with another vehicle. Vehicle inspected by dealer who claims they cannot duplicate problem. Consumer rep. For Nissan said that they would do nothing else unless the auto is in an accident.”
NHTSA complaint #756918, filed 2002-01Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 7% |
| 2025 | 5 | 9% |
| 2024 | 8 | 9% |
| 2023 | 3 | 3% |
| 2022 | 8 | 6% |
| 2020 | 2 | 4% |
| 2019 | 5 | 7% |
| 2018 | 9 | 12% |
| 2017 | 5 | 3% |
| 2016 | 2 | 2% |
| 2015 | 27 | 8% |
| 2014 | 26 | 5% |
| 2013 | 47 | 5% |
| 2010 | 4 | 10% |
| 2009 | 1 | 3% |
| 2008 | 10 | 3% |
| 2007 | 24 | 4% |
| 2006 | 16 | 2% |
| 2005 | 31 | 3% |
| 2004 | 4 | 6% |
| 2003 | 4 | 4% |
| 2002 | 11 | 7% |
| 2001 | 11 | 5% |
| 2000 | 9 | 8% |
| 1999 | 3 | 3% |
| 1998 | 16 | 11% |
| 1997 | 16 | 7% |
| 1996 | 5 | 3% |
| 1995 | 3 | 2% |
| 1994 | 7 | 8% |
| 1993 | 1 | 2% |
| 1992 | 1 | 3% |
| 1991 | 2 | 5% |
| 1990 | 1 | 3% |
| 1989 | 3 | 20% |
| 1987 | 3 | 16% |
Other parts of the 2000 Nissan Pathfinder
41 complaintsBody and structure
29 complaintsSteering
27 complaintsBrakes
11 complaintsFuel system
10 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsTires
4 complaintsWheels
4 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 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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