2001 Nissan Pathfinder Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 3%of 230 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 70,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the electrical system of the 2001 Nissan Pathfinder, 3% of the 230 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 70,000 miles.
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.
“In april 2019, I was driving at about 55 MPH towing a small trailer in the right most lane of a 3 lane highway. As I approached a hill, the Pathfinder suddenly smelled liked something was on fire and the engine stopped running. I managed to pull off the highway and coast to a stop on the shoulder. The burning smell lasted about 5 minutes, but I could not tell where the source was at the time. I ran several diagnostic tests, including ecu codes, but did not find anything indicative of a problem of this nature. …”
NHTSA complaint #11299157, filed 2020-01, 198,000 miles“The windows on my 2001 Nissan Pathfinder get slower and slower until they barely work. While the car was under warranty they lubed the windows and sent me back out until it happened a few months later, again and again. Now they say they will charge me because I am out of warranty. They say there is no permanent fix for the problem. They say that the dry conditions in arizona is causing it to all pathfinders. I told them other brands of cars seem to be fine. They said they do not plan on doing anything about the problem and I will have to pay for all future lube repairs. …”
NHTSA complaint #10060789, filed 2004-03, 15,000 miles“My complaint is quite the same as I can see all ready listed on this site. I have a 2001 Nissan Pathfinder which I purchased in 2004. I have had to replace my sway bar which no one especially the dealer knows how it got bent and needed to be replaced. My 6cd bose changer also shut down on me in 2007 just stop working and not ejecting cds and doing a click click noise all the time I have two cds in there I can not remove or get out. According to Nissan they don't handle these issues and do not fix them they replace the whole cd changer for $700-$800. …”
NHTSA complaint #10258730, filed 2009-02“Cd player in 2001 Nissan Pathfinder will not work properly, it will only click. I have discovered from the internet numerous similar complaints about audio components.”
NHTSA complaint #10140292, filed 2005-10“All instrument gauges including speedometer, odometer, tachometer, gas gauge, engine temp gauge, 4 wheel drive indicator, and compass fail to work after driving. Fialure is intermittent. Service dealer has been unable to fix in under 30 days.”
NHTSA complaint #738225, filed 2000-12Related service bulletins
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- 10239062Jun 16, 2023SILICONE-BASED LUBRICANT OR GREASE CAN DAMAGE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS SERVICE INFORMATION Do not apply Silicone-based lubricants or grease to, or around, any interior electrical…
- 10239060Jun 16, 202312 VOLT BATTERY TESTING FOR IN-SERVICE VEHICLES SERVICE INFORMATION The following Service Information lists NNA procedural recommendations for establishing good connections while…
- 10235707Apr 27, 2023VEHICLE KEY NOT DETECTED / AUTHENTICATED, ENGINE WILL NOT START This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this…
- 10235710Apr 17, 2023INTELLIGENT KEY REPLACEMENT OR SWAPPING BETWEEN VEHICLES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Discard all previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10192192Jun 7, 2013As part of an enhanced emissions test for Inspection & Maintenance (I/M), some States may require the System Readiness Test (SRT) status be checked. - The SRT is used to indicate…
- 10030165Apr 6, 2009Nissan: the 12 volt battery is an important part of the vehicle electrical system and is required to stay connected when the engine is running. To prevent damage to vehicle…
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 13% |
| 2025 | 7 | 12% |
| 2024 | 17 | 20% |
| 2023 | 24 | 22% |
| 2022 | 20 | 15% |
| 2020 | 12 | 23% |
| 2019 | 10 | 13% |
| 2018 | 14 | 18% |
| 2017 | 27 | 14% |
| 2016 | 11 | 10% |
| 2015 | 27 | 8% |
| 2014 | 33 | 6% |
| 2013 | 50 | 6% |
| 2012 | 3 | 13% |
| 2011 | 4 | 9% |
| 2010 | 2 | 5% |
| 2009 | 4 | 11% |
| 2008 | 21 | 6% |
| 2007 | 25 | 4% |
| 2006 | 34 | 4% |
| 2005 | 66 | 6% |
| 2004 | 1 | 1% |
| 2003 | 3 | 3% |
| 2002 | 5 | 3% |
| 2001 | 7 | 3% |
| 2000 | 5 | 4% |
| 1999 | 3 | 3% |
| 1998 | 5 | 3% |
| 1997 | 3 | 1% |
| 1996 | 11 | 7% |
| 1995 | 8 | 5% |
| 1994 | 4 | 4% |
| 1993 | 2 | 4% |
| 1992 | 2 | 7% |
| 1991 | 2 | 5% |
| 1990 | 1 | 3% |
| 1989 | 1 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2001 Nissan Pathfinder
68 complaintsEquipment
39 complaintsSteering
35 complaintsBody and structure
30 complaintsFuel system
28 complaintsEngine cooling
16 complaintsBrakes
11 complaintsVehicle speed control
11 complaintsAir bags
9 complaintsSeats
8 complaintsTires
8 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Nissan Pathfinder
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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