2001 Nissan Pathfinder Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 28about this part
- Share
- 12%of 230 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 105,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 28 complaints about the fuel system of the 2001 Nissan Pathfinder, 12% of the 230 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 105,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I have noticed a very strom gas smell in and outside of my wehicle lately. I took it to the garage and it needs a new gas tank as the original has rusted and leaking. I see where this model has a recall in the states with high road salt useage - this unit came from ontario with high road salt useage.”
NHTSA complaint #10919139, filed 2016-10, 200,000 miles“2001 Nissan Pathfinder le - smell gas and noticed gas leaking. Found out that Nissan has a recall for this, but our vehicle VIN is not included in the recall. Our vehicle has the very problem described in the recall....why is our VIN not included?”
NHTSA complaint #10289228, filed 2009-10, 143,000 miles“Gasoline has been leaking from the gas tube on my 2001 Nissan Pathfinder for two years. I contacted the dealer several months ago and asked them about the recall. They knew nothing about it. I then notified them of the recall and directed to the website. I'm tired of the smell of gasoline, gas on my driveway and lawn and polluting my lake. I want to know when I will receive a recall notice and repair. We have waited long enough for Nissan to act and ignore the NHTSA recall and ignore potential hazards to Nissan vehicle owners.”
NHTSA complaint #10217527, filed 2008-02, 90,000 miles“Smelling gas, and see gas on garage floor.....filler tube is rusted....Nissan says my 2001 Pathfinder is not included in this recall......than why do I smell gas.”
NHTSA complaint #10217295, filed 2008-02, 70,000 miles“Gasoline filler pipe perforation leading to fuel loss when filled and fumes consistently - significant health hazard from fumes and fire/explosion danger.... Date and mileage required to complete this form is estimate... Nissan refuses to complete recall work as vehicle is no longer in salt state...code put in by initial technician was for non-salt state...technician was unaware that the vehicle was originally sold in and was in salt state for four years prior to moving to non-salt state.”
NHTSA complaint #10451279, filed 2012-03, 130,000 milesRelated 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 2001 Nissan Pathfinder
68 complaintsEquipment
39 complaintsSteering
35 complaintsBody and structure
30 complaintsEngine cooling
16 complaintsBrakes
11 complaintsVehicle speed control
11 complaintsAir bags
9 complaintsSeats
8 complaintsTires
8 complaintsElectrical system
7 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 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