2001 Nissan Pathfinder Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 30about this part
- Share
- 13%of 230 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 117,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 30 complaints about the body and structure of the 2001 Nissan Pathfinder, 13% of the 230 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 117,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“Base rusted and very dangerous to drive I was driving making a left turn and the fender popped loose the steering column causing me to lose control and couldn't turn anymore, luckily it was just a turn down the street of my house. Please help”
NHTSA complaint #11058408, filed 2018-01, 20 miles“Front strut tower corrosion and rust - while parked, I checked the front passenger side wheel well area and noticed corrosion and rust. Upon further investigation, there is a large crack in the strut tower itself. This crack begins in the area that Nissan allegedly fixed and repaired under their recall a few years back. Obviously, this was not a permanent fix and has now presented a safety hazard and potentially financial burden on my family and me. This vehicle is a primary means of transporting my family, including my 2 year old child.”
NHTSA complaint #11089596, filed 2018-04, 218,000 miles“The body and frame and suspension rusted from what I read online pathfinders are known to rust away from the frame and etc. My car has been well taken care of with original paint and its rusting everywhere.”
NHTSA complaint #10786661, filed 2015-10, 89,000 miles“Our Nissan Pathfinder 2001 had a noise in the left front end. We asked our mechanic to take a look at the front end. What he found, and confirmed by 3 other independent shops, was the unibody front end on the driver's side has rotted out. The car has been well maintained and we have had no other problems before this failure. The cost for repair ranges from $3,000 to $5,000 and these are only estimates. Updated ivoq 05/24/11”
NHTSA complaint #10375576, filed 2011-01, 178,000 miles“While driving the vehicle on 5/15.2008 I noticed a strange noise emanating from the outside rear area of the vehicle. The next day while having the vehicles tires replaced a shop employee pointed out to me that the sway bar was broken in half. This is not a normal wear and tear occurrence and was not due to any mistake or misuse of the vehicle by me. I have not driven the vehicle since and the broken part has not been replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10229238, filed 2008-05, 201,000 milesRelated recalls
- 01V282000Aug 30, 2001Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. Some of the brackets used to attach the two gas struts to the rear door (hatch) may have been improperly made. At…Covers: Nissan Pathfinder 2001, Infiniti QX4 2001
Related service bulletins
- 10232658Feb 27, 2023REMOVING FOREIGN MATERIAL FROM THE WINDOW GLASS This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10232656Feb 27, 2023WINDSHIELD CRACKING This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10192289Dec 20, 2013Nissan is conducting a voluntary safety recall campaign on certain model year 1996 - 2004 Pathfinder vehicles that are currently registered in Salt States to inspect for…
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | 9% |
| 2024 | 6 | 7% |
| 2022 | 7 | 5% |
| 2020 | 2 | 4% |
| 2019 | 6 | 8% |
| 2018 | 1 | 1% |
| 2017 | 5 | 3% |
| 2016 | 3 | 3% |
| 2015 | 12 | 4% |
| 2014 | 48 | 8% |
| 2013 | 83 | 9% |
| 2012 | 2 | 9% |
| 2009 | 1 | 3% |
| 2008 | 4 | 1% |
| 2007 | 3 | 1% |
| 2006 | 6 | 1% |
| 2005 | 14 | 1% |
| 2004 | 4 | 6% |
| 2003 | 12 | 11% |
| 2002 | 18 | 12% |
| 2001 | 30 | 13% |
| 2000 | 29 | 26% |
| 1999 | 18 | 17% |
| 1998 | 14 | 9% |
| 1997 | 17 | 8% |
| 1996 | 11 | 7% |
| 1995 | 58 | 34% |
| 1994 | 23 | 25% |
| 1993 | 9 | 18% |
| 1992 | 4 | 13% |
| 1991 | 1 | 3% |
| 1990 | 1 | 3% |
| 1987 | 1 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2001 Nissan Pathfinder
68 complaintsEquipment
39 complaintsSteering
35 complaintsFuel system
28 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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