2002 Nissan Pathfinder Interior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 1%of 156 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the interior lighting of the 2002 Nissan Pathfinder, 1% of the 156 complaints for this model year.
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.
“Recall issued for Nissan Pathfinder -1996-2004- steering column- called the Nissan dealership and was told that my vehicle was not on some lists, well it does fall within the model years and I want it checked. Customer service rep was not helpful, asked to speak with a manager, have not heard back. Recall issued for Nissan Pathfinder-1996-2004- front suspension-called the Nissan dealership and was told that my vehicle was not on some lists, well it does fall within the model years and I want it checked. Customer service rep was not helpful, asked to speak with a manager, have not heard back. …”
NHTSA complaint #10397524, filed 2011-04“Instrument panel lights go on and off intermittently, no pattern. The lights behind the speedometer and other gauges will not operate on occasion. Turning the lights on and off, turning off the vehicle and turning it back on doesn't help. Bumps, temperature outside, etc. Seem to have no effect on the issue. It makes it uncomfortable to drive at night as you cannot tell how fast you are going or how much fuel you have.”
NHTSA complaint #10389869, filed 2011-03Interior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 2 | 1% |
| 1996 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2002 Nissan Pathfinder
43 complaintsEngine cooling
35 complaintsBody and structure
18 complaintsSteering
17 complaintsVehicle speed control
11 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 complaintsAir bags
9 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsEquipment
6 complaintsSeat belts
6 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 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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