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Interior lightingPart report

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 2011-03

Interior lighting: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200221%
199611%

Other parts of the 2002 Nissan Pathfinder

Suspension
43 complaints
Engine cooling
35 complaints
Body and structure
18 complaints
Steering
17 complaints
Vehicle speed control
11 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
10 complaints
Air bags
9 complaints
Fuel system
8 complaints
Brakes
7 complaints
Equipment
6 complaints
Seat belts
6 complaints
Electrical 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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology