2002 Nissan Pathfinder Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 2%of 156 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 91,120miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2002 Nissan Pathfinder, 2% of the 156 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 91,120 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.
“On 2002 Nissan Pathfinder the back window above the tail gate will unlock by use of the remote. The window is only to unlock by use of the key. When locking by remote or unlocking the window pops open. When driving an open door light shows up and all doors are closed, just the window unlocked itself. Note that over the years I have only unlocked this window by key maybe 20 times. When unlocking and locking I must now check the window each time.”
NHTSA complaint #10384480, filed 2011-02, 91,120 miles“When driving, the driver side door will lock, and at times will not let consumer open the door, contacted dealer, and the dealer was not willing to do anything. The door locked by itself two more times and the door key does not open front door when locked.”
NHTSA complaint #8013034, filed 2002-07Related service bulletins
- 10051767Apr 3, 2013Nissan: lock/unlock request button on outside handle does not respond.
Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 2% |
| 2019 | 1 | 1% |
| 2017 | 1 | 1% |
| 2016 | 3 | 3% |
| 2015 | 6 | 2% |
| 2014 | 10 | 2% |
| 2013 | 5 | 1% |
| 2011 | 1 | 2% |
| 2008 | 2 | 1% |
| 2006 | 3 | 0% |
| 2005 | 3 | 0% |
| 2004 | 1 | 1% |
| 2002 | 3 | 2% |
| 2001 | 1 | 0% |
| 1996 | 1 | 1% |
| 1995 | 2 | 1% |
| 1994 | 1 | 1% |
| 1992 | 1 | 3% |
| 1990 | 1 | 3% |
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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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