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Nissan Pathfinder Recalls & Complaints by Model Year

NHTSA lists 49 safety recalls and 7,355 owner complaints across 40 model years of the Nissan Pathfinder (1986–2026). The most-complained-about year is 2005.

49
safety recalls, all years
7,355
owner complaints, all years
2013
year with most recalls
2005
year with most complaints

Pick your Nissan Pathfinder model year

Model yearRecallsComplaints
2026 Nissan Pathfinder010
2025 Nissan Pathfinder151
2024 Nissan Pathfinder283
2023 Nissan Pathfinder1104
2022 Nissan Pathfinder5136
2020 Nissan Pathfinder048
2019 Nissan Pathfinder276
2018 Nissan Pathfinder377
2017 Nissan Pathfinder2186
2016 Nissan Pathfinder2105
2015 Nissan Pathfinder5321
2014 Nissan Pathfinder11574
2013 Nissan Pathfinder11890
2012 Nissan Pathfinder223
2011 Nissan Pathfinder245
2010 Nissan Pathfinder440
2009 Nissan Pathfinder337
2008 Nissan Pathfinder4328
2007 Nissan Pathfinder1561
2006 Nissan Pathfinder3837
2005 Nissan Pathfinder21,050
2004 Nissan Pathfinder367
2003 Nissan Pathfinder3110
2002 Nissan Pathfinder5156
2001 Nissan Pathfinder3230
2000 Nissan Pathfinder2112
1999 Nissan Pathfinder2104
1998 Nissan Pathfinder2149
1997 Nissan Pathfinder2217
1996 Nissan Pathfinder3159
1995 Nissan Pathfinder0170
1994 Nissan Pathfinder291
1993 Nissan Pathfinder049
1992 Nissan Pathfinder030
1991 Nissan Pathfinder139
1990 Nissan Pathfinder238
1989 Nissan Pathfinder215
1988 Nissan Pathfinder217
1987 Nissan Pathfinder219
1986 Nissan Pathfinder01

What Nissan Pathfinder owners complain about

Across all model years, owners have filed 7,355 complaints with NHTSA. The 2005 model year has the most, with 1,050.

All Nissan Pathfinder recalls (49)

Every NHTSA safety campaign that lists a Nissan Pathfinder, most recent first, with the model years each one covers.

  1. Caliper (service brakes)

    NHTSA 25V173000 Reported 1,430 vehicles potentially affected Nissan North America, Inc.

    Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2025 Murano, Pathfinder, and INFINITI QX60 vehicles. One or both front brake caliper assemblies may have reduced strength and could break. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the front brake caliper assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 9, 2025. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 800-647-7261 or…

    Model years: 2025

  2. Pretensioner (seat belts)

    NHTSA 24V176000 Reported 12,019 vehicles potentially affected Nissan North America, Inc.

    Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2024 Pathfinder and Infiniti QX60 vehicles. The lap belt pretensioner in the left-side front seat belt assembly may be improperly secured, due to a missing rivet. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 208…

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the left-side front lap seat belt pretensioner assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 18, 2024. Owners may contact Nissan customer service…

    Model years: 2024

  3. Inflator module (air bags)

    NHTSA 24V154000 Reported 351 vehicles potentially affected Nissan North America, Inc.

    Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2024 Titan, Frontier, Infiniti QX60, Pathfinder, 2023-2024 Sentra, Versa, Kicks, Infiniti QX50, and 2023 Rogue vehicles. Due to a manufacturing issue, the driver's air bag inflator may absorb moisture, and cause the air bag to deploy improperly.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the front driver's air bag assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2024. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's numbers for this…

    Model years: 2024

  4. Critical fasteners (seats)

    NHTSA 23V268000 Reported 12,400 vehicles potentially affected Nissan North America, Inc.

    Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2023 Rogue, Pathfinder, and Infiniti QX60 vehicles. The driver's powered seat may not be fully secured to the seat frame, causing the seat frame welds to detach from the rear inboard seat bracket.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the driver's seat rail clearance, and if necessary, replace the driver's seat cushion frame, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 10, 2023. Owners may contact…

    Model years: 2023

  5. Air bags: frontal

    NHTSA 23V067000 Reported 404,690 vehicles potentially affected Nissan North America, Inc.

    Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2008-2011 Titan, Frontier, Xterra, Pathfinder, Armada, and 2008-2009 Quest vehicles. The resin emblem on the driver's air bag cover may develop cracks and detach during air bag deployment.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver’s airbag cover. Owner letters were mailed December 8, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall are PC944, PC945, and PC946.

    Model years: 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011

  6. Software (equipment) and camera (back over prevention)

    NHTSA 22V527000 Reported 10,477 vehicles potentially affected Nissan North America, Inc.

    Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Rogue, 2022 Frontier, Pathfinder, and Titan rental vehicles. When the Sirius XM subscription is set to "Not Subscribed," it may cause the infotainment head unit to reboot, resulting in an inoperative rearview camera. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the…

    Remedy: The Infotainment system software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 29, 2022. Owners may contact Nissan's…

    Model years: 2022

  7. Latch (latches/locks/linkages)

    NHTSA 22V420000 Reported 322,671 vehicles potentially affected Nissan North America, Inc.

    Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Pathfinder vehicles. On certain Pathfinder vehicles, the secondary hood latch may malfunction and remain in the unlatched, unsecured, position when the hood is closed.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the bell crank assembly, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed March 26, 2025. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall are R22A2 R22A3…

    Model years: 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016

  8. Critical fasteners (seats)

    NHTSA 22V111000 Reported 21 vehicles potentially affected Nissan North America, Inc.

    Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2022 INFINITI QX60 and Nissan Pathfinder vehicles. The second-row seat track may be missing a mounting bolt. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the second-row seat track and install a new mounting bolt as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 13, 2022. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at…

    Model years: 2022

  9. Head restraint (seats)

    NHTSA 21V742000 Reported 10,082 vehicles potentially affected Nissan North America, Inc.

    Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2022 Pathfinder vehicles. The third-row headrests may have an improper weld or misaligned internal components, which can allow the headrest to move or detach. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 202, "Head…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace all three third-row seat headrests, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 17, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this…

    Model years: 2022

  10. Critical fasteners (seats) and mid/rear assembly (seats)

    NHTSA 21V743000 Reported 5,895 vehicles potentially affected Nissan North America, Inc.

    Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2022 Pathfinder vehicles. The second-row seat back frames may have insufficient welds that could separate.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replaced the seat assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 17, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's…

    Model years: 2022

  11. Latch (latches/locks/linkages)

    NHTSA 21V706000 Reported 3,030 vehicles potentially affected Nissan North America, Inc.

    Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2022 Pathfinder vehicles. Insufficient welds may allow the secondary hood latch retainer bracket to detach from the front bumper assembly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 113, "Hood Latch System."

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the secondary hood latch bracket as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 17, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669.…

    Model years: 2022

  12. Switch (exterior lighting)

    NHTSA 21V020000 Reported 264,431 vehicles potentially affected Nissan North America, Inc.

    Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Nissan Pathfinder vehicles. The location of the brake light switch may cause the brake light switch relay to repeatedly open and close. Overtime, this can cause the relay to stick in the "ON" position, with the brake lights remaining illuminated even when the brakes are…

    Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, either re-install the brake light switch or swap positions with the Automatic Speed Control Device (ASCD) switch; depending on the model year…

    Model years: 2013, 2014, 2015

  13. Inflator module (air bags)

    NHTSA 20V008000 Reported 307,962 vehicles potentially affected Nissan North America, Inc.

    Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2001-2003 Maxima, 2002-2006 Sentra, 2002-2004 Pathfinder, 2007-2011 Versa Sedan and Versa Hatchback, 2001-2004 Infiniti I30 and I35, 2002-2003 Inifiniti QX4, 2003-2008 Infiniti FX35 and FX45 and 2006-2010 M35 and M45 vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with non-desiccated, frontal…

    Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflators with alternate desiccated inflators, free of charge. The recall began February 12, 2020. Owners may contact Nissan customer…

    Model years: 2002, 2003, 2004

  14. Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip (service brakes) Park outside

    NHTSA 19V807000 Reported 391,479 vehicles potentially affected Nissan North America, Inc.

    Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Nissan Murano, 2016-2018 Nissan Maxima, and 2017-2019 Nissan Pathfinder and Infiniti QX60 vehicles. These vehicles were previously recalled and unrepaired, or inspected and determined to not need a repair, under recall number 18V-601. In addition, this recall expands the…

    Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ABS actuator, free of charge. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available, currently expected to be during summer 2020. Owners may…

    Model years: 2017, 2018, 2019

  15. Camera (back over prevention)

    NHTSA 19V654000 Reported 1,228,830 vehicles potentially affected Nissan North America, Inc.

    Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Nissan Altima, Armada, Frontier, Kicks, Leaf, Maxima, Murano, NV, NV200, Pathfinder, Rogue, Rogue Sport, Sentra, Titan, Titan Diesel, Versa Note and Versa Sedan vehicles, as well as Infiniti Q50, Q60, QX30 and QX80 vehicles. Additionally included are 2019 Nissan GT-R and…

    Remedy: Nissan will notify owners in phases, having dealers update the back-up camera settings software, free of charge. The recall began November 11, 2019 and all affected VINs should be activated. Owners may contact Nissan…

    Model years: 2018, 2019

  16. Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip (service brakes) Park outside

    NHTSA 18V601000 Reported 215,124 vehicles potentially affected Nissan North America, Inc.

    Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Nissan Murano, 2016-2017 Nissan Maxima, 2017-2018 Nissan Pathfinder, and 2017 Infiniti QX60 vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) actuator pumps may allow brake fluid to leak onto an internal circuit board.

    Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the serial number on the ABS actuator, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 29, 2018. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at…

    Model years: 2017, 2018

  17. Inflator module (air bags)

    NHTSA 17V068000 Reported 46 vehicles potentially affected Nissan North America, Inc.

    Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2002 Pathfinder and Infiniti QX4 vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with Takata air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air…

    Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag assembly, free of charge. The recall began on March, 31, 2017. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.

    Model years: 2002

  18. Switch (exterior lighting)

    NHTSA 16V380000 Reported 79,853 vehicles potentially affected Nissan North America, Inc.

    Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Pathfinder vehicles manufactured June 20, 2012, to June 13, 2013. The brake light switch may have been installed incorrectly causing the relay to make intermittent contact and repeatedly cycle. This may result in the relay remaining in the "ON" position,…

    Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake light switch and, as necessary, replace the relay, free of charge. The recall began on July 25, 2016. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at…

    Model years: 2013, 2014

  19. Occupant classification (air bags)

    NHTSA 16V244000 Reported 3,296,947 vehicles potentially affected Nissan North America, Inc.

    Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Nissan Maxima, 2013-2016 Nissan Altima, NV200, LEAF, Sentra, and Pathfinder, 2014-2016 Nissan NV200 Taxi, Infiniti QX60, QX60 Hybrid, and Q50 Hybrid, 2014-2017 Nissan Rogue and Infiniti Q50, 2015-2016 Nissan Murano, Murano Hybrid, and Chevrolet City Express,…

    Remedy: Nissan will notify their owners. Chevrolet City Express owners will be notified by General Motors. Dealers will reprogram the Air Bag Control Unit (ACU) and OCS Electronic Control Unit (ECU) in Altima, Maxima, Murano,…

    Model years: 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016

  20. Occupant classification (air bags) and air bags: frontal

    NHTSA 15V681000 Reported 919 vehicles potentially affected Nissan North America, Inc.

    Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Altima and Pathfinder vehicles, 2013-2014 Nissan Sentra vehicles, 2013 Infiniti JX35 vehicles, 2014-2015 Infiniti QX60 vehicles and 2014 Infiniti QX60 Hybrid vehicles. The affected vehicles received an incorrect occupant classification system (OCS) control…

    Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will update the OCS software, free of charge. The recall began on November 30, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

    Model years: 2013, 2014, 2015

  21. Air bags

    NHTSA 15V287000 Reported 1,090,569 vehicles potentially affected Nissan North America, Inc.

    Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2001-2003 Nissan Maxima, 2002-2004 Pathfinder, 2002-2006 Sentra, 2002-2003 Infiniti QX4 and I35, 2003 FX35 and FX45, and 2001 I30 vehicles. Upon deployment of the passenger side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.

    Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on June 15, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261. Note: On December 18,…

    Model years: 2002, 2003, 2004

  22. Hinge and attachments (structure)

    NHTSA 15V033000 Reported 170,665 vehicles potentially affected Nissan North America, Inc.

    Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Nissan Pathfinder vehicles manufactured June 20, 2012, to November 18, 2013, 2014 Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid vehicles manufactured July 18, 2013, to November 18, 2013, 2013 Infiniti JX35 vehicles manufactured November 29, 2011, to June 14, 2013, and 2014 QX60…

    Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will modify the angle of the hood release mechanism to provide additional length to the release cable, free of charge. The recall began on March 9, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan…

    Model years: 2013, 2014

  23. Service brakes

    NHTSA 15V012000 Reported 893 vehicles potentially affected Nissan North America, Inc.

    Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Nissan Pathfinder and Infiniti QX60 vehicles manufactured August 14, 2014, to November 5, 2014, and 2014-2015 Nissan Rogue vehicles manufactured August 12, 2014, to November 15, 2014. During the assembly process, the front wheel hub assembly fasteners may not…

    Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and tighten any loose bolts to the proper specification, free of charge. The recall began February 2, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at…

    Model years: 2014, 2015

  24. Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs (wheels)

    NHTSA 14V229000 Reported 334 vehicles potentially affected Nissan North America, Inc.

    Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2014 Pathfinder and Rogue vehicles and 2014 Infiniti QX60 vehicles. The right side wheels of the affected vehicles may have one lug nut each that was not properly tightened.

    Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten any loose lug nuts to the correct specification, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin by the end of June 2014. Owners may contact Nissan…

    Model years: 2014

  25. Cooling unit and lines (power train)

    NHTSA 14V142000 Reported 3,065 vehicles potentially affected Nissan North America, Inc.

    Nissan North America (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013 Pathfinder vehicles manufactured April 18, 2012, through October 3, 2012, and equipped with a continuously variable transmission (CVT). In the affected vehicles, the internal oil cooler (ITOC) hose may detach from the cooler due to inadequate clamping force, allowing…

    Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will install an oil hose repair kit, free of charge. The recall began on May 12, 2014. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

    Model years: 2013

  26. Air bags: frontal and software (electrical system)

    NHTSA 14V138000 Reported 989,701 vehicles potentially affected Nissan North America, Inc.

    Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Altima, LEAF, Pathfinder, and Sentra, model year 2013 NV200 (aka Taxi) and Infiniti JX35 and model year 2014 Infiniti Q50 and QX60 vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the occupant classification system (OCS) software may incorrectly classify the passenger seat…

    Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will update the OCS software, free of charge. The recall began on April 14, 2014. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

    Model years: 2013, 2014

  27. Software (electrical system) and antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip (service brakes)

    NHTSA 13V445000 Reported 151,695 vehicles potentially affected Nissan North America, Inc.

    Nissan is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Nissan Pathfinder vehicles manufactured April 18, 2012, through September 20, 2013; model year 2013 Infiniti JX35 vehicles manufactured September 15, 2011, through January 16, 2013; and model year 2014 Infiniti QX60 vehicles manufactured January 17, 2013, through September 20, 2013. In…

    Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the ABS, free of charge. The recall began on November 18, 2013. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

    Model years: 2013, 2014

  28. Air bags: frontal

    NHTSA 13V456000 Reported 2,310 vehicles potentially affected Nissan North America, Inc.

    Nissan North America Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2014 Pathfinders manufactured from July 25, 2013, to September 5, 2013 with Almond interiors only. The instrument panel tear seam on the passenger frontal air bag was incorrectly cut on the back side of the instrument panel which could cause the air bag to not deploy properly.

    Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected instrument panel assemblies, free of charge. The recall began on November 18, 2013. Owners may contact Nissan Customer Service at 1-800-647-7261.

    Model years: 2014

  29. Service brakes

    NHTSA 13V139000 Reported 19,258 vehicles potentially affected Nissan North America, Inc.

    Nissan is recalling certain model year 2013 Pathfinder and Infiniti JX vehicles manufactured December 3, 2012, through January 29, 2013. The front brake torque member was improperly cast resulting in structural weakness. This can lead to premature failure and cracking.

    Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the manufacturing date of the torque members and replace them, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 20, 2013. Owners may contact Nissan Customer…

    Model years: 2013

  30. Air bags

    NHTSA 13V069000 Reported 82,038 vehicles potentially affected Nissan North America, Inc.

    Nissan is recalling certain model year 2013 Altima, LEAF, Pathfinder, Sentra, and Infiniti JX35 vehicles. Sensors within the passenger Occupant Detection System (ODS) may have been manufactured out of specification. This may cause the system to malfunction and permanently suppress the passenger airbag.

    Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the ODS sensors and replace them as neccessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 6, 2013. Owners may contact Nissan Customer Service at 1-800-647-7261.

    Model years: 2013

  31. Hub (suspension)

    NHTSA 12V462000 Reported 2,417 vehicles potentially affected Nissan North America, Inc.

    Nissan is recalling certain model year 2012 Frontier, Pathfinder, and Xterra two-wheel drive vehicles manufactured from June 19, 2012, through July 12, 2012. These vehicles may have been equipped with front wheel hubs that may not meet the design hardness specifications. A wheel hub that was manufactured below hardness specification may…

    Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replaced the left and right side front wheel hub assemblies free of charge. The safety recall began on October 22, 2012. Owners may contact Nissan Customer Service at…

    Model years: 2012

  32. Engine and engine cooling

    NHTSA 11V592000 Reported 14,718 vehicles potentially affected NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

    Nissan is recalling certain model year 2011 infiniti fx, model year 2012 infiniti m, model year 2011-2012 nissan frontier, model year 2011-2012 nissan xterra, model year 2011-2012 nissan pathfinder, and model year 2012 nissan nv vehicles. Some of the bolts that connect the engine oil cooler and the engine oil filter to the engine in…

    Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the connector bolts free of charge. The safety recall began on january 30, 2012. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

    Model years: 2011, 2012

  33. Suspension: front and column (steering)

    NHTSA 11V244000 Reported 195,991 vehicles potentially affected NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

    Nissan is recalling certain model year 1996-2004 pathfinder and model year 1997-2003 infiniti qx4 vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in, connecticut, delaware, iowa, illinois, indiana, massachusetts, maine, maryland, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island,…

    Remedy: Nissan will inspect the strut housing and repair the vehicles as necessary, free of charge. An interim notification letter was sent out in may 2011. The second notice was mailed on july 25, 2011. Owners may contact…

    Model years: 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004

  34. Engine and engine cooling

    NHTSA 10V517000 Reported 747,480 vehicles potentially affected NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

    Nissan is recalling certain model year 2004-2006 armada, titan, infiniti qx56 and model year 2005-2006 frontier, pathfinder and xterra vehicles. The intelligent power distribution module (ipdm) assembly contains an engine control module (ECM) relay that has a diode for electrical current noise reduction. The ECM relay may allow silicon…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the ECM relay inside the ipdm assembly. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on december 6, 2010. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

    Model years: 2005, 2006

  35. Navigational system(global positioning system) (equipment)

    NHTSA 10V401000 Reported 7,948 vehicles potentially affected NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

    Nissan is recalling certain vehicles that were equipped with a garmin nuvi model 750 navigation system. The batteries contained in the affected gps units can overheat.

    Remedy: Nissan will notify owners and the repairs will be performed by garmin technicians by replacing the battery and inserting a spacer on top of the battery free of charge. The safety recall began on september 16, 2010.…

    Model years: 2008, 2009, 2010

  36. Air bags: frontal

    NHTSA 10V312000 Reported 46 vehicles potentially affected NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

    Nissan is recalling forty-six certain model year 2002 pathfinder and infiniti qx4 vehicles manufactured from august 24, 2001 through august 28, 2001. The air bag inflator contains propellant wafers that are required to properly deploy the front passenger air bag. Due to improper propellant wafer installation during the air bag inflator…

    Remedy: Nissan will notify the owners of the forty-six affected vehicles. Dealers will replace the front passenger air bag module assembly with a new one free of charge. The safety recall began on august 19, 2010. Owners may…

    Model years: 2002

  37. Suspension: lower arm

    NHTSA 10V208000 Reported 41,649 vehicles potentially affected NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

    Nissan is recalling certain model year 2010 titan, armada, qx56, frontier, xterra, and pathfinder vehicles manufactured from november 19, 2009 through march 3, 2010. The lower control link assembly has two cylindrical collars forming the inboard attachment points to the chassis. Due to an improper welding process some collars may…

    Remedy: Nissan will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on may 20, 2010. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

    Model years: 2010

  38. Air bags: sensor/control module-inactive and shaft sector (steering)

    NHTSA 10V115000 Reported 4,038 vehicles potentially affected NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

    Nissan has notified NHTSA of a defect in certain model year 2010 frontier, pathfinder, and xterra vehicles manufactured from february 22, 2010 to march 13, 2010. On some of the potentially affected vehicles, the fasteners securing the passenger front air bag module, and also the fasteners securing the steering shaft positioning bracket…

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the steering column and the passenger front air bag fasteners and any missing fasteners will be replaced and all loose fasteners will be retightened to the proper torque specifications free of…

    Model years: 2010

  39. Auxillary tank (fuel system)

    NHTSA 10V075000 Reported 80,689 vehicles potentially affected NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

    Nissan is recalling certain model year 2006 and model year 2008 frontier, xterra and pathfinder vehicles. The molded fuel tank shells can deform, causing the fuel sender float arm to contact an embossment molded into the tank shell causing the instrument panel fuel gauge to show that the vehicle has approximately one quarter tank when…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel level sending unit inside the fuel tank with a new one that has a modified float arm. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before…

    Model years: 2006, 2008

  40. Air bags: frontal

    NHTSA 08V690000 Reported 242,720 vehicles potentially affected NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

    Nissan is recalling 242,720 my 2005-2009 pathfinder, frontier and xterra vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the front czs with a redesigned sensor. The recall began on january 26, 2009. Owners in the other states will receive extended warranty coverage for the sensor to 10 years. These owners will be…

    Model years: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009

  41. Filler pipe and cap (fuel system)

    NHTSA 07V435000 Reported 372,250 vehicles potentially affected NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

    On certain vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of connecticut, delaware, iowa, illinois, indiana, kentucky, massachusetts, maine, maryland, michigan, minnesota, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, tennessee, vermont, virginia, west virginia , wisconsin and the district of…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel filler tube assembly with a new one with an improved coating process. The recall began on november 26, 2007. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

    Model years: 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001

  42. Buckle assembly (seat belts)

    NHTSA 02V125000 Reported 92,500 vehicles potentially affected NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

    On certain light duty pickup trucks, the latch plate used in the seat belt buckle was not manufactured according to design dimensions. If the seat belt tongue is inserted slowly at an angle into the buckle, there is a possibility of partial engagement.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the buckle and, if necessary, replace the buckle assembly with a new buckle. Owner notification began may 22, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service…

    Model years: 1994

  43. Hinge and attachments (structure)

    NHTSA 01V282000 Reported 31,000 vehicles potentially affected NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

    Vehicle 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 high ambient temperatures, the increase in gas pressure in the strut(s) could cause one or both brackets to bend, resulting in the struts detaching from the bracket(s) when…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the strut brackets. Owner notification began september 24, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a…

    Model years: 2001

  44. Buckle assembly (seat belts)

    NHTSA 96V170001 Reported 84,000 vehicles potentially affected NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

    The latch plate used in the seat belt buckle was not manufactured according to design dimensions. If the seat belt tongue is inserted slowly at an angle into the buckle, there is a possibility of partial engagement.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the buckle and, if necessary, replace the buckle assembly with a new buckle.

    Model years: 1994

  45. Pedals and linkages (service brakes)

    NHTSA 96V031000 Reported 1,775 vehicles potentially affected NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

    Due to the thickness of the carpet padding on the transmission tunnel, the space between the brake pedal and the transmission tunnel could catch a driver's right foot under the brake pedal.

    Remedy: Dealers will remove the carpet padding on the transmission tunnel adjacent to the accelerator pedal.

    Model years: 1996

  46. Gear box (other than rack and pinion) (steering)

    NHTSA 96V034000 Reported 1,775 vehicles potentially affected NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

    Due to the type of lubricant used in the steering transfer gear assembly, the effort required to turn the steering wheel at low ambient temperatures (less than -30 c) could increase to the point where some drivers would have difficulty in turning the wheel.

    Remedy: Dealers are replacing the steering transfer gear assembly with a new assembly having different lubricant.

    Model years: 1996

  47. Buckle assembly (seat belts)

    NHTSA 95V103002 Reported 2,730,462 vehicles potentially affected NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

    The front safety belt buckle release buttons can break. These red plastic release buttons are marked "press." if a button breaks, pieces can fall into the buckle assembly causing the buckle to operate improperly.

    Remedy: Owners should promptly check the condition and operation of both front safety belt buckles and carefully inspect the red release button for any breaks or cracks. They should ensure that both buckles are operating…

    Model years: 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991

  48. Labels (equipment)

    NHTSA 90V072000 Reported 750,000 vehicles potentially affected NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

    Incorrect tire inflation pressures were printed on certification labels.

    Remedy: Install corrected tire information label on doorpost certification label.

    Model years: 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990

  49. Buckle assembly (seat belts)

    NHTSA 87V137000 Reported 3,996 vehicles potentially affected NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

    Mismatch of male and female rear seat belt assemblies.

    Remedy: Inspect and replace all mismatched belt assemblies.

    Model years: 1987

Other Nissan models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.