Nissan Pathfinder — Brakes
High risk
Mar 20, 2025
Model years: 2025
Issue: On certain vehicles, the front brake calipers may not have been manufactured correctly. As a result, the caliper(s) could crack and cause reduced braking. Safety Risk: Reduc
Also affects: Nissan Murano
Nissan Pathfinder — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Mar 5, 2024
Model years: 2024
On certain vehicles, the driver seat belt pretensioner may not have been manufactured correctly. As a result, the seat belt pretensioner may not work properly in a crash.
Also affects: Infiniti Qx60, Infiniti 1-, Nissan 1-
Nissan Pathfinder — Airbag
High risk
Feb 27, 2024
Model years: 2024
On certain vehicles, the driver-front airbag may not have been manufactured properly. Over time, moisture could enter the inflator and cause it not to inflate properly in a crash.
Also affects: Infiniti Qx60, Nissan Kicks, Nissan Rogue, Nissan Sentra, Nissan Versa
Nissan Pathfinder — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Apr 14, 2023
Model years: 2023
On certain vehicles, the driver's seat frame may not have been properly welded. As a result, the seat frame could break in a crash.
Also affects: Infiniti Qx60, Infiniti 1-, Nissan 1-
Nissan Pathfinder — Airbag
High risk
Feb 10, 2023
Model years: 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
On certain vehicles, the plastic emblem on the steering wheel airbag cover could detach and become a projectile when the airbag inflates in a crash.
Also affects: Nissan Armada, Nissan Frontier, Nissan Quest, Nissan Titan, Nissan Xterra
Nissan Pathfinder — Airbag
High risk
Feb 10, 2023
Model years: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2011, 2012
On certain vehicles, the plastic emblem on the steering wheel airbag cover could detach and become a projectile when the airbag inflates in a crash.
Also affects: Nissan Armada, Nissan Frontier, Nissan Quest, Nissan Titan, Nissan Xterra
Nissan Pathfinder — Visual System
High risk
Jul 22, 2022
Model years: 2022
Under certain conditions, a software problem could cause the in-vehicle infotainment system to reset. If you shift to reverse while the computer is resetting, the rearview camera i
Also affects: Nissan Frontier, Nissan Rogue, Nissan 1-
Nissan Pathfinder — Structure
High risk
Jun 14, 2022
Model years: 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016
Over time, dirt buildup could cause the secondary hood latch to stick open after it is used. If this happens, and the primary hood latch is released, the hood may open suddenly whi
Also affects: Nissan 1-
Nissan Pathfinder — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Sep 24, 2021
Model years: 2022
Issue: On certain vehicles, the head restraints on the third-row (rear) seats may not have been properly welded. As a result, the head restraint could move or detach from the seat
Nissan Pathfinder — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Sep 24, 2021
Model years: 2022
On certain vehicles, the second-row seat frames may not have been properly welded. As a result, the seatback could fail and move in a crash.
Also affects: Nissan 1-
Nissan Pathfinder — Structure
High risk
Sep 13, 2021
Model years: 2022
On certain vehicles, the secondary hood latch bracket may not have been properly welded. As a result, the bracket could move out of position and the secondary latch may not engage
Also affects: Nissan 1-
Nissan Pathfinder — Lights And Instruments
High risk
Jan 21, 2021
Model years: 2013, 2014, 2015
On certain vehicles, the stop lamp switch may not have been installed correctly. Over time, this could cause the stop lamp relay to fail and stick in the on position. If this happe
Also affects: Nissan 1-
Nissan Pathfinder — Airbag
High risk
Jan 10, 2020
Model years: 2002, 2003, 2004
This recall is for certain vehicles that had an airbag inflator replaced as a part of an earlier recall campaign. This recall provides a final repair. Long-term exposure to high ab
Also affects: Infiniti Fx35, Infiniti Fx45, Infiniti I30, Infiniti I35, Infiniti M35
Nissan Pathfinder — Brakes
High risk
Nov 11, 2019
Model years: 2017, 2018, 2019
On certain vehicles, the antilock brake system (ABS) actuator pump may leak brake fluid and malfunction. This would cause the ABS warning lamp to turn on. If this problem is not fi
Also affects: Infiniti Qx60, Nissan Maxima, Nissan Murano, Infiniti 1-, Nissan 1-
Nissan Pathfinder — Visual System
High risk
Sep 13, 2019
Model years: 2018, 2019
Issue: On certain vehicles, the rear view camera system does not return to the default setting when the transmission is shifted to reverse. This could cause a reduction in rear vis
Also affects: Nissan Nv200, Infiniti Q50, Infiniti Q60, Infiniti Qx80, Nissan Leaf
Nissan Pathfinder — Other
High risk
Aug 21, 2019
Model years: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012
This recall is for aftermarket replacement rear window glass produced by Vitro Automotriz. Certain rear window glass may not have been properly tempered. If the window breaks, the
Also affects: Buick Rainier, Buick Terraza, Cadillac Escalade, Cadillac Escalade Esv, Chevrolet Equinox
Nissan Pathfinder — Brakes
High risk
Sep 10, 2018
Model years: 2017, 2018
On certain vehicles, the antilock brake system (ABS) actuator pump may leak brake fluid onto an electronic circuit board, causing it to malfunction. This would cause the illuminati
Also affects: Infiniti Qx60, Nissan Maxima, Nissan Murano, Infiniti 1-, Nissan 1-
Nissan Pathfinder — Airbag
High risk
Feb 3, 2017
Model years: 2002
On certain vehicles, long-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature, combined with high temperature cycling, could eventually degrade the propellant contained in the
Also affects: Infiniti Qx4, Infiniti 1-, Nissan 1-
Nissan Pathfinder — Lights And Instruments
High risk
May 27, 2016
Model years: 2013, 2014
This recall was replaced by Transport Canada Recall No. 2021-020. On certain vehicles, the stop lamp switch may not have been installed properly causing and intermittent contact th
Also affects: Nissan 1-
Nissan Pathfinder — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Apr 25, 2016
Model years: 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016
On certain vehicles, a defect in the occupant classification system could allow an adult sitting in the front passenger seat to be classified as a child or an “empty seat”. This wo
Also affects: Infiniti Jx35, Infiniti Q50, Infiniti Q50 Hybrid, Infiniti Qx60, Infiniti Qx60 Hybrid
Nissan Pathfinder — Airbag
High risk
Oct 20, 2015
Model years: 2013, 2014, 2015
Certain vehicles serviced as part of recall 2014-093 or which had the Occupant Classification System (OCS) module replaced during servicing may have been fitted with an incorrect r
Also affects: Infiniti Jx35, Infiniti Qx60, Nissan Altima, Nissan Sentra, Infiniti 1-
Nissan Pathfinder — Airbag
High risk
May 15, 2015
Model years: 2004
On certain vehicles, the passenger (frontal) airbag inflator could produce excessive internal pressure during airbag deployment. Increased pressure may cause the inflator to ruptur
Also affects: Nissan X-Trail, Nissan Sentra
Nissan Pathfinder — Wheels
High risk
Feb 9, 2015
Model years: 2014, 2015
On certain vehicles, The front hub assembly bolts may not have been tightened to specification. If the bolts were to loosen, the brake caliper could separate from the wheel hub ass
Also affects: Infiniti Qx60, Nissan Rogue
Nissan Pathfinder — Other
High risk
Jan 26, 2015
Model years: 2013, 2014
On certain vehicles the hood release cable assembly may have been installed incorrectly, preventing the latching claw from fully engaging. This could cause the secondary latch to r
Also affects: Infiniti Jx35, Infiniti Qx60, Infiniti Qx60 Hybrid, Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid, Infiniti 1-
Nissan Pathfinder — Airbag
High risk
Dec 12, 2014
Model years: 2003, 2004
On certain vehicles, the passenger (frontal) airbag inflator could produce excessive internal pressure during airbag deployment. Increased pressure may cause the inflator to ruptur
Also affects: Nissan Sentra, Nissan X-Trail, Nissan 1-
Nissan Pathfinder — Airbag
High risk
Jul 2, 2014
Model years: 2002, 2003
On certain vehicles, the passenger (frontal) airbag inflator could produce excessive internal pressure during airbag deployment. Increased pressure may cause the inflator to ruptur
Also affects: Infiniti Fx35, Infiniti Fx45, Infiniti I35, Infiniti Qx4, Nissan Maxima
Nissan Pathfinder — Wheels
High risk
May 7, 2014
Model years: 2014
On some vehicles, one of the five wheel lug nuts on the right-side wheels may have been installed without being tightened to specification. This could cause the wheel(s) to become
Also affects: Infiniti Qx60, Nissan Rogue, Infiniti 1-, Nissan 1-
Nissan Pathfinder — Powertrain
High risk
Mar 26, 2014
Model years: 2013
On certain vehicles, the transmission oil cooler hose may detach due to the use of clamps with insufficient clamping force, causing transmission fluid leakage and the illumination
Also affects: Nissan 1-
Nissan Pathfinder — Airbag
High risk
Mar 25, 2014
Model years: 2013, 2014
On certain vehicles, the front passenger seat occupant classification system software may incorrectly classify the passenger seat as empty, when it is occupied by an adult. If this
Also affects: Infiniti Jx35, Infiniti Q50, Infiniti Qx60, Nissan Altima, Nissan Leaf
Nissan Pathfinder — Brakes
High risk
Oct 16, 2013
Model years: 2013, 2014
On certain vehicles, incorrect antilock braking system (ABS) calibration may result in longer than expected stopping distances during light braking on rough roads. This could poten
Also affects: Infiniti Jx35, Infiniti Qx60, Infiniti 1-, Nissan 1-
Nissan Pathfinder — Airbag
High risk
Sep 27, 2013
Model years: 2014
On certain vehicles, a manufacturing defect in the dashboard could result in improper deployment of the passenger side airbag in a crash. This could increase the risk of injury to
Nissan Pathfinder — Brakes
High risk
Apr 12, 2013
Model years: 2013
On certain vehicles, the front brake caliper mounting brackets may have been manufactured incorrectly and could fail, which could result in a loss of vehicle control. This could al
Also affects: Infiniti Jx35
Nissan Pathfinder — Airbag
High risk
Apr 11, 2013
Model years: 2002, 2003
On certain vehicles, the passenger (frontal) airbag inflator could produce excessive internal pressure during airbag deployment. Increased pressure may cause the inflator to ruptur
Also affects: Nissan Maxima, Infiniti I35, Nissan Sentra, Infiniti Qx4, Infiniti Fx35
Nissan Pathfinder — Airbag
High risk
Mar 14, 2013
Model years: 2013
On certain vehicles, sensors within the Occupant Detection System (ODS) may have been manufactured incorrectly. This may cause the system to malfunction and permanently suppress th
Also affects: Nissan Altima, Infiniti Jx35, Nissan Sentra
Nissan Pathfinder — Engine
High risk
Dec 20, 2011
Model years: 2011
On certain vehicles, the engine oil cooler stud (onto which the oil filter is mounted) could fail. This could cause an engine oil leak, which could illuminate the instrument panel'
Also affects: Infiniti Fx50, Infiniti M56, Nissan Frontier, Nissan Nv, Nissan Xterra
Nissan Pathfinder — Structure
High risk
Apr 21, 2011
Model years: 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004
On certain vehicles operated in areas of heavy road salt usage during winter months, a mixture of snow/water and salt may enter an assembly location hole in the upper strut housing
Also affects: Infiniti Qx4
Nissan Pathfinder — Label
High risk
Apr 18, 2011
Model years: 2010
Certain vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 110 - Tire Selection and Rims. The French-language wording displayed on the tire placa
Also affects: Nissan Frontier, Nissan Xterra
Nissan Pathfinder — Engine
High risk
Oct 28, 2010
Model years: 2004, 2005, 2006
On certain vehicles the Intelligent Power Distribution Module (IPDM) assembly contains an Engine Control Module (ECM) relay that has a diode for electrical current noise reduction.
Also affects: Infiniti Qx56, Nissan Armada, Nissan Frontier, Nissan Titan, Nissan Xterra
Nissan Pathfinder — Accessories
High risk
Sep 8, 2010
Model years: 2008, 2009, 2010
On certain Garmin nüvi 750 GPS units purchased as a customer or dealer installed accessory at Nissan dealerships, the lithium-ion batteries may contain a defect that may cause them
Also affects: Nissan Frontier, Nissan Xterra, Nissan 1-
Nissan Pathfinder — Airbag
High risk
Jul 5, 2010
Model years: 2002
On certain vehicles, due to a problem during the airbag inflator manufacturing process, some front passenger airbag inflators may be missing components. If a vehicle with an affect
Also affects: Infiniti Qx4
Nissan Pathfinder — Suspension
High risk
May 26, 2010
Model years: 2010
On certain vehicles, the lower control link assembly collars (forming the inboard attachment point to the chassis) may not have been manufactured correctly. If the collar weld fail
Also affects: Infiniti Qx56, Nissan Armada, Nissan Frontier, Nissan Titan, Nissan Xterra
Nissan Pathfinder — Powertrain
High risk
Mar 24, 2010
Model years: 2010
On certain four-wheel drive vehicles, the joint portion of the front driveshaft may contain small cracks. These cracks may eventually lead to a failure, resulting in separation of
Also affects: Infiniti Qx56, Nissan Armada, Nissan Frontier, Nissan Titan, Nissan Xterra
Nissan Pathfinder — Other
High risk
Mar 23, 2010
Model years: 2010
On certain vehicles, the fasteners securing the steering shaft positioning bracket may not have been tightened to the proper torque specification. If the fasteners are not properly
Also affects: Nissan Frontier, Nissan Xterra
Nissan Pathfinder — Airbag
High risk
Mar 22, 2010
Model years: 2010
On certain vehicles, the fasteners securing the passenger front air bag module may not have been tightened to the proper torque specification. If the fasteners were not tightened p
Also affects: Nissan Frontier, Nissan Xterra
Nissan Pathfinder — Fuel System
High risk
Mar 3, 2010
Model years: 2006, 2008
On certain vehicles, the molded fuel tanks are slightly thinner than specification in the area under the fuel sender unit. This may allow the tank floor to deform causing the fuel
Also affects: Nissan Xterra, Nissan Frontier
Nissan Pathfinder — Airbag
High risk
Dec 22, 2008
Model years: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009
On certain vehicles operated in areas of heavy road salt usage, the front Crash Zone Sensor (CZS) may rust internally. This could result in the non-deployment of the driver and pas
Also affects: Nissan Xterra, Nissan Frontier
Nissan Pathfinder — Fuel System
High risk
Sep 13, 2007
Model years: 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001
On certain vehicles, inadequate coating of the fuel filler tube assembly could allow water to penetrate past the coating and cause surface rust. In areas which use heavy concentrat
Also affects: Infiniti Qx4, Infiniti 1-, Nissan 1-
Nissan Pathfinder — Structure
High risk
Sep 5, 2001
Model years: 2001
On certain 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 ga
Also affects: Infiniti Qx4
Nissan Pathfinder — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Sep 13, 1996
Model years: 1994
THE LATCH PLATE USED IN THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE MAY NOT HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED ACCORDING TO THE DESIGN DIMENSION. THIS COULD RESULT IN PARTIAL ENGAGEMENT OF THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE AND C
Also affects: Nissan D21 Pick Up, Nissan 1-
Nissan Pathfinder — Brakes
High risk
Feb 21, 1996
Model years: 1996
NOTE: THERE ARE TWO DEFECTS IN THIS RECALL. (1) DUE TO THE THICKNESS OF THE CARPET PADDING ON THE TRANSMISSION TUNNEL, THE SPACE BETWEEN THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE TRANSMISSION TUNNEL
Nissan Pathfinder — Seats And Restraints
High risk
May 24, 1995
Model years: 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991
THE (Takata) ABS PLASTIC FRONT SEAT BELT RELEASE BUTTONS ON THESE VEHICLES MAY BREAK ALLOWING PLASTIC PIECES TO FALL INTO THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY. IF THIS SHOULD HAPPEN, A NO LATCH, FA
Also affects: Nissan 200sx, Nissan 240sx, Nissan D21 Pick Up, Nissan Q45, Nissan Sentra
Nissan Pathfinder — Suspension
High risk
Jul 26, 1990
Model years: 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990
THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH C.M.V.S.S. 120 - TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS. INCORRECT LABELLING.
Also affects: Nissan 720, Nissan D21 Pick Up, Nissan Multi, Nissan 1-
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