Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2001 Nissan Pathfinder
NHTSA data on file today
The 2001 Nissan Pathfinder has 7 NHTSA recall campaigns and 230 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #11V244000 FRAME/BODY STRUCTURE CORROSION NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09E025000 FMVSS 108/REPLACEMENT HEADLAMPS/AMBER REFLECTOR NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09E012000 FMVSS 108/AFTERMARKET COMBINATION LAMPS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07V435000 LOWER MOUNTING BRACKET NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E049000 FMVSS 108/AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E026000 FMVSS 108/AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #01V282000 NISSAN/REAR DOOR HATCH NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Suspension 68 complaints
- Equipment 42 complaints
- Steering 35 complaints
- Structure 30 complaints
- Fuel System, Gasoline 23 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 16 complaints
Of the 230 complaints on file, 18 report a crash and 2 a fire; across all 230 complaints, owners report 12 injuries and 1 death (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,000–$9,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2001 Nissan Pathfinder experiences a below-average reliability based on 230 owner complaints and 7 recall campaigns. High complaint counts in suspension, equipment, and steering systems suggest potential concerns. Limited data on failure specifics implies caution, as the vehicle ages and parts naturally deteriorate.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 80,000–120,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | common |
| Steering system | 70,000–100,000 miles | $300–$1,000 | occasional |
| Fuel system | 90,000–130,000 miles | $400–$1,000 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change every 5,000 miles
- Brake fluid replacement biennially
- Transmission fluid change every 30,000 miles
- Cooling system flush every 60,000 miles
- Timing belt replacement at 90,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unusual suspension noise
- Steering wheel vibration
- Fuel odor around vehicle
- Excessive brake pedal travel
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2001 Nissan Pathfinder at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.