10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
3 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
54,998 miles

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problem #12

Oct 152019

Pathfinder

  • 188,500 miles
My Nissan Pathfinders air bag dash light is flashing. I have had it reset and it starts flashing again after a few hours of operation.

- Newton, NC, USA

problem #11

Nov 262018

Pathfinder

  • miles
I was sent to post cards at different times to fix the recall one was after thanksgiving about the 28th of November 2018 I went out there they failed to fix the problem they didn't have the parts or the mechanic wasn't available so they sent another postcard saying call back the parts are available now I go there which today December 23rd and she's telling me there's no mechanic people have played games with me I work I don't have time to keep running back and forth if they're not going to fix the car please send me to a Nissan that will fix this recall problem if I get in an accident and something happens to me I'm going to sue major big.

- Newark, NJ, USA

problem #10

Aug 252018

Pathfinder

  • miles
2003 Nissan Pathfinder. Consumer writes in regards to airbag recall. The consumer received a notification pertaining to the airbag recall, but was informed the VIN was not included in the recall. The consumer requested an investigation to confirm whether not the VIN was included. The dealer and the manufacturer were notified.

- West Islip, NY, USA

problem #9

Jun 122017

Pathfinder

  • miles
"takata recall' the southern district court Florida of United States informed me that my truck had a safety recall. I was also told by Nissan dealership to bring my truck for repair. In December 06, 2017, I went to the dealer got it fix after a long 9 hres wait.

- Leihigh Acres, FL, USA

problem #8

Aug 132015

Pathfinder 6-cyl

  • 102,916 miles
Takata recall hello, I received a safety recall letter from Nissan to have my airbags inspected. I went in and left with no issues and no repair was done, just an inspection. Two months later the airbag light started blinking. I called them and asked that they fix it. They said it will cost me $150 to diagnose the problem. I stated that they caused the problem during their inspection as it was working just fine until then. They refused to fix the problem the created. This is obviously a scam to get more money out of consumers for an unnecessary repair. What can I do to get them to fix the problem for free? I have been driving the vehicle around for two years with the issue. I have contacted the dealer multiple times, complained and now that my son is to drive the vehicle I need this addressed and you are my last effort. Thanks [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Allen, TX, USA

problem #7

Jul 132016

Pathfinder

  • miles
Takata recall can't get my airbags fixed but I have had 2 recalls

- Gulfport, MS, USA

problem #6

Nov 012017

Pathfinder

  • miles
Takata recall

- Newark, NJ, USA

problem #5

Aug 052016

Pathfinder

  • miles
Air bag liht is

- Herndon, VA, USA

problem #4

Oct 072015

Pathfinder

  • 160,000 miles
Vehicle was involved in a front end collision at 35mph hitting the rear of a stopped car due to traffic on the SR125 freeway in san diego county. The front end crumpled but the driver's airbag failed to deploy. Hood, bumper, grill, quarter panels all crushed, but airbag failed to deploy. Question whether the inflator for the airbag has an issue as these airbags/inflators are part of the takata recall.

- San Diego, CA, USA

problem #3

Feb 042015

Pathfinder 4WD 6-cyl

  • 130,000 miles
Lost control of vehicle coming off ramp due to black ice causing rear end to slide out to the left at a 90 causing front end collision to concrete on bridge. Steering wheel air bag deployed causing a bloody nose as well as a cut to the bottom lip and an inch long cut down the chin.

- Midland, MI, USA

problem #2

Oct 012014

Pathfinder 4WD 6-cyl

  • miles
2003 Nissan Pathfinder. Consumer writes in regards to airbag recall repair. The dealer informed the consumer, they could not perform the recall, because the air bags were not original from the factory. Recall # 14V361000.

- Louisville, KY, USA

problem #1

Sep 082014

Pathfinder

  • 78,558 miles
The contact owns a 2003 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated while driving at 55 mph, the driver side tire blew out causing the vehicle to crash into a barrier on the freeway and the air bags failed to deploy. The contact suffered from back pain, numbness in the arm and hand which required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a repair shop. The contact received a notification for recall NHTSA campaign number: 14V361000 (air bag). The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The failure mileage was 78,558.

- Oak Brook , IL, USA