2002 Nissan Pathfinder engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 43 complaints for the 2002 Nissan Pathfinder, 21% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 43 21% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 65,000 miles 35 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 3 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 6 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 5 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 8 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 7 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 2 |
What the data shows
Of the 35 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 65,000 miles, and 40% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
(1) no one single event lead up to the failure, the failure occurred over time. (2) exhaust systems "front tube" on both sides of the vehicle cracked and split at the seams. The morning was quite cool, donna stroud was driving to her next mail delivery stop, with the heater running full blast, when she experienced physical symptoms similar to a seizure, clenched fists, curled in wrists, shortness of breath, and dizziness.
Vibration problems during hard acceleration and constant vibration between 35 and 40 MPH.... Four visits to two dealerships... Unable to fix problem ... Vehicle also was in twice for oil leak.
Other problems reported for the 2002 Nissan Pathfinder
- Suspension 45 complaints
- Exhaust system 26 complaints
- Body & structure 19 complaints
- Steering 17 complaints