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2000 Nissan Pathfinder recalls and problems

2 recalls and 112 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2000 Nissan Pathfinder.

2
recalls
112
owner complaints
9
complaints mentioning a crash
2
mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2000 Nissan Pathfinder recalls

Suspension: front · Steering: column

NHTSA campaign 11V244000 · reported April 20, 2011 · NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. · 195,991 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
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, vermont, washington d.c., west virginia and wisconsin. In areas of the country in which heavy concentrations of road salt are used, a mixture of snow/water and salt may enter an assembly location hole in the upper strut housing, causing water to collect at the mating surface of the strut housing panel and the inner hood ledge assembly. Over time, this snow/water and salt intrusion may result in corrosion of the strut tower housing in some subject vehicles.
The risk
The strut housing may crack and pull away from the inner hood ledge assembly. This may lead to grinding noises, increased steering effort, and possibly the steering column to break, resulting in the loss of steering control, which could result in a crash.
The fix
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 nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

Fuel system, gasoline: storage, tank assembly, filler pipe and cap

NHTSA campaign 07V435000 · reported September 18, 2007 · NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. · 372,250 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
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 columbia, during the coating process of the fuel filler tube assembly, an insufficient amount of coating may have been applied at the lower mounting bracket. This could result in an opening in the coating which can allow water to enter and make contact with the bare metal of the tube.
The risk
This may result in surface rust but not perforation of the tube. However, in those areas of the country which use heavy concentrations of road salt in the winter, if a mixture of snow/water and salt makes contact with the bare metal, corrosion may occur to a degree which results in perforation of the tube. In this case fuel leakage may occur when filling the tank. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
The fix
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.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Jun 18, 2025 · Visibility/wiper

windshield wiper motor and relay stopped working no known new parts for relay

Jul 2, 2024 · Structure

This is in regards to a recall repair for the driver side strut tower. It has rusted out do to an improper recall repair.

Oct 29, 2018 · Suspension · 153,000 miles

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 NISSAN PATHFINDER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, A NOISE WAS HEARD EMERGING FROM THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD TO FIND THE PASSENGER SIDE STRUT HAD PERFORATED THE WHEEL WELL AND DAMAGED THE BRAKE LINE…

Jul 25, 2018 · Power train · 102,000 miles

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 NISSAN PATHFINDER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START AFTER IT WAS PARKED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER (RUSS DARROW NISSAN OF MILWAUKEE, 11212 W METRO AUTO MALL, MILWAUKEE, WI 53224, [phone removed]) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WAS A CRACK IN THE TRANSMISSION…

Feb 28, 2018 · Structure · 207,000 miles · crash reported

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 NISSAN PATHFINDER. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 2 MPH AND MAKING A LEFT TURN, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG DEPLOYED WITH FORCE, WHICH IMPACTED THE CONTACT'S RIGHT EYE. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED BRUISES AND HEAD INJURIES THAT…

Pathfinder model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2000 211292
2001 3230182
2002 5156151
2003 3110111

Across all years, the 2005 Pathfinder has the most complaints (1,050). All Nissan Pathfinder years →

Questions

Does the 2000 Nissan Pathfinder have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2000 Nissan Pathfinder, the most recent reported on April 20, 2011 (Suspension: front, Steering: column). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Nissan Pathfinder?
Owners have filed 112 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is suspension (41 complaints), followed by structure (29).
How many 2000 Nissan Pathfinder complaints mention a crash or fire?
9 of 112 complaints report a crash and 2 a fire; 9 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received June 18, 2025.