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Nissan Pathfinder 2003 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2003 Nissan Pathfinder: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

110Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
3Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
12Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
20Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Engine32 complaints

32 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension21 complaints

21 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 11V244000.

Fuel and Propulsion System19 complaints

19 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering14 complaints

14 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags14 complaints

14 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 15V287000, 20V008000.

Brakes13 complaints

13 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure12 complaints

12 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

11V244000Reported April 20, 2011 - 195,991 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension. Recall covering the suspension system, reported to NHTSA on April 20, 2011. The campaign covers an estimated 195,991 vehicles across all affected models.

15V287000Reported May 15, 2015 - 1,090,569 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on May 15, 2015. The campaign covers an estimated 1,090,569 vehicles across all affected models.

20V008000Reported January 9, 2020 - 307,962 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on January 9, 2020. The campaign covers an estimated 307,962 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

EA15001Opened February 24, 2015 - Open

Air Bag Inflator Rupture. Resulted in recall campaign 14V668.

EA15001Opened February 24, 2015 - Open

Air Bag Inflator Rupture. Resulted in recall campaign 14V668.

EA21002Opened September 17, 2021 - Open

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

EA21002Opened September 17, 2021 - Open

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE11004Opened January 28, 2011 - Closed June 30, 2011

Frame/Body Structure Corrosion. Resulted in recall campaign 11V244000.

PE11004Opened January 28, 2011 - Closed June 30, 2011

Frame/Body Structure Corrosion. Resulted in recall campaign 11V244000.

PE11004Opened January 28, 2011 - Closed June 30, 2011

Frame/Body Structure Corrosion. Resulted in recall campaign 11V244000.

PE11004Opened January 28, 2011 - Closed June 30, 2011

Frame/Body Structure Corrosion. Resulted in recall campaign 11V244000.

PE11004Opened January 28, 2011 - Closed June 30, 2011

Frame/Body Structure Corrosion. Resulted in recall campaign 11V244000.

PE11004Opened January 28, 2011 - Closed June 30, 2011

Frame/Body Structure Corrosion. Resulted in recall campaign 11V244000.

PE14016Opened June 11, 2014 - Closed March 2, 2015

Air Bag Inflator Rupture. Resulted in recall campaign 13V172000.

PE14016Opened June 11, 2014 - Closed March 2, 2015

Air Bag Inflator Rupture. Resulted in recall campaign 13V172000.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

20036
20045
20058
20061
20076
200810
20096
20105
20116
20123
20136
20147
201510
20164
20178
20185
20194
20205
20211
20254
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.