2007 Nissan Pathfinder
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Power train is the leading concern among 561 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 5th highest complaint count among 25 Pathfinder model years with reports.
Of the 2007 reports, 11 involved a crash and 2 involved a fire. 5 people were injured.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Suspension, front, control arm, lower armMay 20, 2010
NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN FRONT AND REAR LOWER LINKS, P/NOS. 54501ZQ00A, 54500ZQ00A, 551A1ZQ00A, 551A0ZQ00A , 54501EA00A, 54500EA00A, 551A1EA500, 551A0EA500, 54501ZR00A, AND 54500ZR00A, SOLD BETWEEN NOVEMBER 25, 2009 AND MAY 14, 2010 AS REPLACEMENT PARTS FOR MODEL YEAR 2004 THROUGH 2010 TITAN, ARMADA, AND QX56, AND MODEL YEARS 2005 THROUGH 2010 FRONTIER, XTERRA, AND PATHFINDER VEHICLES. THE LOWER CONTROL LINK ASSEMBLY HAS TWO CYLINDRICAL COLLARS FORMING THE INBOARD ATTACHMENT POINTS TO THE CHASSIS. DUE TO AN IMPROPER WELDING PROCESS SOME COLLARS MAY CONTAIN WELDS THAT DO NOT MEET STRENGTH SPECIFICATIONS.
IF THE COLLAR WELD SEPARATES, THE VEHICLE HANDLING WILL DETERIORATE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
NISSAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE ANY AFFECTED LOWER LINK FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 12, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
Campaign 10E019000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontalDec 29, 2008
NISSAN IS RECALLING 242,720 MY 2005-2009 PATHFINDER, FRONTIER AND XTERRA VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN, AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. IN THOSE AREAS OF THE COUNTRY WHICH USE HEAVY CONCENTRATIONS OF ROAD SALT IN THE WINTER, A MIXTURE OF SNOW/WATER AND SALT CAN ENTER INTO THE FRONT CRASH ZONE SENSOR (CZS) HOUSING. IF THIS OCCURS, THE CZS MAY INTERNALLY RUST RESULTING IN A SIGNAL INTERRUPTION. IF THIS HAPPENS, THE RED AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT WILL ILLUMINATE TO ALERT THE VEHICLE OPERATOR.
THIS ISSUE COULD RESULT IN THE NON-DEPLOYMENT OF THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER FRONT AIR BAGS IN A CRASH, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT CZS WITH A REDESIGNED SENSOR. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 26, 2009. OWNERS IN THE OTHER STATES WILL RECEIVE EXTENDED WARRANTY COVERAGE FOR THE SENSOR TO 10 YEARS. THESE OWNERS WILL BE NOTIFIED OF THE WARRANTY EXTENSION BY MAIL AND WILL RECEIVE A STICKER TO PLACE IN THEIR WARRANTY BOOKLET EXPLAINING THE EXTENDED WARRANTY COVERAGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
Campaign 08V690000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints: fuel system
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Fuel system, Gasoline, Jun 15, 2009
I OWN A 2007 NISSAN PATHFINDER SE WHICH CURRENTLY HAS JUST OVER 37,000 MILES ON IT. AFTER FILLING THE GAS TANK THE FUEL GAUGE REMAINS ON EMPTY AND THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT REMAINS ON FOR THREE TO FOUR DAYS BEFORE THE PROBLEM RESETS ITSELF. AFTER ANOTHER FILL UP THE SAME SYMPTOMS RE-OCCUR. THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING FOR ABOUT A MONTH NOW AND THE DEALER TELLS ME THAT IT IS NOT COVERED UNDER THE WARRANTY. POTENTIAL FOR DANGER EXISTS IN THAT THE CAR MAY BE OUT OF FUEL WHILE I AM DRIVING WHICH MAY CAUSE STALLING AND LEAD TO AN ACCIDENT. THANKS FOR YOUR SERVICE. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Jun 2, 2009
FILLED GAS TANK COMPLETELY. FUEL GAUGE DID NOT INDICATE A FULL TANK. THE DTE DISPLAY HAD DASHES ACROSS IT WHEN IT SHOULD HAVE SHOWN 323 MILES TO THE TANK DROVE FOR APPROXIMATELY ONE MILE. FUEL GAUGE INDICATOR WENT HAYWIRE AND SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT CAME ON. FUEL GAUGE NOW SHOW THAT THE GAS TANK IS EMPTY AND WILL NOT MOVE. SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT IS STILL ON. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Apr 22, 2009
PROBLEM WITH 2007 NISSAN PATHFINDER: FUEL GAUGE WENT HAYWIRE AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Apr 8, 2009
FILLED GAS TANK THE GAUGE STAYED AT 1/4 FULL. THE NEXT DAY GAUGE DID NOT WORK AND SERVICE LIGHT WAS ON. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Jan 28, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 NISSAN PATHFINDER. WHILE ON VACATION IN JULY OF 2008, THE CONTACT NOTICED AND SMELLED FUEL LEAKING FROM THE VEHICLE JUST ONE WEEK AFTER HAVING THE FUEL SENSOR REPLACED. THE ODOR WAS VERY STRONG. THE MANUFACTURER REPAIRED THE VEHICLE UNDER WARRANTY. WHEN THE CONTACT RETRIEVED THE VEHICLE, SHE WAS INFORMED THAT THE FUEL LINE WAS REPAIRED, BUT SHE BEGAN SMELLING GASOLINE A FEW WEEKS LATER. THERE WAS NO LEAKAGE AT THAT TIME. ON JANUARY 23, 2009, THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR THE ODOR AND THEY STATED THAT NO PRIOR REPAIRS APPEARED TO HAVE BEEN MADE TO THE VEHICLE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 60,000.
Fuel system, Other, Dec 4, 2008
I HAVE A 2007 PATHFINDER WITH 39K MILES. I FILLED THE GAS TANK UP ON LAST NIGHT. WHEN I PULLED AWAY, THE GAUGE READ FULL. THE NEXT MORNING AS I WENT TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE, THE GAUGE READ EMPTY AND THE SES LIGHT WAS ON. I CONTACTED THE DEALER WHO ADVISED ME THIS WAS COMMON IN THE PATHFINDER AND IT WOULD COST 400 DOLLARS. I CONTACTED NISSAN CUSTOMER AFFAIRS THAT ADVISED ME THAT THERE IS NO RECALL AND DON'T KNOW THIS TO BE A COMMON ISSUE. AS I HAVE RESEARCHED ONLINE, I SEE THAT THIS SEEMS TO BE AN ISSUE THAT HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR YEARS. WHY ARE CONSUMERS NOT AWARE BEFORE MAKING THEIR PURCHASE. *TR