2001 Nissan Pathfinder engine and engine cooling problems
16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2001 Nissan Pathfinder — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2001 nissan path finder. The contact stated that the vehicle overheated while traveling 40 mph. The failure recurred on four previous occasions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the dealer confirmed that the water control module and thermostat needed replacing. The…”
filed Sep 26, 2011
“Engine service light - catalytic converter. My mechanic fixed the engine sevice light being always on by bypassing something on the catalytic converter. *tr”
filed Aug 18, 2008
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Pathfinder years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Pathfinder | 1 | 2% |
| 2024 Pathfinder | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 Pathfinder | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 Pathfinder | 1 | 1% |
| 2017 Pathfinder | 2 | 1% |
| 2016 Pathfinder | 1 | 1% |
| 2015 Pathfinder | 1 | 0% |
| 2014 Pathfinder | 5 | 1% |
| 2013 Pathfinder | 5 | 1% |
| 2012 Pathfinder | 1 | 4% |
| 2010 Pathfinder | 2 | 5% |
| 2009 Pathfinder | 4 | 11% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2001 Nissan Pathfinder
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.