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Nissan Pathfinder 1997 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 1997 Nissan Pathfinder: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

217Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
2Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
6Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
22Complaints 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.

Suspension114 complaints

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

Steering26 complaints

26 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train20 complaints

20 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Engine17 complaints

17 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure17 complaints

17 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires16 complaints

16 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control16 complaints

16 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes16 complaints

16 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags13 complaints

13 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System10 complaints

10 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 07V435000.

Unknown Or Other7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats1 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.

07V435000Reported September 18, 2007 - 372,250 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel and Propulsion System. Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on September 18, 2007. The campaign covers an estimated 372,250 vehicles across all affected models.

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.

Defect Investigations

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

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.

Complaints by Year Received

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

19961
19979
199813
199919
200018
200125
200211
20038
200414
20053
20067
200712
20088
20095
20107
201127
201211
20138
20143
20162
20173
20191
20201
20211
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.