2002 Nissan Pathfinder engine problems
The 2002 Nissan Pathfinder has 43 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 21% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
43
Engine complaints
21%
Share of year
1
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Engine complaints by year
What owners report
“TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 NISSAN PATHFINDER. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE AND OIL LIGHTS ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT COASTED THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, AND IT BEGAN SMOKING. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS JUST OVERHEATING AND NOT TO WORRY. A FEW…”
Common questions
How many engine complaints does the 2002 Nissan Pathfinder have?
NHTSA has 43 complaints about the 2002 Nissan Pathfinder engine — 21% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.