2003 Nissan Pathfinder engine problems
The 2003 Nissan Pathfinder has 32 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 22% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.
32
Engine complaints
22%
Share of year
0
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Engine complaints by year
What owners report
“2003 NISSAN PATHFINDER. CRACKED RESONATORS/CATALYTIC CONVERTERS UNDER VEHICLE ALLOWING EXHAUST GAS TO ENTER VEHICLE. THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH 2002/2003 PATHFINDER OWNERS AND NISSAN REFUSES TO TAKE ACTION TO CORRECT THIS DANGEROUS ISSUE. NO PAYMENT ASSISTANCE HAS BEEN OFFERED BY NISSAN TO…”
Common questions
How many engine complaints does the 2003 Nissan Pathfinder have?
NHTSA has 32 complaints about the 2003 Nissan Pathfinder engine — 22% 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.