How many recalls does the 2003 Nissan Pathfinder have?

The 2003 Nissan Pathfinder has 3 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record.

How do I check if my 2003 Nissan Pathfinder has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 2003 Nissan Pathfinder?

Of 147 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is engine and engine cooling.

2003 Nissan Pathfinder Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2003 Nissan Pathfinder has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 1,594,522 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 147 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine and engine cooling. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

AIR BAGS 20V008000 2020-01-09 307,962 affected

Defect

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2001-2003 Maxima, 2002-2006 Sentra, 2002-2004 Pathfinder, 2007-2011 Versa Sedan and Versa Hatchback, 2001-2004 Infiniti I30 and I35, 2002-2003 Inifiniti QX4, 2003-2008 Infiniti FX35 and FX45 and 2006-2010 M35 and M45 vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with…

Consequence

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy

Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflators with alternate desiccated inflators, free of charge. The recall began February 12, 2020. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 888-737-9511 or Infiniti customer service at 888-810-3715.

AIR BAGS 15V287000 2015-05-15 1,090,569 affected

Defect

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2001-2003 Nissan Maxima, 2002-2004 Pathfinder, 2002-2006 Sentra, 2002-2003 Infiniti QX4 and I35, 2003 FX35 and FX45, and 2001 I30 vehicles. Upon deployment of the passenger side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to…

Consequence

In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy

Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on June 15, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261. Note: On December 18, 2015 Nissan informed NHTSA of an amendment of this recall to remove 2004-2005 Infiniti FX35 and…

SUSPENSION 11V244000 2011-04-20 195,991 affected

Defect

NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 1996-2004 PATHFINDER AND MODEL YEAR 1997-2003 INFINITI QX4 VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD, OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN, CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, IOWA, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, MASSACHUSETTS, MAINE, MARYLAND, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO,…

Consequence

THE STRUT HOUSING MAY CRACK AND PULL AWAY FROM THE INNER HOOD LEDGE ASSEMBLY. THIS MAY LEAD TO GRINDING NOISES, INCREASED STEERING EFFORT, AND POSSIBLY THE STEERING COLUMN TO BREAK, RESULTING IN THE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Remedy

NISSAN WILL INSPECT THE STRUT HOUSING AND REPAIR THE VEHICLES AS NECESSARY, FREE OF CHARGE. AN INTERIM NOTIFICATION LETTER WAS SENT OUT IN MAY 2011. THE SECOND NOTICE WAS MAILED ON JULY 25, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.

Complaints by component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

SUSPENSION

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

STEERING

211

AIR BAGS

STRUCTURE:BODY

ENGINE

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

111

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR

Total complaints147

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Buying a used vehicle checking on issues”

ENGINE · reported 2025-11-02

“Buying a used vehicle checking on issues”

POWER TRAIN · reported 2025-11-02

“Buying a used vehicle checking on issues”

STRUCTURE:BODY · reported 2025-11-02

“This vehicle no longer meets the epa tier 3 standards that are needed to be on the road . I as the customer am not ok with this and because of this reason iâ€™d like the entire vehicle to completely recalled . As it is not any longer fit to be on roads . The fact is that this car presents a health…”

UNKNOWN OR OTHER · reported 2025-08-05

“Unknown . The steering column broke”

STEERING · reported 2025-07-22

“Unknown . The steering column broke”

SUSPENSION · reported 2025-07-22

“Unknown . The steering column broke”

UNKNOWN OR OTHER · reported 2025-07-22

“The contact owns a 2003 nissan pathfinder. The contact stated there was corrosion on the passengerâ€™s side front struts. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who declined the repair under manufacturer campaign id: r1107 with nhtsa campaign number:…”

SUSPENSION · reported 2025-04-01