2001 Nissan Pathfinder Suspension Problems

NHTSA component category: SUSPENSION · data through 07/14/2026

41Suspension complaints

17.8%Of all 230 complaints

#1Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How suspension ranks on this vehicle

SUSPENSION41 · 17.8%

STEERING34 · 14.8%

EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.26 · 11.3%

SUSPENSION:FRONT19 · 8.3%

STRUCTURE:BODY17 · 7.4%

Share of the 230 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2001 Nissan Pathfinder overview page.

What owners report

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 NISSAN PATHFINDER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH AND TRYING TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE RIGHT HE EXPERIENCED HEAVY…”NHTSA complaint 10355787 — filed 09/15/2010

“BROKEN LEFT FRONT COIL SPRINGS HAD BEEN REPLACED. THE CONSUMER NOTICED A SLIGHT METALLIC SOUND WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE. THE DRIVERS SIDE COIL SPRING HAD…”NHTSA complaint 10109404 — filed 01/06/2005

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Suspension complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2001 Nissan Pathfinder have suspension problems?

Suspension is the most-reported problem area on the 2001 Nissan Pathfinder: 41 of 230 complaints on file (17.8%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2001 Nissan Pathfinder have in total?

230 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 18 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, 12 reported injuries, and 1 reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's suspension category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the SUSPENSION category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.