How many recalls does the 1999 Nissan Pathfinder have?

The 1999 Nissan Pathfinder has 2 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record.

How do I check if my 1999 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 1999 Nissan Pathfinder?

Of 144 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is suspension.

1999 Nissan Pathfinder Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1999 Nissan Pathfinder has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 568,241 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 144 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the suspension. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

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.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 07V435000 2007-09-18 372,250 affected

Defect

ON CERTAIN VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, IOWA, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, KENTUCKY, MASSACHUSETTS, MAINE, MARYLAND, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, TENNESSEE, VERMONT, VIRGINIA, WEST VIRGINIA , WISCONSIN…

Consequence

THIS MAY RESULT IN SURFACE RUST BUT NOT PERFORATION OF THE TUBE. HOWEVER, IN THOSE AREAS OF THE COUNTRY WHICH USE HEAVY CONCENTRATIONS OF ROAD SALT IN THE WINTER, IF A MIXTURE OF SNOW/WATER AND SALT MAKES CONTACT WITH THE BARE METAL, CORROSION MAY OCCUR TO A DEGREE WHICH RESULTS IN PERFORATION OF THE TUBE. IN THIS…

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL FILLER TUBE ASSEMBLY WITH A NEW ONE WITH AN IMPROVED COATING PROCESS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 26, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.

Complaints by component

SUSPENSION:FRONT

STEERING

411

SUSPENSION

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

AIR BAGS

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

STRUCTURE:BODY

TIRES

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

Total complaints144

What owners report

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

“1999 nissan pathfinder. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle fire due to mechanical malfunction. *ld the consumer stated the vehicle was fueled an hour before the fire and smelled gas. The engine compartment caught fire. Nissan declined to offer any assistance due to the vehicle being out of…”

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE · reported 2020-07-24

“The brake lights will not go off, stays off even when parked.”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2019-12-01

“1999 nissan pathfinder. Consumer writes in regards to strut tower safety recall. *ld the consumer stated the dealer declined to perform the recall repair stating the work would be insufficient and considers it to be beyond what they are capable of doing. *js”

SUSPENSION · reported 2019-07-15

“1999 nissan pathfinder. Consumer writes in regards to strut tower safety recall. *ld the consumer stated the dealer declined to perform the recall repair stating the work would be insufficient and considers it to be beyond what they are capable of doing. *js”

STRUCTURE · reported 2019-07-15

“When turning left or right with steering wheel there is a quarter of a turn before the vehicle starts to turn and when traveling on the freeway this causes me to drift into other lanes . This delay when I turn the steering wheel and the car doesn't turn is very scary. It is almost like when you…”

STEERING · reported 2019-02-14

“When turning left or right with steering wheel there is a quarter of a turn before the vehicle starts to turn and when traveling on the freeway this causes me to drift into other lanes . This delay when I turn the steering wheel and the car doesn't turn is very scary. It is almost like when you…”

UNKNOWN OR OTHER · reported 2019-02-14

“Tl* the contact owns a 1999 nissan pathfinder. The contact noticed that the strut tower brace was severely rusted. The vehicle was taken to byrely nissan (4027 dixie highway, louisville, ky 40216) where it was determined that the vin was old and no longer in the system. The vehicle was not…”

SUSPENSION · reported 2018-09-10

“Nhtsa recall number 11v-244 recall, manufacturer recall number: r1108. I recently purchased this vehicle which was in seattle wa. I live in illinois and took this car yesterday to anderson nissan in rockford, il for the open recall. I was told that their inspection showed no rust and due to the…”

UNKNOWN OR OTHER · reported 2016-09-26