2001 Nissan Pathfinder SE from North America - Comments

Hey hows it going fellow Pathfinder owners, sweet rides you have, :P. I too am a fellow 2001 r50 Pathfinder owner, early 2000 production date XE LSD 4x4 auto with about 130,000 kms on it.

Purchased in Jan 08 with around 120,000 kms on it.

Service engine soon light, common problem is the Mass Air Flow sensor, you should get a P0171 and a P0174 which is the truck running lean, you will notice on startups after the truck hasn't been running, it will seem hesitant and want to miss until it warms up, and then it will run almost normal.

Read online about that problem and came up with a solution that worked for me. Apparently you can use the same MAF Sensor off of a 2001 Maxima which has the same engine vq35 and it costs a few hundred dollars less than the Pathfinder MAF sensor. I tried this method, and since I've driven over 500 kms on it and the truck seems to be running as good as ever. everythingnissan.com search for part # 22680-2Y001 and the MAF sensor should cost you less than 100 dollars shipped. You can install easily yourself with tools in about half hour to an hour if you take your time. Since installing the new MAF sensor and housing, my Pathfinder has no more stumbling on cold takeoffs or engine missing at w.o.t.

Slow windows, silicone grease or silicon oil; I read somewhere people would pick some up from parts dealer and lube up their rails somehow and that would fix the problem; haven't tried it yet, but might try it out or read around the Internet for more of that.

I've read around on the Internet and seen some people saying their Pathfinders were still running around with over 180,000 miles on them. So I figure these trucks should last pretty long if you take care of them.

I have a 2001 Pathfinder. Bought it used at 95,000. Shortly thereafter it started pinging and the infamous SES light went on.

Comments in this forum let me to replace the cheaper MAF sensor and the pining stopped!! Thanks much for that info.

The SAS light soon went out and then again it went back on again. I changed the fuel filter (cheap fix and yes it needed it anyway) and the light went out.

Then shortly thereafter the SAS light went on again!! This is making me crazy! But I decided, if the car is running fine, and it is, not pinging, hesitation and mileage is about right for this vehicle, I am done spending money on the light. Sort of like that L1011 that crashed while the crew were messing with the landing gear light that turned out to be just the light itself.

I think the on board computer must be hooked to the crappy CD changer which is also broke and the light is connected to both.

Again if you have real problems like pinging and hesitation, check out the advice on the MAF and replace that. I did that myself, real easy and for about $70.

Oh and by the way, the SAS light is off for now...

I cannot believe that so many other people have had the exact same problems as me! I have 2001 Pathfinder and the cd player went awhile ago, but what I'm experiencing right now is the poor acceleration on the highway or inclines. I had the dealer and my other mechanic check it out and no one can find a problem. I think they are starting to think I'm crazy along with my husband. Does anyone know what is causing this?

Well, I just read the comments on the Nissan 2001 Pathfinder and the problems associated with it. I just saw one at a local dealer shop that I would like to purchase, if anyone could help state the things to look out for before purchasing, I will be very glad. You can send your comments to mayowaorioye@yahoo.com

The in dash six disc changer is garbage. It says Bose on the front, but I have heard it's manufactured by Clarion. Mine failed right after I bought the vehicle used, with 67,000 miles on it. I searched for solutions, and the best I found was taking it to the dealer and having them send it in for repair. I was less than $200 parts and labor, and it has been problem free for several years and 35,000 miles. Before I went through with the repair, my dealer told me they have never had to fix one twice. I have been very happy that I had the factory unit repaired.

I have an '01 Pathfinder as well, bought used in '03. The service engine light has always been an issue. I have replaced a few O2 sensors but not much more. I generally ignore the light, and the local shop I take it to usually resets the light after not being able to verify the problem the code signifies. Lately the light has blinked a few times and the car has a slight wobble/vibration which lasts for maybe 30 seconds tops. Last month I took it in again and they mentioned it might be a coil going bad, but they recommended not doing anything until a larger problem occurs. They said they could not determine which coil it was, so I should wait instead of replacing all 6.

Most of the time I don't even notice the light being on anymore. It seems unnatural if it isn't on...

My main problem now is that the motor in the seat works for everything except moving forward/backward. I can adjust the height and recline position, but my wife can't drive the car now because the seat is stuck too far away from the pedals.

I had the same problem with the driver seat as the previous poster, but discovered an easy solution. The problem seems to be the seat going back too far. Try wedging your hand between the back rest and the bottom of the seat and pulling forward as you push the switch forward. Read about it and it worked for me.

I have an 01 pathy and have had the same problems as everybody else. Replaced the MAF with 22680-2y001 for $100 from the dealer and also replaced the air box with a K&N FIPK. No more light. Nore more stuttering problems and pathy runs like new. Even more HP!! The problem that has been recurring is that my car won't start. I have to jump it a lot. I have replaced the battery 3 times in 2 years. Anybody know what might be going on. I have been told the battery wires might be corroded and need to be replaced.

Amazing!! I bought my 2001 Pathfinder new from Nissan. 178,000 miles later, just today I realized that we appear to be a community that share the same exact issues: CEL on, broken CD player, driver seat won't move forward/backward, slow windows. I just spent $850 for a spark plug/ignition coils fix. As I get ready to trade in this car for another of a different make, I admit loving my Pathfinder every minute of the past 8 years, especially as I saw friends with BMWs, Audis, VWs, and others take their cars to the shop on more regular basis than I ever did.

My '01 Pathfinder (100kmi) experience: 1 O2 sensor replaced, 1 EEPROM reflash (under emissions warranty via dealer... there was a TSB on this), #2 ignition coil, and 6 plugs.

I have a 2001 Nissan Pathfinder with 100,000 miles on it. My 02 sensor needs to be replaced according to a check engine light. When I start it the vehicle runs very smooth. My problem is whenever it wants to the car will crank but won't start. On occasion I will let it sit for an hour and it will start. A few times it will start but will not get enough fuel to continue running. I took it to a shop that could not find the problem. Everything checked out. Now what?

I have a 2001 Nissan Pathfinder SE. I now have 52,432 miles on it. July 06' had the transmission replaced cost $3,105. December 07' check engine light came on, was told needed coil pack/plugs, May 08' same thing, another coil pack. Now 3 days before Christmas engine light is on again and car is running rough. I took it to have it checked, they say my cylinder 5 is misfiring. And yes my windows crank slow and CD player doesn't work. I wish I kept my Jeep.

I too had the CD player break (most all of the problems on these vehicles are characteristic failures from poor design, everyone I have talked to has the same exact problems). Anyway, I have repaired the ERR2 issue with stuck CD (s) and grinding/chugging, there is a gear which breaks in the Clarion CD mechanism. A replacement part is available, but it is extremely complicated to take the mechanism apart and reassemble it correctly. I am offering to make the repair for all who need it, $80 plus return shipping. CD (s) removed and returned with repaired unit. I am an electrical engineer by trade and have over 35 years of electomechanical and electronics experience. rentwist < a t > comcast. net for anyone interested.

Regards.

Bob.

I love my Pathfinder, it is the best!!

I have had my 2001 Nissan Pathfinder SE 4x4 since it had on 50 miles on it. Did not have hardly any problems with it till it rolled over 100k miles, it has been all downhill from there.

CD player still works fine, the clock quit, passenger window won't roll back up, the nerf bars rusted out, it's been one sensor after another, went thru 4 mass air flows sensors.

My car eats generic parts up and spits them out, only wants expensive Nissan parts. Learned that one the hard way.

All in all, it's been a good car till we hit 100k. I would really like to replace that stupid little digital clock, but that seems to be the one part you can't find for under $100.