Recalls ·2009 Nissan Pathfinder 4WD

2009 Nissan Pathfinder 4WD recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2009 Nissan Pathfinder 4WD; the most frequently affected component is air bags — frontal. Owners filed 37 complaints, most often about air bags. Among the 26 model years of this model in the database, 2009 ranks #14 for number of recalls.

Recalls4
Complaints37
Crashes reported1in stored complaints

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Recalls (4)

Air bags — FrontalCampaign 23V067000 · 10 Feb 2023

Problem: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2008-2011 Titan, Frontier, Xterra, Pathfinder, Armada, and 2008-2009 Quest vehicles. The resin emblem on the driver's air bag cover may develop cracks and detach during air bag deployment.

Risk: A detached emblem can become a projectile during air bag deployment, increasing the risk of injury to vehicle occupants.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver’s airbag cover. Owner letters were mailed December 8, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall are PC944, PC945, and PC946.

Equipment — Navigational system(global positioning system)Campaign 10V401000 · 10 Sep 2010

Problem: Nissan is recalling certain vehicles that were equipped with a garmin nuvi model 750 navigation system. The batteries contained in the affected gps units can overheat.

Risk: Overheated batteries could result in a fire.

Remedy: Nissan will notify owners and the repairs will be performed by garmin technicians by replacing the battery and inserting a spacer on top of the battery free of charge. The safety recall began on september 16, 2010. Owners may contact garmin directly at 1-866-957-1981 or nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

Suspension — Lower armCampaign 10E019000 · 20 May 2010

Problem: Nissan is recalling certain front and rear lower links, p/nos. 54501zq00a, 54500zq00a, 551a1zq00a, 551a0zq00a , 54501ea00a, 54500ea00a, 551a1ea500, 551a0ea500, 54501zr00a, and 54500zr00a, sold between november 25, 2009 and may 14, 2010 as replacement parts for model year 2004 through 2010 titan, armada, and qx56, and model years 2005 through 2010 frontier, xterra, and pathfinder vehicles. The lower control link assembly has two cylindrical collars forming the inboard attachment points to the chassis. Due to an improper welding process some collars may contain welds that do not meet strength specifications.

Risk: If the collar weld separates, the vehicle handling will deteriorate, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

Remedy: Nissan will notify owners and dealers will replace any affected lower link free of charge. The safety recall began on july 12, 2010. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

Air bags — FrontalCampaign 08V690000 · 29 Dec 2008

Problem: Nissan is recalling 242,720 my 2005-2009 pathfinder, frontier and xterra vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin, and the district of columbia. In those areas of the country which use heavy concentrations of road salt in the winter, a mixture of snow/water and salt can enter into the front crash zone sensor (czs) housing. If this occurs, the czs may internally rust resulting in a signal interruption. If this happens, the red air bag warning light will illuminate to alert the vehicle operator.

Risk: This issue could result in the non-deployment of the driver and passenger front air bags in a crash, increasing the risk of personal injury.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the front czs with a redesigned sensor. The recall began on january 26, 2009. Owners in the other states will receive extended warranty coverage for the sensor to 10 years. These owners will be notified of the warranty extension by mail and will receive a sticker to place in their warranty booklet explaining the extended warranty coverage. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

What owners complain about

Share of the 37 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Air bags11 · 30%
Power train8 · 22%
Engine7 · 19%
Service brakes5 · 14%
Electrical system4 · 11%
Engine and engine cooling4 · 11%
Unknown or other2 · 5%
Fuel/propulsion system2 · 5%

When complaints were filed

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From owner complaints

The vehicle just stop. Had tow to the mechanic diagnosed with coolent in that damaged the transmission

Power train · Dec 2020 · NHTSA complaint record

This vehicle periodically will roll both windows down when the vehicle is off, the keys removed and you are not near the car. Tried even removing the batteries from the remotes. Only does it once every few months. Second problem is that it periodically runs the battery down, with nothing on. Verified nothing on. Gone…

Electrical system · Dec 2015 · NHTSA complaint record

Ignition key won't turn to start vehicle. Steering column locked. Can't start vehicle to go anywhere.

Unknown or other · Aug 2016 · NHTSA complaint record

Tl*the contact owns a 2009 nissan pathfinder. The contact stated that he received a letter from the manufacturer stating that there may be a failure in the radiator and they would not replace any parts until the failure occurred within the vehicle. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer who informed him that they were…

Engine and engine cooling · Aug 2010 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

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Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.