2011 NISSAN PATHFINDER Complaints and Recall Information
The 2011 NISSAN PATHFINDER has 4 complaints and 12 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners frequently report issues with the airbag and seatbelt lights being on while the horn stops working. There are also repeated complaints about frame and front suspension creaking noises and rust problems, especially with the rear sub frame affecting steering.
Common Issues- Airbag and seatbelt lights. Lights remain on indicating possible safety system malfunctions, often accompanied by nonfunctioning horn.
- Horn failure. Horn ceases to work, linked with airbag and seatbelt light issues.
- Frame rust. Significant rust found on frame and rear sub frame, sometimes causing structural failure during driving.
- Front suspension noise. Persistent creaking sounds originate from the front suspension and frame area, lasting for months.
- Steering affected. Rust and frame failure impact steering control, posing safety risks.
There are 12 recalls addressing various components and systems on the 2011 PATHFINDER. These cover safety features such as airbags as well as engine and structural parts.
Recalls- Engine oil cooler bolts. NHTSA Recall 11V592000 affects 14,718 vehicles. Certain bolts connecting the engine oil cooler and oil filter may break due to below-specification strength. This causes engine oil leaks which can drop oil pressure and cause engine seizure, increasing crash risk. Dealers will replace bolts free of charge starting January 30, 2012.
- Driver airbag cover emblem. NHTSA Recall 23V067000 involves 404,690 vehicles. The resin emblem on the driver’s airbag cover may crack and detach during deployment, becoming a projectile that risks occupant injury. Dealers will replace the airbag cover. Owner notification began December 8, 2023.
Owners with recurring repairs related to safety systems, frame rust, or unresolved recall issues may have rights under their state’s lemon law. Those affected should consider consulting legal assistance for potential claims.
2011 NISSAN PATHFINDER Summary
2011
Model Year
4
Total Complaints
2
Total Recalls
419408
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2011 NISSAN PATHFINDER
404690 vehicles affected
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
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.
2011 NISSAN PATHFINDER
14718 vehicles affected
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 INFINITI FX, MODEL YEAR 2012 INFINITI M, MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 NISSAN FRONTIER, MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 NISSAN XTERRA, MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 NISSAN PATHFINDER, AND MODEL YEAR 2012 NISSAN NV VEHICLES. SOME OF THE BOLTS THAT CONNECT THE ENGINE OIL COOLER AND THE ENGINE OIL FILTER TO THE ENGINE IN THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED TO BELOW SPECIFICATION STRENGTH. AS A RESULT, THE BOLT MAY BREAK AT THE OIL FILTER ATTACHMENT POINT AND CAN CAUSE AN ENGINE OIL LEAK.
Risk: IF THERE IS AN ENGINE OIL LEAK, THE ENGINE OIL PRESSURE WOULD DROP AND THE ENGINE COULD SEIZE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Complaints
2011 NISSAN PATHFINDER
ID: 2099228SUSPENSION
Rear sub frame has significant rust, snapped while driving at slow speed, there was no injury but steering was affected, no harm done this time but it is a known issue, 2wd model has a recall for the same part with the same issue
2011 NISSAN PATHFINDER
ID: 2098301SUSPENSION
My airbag light and seatbelt light are on and the horn has stopped working. Frame and front suspension is making a horrible creaking sound and has been for months. Frame seems to be rotted … I’ve taken it to multiple places to have it looked at…. I’ve also seen other complaints on here of people having the same issue! This poses a huge safety risk! Definitely needs a recall for both issues!
2011 NISSAN PATHFINDER
ID: 2098300SEAT BELTS
My airbag light and seatbelt light are on and the horn has stopped working. Frame and front suspension is making a horrible creaking sound and has been for months. Frame seems to be rotted … I’ve taken it to multiple places to have it looked at…. I’ve also seen other complaints on here of people having the same issue! This poses a huge safety risk! Definitely needs a recall for both issues!
2011 NISSAN PATHFINDER
ID: 2098299AIR BAGS
My airbag light and seatbelt light are on and the horn has stopped working. Frame and front suspension is making a horrible creaking sound and has been for months. Frame seems to be rotted … I’ve taken it to multiple places to have it looked at…. I’ve also seen other complaints on here of people having the same issue! This poses a huge safety risk! Definitely needs a recall for both issues!