- The 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.
- The risk
- A detached emblem can become a projectile during air bag deployment, increasing the risk of injury to vehicle occupants.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the drivers 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.
Vehicle safety record
2011 Nissan Pathfinder Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2011 Nissan Pathfinder have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in February 2023 for the frontal.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical Pathfinder year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2011 Nissan Pathfinder recalls 2
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- 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.
- The 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.
- The fix
- Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the connector bolts free of charge. The safety recall began on january 30, 2012. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
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No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
Nissan Pathfinder: every year compared
All Pathfinder years2011 Nissan Pathfinder vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 Nissan Pathfinder | 0 | 2 | A | |
| 2011 Ford Edge | 1,803 | 3 | F | Compare |
| 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 1,640 | 6 | D | Compare |
| 2011 Kia Sorento | 1,520 | 8 | F | Compare |
| 2011 Ford Explorer | 1,198 | 8 | F | Compare |
| 2011 Dodge Durango | 800 | 8 | F | Compare |
| 2011 Subaru Outback | 653 | 16 | F | Compare |
| 2011 GMC Acadia | 280 | 5 | C | Compare |
| 2011 Buick Enclave | 213 | 6 | D | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2011 Nissan Pathfinder
Does the 2011 Nissan Pathfinder have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2011 Nissan Pathfinder: frontal (February 2023); engine and engine cooling (December 2011). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2011 Nissan Pathfinder had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2011 Nissan Pathfinder a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 99 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical Nissan Pathfinder year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Nissan Pathfinder years have the most complaints?
2005 (1,050), 2006 (837), 2007 (561). See every Nissan Pathfinder year compared.
What should I do if my 2011 Nissan Pathfinder has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data