1997 Nissan Pathfinder engine and engine cooling problems
17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 1997 Nissan Pathfinder — 8% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 1997 nissan pathfinder. The contact started the ignition and the engine warning indicator illuminated. The warning light remained illuminated until the engine was turned off. The vehicle was taken to three different independent mechanics regarding the failure. The vehicle was…”
filed Sep 14, 2011
“Tl*the contact owns a 1997 nissan pathfinder. While driving 45 mph and sometimes slower the vehicle would stall. The failure occurred between 4 -5 times. The vehicle is able to be restarted normally. When the stalling occurs, the rpms increase and the check engine indicator illuminates. An…”
filed Mar 4, 2009
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Pathfinder years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Pathfinder | 1 | 2% |
| 2024 Pathfinder | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 Pathfinder | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 Pathfinder | 1 | 1% |
| 2017 Pathfinder | 2 | 1% |
| 2016 Pathfinder | 1 | 1% |
| 2015 Pathfinder | 1 | 0% |
| 2014 Pathfinder | 5 | 1% |
| 2013 Pathfinder | 5 | 1% |
| 2012 Pathfinder | 1 | 4% |
| 2010 Pathfinder | 2 | 5% |
| 2009 Pathfinder | 4 | 11% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1997 Nissan Pathfinder
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.