2003 Nissan Pathfinder fuel/propulsion system problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel/propulsion system on the 2003 Nissan Pathfinder — 12% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The gas gauge stopped working a few months ago. Had an appointment to have the fuel sensor replaced. The fuel sensor is fine. The mechanic said it was most likely the gauge. In researching over the past several months, this appears to be a huge problem with the 2003 Pathfinder. This should be…”
filed Jun 1, 2021
“Fuel gauge does not work properly -- this has been an issue for 2 years now. When I fill it up, it shows as full, but will never go lower than just over 1/2 tank of gas. I have to reset and watch my mileage every time I fill up the tank, and make sure I refill it every 225 miles, to ensure I don't…”
filed Dec 23, 2020
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Fuel/propulsion System problems in other Pathfinder years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Pathfinder | 3 | 7% |
| 2024 Pathfinder | 3 | 4% |
| 2023 Pathfinder | 21 | 21% |
| 2022 Pathfinder | 5 | 4% |
| 2020 Pathfinder | 4 | 8% |
| 2019 Pathfinder | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 Pathfinder | 2 | 3% |
| 2017 Pathfinder | 8 | 4% |
| 2016 Pathfinder | 1 | 1% |
| 2015 Pathfinder | 11 | 3% |
| 2014 Pathfinder | 12 | 2% |
| 2013 Pathfinder | 18 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2003 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.