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2009 NISSAN Pathfinder

4 recalls Risk Grade: D+ Most severe issue: High Priority

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service.

Known Safety Recalls

High Priority #23V067000 Plain English
Component

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

Manufacturer
Nissan North America, Inc.
What Happened
The air bag cover in your vehicle is a plastic piece that protects the air bag system. In some older models, this cover's emblem can break apart and detach when the air bag deploys.
Risk if Unfixed
If the emblem breaks off during an air bag deployment, it could become a flying object that could hit you or a passenger, causing injury.
Free Fix
Your Nissan dealer will replace the airbag cover, completely free of charge. You should schedule the repair as soon as possible to ensure your safety.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A detached emblem can become a projectile during air bag deployment, increasing the risk of injury to vehicle occupants.
Original — 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.
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High Priority #10E019000 Plain English
Component

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM

Manufacturer
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
What Happened
The lower control arm in your vehicle is a crucial part that connects the suspension to the chassis. The affected lower control links have a potential welding issue that could cause the connection to fail.
Risk if Unfixed
If the weld separates, it could cause your vehicle to handle poorly, making it harder to steer and increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Nissan dealer will replace the affected lower link with a new one, free of charge. You should schedule the repair as soon as possible to ensure your safety on the road.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
IF THE COLLAR WELD SEPARATES, THE VEHICLE HANDLING WILL DETERIORATE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Original — 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.
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High Priority #08V690000 Plain English
Component

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

Manufacturer
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
What Happened
The Front Crash Zone Sensor in your vehicle is a crucial part that helps your airbags deploy correctly in a crash. In certain areas with heavy road salt use, the sensor can get damaged by salt and water, causing it to malfunction.
Risk if Unfixed
If the Front Crash Zone Sensor fails, your driver and passenger front airbags might not deploy in a crash. This could lead to serious injuries, as you won't have the protection of the airbags to cushion the impact.
Free Fix
Your Nissan dealer will replace the faulty Front Crash Zone Sensor with a redesigned, more reliable one – at no cost to you. If you live in one of the affected states, you'll also get an extended warranty to cover the sensor for 10 years, and you'll receive a notification with more information.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
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.
Original — 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.
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Moderate #10V401000 Plain English
Component

EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

Manufacturer
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
What Happened
Your vehicle is equipped with a Garmin Nuvi 750 navigation system, which uses a small battery to power its GPS functions.
Risk if Unfixed
If the battery gets too hot, it could catch fire, which could cause damage to your vehicle or other nearby objects.
Free Fix
Garmin technicians will replace the faulty battery and add a spacer to prevent overheating, all at no cost to you. Your dealer or Garmin will contact you to schedule the repair.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
OVERHEATED BATTERIES COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Original — 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.
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AIR BAGS
2 recalls
SUSPENSION
1 recall
EQUIPMENT
1 recall

Other NISSAN Pathfinder Years

2013
11 recalls
2012
2 recalls
2011
2 recalls
2010
5 recalls
2008
5 recalls
2007
2 recalls
2006
5 recalls
2005
4 recalls
2004
7 recalls
2003
7 recalls
2002
9 recalls
2001
7 recalls
2000
6 recalls

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