The 2004 Nissan Pathfinder has 2 recalls, both centered on the same critical defect: the passenger-side frontal airbag inflator can rupture during deployment, sending metal fragments into the cabin and potentially causing serious injury or death.
Prior repair attempts did not fully resolve the issue, which is why more than one recall campaign addresses it. If the passenger airbag deploys in a crash, the inflator can burst under excessive internal pressure, scattering sharp metal fragments toward anyone seated in the front passenger area.
At a glance
What can fail
The front passenger air bag inflators may explode due to propellant breakdown after exposure to humidity, heat, and temperature changes.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the front passenger air bags with new desiccated inflators at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
The passenger-side front air bag inflator may build up excessive internal pressure and rupture when the air bag deploys.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the passenger air bag inflator at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
