The service and repair manual for the 2002 Nissan Pathfinder — the 3.5L V6 engine, 3 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Nissan published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 2002 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 3.5L V6 — 213 cu in, DOHC |
| Trims | SE Sport Utility 4-Door · XE Sport Utility 4-Door · LE Sport Utility 4-Door |
| Federal record | 7 recalls · 206 complaints · 59 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2002 Pathfinder manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 183
- Engine Performance 1,474
- Accessories & Equipment 618
- General Information 1,669
- Body & Frame 355
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 336
- Brakes 166
- Restraints 111
- Drivelines & Axles 133
- Steering 96
- Electrical 535
- Suspension 36
- Engine Mechanical 230
- Transmission 620
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2002 Pathfinder
- Steering — column · 11V244000The strut housing may crack and pull away from the inner hood ledge assembly. this may lead to gri.
- Air Bags · 15V287000In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator co.
- Exterior Lighting — headlights · 09E025000Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
- Air Bags — frontal › passenger side › inflator module · 20V008000An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants res.
- Exterior Lighting · 09E012000Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
- Air Bags — frontal · 10V312000The inflator housing may rupture and pieces of the inflator could strike and injure vehicle occupant.
- Air Bags — frontal › passenger side › inflator module · 17V068000An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in seriou.
Owners have filed 206 complaints and Nissan has issued 59 technical service bulletins for the 2002 Pathfinder. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2002 Pathfinder manual
Is this manual specific to the 2002 Pathfinder?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2002 model year, covering the 3.5L V6 across the SE Sport Utility 4-Door, XE Sport Utility 4-Door, LE Sport Utility 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Nissan published for this year.
What 2002 Pathfinder problems does it help with?
7 recalls are on federal record for the 2002 Pathfinder, covering steering, air bags, exterior lighting. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Nissan dealers.
Does it include 2002 Pathfinder wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2002 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $29.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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