1987 NISSAN PATHFINDER
2 recalls, 31 complaints - 14 TSBs
90V072000 Apr 17, 1990
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Defect Description
INCORRECT TIRE INFLATION PRESSURES WERE PRINTED ON CERTIFICATION LABELS.
Consequence
INCORRECT TIRE INFLATION COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
INSTALL CORRECTED TIRE INFORMATION LABEL ON DOORPOST CERTIFICATION LABEL.
87V137000 Sep 4, 1987
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
MISMATCH OF MALE AND FEMALE REAR SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES.
Consequence
THE SEAT BELTS CAN NOT BE BUCKLED AND PASSENGERS AREUNABLE TO USE THE RESTRAINT SYSTEM.
Remedy
INSPECT AND REPLACE ALL MISMATCHED BELT ASSEMBLIES.
Complaint Statistics
31 total complaints
1 fires
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 3 |
| VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES | 3 |
| STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR | 2 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | 2 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | 2 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 2 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | 1 |
| SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER | 1 |
| SEATS | 1 |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Apr 11, 2002
Incident date: Mar 1, 2002
ACCELERATOR PEDAL GETS STUCK, AND CONSUMER HAS TO PHYSICALLY FORCE ACCELERATOR TO BECOME UNSTUCK. VEHICLE ACCELERATES TO HIGHER SPEEDS DUE TO SUCH FORCE. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED., AND INSPECTED THE PROBLEM 2 YEARS WHEN THE PROBLEM FIRST OCCURRED. PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED THE SAME WAY.*AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Mar 12, 2001
Incident date: Jun 5, 1997
CONSUMER WAS GOING 20 MPH & HEARD A GRINDING NOISE. VEHICLE CAME TO A GRINDING HALT AND WOULDN'T DO ANYTHING. IT CUT OFF RIGHT IN FRONT OF A AUTO SHOP. THEY FOUND TOP OF HEAD BOLT HAD SHEARED OFF AND FELL DOWN INTO CAMSHAFT AND BUSTED IT. IT WAS PASSED MILEAGE FOR MANUFACTURER TO COVER IT.*AK... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Mar 12, 2001
Incident date: Jun 5, 1997
CONSUMER WAS GOING 20 MPH & HEARD A GRINDING NOISE. VEHICLE CAME TO A GRINDING HALT AND WOULDN'T DO ANYTHING. IT CUT OFF RIGHT IN FRONT OF A AUTO SHOP. THEY FOUND TOP OF HEAD BOLT HAD SHEARED OFF AND FELL DOWN INTO CAMSHAFT AND BUSTED IT. IT WAS PASSED MILEAGE FOR MANUFACTURER TO COVER IT.*AK... Read more
SEAT BELTS
Jan 10, 2001
Incident date: Dec 1, 2000
THE FLOOR UNDER THE BACK SEAT RUSTED THROUGH. SEAT BELT ANCHORS WERE RUSTED SO THAT THEY PROBABLY WOULD HAVE PULLED OUT IN AN ACCIDENT. EXHAUST WAS COMING INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT THRU THE FLOOR. THE SAME PROBLEM WAS REPORTED TO YOU (BY OTHER PATHFINDER OWNERS) FOR 1987 THROUGH 1996 PATHFINDE... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Jan 10, 2001
Incident date: Dec 1, 2000
THE FLOOR UNDER THE BACK SEAT RUSTED THROUGH. SEAT BELT ANCHORS WERE RUSTED SO THAT THEY PROBABLY WOULD HAVE PULLED OUT IN AN ACCIDENT. EXHAUST WAS COMING INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT THRU THE FLOOR. THE SAME PROBLEM WAS REPORTED TO YOU (BY OTHER PATHFINDER OWNERS) FOR 1987 THROUGH 1996 PATHFINDE... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Jan 10, 2001
Incident date: Dec 1, 2000
THE FLOOR UNDER THE BACK SEAT RUSTED THROUGH. SEAT BELT ANCHORS WERE RUSTED SO THAT THEY PROBABLY WOULD HAVE PULLED OUT IN AN ACCIDENT. EXHAUST WAS COMING INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT THRU THE FLOOR. THE SAME PROBLEM WAS REPORTED TO YOU (BY OTHER PATHFINDER OWNERS) FOR 1987 THROUGH 1996 PATHFINDE... Read more
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Oct 20, 2000
Incident date: Jul 20, 2000
FIRESTONE FIREHAWK ATX 31/10.5/R15 LT M&S TIRE FAILURE - TREAD SEPARATION. (CLAIM# 14-1295-337) *MW
SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
Feb 4, 2000
Incident date: Sep 11, 1999
REAR SEAT ROCKS BACK AND FORTH. WHEN PULLING SEAT UP IT IS RUSTED, AND CONSUMER CAN SEE STRAIGHT THROUGH THE FOOT BOARD. *AK *ML
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES
Jan 31, 2000
REAR VIEW MIRRORS INADEQUATE IN DESIGN CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY, ON TWO OCCASIONS VEHICLE STRUCK UNSEEN VEHICLES DUE TO BLIND SPOTS. MJS
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES
Jan 31, 2000
REAR VIEW MIRRORS INADEQUATE IN DESIGN CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY, ON TWO OCCASIONS VEHICLE STRUCK UNSEEN VEHICLES DUE TO BLIND SPOTS. MJS
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES
Aug 30, 1999
REAR VIEW MIRRORS INADEQUATE IN DESIGN CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY, ON TWO OCCASIONS VEHICLE STRUCK UNSEEN VEHICLES DUE TO BLIND SPOTS. MJS
SUSPENSION
Aug 30, 1999
VEHICLE HAS A TENDENCY TO FISHTAIL ON WET PAVEMENT WHEN TURNING. MJS
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Jun 4, 1998
STEERING WHEEL REPLACED BECAUSE ON ONE SIDE OF IT WAS LIKE A PLIABLE RUBBER HOSE, REPLACE STEERING WHEEL.
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Jun 4, 1998
NEW REBUILT TRANSMISSION INSTALLED, DUE TO LACK OF POWER.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Jun 4, 1998
FUEL/TEMP GAUGE REPLACED, STOPPED WORKING.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Jun 4, 1998
NOISY EXHAUST SYSTEM, NOTIFIED OF EXHAUST LEAKS PROBLEM REPLACE MUFFLER ASSEMBLY.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jun 4, 1998
AUTOMATIC CRUISE CONTROL STUCK WHEN IT ACCELERATED ON AN INCLINE, INSTALLED NEW CRUISE CONTROL.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Feb 5, 1998
Incident date: Jan 1, 1990
EXHAUST HEADERS, MANIFOLD AND STUDS, WARPED AND LEAKS CAUSING TICKING SOUND AT COLD STARTS AS WELL AS STRONG EXHAUST SMELLS.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Jan 27, 1998
Incident date: Mar 1, 1997
EXHAUST MANIFOLD STUDS FAILURE, CAUSING LEAKAGE.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Dec 4, 1997
DRIVER'S/PASSENGER'S SEAT BELT DOES NOT RETRACT.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Mar 24, 1997
Incident date: Dec 23, 1996
ENGINE: WHEN ENGINE IS COLD MOTOR RACE UP AND DOWN AT 1800 RPMS, AFTER SITTTING FOR 9 MINUTES IT WENT TO 900 RPMS. DEALER SAID ALL PATHFINDERS HAVE THIS PROBLEM AND THEY DON'T KNOW HOW TO FIX IT.W HEN STARTING VEHICLE ONE DOESN'T KNOW HOW FAST IT'S GOING TO ACCELERATE AND DON'T HAVE TO TOUCH TH... Read more
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
Sep 30, 1996
Incident date: Sep 30, 1996
CONSUMER STATES THAT HE HAS REPLACED THE CLUTCH (3) TIMES SINCE PURCHASING THE VEHICLE AND THE CLUTCH NEEDS TO REPLACED AGAIN. HAS HAD VEHICLE FOR (2) YEARS AND (9) MONTHS. *AK
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
Jun 1, 1996
Incident date: Apr 2, 1996
HEATER CORE HOUSING CAUGHT FIRE. *DSH
Fire
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Mar 19, 1996
Incident date: Mar 16, 1996
SEAT BELT; FAILURE ON THE REAR SEAT BELT BUCKLE, THE BOLT THAT HOLDS THE SEAT BELT IS BROKEN/CRACKED. *AK
SEATS
Nov 9, 1995
Incident date: May 18, 1995
PULL RING TO PASSENGER'S SEAT THAT ENABLES PASSENGER'S TO EXIST REAR SEAT BROKE.
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
Nov 9, 1995
Incident date: May 18, 1995
REAR SEAT BELTS FAILED. *SKD
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Jul 17, 1995
Incident date: Jul 16, 1995
THE CABLE THAT CONNECTS THE SEAT BELT TO THE FLOOR OF THE TRUCK IS BREAKING. TT
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
May 31, 1995
Incident date: May 2, 1995
BOTH SEATBELT BUCKLES ON REAR SEAT BELTS WILL NOT FASTEN AT ALL. TT
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Feb 27, 1995
Incident date: Jan 27, 1988
FALSE LATCHING OF SEAT BELT BUCKLE AND SHOULDER HARNESS DOESN'T RETRACT PROPERLY. TT
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Feb 27, 1995
Incident date: Jan 27, 1988
FALSE LATCHING OF SEAT BELT BUCKLE AND SHOULDER HARNESS DOESN'T RETRACT PROPERLY. TT
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Jan 24, 1995
Incident date: Jan 24, 1993
RUBBER CUSHIONING ON STEERING WHEEL BROKE AWAY FROM PIN IN THE MIDDLE, THIS COULD CAUSE CHEST INJURY UPON VEHICLE IMPACT. TT
Technical Service Bulletins, 1987 NISSAN PATHFINDER
14 manufacturer communications from 12 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 151000 SEAT BELTS:FRONT | 2 |
| 075000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM | 1 |
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 |
| 103400 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT | 1 |
| 102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 1 |
| 150000 SEAT BELTS | 1 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
| 151100 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | 1 |
NTB-09-101
Sep 30, 2010
199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
NISSAN: TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) WARNING LIGHT ON/FLASHING. NO MODELS OR MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE UPDATED ON 08-11-2011. *KB
NTB-09-129
Sep 13, 2010
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
NISSAN: VENT CONTROL VALVE REPLACEMENT. WHEN REPLACING THE EVAP CANISTER VENT CONTROL VALVE FOR REASON: USE THE ONE LISTED ON PAGE 2; FOR VENT CONTROL VALVE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE, REFER TO THE APPROPRIATE SECTION OF THE ELECTRONIC SERVICE
NTB-09-030
Apr 6, 2009
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NISSAN: THE 12 VOLT BATTERY IS AN IMPORTANT PART OF THE VEHICLE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND IS REQUIRED TO STAY CONNECTED WHEN THE ENGINE IS RUNNING. TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO VEHICLE ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS/CAUTIONS. NO MOD
NTB-09-030
Apr 6, 2009
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
NISSAN: THE 12 VOLT BATTERY IS AN IMPORTANT PART OF THE VEHICLE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND IS REQUIRED TO STAY CONNECTED WHEN THE ENGINE IS RUNNING. TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO VEHICLE ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS/CAUTIONS. NO MOD
NTB-09-030
Apr 6, 2009
111100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
NISSAN: THE 12 VOLT BATTERY IS AN IMPORTANT PART OF THE VEHICLE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND IS REQUIRED TO STAY CONNECTED WHEN THE ENGINE IS RUNNING. TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO VEHICLE ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS/CAUTIONS. NO MOD
99022
Oct 28, 2005
151000 SEAT BELTS:FRONT
FRONT SEAT BELT LATCH PLATE RETAINING BUTTON MISSING. *TT
NTB99022C
Aug 5, 2003
151000 SEAT BELTS:FRONT
FRONT SEAT BELT LATCH PLATE RETAINING BUTTON MISSING. *TT
NTB01031
Jun 18, 2001
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SUBJECT REGARDING ESSENTIAL TOOL - REAR AXLE BEARING REMOVAL KIT. *TTTHE KIT IS AN ESSENTIAL TOOL AND AND WILL BE AUTOMATICALLY SENT TO ALL NISSAN DEALERS.
NTB99022B
May 2, 2001
151100 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
SEAT BELT LATCH PLATE RETAINING BUTTON MISSING. *TT
NTB99022A
Aug 26, 1999
150000 SEAT BELTS
CONCERNS WITH THE FRONT SEAT BELT LATCH PLATE STOPPER BUTTON MISSING. *TT
NTB97002
Jun 15, 1998
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
EXHIBITING A WHINE NOISE WHILE DRIVING IN ALL FORWARD GEARS EXCEPT 4TH. *YC
NTB97009
Mar 12, 1997
103400 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
FS5R30A TRANSMISSION WHINE. *JD
NTB97011
Jan 29, 1997
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
TRANSMISSIONS DETENT HOLES ELIMINATED FROM ADAPTER PLATE. *JD
FC0010608
May 1, 1995
075000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
THE INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET IS LEAKING COOLANT DRIECTLY INTO A CYCLINDER. *SD
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NISSAN PATHFINDER - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the NISSAN PATHFINDER across all model years (1987, 2025).
139
Total Recalls
10,324
Total Complaints
1
Investigations
431
Reported Crashes
89
Reported Fires
19
Reported Deaths
NISSAN PATHFINDER - Year by Year
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| 2026 | 0 | 11 | View |
| 2025 | 1 | 84 | View |
| 2024 | 2 | 127 | View |
| 2023 | 1 | 158 | View |
| 2022 | 5 | 199 | View |
| 2020 | 0 | 81 | View |
| 2019 | 2 | 122 | View |
| 2018 | 3 | 124 | View |
| 2017 | 2 | 256 | View |
| 2016 | 2 | 130 | View |
| 2015 | 5 | 434 | View |
| 2014 | 11 | 749 | View |
| 2013 | 11 | 1,208 | View |
| 2012 | 2 | 35 | View |
| 2011 | 2 | 59 | View |
| 2010 | 5 | 61 | View |
| 2009 | 4 | 51 | View |
| 2008 | 5 | 458 | View |
| 2007 | 2 | 846 | View |
| 2006 | 5 | 1,224 | View |
| 2005 | 4 | 1,560 | View |
| 2004 | 7 | 86 | View |
| 2003 | 7 | 147 | View |
| 2002 | 9 | 206 | View |
| 2001 | 7 | 299 | View |
| 2000 | 6 | 166 | View |
| 1999 | 5 | 144 | View |
| 1998 | 4 | 194 | View |
| 1997 | 4 | 293 | View |
| 1996 | 5 | 214 | View |
| 1995 | 0 | 218 | View |
| 1994 | 2 | 108 | View |
| 1993 | 0 | 67 | View |
| 1992 | 0 | 38 | View |
| 1991 | 1 | 49 | View |
| 1990 | 2 | 44 | View |
| 1989 | 2 | 19 | View |
| 1988 | 2 | 17 | View |
| 1987 (current) | 2 | 31 | |
| 1986 | 0 | 1 | View |