1989 NISSAN PATHFINDER
2 recalls, 19 complaints - 14 TSBs
95V103002 May 24, 1995
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
THE FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLE RELEASE BUTTONS CAN BREAK. THESE RED PLASTIC RELEASE BUTTONS ARE MARKED "PRESS." IF A BUTTON BREAKS, PIECES CAN FALL INTO THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY CAUSING THE BUCKLE TO OPERATE IMPROPERLY.
Consequence
THE SAFETY BELTS WOULD NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION TO AN OCCUPANT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
OWNERS SHOULD PROMPTLY CHECK THE CONDITION AND OPERATION OF BOTH FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLES AND CAREFULLY INSPECT THE RED RELEASE BUTTON FOR ANY BREAKS OR CRACKS. THEY SHOULD ENSURE THAT BOTH BUCKLES ARE OPERATING PROPERLY BY INSERTING EACH LATCH PLATE INTO ITS BUCKLE, TUGGING ON THE BELT TO MAKE SUR... Read more
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.
Complaint Statistics
19 total complaints
3 crashes 2 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 3 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 2 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | 2 |
| SEAT BELTS | 2 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 |
| STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR | 1 |
| STEERING:LINKAGES | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 1 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 1 |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Mar 31, 2005
Incident date: Mar 1, 2005
THE CONSUMER WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF THE 1989 NISSAN PATHFINDER HE HAS CONSIDERED PURCHASING HAS ANY RECALLS. *NM *JB
SEAT BELTS
Nov 16, 2001
Incident date: Sep 15, 2001
SEAT BELT CABLE ATTACHMENT JUST BROKE OFF WITH NO LOAD. *AK
SUSPENSION
Sep 27, 2001
Incident date: Aug 31, 2001
CONSUMER STATES FRONT SUSPENSION COMPONENT MAYBE BROKEN OR LOOSE.*JB
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Dec 13, 2000
THE MANIFOLD BOLTS ARE DEFECTIVE ON THESE VEHICLES. I HAVE NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS WITH THESE THINGS WHEN I GET THE CAR INSPECTED. NISSAN FAILS TO ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THESE THINGS ARE FAULTY PREVIOUS TO 1995. WHAT I FIND INTERESTING IS THAT WHEN THEY DO REPLACE THEM (AT YOUR EXPENSE) THEY USE A MUCH HE... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Nov 8, 1999
Incident date: Aug 27, 1999
WHILE STARTING THE VEHICLE UP AND STILL IN PARK, VEHICLE ACCELERATED AT HIGH SPEED. CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKES, AND THE PEDAL WENT HALF WAY TO THE FLOORLBOARD. VEHICLE KEPT GOING AT HIGH SPEED, AND THE CONSUMER HAD TO TURN THE VEHICLE OFF TO GET THE VEHICLE TO COME TO A STOP. *AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Nov 8, 1999
Incident date: Aug 27, 1999
WHILE STARTING THE VEHICLE UP AND STILL IN PARK, VEHICLE ACCELERATED AT HIGH SPEED. CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKES, AND THE PEDAL WENT HALF WAY TO THE FLOORLBOARD. VEHICLE KEPT GOING AT HIGH SPEED, AND THE CONSUMER HAD TO TURN THE VEHICLE OFF TO GET THE VEHICLE TO COME TO A STOP. *AK
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Jul 16, 1999
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jul 16, 1999
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Jul 16, 1999
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Jul 16, 1999
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Feb 17, 1999
Incident date: Jun 24, 1998
VEHICLE WAS PUT IN REVERSE ,WENT IMMEDIATELY INTO HIGH SPEED BACKWARDS, HIT TREE DRIVER. PUT VEHICLE INTO NEUTRAL ,JUMPED GEAR INTO DRIVE, BRAKES DID NOT HOLD ,HAD TO HIT ANOTHER TREE IN ORDER TO STOP.THROTTLE STUCK WIDE OPEN WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO GO OUT OF CONTROL, RESUTLING IN INJURIES TO... Read more
Crash
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Jul 12, 1998
EXHAUST HEADER LEAKED AND CRACKED. THIS IS A NON-MOVING PART AND SHOULD NEVER WEAR OUT.
SEAT BELTS
Dec 23, 1997
Incident date: Nov 1, 1997
REPLACEMENT SEAT BELT (REPLACED UNDER RECALL) FAILS. IT WILL OPEN WITH MODERATE FORWARD PRESSURE.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
May 31, 1996
AFTER CAMPAIGN 95V103002 WAS DONE IN MARCH 1996, EXPERIENCED SHOULDER/LAP BUCKLE FAILURE, WHEN BUCKLE DETACHED, ALLOWING DRIVER TO IMPACT WITH INTERIOR. *AK
Crash
STEERING:LINKAGES
May 9, 1996
STEERING TIE ROD BROKE UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS. IN ONE OCCURRENCE OWNER LOST CONTROL. PLEASE DESSCRIBE DETAILS. *AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Apr 17, 1996
Incident date: Mar 4, 1996
SUDDEN ACCELERATION/LOSS OF CONTROL, CAUSING ACCIDENT/INJURIES. *SD
Crash
2 injured
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Mar 28, 1996
Incident date: Mar 28, 1996
BOLTS HOLDING EXHAUST MANIFOLD HAVE SHEARED AND FELL OFF, CAUSING LEAKING HOT EXHAUST FUMES. *AK
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Feb 29, 1996
Incident date: Oct 15, 1995
STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP. *SD
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Feb 8, 1996
THE REAR SEAT BELT BUCKLE WILL NOT LATCH COME LOOSE . TT
Technical Service Bulletins, 1989 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
NHTSA Safety Investigations, NISSAN PATHFINDER
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE21022
Opened: Dec 9, 2021 , Closed: Jul 8, 2022
Hood Latch/Bell Crank Assembly
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this preliminary evaluation to investigate consumer complaints alleging hood latch failures occurring on certain model year (MY) 2013-2016 Nissan Pathfinder vehicles. Complaints received indicated a sudden and unexpected opening of the hood while the ... Read more
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
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 (current) | 2 | 19 | |
| 1988 | 2 | 17 | View |
| 1987 | 2 | 31 | View |
| 1986 | 0 | 1 | View |