1991 NISSAN PATHFINDER
1 recalls, 49 complaints - 41 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
Complaint Statistics
49 total complaints
3 crashes 3 fires 2 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 12 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | 5 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 3 |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 3 |
| TIRES | 2 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 2 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER | 2 |
| POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 2 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | 1 |
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
Aug 25, 2013
Incident date: Aug 2, 2013
REAR FRAME ON THESE SUV RUSTED OUT FROM THE INSIDE OUT, WAS PULL A SMALL TRAILER AND THE FRAME AT THE DRIVER SIDE REAR WHEEL COME APART AND WENT TO MANY JUNKYARDS TO FIND THAT THIS IS A PROBLEM WITH ALL PATHFINDER FROM 89-95 THEY RUST FROM THE INSIDE OUT GIVING NO WARNING THAT IT IS FAILING, SOME TH... Read more
TIRES
Jul 8, 2005
Incident date: Feb 1, 2005
1991 NISSAN PATHFINDER DEVELOPING PROBLEMS WITH THE GOODYEAR FORTERA TIRE EQUIPMENT. ***NO ANSWER REQUIRED***. *MR ONE OF THE VEHICEL' S FRONT TIRES WAS CUPPED SEVERELY AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO WANDER WHEN DRIVEN (GOODYEAR FORTERA H1). *NM
TIRES
Jun 16, 2004
Incident date: Apr 12, 2004
WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH DRIVER'S SIDE REAR TIRE BLEW OUT. CONSUMER PULLED OFF THE ROAD, AND HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. THE CAUSE WAS NOT DETERMINED. FIRESTONE, FIREHAWK, DOT BB604RB307. *AK
SUSPENSION
Jul 25, 2003
Incident date: Jul 25, 2003
STEERING MECHNISM HAS FAILED, CAUSING UNVEN WEAR ON THE TIRES. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK
STEERING
Jul 25, 2003
Incident date: Jul 25, 2003
STEERING MECHNISM HAS FAILED, CAUSING UNVEN WEAR ON THE TIRES. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Jul 11, 2003
Incident date: Jun 29, 2003
ABNORMAL TREAD SEPARATION. *AK
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
May 14, 2002
CONSUMER WAS DENIED REIMBURSEMENT FOR 4 P235/75R15 FIRESTONE ATX STEEL BELTED RADIAL TIRES HE PURCHASED WHICH WERE PART OF SAFETY RECALL 00T005. *TT
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Feb 22, 2002
CONSUMER WAS DENIED REIMBURSEMENT FOR 4 P235/75R15 FIRESTONE ATX STEEL BELTED RADIAL TIRES HE PURCHASED WHICH WERE PART OF SAFETY RECALL 00T005. *TT
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Oct 2, 2001
WHILE IN A CAR CRASH REAR DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SEATBACKS RECLINED UPON IMPACT. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
Crash
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Sep 24, 2001
Incident date: Sep 19, 2001
RECALL 95V103002 REPAIRS WERE PREVIOUSLY DONE. HOWEVER, SEAT BELT BUCKLES ARE FAILING TO REMAIN LOCKED, PREVENTING PASSENGERS FROM BEING PROPERLY RESTRAINED. NO DETERMINATION HAS BEEN MADE FOR CAUSE OF THIS PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION / ATTACHMENTS.*AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jun 23, 2000
Incident date: Apr 10, 2000
UNKNOWN TO ME AS EXPLAINED TO ME BY TRANSMISSION MECHANIC THE TORQUE CONVERTER WAS DISINTEGRATING OVER TIME PUTTING DEBRIS INTO TRANSMISSION COOLER LOCATED INSIDE THE RADIATOR. THIS CLOGGED UP THE RADIATOR THUS PREVENTING COOLING OF TRANSMISSION. TRANSMISSION GEARS THUS WORE OUT DUE TO EXCESSIVE HEA... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
Jun 23, 2000
Incident date: Apr 10, 2000
UNKNOWN TO ME AS EXPLAINED TO ME BY TRANSMISSION MECHANIC THE TORQUE CONVERTER WAS DISINTEGRATING OVER TIME PUTTING DEBRIS INTO TRANSMISSION COOLER LOCATED INSIDE THE RADIATOR. THIS CLOGGED UP THE RADIATOR THUS PREVENTING COOLING OF TRANSMISSION. TRANSMISSION GEARS THUS WORE OUT DUE TO EXCESSIVE HEA... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Oct 5, 1999
Incident date: Jun 22, 1999
LH AND RH EXHAUST MANIFOLD STUDS FAILED.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Sep 19, 1999
Incident date: Sep 18, 1999
NO SUMMARY
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Mar 11, 1999
Incident date: Aug 1, 1996
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILED.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Mar 11, 1999
FUEL/TEMP GAUGE FAILED TWO TIMES.
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
Mar 11, 1999
FUEL/TEMP GAUGE FAILED TWO TIMES.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Mar 11, 1999
MUFFLER ASSEMBLY REPLACED DUE TO LEAK, REPLACEMENT FAILED ALSO.
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Mar 11, 1999
STEERING WHEEL REPLACED DUE TO DISTORTION (ONE SIDE WAS LIKE A PLIABLE RUBBER HOSE).
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Mar 11, 1999
AIR CONDITIONER FAN MOTOR VERY LOUD.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Mar 11, 1999
AUTOMATIC CRUISE CONTROL STUCK WHEN ACCELERATING ON AN INCLINE.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Feb 22, 1999
Incident date: Feb 12, 1999
DRIVING ABOUT 45MPH, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION BEGAN TO SLIP UNTIL VEHICLE CAME TO A STOP. COULD NOT MOVE FORWARD OR REVERSE. TRANSMISSION IS BEING REBUILT BY AAMCO. CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Jan 1, 1999
Incident date: Oct 1, 1998
THE FUEL TANK WAS NEITHER DAMAGED OR RUSTY, YET AT ONLY 65K MILES IT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AS THE TANK FAILED THE RECENTLY INTRODUCED PRESSURE TEST IN DE WHEN UNDERGOING ITS 2 YEARLY INSPECTION. THE DEALER INFORMED ME THAT THE TANK HAD WARPED JUST ENOUGH WHERE THE PUMP SEALS TO THE TANK THAT IT WAS ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM
Nov 10, 1998
REAR DRUM AUTOMATIC BRAKE ADJUSTERS ARE INOPERATIVE, RESULTING IN REDUCED BRAKE CAPABILITY. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Apr 24, 1998
Incident date: Feb 1, 1998
TRANSMISSION FAILURE.
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Apr 7, 1998
Incident date: Mar 1, 1996
SEAT BACK COLLAPSED INTO BACK SEAT, WHEN REAR ENDED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE, CAUSING INJURY.
Crash
1 injured
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Mar 26, 1998
Incident date: Feb 18, 1997
EXHAUST MANIFOLD STUDS CAME APART. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Mar 24, 1998
THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD LEAKS EXHAUST FLUID. WHEN THE VEHICLE COMES TO A STOP THE FUMES COME UP TO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Jan 27, 1998
Incident date: May 1, 1991
EXHAUST MANIFOLD STUDS LEFT AND RIGHT FAILED.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
May 27, 1997
Incident date: Jan 9, 1997
TRANSMISSION FAILED.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Mar 25, 1997
Incident date: Feb 28, 1997
MANIFOLD LEAK.
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Mar 25, 1997
Incident date: Feb 28, 1997
POWER WINDOWS INOPERATIVE.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Mar 19, 1997
Incident date: Jan 9, 1997
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Mar 10, 1997
Incident date: Jan 9, 1997
UPON ACCELERATING AFTER MAKING A STOP, THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILED. CAUSE UNKNOWN. REPLACED TRANSMISSION. *AK
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Feb 18, 1997
Incident date: Jan 9, 1997
TRANSMISSION FAILED WHILE ON THE ROAD.
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Feb 18, 1997
Incident date: Jan 9, 1997
TRANSMISSION FAILED WHILE ON THE ROAD.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Jan 23, 1997
Incident date: Jan 1, 1997
TURN SIGNALS AND HAZARD LIGHTS MALFUNCTIONED ON HOT DAYS AFTER RUNNING HEATER ON HIGH FOR AN HOUR OR LONGER. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Sep 10, 1996
Incident date: Sep 5, 1996
ELECTRICAL SHORT, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO CATCH ON FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.*AK
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
Sep 9, 1996
Incident date: Jul 19, 1996
EMISSION SYSTEMS FAILURE.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jun 27, 1996
Incident date: Jun 27, 1995
STARTING VEHICLE, POUNDED ON ACCELERATOR PEDAL MUST SHIFT GEAR SELECTOR INTO NEUTRAL. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Jun 19, 1996
Incident date: Jun 10, 1996
GAS TANK IS LEAKING DUE TO A PROBLEM IN THE WHEEL WELL. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
Oct 26, 1995
THE EMC UNIT WAS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. CAUSING THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER TO CATCH ON FIRE. TT
Fire
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jun 1, 1995
Incident date: Feb 2, 1995
TRANSMISSION IS DESIGNED WITH POOR COOLING SYSTEM, CAUSING PREMATURE FAILURE OF TRANSMISSION. *SKD
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
May 18, 1995
Incident date: Mar 29, 1995
TRANSMISSION SLIPS FROM 1ST GEAR INTO NEUTRAL GEAR. *SKD
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
May 2, 1995
Incident date: Sep 4, 1994
THE FRONT PASSENGER TAKATA SEAT BELT COMES LOOSE AT ANYTIME. TT
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Mar 27, 1995
Incident date: Dec 30, 1991
THE DRIVERS SEATBELT DOES NOT LATCH ALL THE TIME. PLEASE EXPLAIN. TT
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Mar 23, 1995
Incident date: Oct 1, 1994
DEFECTIVE ALUMINUM PLANETARY HOUSING AND GEAR, CAUSED TRANSMISSION FAILURE, RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL/ACCIDENT/INJURY. *SKD
Crash
1 injured
STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE
Mar 3, 1995
VEHICLE COMPARTMENT FIRE, SECURITY SYSTEM WIRING CAUGHT FIRE, FACTORY INSTALLED SECURITY SYSTEM. TT
Fire
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jan 30, 1995
Incident date: Nov 10, 1994
AUTO TRANSMISSION BEING REPLACED TWICE AFTER 92K MILES. TT
Technical Service Bulletins, 1991 NISSAN PATHFINDER
41 manufacturer communications from 30 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 5 |
| 200000 WHEELS | 4 |
| 010000 STEERING | 4 |
| 020000 SUSPENSION | 4 |
| 130000 VISIBILITY | 2 |
| 030000 BRAKES (PWS) | 2 |
| 160000 STRUCTURE | 2 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 2 |
NTB08-097L
Sep 21, 2023
010000 STEERING
DIAGNOSIS OF VEHICLE PULL (DRIFT) AND/OR STEERING WHEEL OFF-CENTER This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB23-049
Jun 16, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
12 VOLT BATTERY TESTING FOR IN-SERVICE VEHICLES SERVICE INFORMATION The following Service Information lists NNA procedural recommendations for establishing good connections while performing 12V battery testing. These recommendations ar
NTB23-053
Jun 16, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SILICONE-BASED LUBRICANT OR GREASE CAN DAMAGE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS SERVICE INFORMATION Do not apply Silicone-based lubricants or grease to, or around, any interior electrical components. To avoid the risk of death or severe personal
NTB13-107F
Apr 27, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
VEHICLE KEY NOT DETECTED / AUTHENTICATED, ENGINE WILL NOT START This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB16-003C
Apr 17, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
INTELLIGENT KEY REPLACEMENT OR SWAPPING BETWEEN VEHICLES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Discard all previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB09-081J
Feb 27, 2023
160000 STRUCTURE
WINDSHIELD CRACKING This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB09-081J
Feb 27, 2023
130000 VISIBILITY
WINDSHIELD CRACKING This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB13-028H
Feb 27, 2023
130000 VISIBILITY
REMOVING FOREIGN MATERIAL FROM THE WINDOW GLASS This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB13-028H
Feb 27, 2023
160000 STRUCTURE
REMOVING FOREIGN MATERIAL FROM THE WINDOW GLASS This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB08-097K
Feb 22, 2023
010000 STEERING
DIAGNOSIS OF VEHICLE PULL (DRIFT) AND/OR STEERING WHEEL OFF-CENTER This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB10-126C
Feb 22, 2023
200000 WHEELS
WHEEL BEARING COLLISION DAMAGE This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB99-001F
Dec 7, 2021
020000 SUSPENSION
STRUT AND SHOCK ABSORBER REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB99-001e
Feb 12, 2021
020000 SUSPENSION
STRUT AND SHOCK ABSORBER REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB08055C
Jan 27, 2014
350000 EQUIPMENT
SERVICE INFORMATION Information necessary to service the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) safely is included in the "RESTRAINTS" section of the Electronic Service Manual (ESM) for each vehicle. IMPORTANT: Turn the ignition switch OFF
NTB08055C
Jan 27, 2014
140000 AIR BAGS
SERVICE INFORMATION Information necessary to service the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) safely is included in the "RESTRAINTS" section of the Electronic Service Manual (ESM) for each vehicle. IMPORTANT: Turn the ignition switch OFF
NTB92123D
Aug 27, 2013
350000 EQUIPMENT
Nissan Original Equipment or Genuine Accessory Alloy wheels, along with their finish coating (clear, chrome, titanium, etc.), are specifically developed to achieve Nissan design and performance standards. These Original Equipment or Genuin
NTB92123D
Aug 27, 2013
200000 WHEELS
Nissan Original Equipment or Genuine Accessory Alloy wheels, along with their finish coating (clear, chrome, titanium, etc.), are specifically developed to achieve Nissan design and performance standards. These Original Equipment or Genuin
NTB00033E
Jul 23, 2013
200000 WHEELS
SERVICE INFORMATION - This bulletin is to assist you in responding to customer questions about brake operation, and provides diagnostic and repair information for each item listed, if any should occur. - Most brake incidents fall into
NTB04094A
Jul 23, 2013
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
If YOU CONFIRM: A vehicle needs to have the brake rotors resurfaced (front or rear). ACTION: Use the ProCut PFM Series on-car brake lathe to perform brake rotor resurfacing and follow the tips listed in this bulletin. - The ProCut P
NTB04094A
Jul 23, 2013
200000 WHEELS
If YOU CONFIRM: A vehicle needs to have the brake rotors resurfaced (front or rear). ACTION: Use the ProCut PFM Series on-car brake lathe to perform brake rotor resurfacing and follow the tips listed in this bulletin. - The ProCut P
NTB04094A
Jul 23, 2013
010000 STEERING
If YOU CONFIRM: A vehicle needs to have the brake rotors resurfaced (front or rear). ACTION: Use the ProCut PFM Series on-car brake lathe to perform brake rotor resurfacing and follow the tips listed in this bulletin. - The ProCut P
NTB00033E
Jul 23, 2013
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
SERVICE INFORMATION - This bulletin is to assist you in responding to customer questions about brake operation, and provides diagnostic and repair information for each item listed, if any should occur. - Most brake incidents fall into
NTB00033E
Jul 23, 2013
020000 SUSPENSION
SERVICE INFORMATION - This bulletin is to assist you in responding to customer questions about brake operation, and provides diagnostic and repair information for each item listed, if any should occur. - Most brake incidents fall into
NTB00033E
Jul 23, 2013
010000 STEERING
SERVICE INFORMATION - This bulletin is to assist you in responding to customer questions about brake operation, and provides diagnostic and repair information for each item listed, if any should occur. - Most brake incidents fall into
NTB-13-038
Apr 3, 2013
170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
NISSAN: LOCK/UNLOCK REQUEST BUTTON ON OUTSIDE HANDLE DOES NOT RESPOND. *JS
NTB99001A
Mar 19, 2013
020000 SUSPENSION
SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin provides information to identify: - A leaking strut or a shock absorber that qualifies for replacement under warranty. - A strut or shock absorber that has slight oil seepage, a condition wh
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
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
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
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
NTB95069
Jul 1, 1995
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
HARD/NO STAR AT HIGH ELEVATION AND LOW TEMPERATURE. *TW
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 (current) | 1 | 49 | |
| 1990 | 2 | 44 | View |
| 1989 | 2 | 19 | View |
| 1988 | 2 | 17 | View |
| 1987 | 2 | 31 | View |
| 1986 | 0 | 1 | View |