1993 NISSAN PATHFINDER
0 recalls, 67 complaints - 42 TSBs
No recalls found for this vehicle.
Complaint Statistics
67 total complaints
2 crashes 9 fires 5 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | 16 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 8 |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 5 |
| TIRES | 3 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 2 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | 2 |
| STRUCTURE | 2 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS | 2 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 1 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Jan 28, 2011
Incident date: Jan 24, 2011
THIS IS THE SECOND 1993 NISSAN PATHFINDER I HAVE OWNED AND BOTH HAVE HAD THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM WITH THE FRAME. THE REAR CROSSMEMBER COMPLETELY RUSTS OUT AND FALLS OFF THE PROBLEM IS VARY DANGEROUS NOT ONLY TO OTHER DRIVERS BUT IT ALSO SEVERS THE REAR BRAKE LINE. I WAS DRIVING IN MY ALLY HIT A POT H... Read more
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Jan 28, 2011
Incident date: Jan 24, 2011
THIS IS THE SECOND 1993 NISSAN PATHFINDER I HAVE OWNED AND BOTH HAVE HAD THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM WITH THE FRAME. THE REAR CROSSMEMBER COMPLETELY RUSTS OUT AND FALLS OFF THE PROBLEM IS VARY DANGEROUS NOT ONLY TO OTHER DRIVERS BUT IT ALSO SEVERS THE REAR BRAKE LINE. I WAS DRIVING IN MY ALLY HIT A POT H... Read more
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Feb 2, 2009
Incident date: Nov 14, 2008
REAR SUSPENSION HAS SEPARATED FROM THE FRAME DUE TO EXTREME RUSTING OF FRAME RAILS. EXCESS MOVEMENT OF REAR AXLE FROM SEPARATION DAMAGED THE BRAKE LINE AND CAUSED LOSS OF REAR BRAKES. *TR
SUSPENSION:REAR
Feb 2, 2009
Incident date: Nov 14, 2008
REAR SUSPENSION HAS SEPARATED FROM THE FRAME DUE TO EXTREME RUSTING OF FRAME RAILS. EXCESS MOVEMENT OF REAR AXLE FROM SEPARATION DAMAGED THE BRAKE LINE AND CAUSED LOSS OF REAR BRAKES. *TR
TIRES:SIDEWALL
Nov 23, 2007
Incident date: Nov 20, 2007
*NOTE: THE TIRES IN QUESTION ARE SIZE 235/75R15...THIS SIZE OPTION WAS NOT AVAILABLE IN THE DROP DOWN BOX./// BLOWOUT AND NEAR ACCIDENT OCCURRED. AFTER FURTHER EVALUATION IT WAS DETERMINED THE SIDEWALLS OF THE FRONT RIGHT TIRE HAD COLLAPSED UPON ENTERING A SLOW CURVE. THE CONDITION HAD EXISTE... Read more
TIRES
Oct 1, 2005
Incident date: Sep 28, 2005
I'M A CONSUMER WHO JUST HAD FOUR NEW COOPER DISCOVERER AST II TIRES INSTALLED ON A '93 NISSAN PATHFINDER. ALL FAILED WITHIN 709 MILES, APPROXIMATELY ONE MONTH OF DRIVING. AFTER DRIVING TWO WEEKS AND 555 MILES, THE FRONT LEFT TIRE SUDDENLY BLEW OUT IN MY DRIVEWAY. IT APPEARED TO FAIL AT THE BEAD.... Read more
STRUCTURE
May 8, 2005
Incident date: May 8, 2005
FRAME VERRY RUSTY AND BROKE IN REAR OF VEHICLE
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Nov 9, 2004
Incident date: Nov 9, 2004
THERE IS A RECURRING PROBLEM WITH THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD AND THE MANIFOLD STUDS BREAKING, RESULTING IN AN EXHAUST LEAK INSIDE THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WHICH CAUSES EXHAUST FUMES TO ENTER THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Nov 13, 2003
Incident date: Aug 15, 2003
EXHAUST MANIFOLD LEAKS DUE TO POOR QUALITY EXHAUST MANIFOLD AND/OR BOLTS. *LA
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Sep 4, 2003
Incident date: Sep 4, 2003
EXHUAST MANIFOLD STUDS KEEP BREAKING CAUSING LEAKAGE, FUMES, AND NOISE. HAS HAPPENED 3 TIMES IN 45K MILES AT $500 TO $1200 PER INCIDENT. HAVE FILED COMPLAINT WITH NISSAN CONSUMER AFFAIRS (INCIDENT 4259794). NISSAN DECLINED TO ASSIST BECAUSE THEY SAID VECHICLE WAS BEYOND USEFUL SERVICE LIFE. EVEN IF ... Read more
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Mar 6, 2003
Incident date: Feb 27, 2003
CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THE REAR END FRAME OF THE VEHICLE WAS FULL OF BODY ROT, AND IF IMPACTED IN AN ACCIDENT, IT WOULD DISINTEGRATE.*JB
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Feb 19, 2003
Incident date: Feb 15, 2002
THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE HAD RUSTED ON 2 OCCASIONS.*JB
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Feb 13, 2003
Incident date: Jan 11, 2003
ODOMETER FRAUD.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Feb 9, 2003
Incident date: Nov 1, 2001
EXHAUST MANIFOLD STUDS ARE BROKEN ON BOTH SIDES. DEALERSHIP WANTS $1400.00 TO REPAIR. THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM THAT NISSAN HAS BEEN AWARE OF AND DOES NOTHING TO COMPENSATE THEIR CUSTOMERS FOR. CAUSES EXHAST LEAKS INTO THE CAR.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Aug 6, 2002
Incident date: Jul 28, 2002
BURNED THROUGH FLOOR, PAN OVER EXHAUST PIPE. FLAMMABLE PADDING UNDER CARPET CAUGHT FIRE.*AK
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Jul 23, 2002
Incident date: May 22, 2002
EXHAUST MANIFOLD WAS CRACKED,AND BOLTS WERE BROKEN, CAUSING EXHAUST FUMES TO LEAK INSIDE VEHICLE WHEN OUTDOOR VENT WAS OPEN.CONTACTED DEALER.THIS WAS A COMMON PROBLEM.*AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Apr 9, 2002
Incident date: Sep 8, 1998
EVERY TIME VEHICLE COMES TO A COMPLETE STOP ENGINE DIES OUT. TAKES NUMEROUS TRIES TO GET VEHICLE TO RESTART. CONTACTED DEALER, THEY WERE NOT HELPFUL.*AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Jan 16, 2002
BROKEN ENGINE EXHAUST STUDS; ALSO, OCCURRED IN 1994,1995 MODELS. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Nov 6, 2001
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS
Oct 2, 2001
BOTTOM OF VEHICLE/ RUNNING BOARD, AND REAR BUMPER BECAME RUSTED. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
STRUCTURE
Oct 2, 2001
BOTTOM OF VEHICLE/ RUNNING BOARD, AND REAR BUMPER BECAME RUSTED. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
STRUCTURE:BODY
Oct 2, 2001
BOTTOM OF VEHICLE/ RUNNING BOARD, AND REAR BUMPER BECAME RUSTED. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Sep 12, 2001
Incident date: Jul 1, 2001
THE DEALER REPLACED THE GASKETS,STUDS,WASHERS AND NUTS ON THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD. *YH
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Sep 12, 2001
Incident date: Jul 1, 2001
THE BRAKES FAILED AND WERE REPLACED. *YH
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Sep 12, 2001
Incident date: Nov 26, 1996
THE CONSUMER HAS BEEN UNABLE TO OPEN THE PASENGER DOOR BY USING THE KEY, THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN TO THE DOOR FOR THIS ON A PREVIOUS OCCASION IN WHICH THEY REMOVED THE DOOR PANEL AND CHANGED A BROKEN CLIP. YH
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Sep 12, 2001
Incident date: Jul 1, 2001
THE TIMING BELT OF THE VEHICLE BROKE CAUSING LOSS OF POWER. THE DEALER REPLACED.THE PISTONS STUCK IN A CLOSED POSITION AND IT BENT THE VALVES IN THE ENGINE. THE CONSUMER WAS SEEKING PARTILA REFUND FOR BENT VALVE AND PISTON THAT WERE REPLACED. *YH
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
May 25, 2001
Incident date: Apr 15, 2001
I HAD A FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WHICH DESTROYED THE FOLLOWING COMPONENTS: RADIO, TRANSMISSION, ALTERNATOR, REAR DEFROSTER, REAR WIPERS, REAR WINDOW LOCK, POWER WINDOW MOTOR, TURN SIGNALS, RELAYS, TRANSMISSION SENDING UNITS. AT APPROXIMATELY 82000 MILES THE BATTERY EXPLODED EATING THE PAINT ... Read more
Fire
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH
May 25, 2001
Incident date: Apr 15, 2001
I HAD A FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WHICH DESTROYED THE FOLLOWING COMPONENTS: RADIO, TRANSMISSION, ALTERNATOR, REAR DEFROSTER, REAR WIPERS, REAR WINDOW LOCK, POWER WINDOW MOTOR, TURN SIGNALS, RELAYS, TRANSMISSION SENDING UNITS. AT APPROXIMATELY 82000 MILES THE BATTERY EXPLODED EATING THE PAINT ... Read more
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
May 25, 2001
Incident date: Apr 15, 2001
I HAD A FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WHICH DESTROYED THE FOLLOWING COMPONENTS: RADIO, TRANSMISSION, ALTERNATOR, REAR DEFROSTER, REAR WIPERS, REAR WINDOW LOCK, POWER WINDOW MOTOR, TURN SIGNALS, RELAYS, TRANSMISSION SENDING UNITS. AT APPROXIMATELY 82000 MILES THE BATTERY EXPLODED EATING THE PAINT ... Read more
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
May 25, 2001
Incident date: Apr 15, 2001
I HAD A FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WHICH DESTROYED THE FOLLOWING COMPONENTS: RADIO, TRANSMISSION, ALTERNATOR, REAR DEFROSTER, REAR WIPERS, REAR WINDOW LOCK, POWER WINDOW MOTOR, TURN SIGNALS, RELAYS, TRANSMISSION SENDING UNITS. AT APPROXIMATELY 82000 MILES THE BATTERY EXPLODED EATING THE PAINT ... Read more
Fire
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
May 25, 2001
Incident date: Apr 15, 2001
I HAD A FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WHICH DESTROYED THE FOLLOWING COMPONENTS: RADIO, TRANSMISSION, ALTERNATOR, REAR DEFROSTER, REAR WIPERS, REAR WINDOW LOCK, POWER WINDOW MOTOR, TURN SIGNALS, RELAYS, TRANSMISSION SENDING UNITS. AT APPROXIMATELY 82000 MILES THE BATTERY EXPLODED EATING THE PAINT ... Read more
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
May 25, 2001
Incident date: Apr 15, 2001
I HAD A FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WHICH DESTROYED THE FOLLOWING COMPONENTS: RADIO, TRANSMISSION, ALTERNATOR, REAR DEFROSTER, REAR WIPERS, REAR WINDOW LOCK, POWER WINDOW MOTOR, TURN SIGNALS, RELAYS, TRANSMISSION SENDING UNITS. AT APPROXIMATELY 82000 MILES THE BATTERY EXPLODED EATING THE PAINT ... Read more
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
May 25, 2001
Incident date: Apr 15, 2001
I HAD A FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WHICH DESTROYED THE FOLLOWING COMPONENTS: RADIO, TRANSMISSION, ALTERNATOR, REAR DEFROSTER, REAR WIPERS, REAR WINDOW LOCK, POWER WINDOW MOTOR, TURN SIGNALS, RELAYS, TRANSMISSION SENDING UNITS. AT APPROXIMATELY 82000 MILES THE BATTERY EXPLODED EATING THE PAINT ... Read more
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Jan 18, 2001
Incident date: Dec 12, 2000
REF. SERVICE BULLETIN #: FC0009202 / NHTSA ITEM #: SB035797 -- EXHAUST NOISE AND EXHAUST SMELL INSIDE VEHICLE DUE TO BROKEN MANIFOLD STUDS. AS THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF THIS VEHICLE, THE RIGHT MANIFOLD STUDS BROKE AT 36,705 MILES AND WAS REPAIRED UNDER WARRANTY BY NISSAN. AT 48,654 MILES, THE LEFT MAN... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Nov 29, 2000
Incident date: Nov 20, 2000
BOTH MY MANIFOLD HAVE FALLEN DOWN BECAUSE OF A BROKEN BOLT ON THE MOTOR, THEY TELL ME THIS IS A FAULT ON THES CARS. *AK
TIRES
Oct 17, 2000
Incident date: Jun 14, 2000
ON JUNE 14, 2000 MY SPOUSE AND I WERE RETURNING FROM VACATION DRIVING APPROX. 70 MPH ON I-35 EAST OF GREENVILLE, TX AND HAD JUST PASSED AN 18 WHEELER WHEN THE RIGHT REAR TIRE BLEW OUT. WE WERE IN THE LEFT HAND LANE AND WERE VERY FORTUNATE IN MOVING IN FRONT OF THE 18 WHEELER AND OVER TO THE RIGHT S... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS
Sep 18, 2000
THE REAR BUMPER IS SEVERELY RUSTING AT THE CRASH PROTECTION SPOTS-- CHROME IS PEELING AND RUST IS PREDOMINANT, LIMITED TO THE 2 AREAS WHERE FASTENED TO THE FRAME-- EACH RUST AREA APPROX 5 INCHES SQUARE; ALSO, BOTH SIDE STEP RAILS THAT RUN THE LENGTH OF THE VEHICLE HAVE SEVERE RUST HOLES FORMING. *... Read more
TIRES
Sep 5, 2000
Incident date: Aug 19, 2000
DRIVERS SIDE REAR TIRE BLOWOUT ON FREEWAY, DAMAGED REAR OF CAR( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P235 75R15 )
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jul 26, 2000
CONSUMER WAS INSIDE OF A PARKING LOT AND HE PUT BRAKES ON. WHEN HE PUT VEHICLE IN DRIVE TRANSMISSION SNAPPED IN HALF. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Apr 27, 2000
Incident date: May 25, 1995
EXHAUST MANIFOLD STUDS BROKE OFF, CAUSING EXHAUST LEAK. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Sep 18, 1999
Incident date: Aug 1, 1999
#1 AND #2 CYLINDER EXHAUST MANIFOLD STUDS BROKEN ONE YEAR APART...MANUFACTURER DEFECT? AS THERE APPEARS TO BE MANY REPORTS AND TSB, AND COSTLY TO REPAIR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Aug 2, 1999
Incident date: Jun 6, 1996
THE DEALER REPLACED TWO STUDS WHILE VEHICLE WAS UNDER WARRANTY (6 YEAR / 60K MI). I RECENTLY TOOK THE VEHICLE IN TO THE SAME DEALERSHIP FOR A TIMING BELT REPLACEMENT AND INSPECTION. THEY INFORMED ME I HAD THREE MORE BROKEN OR CRACKED STUDS. THEY ALSO INFORMED ME IT WOULD COST AROUND $1000.00 TO R... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Aug 2, 1999
Incident date: Jun 6, 1996
THE DEALER REPLACED TWO STUDS WHILE VEHICLE WAS UNDER WARRANTY (6 YEAR / 60K MI). I RECENTLY TOOK THE VEHICLE IN TO THE SAME DEALERSHIP FOR A TIMING BELT REPLACEMENT AND INSPECTION. THEY INFORMED ME I HAD THREE MORE BROKEN OR CRACKED STUDS. THEY ALSO INFORMED ME IT WOULD COST AROUND $1000.00 TO R... Read more
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Jun 10, 1999
Incident date: Jan 10, 1999
DAMAGE TO THE FRAME UNDER THE FRONT END OF VEHICLE, ANCHOR POINTS WERE BOTH BENT INWARDS. MJS
WHEELS:RIM
Jun 10, 1999
Incident date: Sep 30, 1998
VEHICLE EXPERIENCED FRONT END SHIMMY DUE TO BENT WHEEL RIM. MJS
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
May 7, 1999
Incident date: Dec 1, 1998
SENDING UNIT ATTACHED TO THE FUEL TANK RUSTED RESULTING IN FAILURE. MJS
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Feb 17, 1999
Incident date: Aug 23, 1998
THE EXHAUST PIPE UNDERNEATH THE PASSENGER'S SEAT BURNED A HOLE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE VEHICLE, WHICH CAUSED A FIRE. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE PROVIDE DETAILS. *AK
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Jan 24, 1999
Incident date: Jan 20, 1999
THIS IS A DANGEROUS PROBLEM, GAS ODOR AND NOISE, THAT HAPPENS TO ALMOST ALL PATHFINDERS.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Nov 17, 1998
Incident date: Nov 12, 1998
VEHICLE HAS BEEN SERVICED FOR SAME DISCREPANCY 3 PREVIOUS TIMES. THIS IS THE FORTH OCCURRENCE. THE OCCURRENCES WERE AS FOLLOWS: 1. 06/11/96 (36,389 MILES) GRUBBS NISSAN REPLACED 2 RIGHT SIDE EXHAUST MANIFOLD STUDS WHICH BROKE. NISSAN REPAIRED/REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. 2. 07/24/96 (37,549 MILES... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Nov 11, 1998
Incident date: Jun 14, 1998
I WAS INFORMED BY A NISSAN DEALER THAT THE EXHAUST BOLTS NEED REPLACING AND POSSIBLY THE EXHAUST MANFOLD AT A COST OF APPOX $1300.00. I JUST VISITED THE NISSAN WEBSITE AND NOTICED THAT THIS A WIDESPREAD PROBLEM AND NISSSN IS NOT ADDRESSING IT. ALSO, MY INDEPENDENT MECHANIC STATED THAT THIS IS A COMM... Read more
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Technical Service Bulletins, 1993 NISSAN PATHFINDER
42 manufacturer communications from 31 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 5 |
| 010000 STEERING | 4 |
| 200000 WHEELS | 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
130000 VISIBILITY
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
160000 STRUCTURE
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
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
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
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
NTB95043A
Sep 1, 1995
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
TRUCK/PATHFINDER BLOWER NOISE. *SD
NTB95069
Jul 1, 1995
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
HARD/NO STAR AT HIGH ELEVATION AND LOW TEMPERATURE. *TW
NTB95043
May 1, 1995
138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
UNKNOWN
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 (current) | 0 | 67 | |
| 1992 | 0 | 38 | View |
| 1991 | 1 | 49 | View |
| 1990 | 2 | 44 | View |
| 1989 | 2 | 19 | View |
| 1988 | 2 | 17 | View |
| 1987 | 2 | 31 | View |
| 1986 | 0 | 1 | View |