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1991 Nissan PATHFINDER problems and owner complaints

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

21 owner complaints analyzed

1 distinct recall campaigns

157,016 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 1991 model year. Data snapshot: . 2 complaints include usable failure mileage.

Owner-reported patterns

Most common problems

Power Train:Automatic Transmission is the most frequently named component, appearing in 5 of 21 complaints (23.8%). A complaint can name multiple components.

Recurring terms in complaint narratives
TopicMatching reportsShare of complaints
Transmission and shifting628.6%
Electrical and battery issues29.5%
Steering behavior14.8%
Fuel system concerns14.8%

Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.

Component breakdown

Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.

Power Train:Automatic Transmission
5
Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly
3
Tires
2
Tires:Tread/Belt
2
Electrical System:Wiring
1
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control
1
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Catalytic Convertor
1
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
1
Component breakdown data
CategoryCount
Power Train:Automatic Transmission5
Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly3
Tires2
Tires:Tread/Belt2
Electrical System:Wiring1
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control1
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Catalytic Convertor1
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly1

Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 5; Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly: 3; Tires: 2; Tires:Tread/Belt: 2; Electrical System:Wiring: 1; Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control: 1; Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Catalytic Convertor: 1; Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly: 1

Reported problems by failure mileage

Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.

Under 25,000
0
25,000 to 49,999
0
50,000 to 74,999
0
75,000 to 99,999
0
100,000 to 149,999
0
150,000 and above
2
Reported problems by failure mileage data
CategoryCount
Under 25,0000
25,000 to 49,9990
50,000 to 74,9990
75,000 to 99,9990
100,000 to 149,9990
150,000 and above2

Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 2

150,000 and above miles has the most reports with usable mileage (2). 19 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.

Complaints over time

Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.

1995
8
1996
4
2000
1
2001
2
2002
1
2003
2
2004
1
2005
1
2013
1
Complaints over time data
CategoryCount
19958
19964
20001
20012
20021
20032
20041
20051
20131

1995: 8; 1996: 4; 2000: 1; 2001: 2; 2002: 1; 2003: 2; 2004: 1; 2005: 1; 2013: 1

Pattern summary

Power Train:Automatic Transmission leads the component reports. Transmission and shifting appears in 6 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 2 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.

Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.

Complaint evidence

Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.

Owner report 480190 · 1995-02-07 (February 7, 1995)

DEFECTIVE ALUMINUM PLANETARY HOUSING AND GEAR, CAUSED TRANSMISSION FAILURE, RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL/ACCIDENT/INJURY. *SKD

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 480190 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 482960 · 1995-04-06 (April 6, 1995)

TRANSMISSION IS DESIGNED WITH POOR COOLING SYSTEM, CAUSING PREMATURE FAILURE OF TRANSMISSION. *SKD

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 482960 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 802127 · 1996-09-10 (September 10, 1996)

ELECTRICAL SHORT, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO CATCH ON FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.*AK

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 802127 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 961115 · 1995-03-03 (March 3, 1995)

VEHICLE COMPARTMENT FIRE, SECURITY SYSTEM WIRING CAUGHT FIRE, FACTORY INSTALLED SECURITY SYSTEM. TT

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 961115 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10030150 · 2003-07-25 (July 25, 2003)

STEERING MECHNISM HAS FAILED, CAUSING UNVEN WEAR ON THE TIRES. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10030150 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 985831 · 1996-06-19 (June 19, 1996)

GAS TANK IS LEAKING DUE TO A PROBLEM IN THE WHEEL WELL. *AK

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 985831 at NHTSA ↗