1995 Nissan PATHFINDER problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
146 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
131,768 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1995 model year. Data snapshot: . 60 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Structure:Frame And Members is the most frequently named component, appearing in 34 of 146 complaints (23.3%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 12 | 8.2% |
| Transmission and shifting | 11 | 7.5% |
| Fuel system concerns | 10 | 6.8% |
| Engine operation | 4 | 2.7% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 4 | 2.7% |
| Steering behavior | 4 | 2.7% |
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.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Structure:Frame And Members | 34 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe | 30 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 16 |
| Structure:Body | 13 |
| Suspension | 10 |
| Structure | 6 |
| Structure:Frame And Members:Underbody Shields | 6 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 5 |
Structure:Frame And Members: 34; Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe: 30; Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 16; Structure:Body: 13; Suspension: 10; Structure: 6; Structure:Frame And Members:Underbody Shields: 6; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 5
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 3 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 1 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 4 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 8 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 23 |
| 150,000 and above | 21 |
Under 25,000: 3; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 50,000 to 74,999: 4; 75,000 to 99,999: 8; 100,000 to 149,999: 23; 150,000 and above: 21
100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (23). 86 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.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 5 |
| 1996 | 5 |
| 2000 | 24 |
| 2001 | 16 |
| 2002 | 13 |
| 2003 | 16 |
| 2004 | 4 |
| 2005 | 4 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2007 | 2 |
| 2008 | 11 |
| 2009 | 11 |
| 2010 | 6 |
| 2011 | 13 |
| 2012 | 6 |
| 2013 | 5 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 |
1995: 5; 1996: 5; 2000: 24; 2001: 16; 2002: 13; 2003: 16; 2004: 4; 2005: 4; 2006: 1; 2007: 2; 2008: 11; 2009: 11; 2010: 6; 2011: 13; 2012: 6; 2013: 5; 2015: 1; 2016: 1; 2017: 1; 2020: 1
Pattern summary
Structure:Frame And Members leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 12 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 11 complaint narratives. Fuel system concerns appears in 10 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 10289204 · 2009-10-21 (October 21, 2009)
VEHICLES STEEL FRAME COMPLETELY RUSTED THROUGH CAUSING IT TO SEVER. OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING. THE HANGING METAL PARTS THEN SEVERED MY BRAKE LINE CAUSING LEAK, ENDANGERING MY SAFETY. THIS DAMAGE IS NOT DUE TO OWNER NEGLIGENCE. NEARLY ALL OWNERS OF 1995NISSANPATHFINDERS EXPERIENCE SIMILAR ISSUE. NISSAN HAS NOT ISSUED A RECALL. THIS PROBLEM ENDANGERS THE DRIVER AND MAY BE FATAL. A RECALL SHOULD BE PUT IN PLACE. THE VEHICLE RUNS FINE BUT IS IMMOBILE DUE TO FAULTY AND CORRODED FRAME. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 150,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10289204 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10292035 · 2009-11-13 (November 13, 2009)
WE OWN A 95 NISSAN PATHFINDER.LAST WEEK THE REAR FRAME AND REAR STABILIZERS BROKE IN 2.TRUCK CANT BE DRIVEN,AS WHEN THAT HAPPENED IT PULLED AND SEVERED THE REAR BRAKE LINES.THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM I HAVE SINCE FOUND OUT ON THESE. TOYOTA HAS A SIMILAR PROBLEM WITH THEIR FRAMES ON THEIR TACOMA TRUCKS.THEY HAVE A RECALL ON THEM,TO GET THEM OFF THE ROAD. NISSAN NEEDS TO DO THE SAME,IMO,BEFORE SOMEONE GETS KILLED..THEIR ARE MANY STORIES ABOUT THIS ON THE INTERNET. JUST GOOGLE NISSAN PATHFINDER FRAME RAILS FOR MORE. THANKS. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 163,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10292035 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10005085 · 2003-02-01 (February 1, 2003)
MY 1995 NISSAN PATHFINDER'S TRANSMISSION HAS HAD TO BE REPLACED DO TO FAILURE OF NISSAN IN THE DESIGN OF THE COOLING TUBES. AFTER CONTACTING SEVERAL TRANSMISSION SHOPS I WAS TOLD THIS IS A PROBLEM AFFECTING ALL NISSAN TRANSMISSIONS UP TO YR 98. THAT IS WHEN NISSAN FIXED THE PROBLEM BY MAKING THE COOLING TUBES LARGER DIAMETER. THEY SHOULD HAVE HAD A RECALL ON THIS BUT DID NOT. THE REVERSE GEAR IS THE FIRST ONE TO BURN OUT. IF YOU CAN GET 125K ON ANY OF THESE TRANSMISSIONS YOU ARE VERY LUCKY. THE TRANSMISSION SHOPS SAY TO MAKE IT OVER 150K IS A M…
Owner-reported narrative. 189,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10005085 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10006343 · 2000-06-26 (June 26, 2000)
ENGINE KNOCKING WHEN STARTED COLD. TRANSMISSION WILL NOT GO INTO REVERSE. **** DIMSII IVOQ ENTRY POSTED AFTER 12/12/02 CUT-OVER TO ARTEMIS****724554. *AK *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 80,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10006343 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10004696 · 2003-01-27 (January 27, 2003)
THERE WAS A GAS SMELL COMING FROM THE OUTSIDE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. DEALERSHIP PULLED GAS TANK,BUT DIDN'T FIND A LEAK. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION OF VEHICLE NOTICED THAT GAS WAS SEEPING THREW 5 STUDS LOCATED IN THE BOTTOM OF THE FUEL TANK.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10004696 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10010146 · 2003-03-08 (March 8, 2003)
I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE GAS TANK ON MY 1995 NISSAN PATHFINDER 4 TIMES IN THE PAST YEAR. IT WAS LAST REPLACED 1 MONTH AGO AND IS BEGINNING TO LEAK AGAIN. EACH TIME SPOT WELDS ON THE TANK HAVE BEEN DEFECTIVE, RESULTING IN A SLOW LEAK AND BUILD UP OF FUMES UNDER THE GAS TANK. I AM VERY CONCERNED ABOUT THE SAFETY HAZARD THIS POSES. *NLM
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10010146 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10081440 · 2004-07-07 (July 7, 2004)
VEHICLE STALLED WHILE DRIVING. WHEN THIS OCCURRED CONSUMER COASTED THE TRUCK OFF THE ROAD. UPON EXITING THE TRUCK CONSUMER NOTICED GASOLINE LEAKING OUT OF THE SMOG FILTER. TRUCK WAS TOWED TO A MECHANIC AFTER THE FIRE DEPARTMENT HAD SECURED IT FOR TRAVEL. MECHANIC INDICATED THAT ONE OR TWO OF THE VALVES IN THE FUEL SYSTEM, AND THE FUEL CAP COULD BE THE CAUSE. BOTH VALVES, FUEL CAP, AND THE SMOG FILTER WERE REPLACED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. 150,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10081440 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10410838 · 2011-07-07 (July 7, 2011)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 NISSAN PATHFINDER. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 60 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY SHIFTED INTO SECOND GEAR BEFORE DECELERATING AND BECOMING UNRESPONSIVE TO ACCELERATION ATTEMPTS. ALL OF THE WARNING LIGHTS WERE ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENTAL PANEL AS THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AND IT WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER ADVISED THAT RADIATOR FLUID WAS LEAKING INTO THE TRANSMISSION AND BOTH COMPONENTS WOULD NEED REPLACING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS THEN CO…
Owner-reported narrative. 78,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10410838 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 8001079 · 2001-12-26 (December 26, 2001)
VEHICLE HAS STALLED 5 TIMES AROUND 35-45 MPH, DEALER HAS REPLACED BATTERY AND ALTERNATOR. THIS HAS NOT REMEDIED THE PROBLEM.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 8001079 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 8018535 · 2002-09-12 (September 12, 2002)
WHILE TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING VEHICLE WILL STALL. ALSO, ELECTRICAL LOCKS WILL NOT STAY LOCKED.DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEMS.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 8018535 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10453486 · 2012-03-29 (March 29, 2012)
MY MECHANIC TOLD ME THE FRAME ON MY 1995 NISSAN PATHFINDER IS ROTTED OUT AND WAY BEYOND SAFE TO DRIVE AT ALL. THE EXTREME RUST PROBLEM IS AT THE STRUT ASSEMBLY WHICH COULD EASILY BREAK AND THE VEHICLE LOOSE STEERING FUNCTION. THE REAR FRAME AREA IS ALMOST COMPLETELY GONE. SOME ONLINE RESEARCH HAS SHOWN THIS TO BE AN EXTREMELY WIDESPREAD PROBLEM IN NISSAN PATHFINDERS. ALTHOUGH IT'S AN OLDER TRUCK, IT'S A DESIGN FLAW AND MAKES IT DANGEROUS TO DRIVE. TOYOTA HAD A SIMILAR PROBLEM AND TOOK CARE OF IT, I CONTACTED NISSAN AND THEY SEEM UNWILLING TO …
Owner-reported narrative. 102,537 miles reported. Look up ODI 10453486 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10460780 · 2012-06-06 (June 6, 2012)
GAS LEAKS AFTER ENGINE TURNING OFF ENGINE; AFRAID OF EXPLOSION (MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE). [XXX] FROM KOEPPEL NISSAN, QUEENS, NY HAS ASKED TRUCK TO BE TAKEN BACK FROM DEALERSHIP WITHOUT FIXING SINCE "IT HAS NOT BEEN RECALLED". THE UNIT ALSO HAS SEVERE FRAME AND RAIL CORROSION WHICH CAN CONTRIBUTE TO FATALITY. SUSPENSION/STEERING GIVING EXCESSIVE FEEDBACK. HAVE SPENT OVER $2000 IN THE PAST WEEK (OUTSIDE THE DEALERSHIP) TO FIX THE PROBLEMS. PLS HELP IMMEDIATELY. THANKS INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5…
Owner-reported narrative. 100,800 miles reported. Look up ODI 10460780 at NHTSA ↗