1995 Nissan PATHFINDER: complaints, problems and recalls
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.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10002937 · 2003-01-19 (January 19, 2003)
EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLTS BROKEN. OBVIUOSLY NISSAN IS AWARE THAT THIS IS A CONSTANT PROBLEM FOR PATHFINDER OWNERS. THEIR NEGLECT AT ADDRESSING THIS SITUATION COMPOUNDS MY FRUSTRATION. WILSON NISSAN IN LOGAN UTAH ESPECTS ME TO REPLACE THEM AT MY COST EVERY TIME THEY BREAK, WHICH COULD HAPPEN AS SOON AS THEY ARE REPLACED. I SUGGEST A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT FROM ALL OWNERS OF THESE VEHICLES IS IN ORDER TO GET NISSAN TO ADDRESS THIS PROBLEM. HAD KNOWN OF THIS I NEVER WOULD HAVE BOUGHT A NISSAN PRODUCT, AND I NEVER WILL AGAIN.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10002937 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 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 10005237 · 2003-02-03 (February 3, 2003)
EXHAUST MANIFOLD STUD BROKEN
Owner-reported narrative. 94,200 miles reported. Look up ODI 10005237 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10005488 · 2003-02-07 (February 7, 2003)
AT MY 60K SERVICE THE MECHANIC DIAGNOSED A FAULTY EXHAUST MANIFOLD AND REPLACED IT. FORTUNATELY, THIS WAS COVERED BY MY EXTENDED WARRANTY. I'VE COME TO REALIZE THAT IS WAS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH NISSAN PATHFINDERS ALTHOUGH NO RECALLS HAVE BEEN INSTITUTED. I'M CONCERNED THAT THIS WILL REOCCUR AGAIN AS MY VEHICLE APPROACHED 100K.
Owner-reported narrative. 65,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10005488 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 10007189 · 2003-02-24 (February 24, 2003)
THE LEFT AND RIGHT EXHAUST MANIFOLDS WARPED.*AK *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10007189 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 ↗
Recall history
0 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
No recall campaigns are recorded in this snapshot.