Nissan / Pathfinder / 1994
1994 Nissan Pathfinder problems
Owners have filed 108 complaints about the 1994 Nissan Pathfinder with NHTSA. Engine and engine cooling accounts for 33.3% of them — the clear leader, ahead of structure at 21.3%.
Complaints108
Crashes9
Fires2
Injuries1
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Engine and engine cooling 33.3% · 36
Structure 21.3% · 23
Power train 9.3% · 10
Service brakes, hydraulic 6.5% · 7
Vehicle speed control 6.5% · 7
Tires 4.6% · 5
Electrical system 3.7% · 4
Visibility 2.8% · 3
Severity
Of those complaints, 9 describe a crash, 2 describe a fire and 1 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 24 model years of the Nissan Pathfinder in this data, 1994 draws comparatively few complaints; 2005 is the outlier year.
Filings have fallen off, 3 in the last three years against 6 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 127,500 miles.
In owners' own words
Exhaust manifold bolts have failed. Recall needed regardless of vehicle age/mileage. Tsd has been issued so company recognizes problem but is not taking full responsibility. Also, many similar complaints on this site.*Ak in addition, vehicle sometimes "sticks" in 1st gear (a/t). Fluid has been changed and problem is intermittant. Several other complaints on this site as well. Solution would be helpful. Engine and engine cooling · reported at 106,000 miles
Upon taking in the vehcile for routine mainetence, oil change, tire rotation, & winetrise special. Was informed that my exausht manifold bolts were broken and needed replacing, after the vehicle went through two major inspections not over a year ago. 1) For purchaseing a used vehicle and 2) for out of province inspection. Nissan canada knows about this problem but refuses to do anything about this problem. Engine and engine cooling · reported at 99,420 miles
At any speed vehicle was very loud, and the exhaust sounded as if t marbles were rattling around. A recall was issued for vehicles of same make/model and certain years, but the consumer's vehicle was not included. The bolts to the exhaust manifold overheated and broke off into the manifold cover. Manufacturer and the dealer were aware of the problem. Engine and engine cooling · reported at 50,000 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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