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1991 Nissan PathfinderProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 39 owner complaints about the 1991 Nissan Pathfinder, most often about the power train. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexOne of the best years73% below the Pathfinder median · #28 of 37 years by complaints
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints398 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem14Power train

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 25, 2013. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1991 Nissan Pathfinder has problems

39 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Power train141
Engine and engine cooling81
Tires40
Seat belts30
Steering31
Electrical system21
Fuel system, gasoline20
Seats22
Vehicle speed control20
6 other systems60

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

1991 Nissan Pathfinder recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Front: buckle assembly

Recall 95V-103 · May 24, 1995 · 2,730,462 vehicles

Risk. THE SAFETY BELTS WOULD NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION TO AN OCCUPANT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Nissan.

Best & worst years

1991 vs. every other Pathfinder year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Pathfinder median. How we score

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1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1991 Nissan Pathfinder, and the recalls they led to.

  1. TAKATA SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILUREEA95007 · closed Aug 2, 1995
    Led to recall 95V-103
In owners' words

What Pathfinder owners report

Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

UNKNOWN TO ME AS EXPLAINED TO ME BY TRANSMISSION MECHANIC THE TORQUE CONVERTER WAS DISINTEGRATING OVER TIME PUTTING DEBRIS INTO TRANSMISSION COOLER LOCATED INSIDE THE RADIATOR. THIS CLOGGED UP THE RADIATOR THUS PREVENTING COOLING OF TRANSMISSION. TRANSMISSION GEARS THUS WORE OUT DUE TO EXCESSIVE…
Complaint 724127 · Jun 17, 2000
DRIVING ABOUT 45MPH, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION BEGAN TO SLIP UNTIL VEHICLE CAME TO A STOP. COULD NOT MOVE FORWARD OR REVERSE. TRANSMISSION IS BEING REBUILT BY AAMCO. CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK
Complaint 703594 · Feb 22, 1999
DEFECTIVE ALUMINUM PLANETARY HOUSING AND GEAR, CAUSED TRANSMISSION FAILURE, RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL/ACCIDENT/INJURY. *SKD
Complaint 480190 · Feb 7, 1995

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