Model Year Problem Record

Nissan Pathfinder 1996 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 1996 Nissan Pathfinder: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

159Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints

3Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls

6Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations

24Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Suspension68

Steering25

Engine16

Brakes15

Tires13

Vehicle Speed Control5

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems4

Wheels3

Lighting3

Unknown Or Other2

Fuel and Propulsion System2

Visibility2

Equipment1

Latches, Locks and Linkages1

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Suspension68 complaints

68 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 11V244000.

Steering25 complaints

25 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 96V034000.

Engine16 complaints

16 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes15 complaints

15 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 96V031000.

Tires13 complaints

13 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train13 complaints

13 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System12 complaints

12 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure12 complaints

12 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags11 complaints

11 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

11V244000Reported April 20, 2011 - 195,991 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension. Recall covering the suspension system, reported to NHTSA on April 20, 2011. The campaign covers an estimated 195,991 vehicles across all affected models.

96V031000Reported February 22, 1996 - 1,775 vehicles potentially affected

Brakes. Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on February 22, 1996. The campaign covers an estimated 1,775 vehicles across all affected models.

96V034000Reported February 22, 1996 - 1,775 vehicles potentially affected

Steering. Recall covering the steering system, reported to NHTSA on February 22, 1996. The campaign covers an estimated 1,775 vehicles across all affected models.