Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 1995 Nissan Pathfinder, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Structure58
- Engine and engine cooling52
- Power train20
- Suspension16
- Fuel system, gasoline10
- Service brakes, hydraulic9
- Electrical system8
- Tires7
- Unknown or other5
- Visibility4
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 7 injuries and 6 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
Fatal crashes in the US
From 2020 to 2023, 13 1995 Pathfinder vehicles were involved in crashes on US public roads in which someone died; 11 people died inside them, and 4 of the vehicles rolled over. This is a count, not a crash rate: it grows with the number of cars on the road.
NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), crash years 2020–2023 (public domain)
New York safety inspections
At its first New York inspection the 1995 Nissan Pathfinder failed the safety check 2.34% of the time — 82% more often than the average 1995 passenger car (1.29%). Median odometer at inspection: 141,746 miles.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections (vezn-fmmk), initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
In New Zealand
2 1995 cars are on the New Zealand register; 50% arrived as used imports, 50% were sold new in New Zealand.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
Fuel consumption
Official Canadian test results for 2 variants: combined 16.0 L/100 km (about 15 mpg US), CO₂ 368 g/km.
| Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pathfinder 4X4 · Sport utility vehicle · Regular gasoline | 17.7 | 14.1 | 16.0 |
| Pathfinder 4X4 · Sport utility vehicle · Regular gasoline | 17.4 | 14.3 | 16.0 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
No recall campaigns cover the 1995 Nissan Pathfinder.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Nissan told its dealers about the 1995 Nissan Pathfinder: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 629210 | SEAT BELT LATCH PLATE RETAINING BUTTON MISSING. *TT |
| 623114 | SUBJECT REGARDING ESSENTIAL TOOL - REAR AXLE BEARING REMOVAL KIT. *TTTHE KIT IS AN ESSENTIAL TOOL AND AND WILL BE AUTOMATICALLY SENT TO ALL NISSAN DEALERS. |
| 615864 | EXPERIENCING AN ENGINE KNOCKING NOISE WHEN THE ENGINE IS STARTED AFTER AN OVERNIGHT COLD SOAK, ESPECIALLY IN COLD WEATHER. *TT |
| 607626 | CONCERNS WITH THE FRONT SEAT BELT LATCH PLATE STOPPER BUTTON MISSING. *TT |
| 604772 | SOME VEHICLES WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSION MAY EXHIBIT ENGINE SURGING OR STUMBLING, AND BLACK SMOKE FROM THE EXHAUST WHEN THE ENGINE IS STARTED AFTER A COLD SOAK. *TT |
| 601725 | EXHIBITING A WHINE NOISE WHILE DRIVING IN ALL FORWARD GEARS EXCEPT 4TH. *YC |
| 600090 | EXHIBITING ENGINE SURGING OR STUMBLING WHEN COLD. *YC |
| 52168 | FS5R30A TRANSMISSION WHINE. *JD |
| 52164 | TRANSMISSIONS DETENT HOLES ELIMINATED FROM ADAPTER PLATE. *JD |
| 45798 | MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT (MIL)'ON' AND POOR DRIVEABILITY DUE TO WATER IN OXYGEN SENSOR. *SD |
| 45793 | TRUCK/PATHFINDER BLOWER NOISE. *SD |
| 45007 | HARD/NO STAR AT HIGH ELEVATION AND LOW TEMPERATURE. *TW |
| 39324 | HEATER FAN START UP DELAY. *TW |
| 37994 | ENGINE STUMBLES AFTER HOT SOAK OR ENGINE RUNS POORLY WHEN COLD. *TW |
| 37992 | FRONT POWER WINDOWS NOISY OR INOPERABLE. *TW |
| 10243708 | DIAGNOSIS OF VEHICLE PULL (DRIFT) AND/OR STEERING WHEEL OFF-CENTER This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin. |
| 10239062 | SILICONE-BASED LUBRICANT OR GREASE CAN DAMAGE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS SERVICE INFORMATION Do not apply Silicone-based lubricants or grease to, or around, any interior electrical components. To avoid the risk of death or severe personal injury, do not directly spray Silicone-based lubricant or grease, or inadvertently overspray Silicone-based lubricant or grease onto any interior electrical components. These types of lubricants can be detrimental to the proper operation of electrical components. |
| 10239060 | 12 VOLT BATTERY TESTING FOR IN-SERVICE VEHICLES SERVICE INFORMATION The following Service Information lists NNA procedural recommendations for establishing good connections while performing 12V battery testing. These recommendations are expected to promote uniformity during the connection process, therefore reducing the number of incorrect Test with DCA and Replace results. HINT: If 12 volt batteries are allowed to discharge for a prolonged period of time, battery life may be drastically reduced. This condition may lead to premature battery replacement and customer dissatisfaction. |
| 10235710 | INTELLIGENT KEY REPLACEMENT OR SWAPPING BETWEEN VEHICLES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Discard all previous versions of this bulletin. |
| 10235707 | VEHICLE KEY NOT DETECTED / AUTHENTICATED, ENGINE WILL NOT START This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin. |
| 10232658 | REMOVING FOREIGN MATERIAL FROM THE WINDOW GLASS This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin. |
| 10232657 | WHEEL BEARING COLLISION DAMAGE This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin. |
| 10232656 | WINDSHIELD CRACKING This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin. |
| 10232652 | DIAGNOSIS OF VEHICLE PULL (DRIFT) AND/OR STEERING WHEEL OFF-CENTER This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin. |
| 10206391 | STRUT AND SHOCK ABSORBER REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin. |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)