Rear frame on these SUV rusted out from the inside out, was pull a small trailer and the frame at the driver side rear wheel come apart and went to many junkyards to find that this is a problem with all pathfinder from 89-95 they rust from the inside out giving no warning that it is failing, some that I check with a hammer at the junkyard the hammer went threw the frames, nissan has to know about this problem it could cause a wreck if the frame is weak ,with no warning !!!!
The worst 1991 Nissan Pathfinder problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
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- Transmission14
- Engine8
- Tires4
- Fuel system3
- Seat belts3
- Steering3
- Acceleration2
- Electrical2
- Seats2
- Body1
- Brakes1
- Suspension1
- Visibility1
Specific symptoms reported on the 1991 Nissan Pathfinder
Recalls 1
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly
- What is wrong
- The front safety belt buckle release buttons can break. These red plastic release buttons are marked "press." if a button breaks, pieces can fall into the buckle assembly causing the buckle to operate improperly.
- Risk
- The safety belts would not provide adequate protection to an occupant in a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Owners should promptly check the condition and operation of both front safety belt buckles and carefully inspect the red release button for any breaks or cracks. They should ensure that both buckles are operating properly by inserting each latch plate into its buckle, tugging on the belt to make sure the latch is securely locked, and then pressing the release button. The latch plate should pop out of the buckle when the button is pressed. If either release button shows a sign of breaking or cracking or if either buckle fails to operate properly, owners should promptly contact their authorized dealer to schedule an appointment to have the buckle replaced or repaired free of charge.
Recall number 95V103002 · Recall details
See all 1 recalls for the 1991 Nissan Pathfinder
Defect investigations
Takata seat belt buckle failure
There is no summary currently available
EA95007
Technical service bulletins for the 1991 Nissan Pathfinder 30
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Diagnosis of vehicle pull (DRIFT) and/or steering wheel off-center
- 12 volt battery testing for in-service vehicles service information
- Silicone-based lubricant or grease CAN damage electrical components service information
- Vehicle key not detected / authenticated, engine will not start
- Intelligent key replacement or swapping between vehicles
- Windshield cracking
- Removing foreign material from the window glass
- Wheel bearing collision damage
- Strut and shock absorber replacement guidelines
- Service information
1991 Nissan Pathfinder fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0L 6‑cyl | RWD | 14-15 | 17-19 | 15-17 |
| 3.0L 6‑cyl | 4WD | 14 | 17 | 15 |
What 1991 Nissan Pathfinder owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
1991 nissan pathfinder developing problems with the goodyear fortera tire equipment. ***no answer required***. *mr one of the vehicel' s front tires was cupped severely and caused the vehicle to wander when driven (goodyear fortera h1).
While driving 70 MPH driver's side rear tire blew out. Consumer pulled off the road, and had the vehicle towed. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. The cause was not determined. Firestone, firehawk, dot bb604rb307.
Steering mechnism has failed, causing unven wear on the tires. Dealer notified.
Abnormal tread separation.
Consumer was denied reimbursement for 4 p235/75r15 firestone atx steel belted radial tires he purchased which were part of safety recall 00t005.
While in a car crash rear driver's and passenger's seatbacks reclined upon impact. Please provide further information.
Recall 95v103002 repairs were previously done. However, seat belt buckles are failing to remain locked, preventing passengers from being properly restrained. No determination has been made for cause of this problem. Please provide any additional information / attachments.
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 heat. The mechanic whose specialty is transmissions has received bulletins from his trade association and nissan on this matter but at the time could only show me bulletin from the "infinity q45 "model who has the same transmission and problems. Mechanic told me that nissan advice was to add an external transmission cooler which would allow a little longer life, but eventually the torque converter will go. I had only 62k miles and consider this not enough to warrant transmission failure. Nissan does not have a recall on this thus will not help out on expenses. I feel they should contribute something since they knowingly were aware of this problem which was a poorly manufactured torque converter.
Lh and rh exhaust manifold studs failed.
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Questions about the 1991 Nissan Pathfinder
Is the 1991 Nissan Pathfinder reliable?
Owners have filed 39 complaints about the 1991 Nissan Pathfinder, fewer than a typical Pathfinder model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1991 Nissan Pathfinder?
Transmission and drivetrain, with 14 complaints. Next is engine (8).
How many recalls does the 1991 Nissan Pathfinder have?
1 recall, covering seat belts.
What year does the Nissan Pathfinder have bad transmission?
The Nissan Pathfinder model years with the most transmission complaints are 2005 (585 complaints), 2006 (450 complaints) and 2013 (371 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 1991 Nissan Pathfinder get?
Official estimates for the 1991 Nissan Pathfinder range from 15 to 17 mpg combined. The most efficient version (3.0L 6-cyl, RWD) gets 14-15 city and 17-19 highway.
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