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1995 Nissan Pathfinder problems

The most common problem on the 1995 Nissan Pathfinder is body and structure, typically around 143,000 miles. It has 1.2 times the complaints of a typical Pathfinder model year.

Typical year1.2x the typical complaints
Owner complaints
170
Recalls
0
Service bulletins
38
Worst area
Body
Fuel economy
15mpg

The worst 1995 Nissan Pathfinder problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

Problems by type

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Specific symptoms reported on the 1995 Nissan Pathfinder

Knocking 8Stalling 5Pulling 5

Recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Technical service bulletins for the 1995 Nissan Pathfinder 38

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

See all 38 bulletins for the 1995 Nissan Pathfinder

1995 Nissan Pathfinder fuel economy

Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.

EngineDriveCityHighwayCombined
3.0L 6‑cylRWD141715
3.0L 6‑cyl4WD141715

What 1995 Nissan Pathfinder owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Feb 21, 2020 · Body, Steering · 65,000 miles · FL

1995 nissan pathfinder is rusting away it has under 92,000 miles on it my suspension is being infected my steering is being affected the whole underneath of a garage kept car that has been taken care of with not that many miles on it for its year has just wasted away to rust please help and force nissan to recall this this has been a problem for years and they've had to recall on other make and models they need to be recalled for all making models that they are providing faulty product

Filed Jan 21, 2017 · Body · 123,031 miles · AK

Takata recall. Just like almost all other 1995 nissan pathfinders my frame has rusted out. Only after 2 months it passed a vehicle inspection order I noticed a 4 inch hole surrounded by rust and lots of it, I have been doing some reading online and this is a very common problem in lots of 1995 nissan pathfinders. I dont see how there is not a recall on this problem, I feel like I have been cheated by nissan just being cheap and I find it not acceptable

Filed Oct 2, 2016 · Electrical, Engine · 185,000 miles · OK

It started not starting and a couple of times just died when I was stoped now it wont start at all . And theres a short somewhere the radio goes on and off.

Filed Nov 11, 2015 · Body, Suspension · 10,678 miles · RI

My chassis is rotted beyond repair can this be take in car of at a nissan repair shop and is this vehicle under the recall list?

Filed Nov 6, 2013 · Body, Suspension · 124,000 miles · DE

Tl* the contact owns a 1995 nissan pathfinder. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH he noticed a banging sound and that the steering wheel was loose. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The mechanic stated the front passenger's side strut fractured due to corrosion and the front driver's side strut was also corroded. The mechanic stated the rear frame was severely corroded. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 124,000.

Filed Sep 23, 2013 · 112,000 miles · VA

I own a 1995 nissan pathfinder xe 4x4. I took the car for the safety inspection earlier today. It did not pass the safety requirement because the rust has compromised the frame and made the car unsafe to drive. Rust vulnerability is a wide spread problem with nissan's suvs. I love my pathfinder and have invested a lot of money in this car and I'm very sad to see it go to the junk yard because the manufacturer used an inferior quality recycled metal in manufacturing the frame and other parts of the body. Over the years, I strugled with rust eating up parts of the body and finally even the frame got eaten by rust. Nissan should take responsibility and address the rust problems or nobody will buy a second nissan ever!

Filed Aug 22, 2013 · Body, Brakes · MI

Baker plate rusted and wedged into brakes and rotors - literally tore everything up.. Cv boot damaged- rotors defaced- brakes defaced- all need replacing and mind you the brakes were newer had this not rusted I would not be having this expense. *tr I have had problems with this SUV and rusted frame. Both side rails are torn off -due to rust the gas tank has had to be fixed twice due to the frame rubbing on it. I love this SUV and am highly disappointed that although built to last its truly not lasting.. I am shocked and amazed that at the rust and deterioration of frame . Nissan really needs to help us resolve these ongoing problems the danger in gas tank leaks due to frame rotting is extreme. I have had my gas tank fixed twice - my nissan is literally falling apart.

Filed May 30, 2013 · Body, Suspension · 157,000 miles · PA

Purchased a used 1995 nissan pathfinder privately for my son. Discovered a gas tank leak, we bought a new gas tank and upon having it installed the mechanic and collision expert said the frame was so rusty that the vehicle is unsafe for my son to drive. Upon examination of the pennsylvania state police the pa inspection sticker is illegal. Now I have an unsafe vehicle which my son cannot drive and I am out the money so I cannot afford to buy another vehicle. The man that sold it to me has vanished and his number disconnected. I think nissan needs to recoup me for me losses since my loss is due to faulty and premature rusting of the frames in their pathfinders of those years. Please help me.

Filed May 2, 2013 · Body, Suspension · 133,535 miles · MD

The frame has holes in it. It's a 95 pathfinder with low mileage. 133,545 miles. I take great care of my vehicle. The outside and inside are amazing condition but the frame is rusting out and now effecting the way it drives. This has been reported by thousands of customers and nothing has been done. It's not acceptable. How can this be ignored when this many people complain about there frame getting holes in it due to materials used.

Filed Nov 27, 2012 · Body, Suspension · 143,000 miles · PA

I own a 1995 nissan pathfinder se. Other people are known to have this issue as well. The frame rots out extremely fast and deems the vehicle unsafe. People sink their own hard earned money into their vehicle only to find out it's no longer safe and nissan's does nothing about it nor takes responsibility. If toyota can step up why not nissan? It's a top 5 auto maker for gods sake...

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Questions about the 1995 Nissan Pathfinder

Is the 1995 Nissan Pathfinder reliable?

Owners have filed 170 complaints about the 1995 Nissan Pathfinder, 1.2 times a typical Pathfinder model year.

What is the most common problem with the 1995 Nissan Pathfinder?

Body and structure, with 58 complaints, typically around 143,000 miles. Next is engine (54).

How many recalls does the 1995 Nissan Pathfinder have?

No recalls on record.

What year does the Nissan Pathfinder have the most body problems?

The Nissan Pathfinder model years with the most body complaints are 2013 (83 complaints), 1995 (58 complaints) and 2014 (48 complaints).

What gas mileage does the 1995 Nissan Pathfinder get?

Official estimates for the 1995 Nissan Pathfinder range from 15 mpg combined. The most efficient version (3.0L 6-cyl, RWD) gets 14 city and 17 highway.

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