1995 Nissan Pathfinder engine problems

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 8, 2012 · Engine · 162,000 miles · TN

Tl* the contact owns a 1995 nissan pathfinder. While driving approximately 50 MPH, a clicking noise was heard from the outside of the vehicle. The failure recurred sporadically before progressing to a permanent occurrence. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who advised the contact that the failure was contributed to the exhaust manifold, which required replacement. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 162,000.

Filed Oct 13, 2008 · Body, Engine · 70,000 miles · MA

1995 nissan pathfinder xe frame rot, scaling and faulty manifold studs or manifold (related vehicle information: model year=1995, make=nissan, model=pathfinder).

Filed Feb 24, 2006 · Body, Engine · 107,000 miles · VA · fire

Dt*: the contact stated while driving 25mph uphill, the carpet around the gear shift suddenly erupted into flames. The flames were extinguished by the driver with water and the authorities were not contacted. The vehicle was towed to the contact's home and later transferred to the insurance agency for inspection. Upon inspection it was determined the heat shield was missing from the catalytic converter and the floor board in that area was completely rusted through allowing extreme heat to contact the carpet. The contact is concerned about the dealer selling the vehicle without first inspecting for safety problems. The rust could have easily been viewed by simply inspecting the undercarriage.

Filed Aug 1, 2005 · Engine · 83,000 miles · CO

Last february it was the right side exhaust manifold bolts. This year it was the left side. Fortunately I knew what it was when I heard that familiar ticking noise. Again, I'm told this is a common problem with the nissan pathfinder, and I could have severely damaged my engine had I not brought it in when I had.

Filed Aug 1, 2005 · Engine · 65,000 miles · CO

Engine was making a ticking noise, so I brought it into the dealership and was told it was the right-side exhaust manifold bolts that had broken off. I was told this was a common problem, and if not caught in time would cause extensive damage to my engine.

Filed Jul 8, 2005 · Body, Engine · IL

1995 nissan pathfinder frame broke in half.***no answer required***. *mr on june 19th the consumer had all four pneumatic air ride shocks replaced along with all the belts and water pump. On the way home from having these repairs done the frame broke in half. The entire frame had rusted through. The consumer believes the frame was made with inferior metal.

Filed Jan 3, 2005 · Engine · UT

While the vehicle was parked fluid was leaking from underneath the vehicle. Consumer took vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the manifold needed to be replaced.

Filed Jul 7, 2004 · Engine, Fuel system · 150,000 miles · CA

Vehicle stalled while driving. When this occurred consumer coasted the truck off the road. Upon exiting the truck consumer noticed gasoline leaking out of the smog filter. Truck was towed to a mechanic after the fire department had secured it for travel. Mechanic indicated that one or two of the valves in the fuel system, and the fuel cap could be the cause. Both valves, fuel cap, and the smog filter were replaced, but the failure recurred.

Filed Jan 2, 2004 · Engine · TN

Same problem as everyone else with a 1995 pathfinder - manifold bolts have broken and a very expensive repair is necessary. It's been bad for a long time and I've just ignored the ticking sound.