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.
1995 Nissan Pathfinder: engine knocking or ticking
8 of the 170 complaints about the 1995 Nissan Pathfinder describe engine knocking or ticking.
- owner complaints
- 8
- of this car's complaints
- 5%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 6 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Engine knocking or ticking by model year
What owners say
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.
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.
Engine knocking when started cold. Transmission will not go into reverse. **** dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis****724554. *ak
There is a ticking noise every time the vehicle is started, which lessens as the engine warms up. I was told it was an exhaust leak caused by a bolt that had been sheared off causing a gap between the exhaust and the manifold. Also, that this was a very common problem reported on pathfinder's.
Engine knocks when started. Service bulletin sbn-008
Every time vehicle is started a ticking noise happens. After warmed up noise goes away. Noise in exhaust manifold. An intermittent problem that happens when weather is cold. Not at dealership yet.
Knocking noise from engine upon start up.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Experiencing an engine knocking noise when the engine is started after an overnight cold soak, especially...
- Some vehicles with manual transmission may exhibit engine surging or stumbling, and black smoke from the...
- Exhibiting engine surging or stumbling when cold
- Hard/no star at high elevation and low temperature
- Malfunction indicator light (mil)'on' and poor driveability due to water in oxygen sensor
- Engine stumbles after hot soak or engine runs poorly when cold
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1995 Nissan Pathfinder knocking
Is engine knocking or ticking a common problem on the 1995 Nissan Pathfinder?
8 of 170 owner complaints about the 1995 Nissan Pathfinder (5%) mention engine knocking or ticking. The model year with the most reports is 1995.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1995 Nissan Pathfinder?
There are 0 recalls and 6 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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