1996 Nissan Pathfinder electrical problems

11 complaints (7% of all complaints for this car).

owner complaints: 11
of this car's complaints: 7%
crashes: 0
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Ignition
5
12v/24v/48v battery
2
Ignition: switch
1
Ignition: module
1
Alternator/generator/regulator
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

0k-25k

25k-50k

50k-75k

75k-100k

100k-125k

125k-150k

150k-175k

175k-200k

200k+

Nissan Pathfinder electrical problems in other years

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 1996 Nissan Pathfinder owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Dec 28, 2017 · Electrical, Lights · NY

Car has many after market parts which are old and rusted which causes the entire vehicle to break down even after replacing many parts also when searching gor parts its hard to find I have to get parts for a 1997 nissan pathfinder when my vehicle is a 1996 nissan pathfinder

Filed Jan 26, 2005 · Acceleration, Electrical · 125,000 miles · MA

Intermittently vehicle will not start. The dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak the starter and the ignition switch was replaced but the problem remained the same. The engine light would come on. The dealer was unable to find the problem. The gas pedal would stick intermittently and jolt forward.

Filed Apr 18, 2003 · Electrical · ID

I have had the ecu on my 1996 pathfinder xe replaced two times within the 1 year of owning it. At this rate I will never own another nissan again. Nlm

Filed Jan 10, 2001 · Electrical · CA

Truck will not start at higher elevations and cold temperature, therefore leaving you stranded in cold weather. Nissan is aware of defect.

Filed Dec 13, 2000 · Electrical · CO

Vehicle fails to start at low temperatures/ high altitute upon cold startup. Very dangerous in remote areas of colorado in the winter as temperatures begin to drop.

Filed Oct 4, 1999 · Electrical, Steering · ME

There is a leakage coming from struts. Also, steering locks up and vehicle won't start up.

Filed Jul 20, 1999 · Airbags, Electrical · CA

Exhaust manifold and head gasket cracked. Mjs

Filed Jul 15, 1997 · Brakes, Electrical · MD

Brakes failed, causing accident.

Filed Jun 13, 1997 · Electrical, Fuel system · OR

Ecu switch failed, causing engine to surge.

Filed Sep 24, 1996 · Electrical · NY

During vehicle operation, when attempting to accelerate from the starting position, the vehicle stalls.

Questions about the 1996 Nissan Pathfinder electrical

Does the 1996 Nissan Pathfinder have electrical problems?

Owners have filed 11 complaints about the electrical of the 1996 Nissan Pathfinder, 7% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1996 Nissan Pathfinder electrical problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1996 Nissan Pathfinder electrical?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

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

The Nissan Pathfinder model years with the most electrical complaints are 2005 (66 complaints), 2013 (50 complaints) and 2006 (34 complaints).