Nissan Pathfinder 1987
Model Pathfinder made in 1987 by Nissan got 31 consumer complains, 1 investigation there are 2 recalls as well as 14 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling, fuel system, gasoline and power train. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, equipment and fuel system, gasoline. The car had one investigation (seat belts). There were some recalls concerningequipment, seat belts. The car has 2 modeles with engines 2.4l, 3.0l.
Model 1987
Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
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( 2.4L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | 4WD | 16/19/17 | 18/25/20 | Regular | $ 838 | 18 | 860818 |
( 3.0L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | 4WD | 15/16/15 | 16/21/18 | Regular | $ 950 | 18 | 860818 |
( 3.0L) | 6 | Manual, 5 gears | 4WD | 15/18/16 | 16/23/19 | Regular | $ 891 | 18 | 860818 |
Recalls
Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS | ||||||||||||||||
90V072000 | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. | from 06/01/1983 to 09/01/1988 | V (Vehicle) | 750000 | 06/25/1990 | OVSC | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 04/17/1990 | 07/02/1990 | 571 | 120 | |||||
Defect Summary | Incorrect tire inflation pressures were printed on certification labels. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | Incorrect tire inflation could result in loss of vehicle control and an accident. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Install corrected tire information label on doorpost certification label. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | System: tire information label; fmvss 120.vehicle description: light trucks, multipurpose passenger vehicle, and passenger cars. | |||||||||||||||
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
87V137000 | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. | from 09/01/1986 to 04/01/1987 | V (Vehicle) | 3996 | 09/15/1987 | MFR | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 09/04/1987 | 09/08/1987 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Mismatch of male and female rear seat belt assemblies. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | The seat belts can not be buckled and passengers areunable to use the restraint system. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Inspect and replace all mismatched belt assemblies. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | System: seat beltsvehicle description: multi purpose passenger vehicles. |
Bulletins
Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
NTB-09-030 | 04/06/2009 | 10030165 | Nissan: the 12 volt battery is an important part of the vehicle electrical system and is required to stay connected when the engine is running. to prevent damage to vehicle electronic components follow the instructions/cautions. no mod | 08/12/2009 | |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||||
NTB-09-030 | 04/06/2009 | 10030165 | Nissan: the 12 volt battery is an important part of the vehicle electrical system and is required to stay connected when the engine is running. to prevent damage to vehicle electronic components follow the instructions/cautions. no mod | 08/12/2009 | |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY - CABLES | |||||
NTB-09-030 | 04/06/2009 | 10030165 | Nissan: the 12 volt battery is an important part of the vehicle electrical system and is required to stay connected when the engine is running. to prevent damage to vehicle electronic components follow the instructions/cautions. no mod | 08/12/2009 | |
EQUIPMENT - OTHER - OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | |||||
NTB-09-129 | 11/17/2009 | 10032506 | Nissan: vent control valve replacement. when replacing the evap canister vent control valve for reason: use the one listed on page 2; for vent control valve replacement procedure, refer to the appropriate section of the electronic service | 04/07/2010 | |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - CARBURETOR SYSTEM | |||||
FC0010608 | 05/01/1995 | 45795 | The intake manifold gasket is leaking coolant driectly into a cyclinder. *sd | 04/25/1996 | |
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
NTB97011 | 01/29/1997 | 52164 | Transmissions detent holes eliminated from adapter plate. *jd | 07/17/1997 | |
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - COLUMN SHIFT | |||||
NTB97009 | 03/12/1997 | 52168 | Fs5r30a transmission whine. *jd | 07/17/1997 | |
POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||||
NTB97002 | 06/15/1998 | 601725 | Exhibiting a whine noise while driving in all forward gears except 4th. *yc | 08/20/1998 | |
SEAT BELTS | |||||
NTB99022A | 08/26/1999 | NTB99022 | 607626 | Concerns with the front seat belt latch plate stopper button missing. *tt | 09/30/1999 |
SEAT BELTS - FRONT | |||||
99022 | 10/28/2005 | 99022D | 10017473 | Front seat belt latch plate retaining button missing. *tt | 11/08/2005 |
NTB99022C | 08/05/2003 | NTB99022B | 10003515 | Front seat belt latch plate retaining button missing. *tt | 10/22/2003 |
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE | |||||
NTB99022B | 05/02/2001 | NTB99022A | 629210 | Seat belt latch plate retaining button missing. *tt | 03/27/2002 |
TIRES - PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS | |||||
NTB-09-101 | 09/29/2009 | 10031305 | Nissan: tire pressure monitoring system (tpms) warning light on/flashing. no models or model years listed. *pe | 01/04/2010 | |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
NTB01031 | 06/18/2001 | 623114 | Subject regarding essential tool - rear axle bearing removal kit. *ttthe kit is an essential tool and and will be automatically sent to all nissan dealers. | 10/26/2001 |
Investigations
NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
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SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | ||||||
EA95007 | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 03/10/1995 | 08/02/1995 | TAKATA SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILURE | 95V103002 | |
There is no summary currently available |
Consumer Complaints
Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
06/05/1997 | 1 | 12/01/1989 | |
Consumer was going 20 mph & heard a grinding noise. vehicle came to a grinding halt and wouldn't do anything. it cut off right in front of a auto shop. they found top of head bolt had sheared off and fell down into camshaft and busted it. it was passed mileage for manufacturer to cover it.*ak the engine was damaged. there was a defect campaign by nhtsa, # fc0002519 about head bolt separation. *yh | |||
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
06/05/1997 | 1 | 12/01/1989 | |
Consumer was going 20 mph & heard a grinding noise. vehicle came to a grinding halt and wouldn't do anything. it cut off right in front of a auto shop. they found top of head bolt had sheared off and fell down into camshaft and busted it. it was passed mileage for manufacturer to cover it.*ak the engine was damaged. there was a defect campaign by nhtsa, # fc0002519 about head bolt separation. *yh | |||
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||
12/01/2000 | 06/01/1990 | ||
The floor under the back seat rusted through. seat belt anchors were rusted so that they probably would have pulled out in an accident. exhaust was coming into the passenger compartment thru the floor. the same problem was reported to you (by other pathfinder owners) for 1987 through 1996 pathfinders(probably about 20 times)the problem was discovered whent he rear seat was folded down to use the extended cargo area. the repair cost $2000.*ak | |||
Noisy exhaust system, notified of exhaust leaks problem replace muffler assembly. | |||
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | |||
01/01/1990 | 2 | 07/11/1987 | |
Exhaust headers, manifold and studs, warped and leaks causing ticking sound at cold starts as well as strong exhaust smells. | |||
03/01/1997 | 2 | 06/01/1996 | |
Exhaust manifold studs failure, causing leakage. | |||
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
Fuel/temp gauge replaced, stopped working. | |||
POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | |||
09/30/1996 | |||
Consumer states that he has replaced the clutch (3) times since purchasing the vehicle and the clutch needs to replaced again. has had vehicle for (2) years and (9) months. *ak | |||
POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||
New rebuilt transmission installed, due to lack of power. | |||
SEAT BELTS | |||
12/01/2000 | 06/01/1990 | ||
The floor under the back seat rusted through. seat belt anchors were rusted so that they probably would have pulled out in an accident. exhaust was coming into the passenger compartment thru the floor. the same problem was reported to you (by other pathfinder owners) for 1987 through 1996 pathfinders(probably about 20 times)the problem was discovered whent he rear seat was folded down to use the extended cargo area. the repair cost $2000.*ak | |||
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE | |||
07/16/1995 | 1 | ||
The cable that connects the seat belt to the floor of the truck is breaking. tt | |||
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | |||
03/16/1996 | |||
Seat belt; failure on the rear seat belt buckle, the bolt that holds the seat belt is broken/cracked. *ak | |||
05/02/1995 | 1 | ||
Both seatbelt buckles on rear seat belts will not fasten at all. tt | |||
01/27/1988 | |||
False latching of seat belt buckle and shoulder harness doesn't retract properly. tt | |||
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | |||
1 | 02/01/1995 | ||
Driver's/passenger's seat belt does not retract. | |||
01/27/1988 | |||
False latching of seat belt buckle and shoulder harness doesn't retract properly. tt | |||
SEAT BELTS - REAR | |||
05/18/1995 | 8 | ||
Rear seat belts failed. *skd | |||
SEATS | |||
05/18/1995 | 8 | ||
Pull ring to passenger's seat that enables passenger's to exist rear seat broke. | |||
SEATS - MID/REAR ASSEMBLY | |||
09/11/1999 | 09/27/1999 | ||
Rear seat rocks back and forth. when pulling seat up it is rusted, and consumer can see straight through the foot board. *ak *ml | |||
STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | |||
Steering wheel replaced because on one side of it was like a pliable rubber hose, replace steering wheel. | |||
01/24/1993 | 1 | ||
Rubber cushioning on steering wheel broke away from pin in the middle, this could cause chest injury upon vehicle impact. tt | |||
STRUCTURE - BODY | |||
12/01/2000 | 06/01/1990 | ||
The floor under the back seat rusted through. seat belt anchors were rusted so that they probably would have pulled out in an accident. exhaust was coming into the passenger compartment thru the floor. the same problem was reported to you (by other pathfinder owners) for 1987 through 1996 pathfinders(probably about 20 times)the problem was discovered whent he rear seat was folded down to use the extended cargo area. the repair cost $2000.*ak | |||
SUSPENSION | |||
1 | 01/05/1988 | ||
Vehicle has a tendency to fishtail on wet pavement when turning. mjs | |||
TIRES - TREAD/BELT | |||
07/20/2000 | 1 | ||
Firestone firehawk atx 31/10.5/r15 lt m&s tire failure - tread separation. (claim# 14-1295-337) *mw | |||
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
Automatic cruise control stuck when it accelerated on an incline, installed new cruise control. | |||
12/23/1996 | |||
Engine: when engine is cold motor race up and down at 1800 rpms, after sittting for 9 minutes it went to 900 rpms. dealer said all pathfinders have this problem and they don't know how to fix it.w hen starting vehicle one doesn't know how fast it's going to accelerate and don't have to touch the gas. *ak | |||
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - ACCELERATOR PEDAL | |||
03/01/2002 | |||
Accelerator pedal gets stuck, and consumer has to physically force accelerator to become unstuck. vehicle accelerates to higher speeds due to such force. dealer was notified., and inspected the problem 2 years when the problem first occurred. problem has occurred the same way.*ak | |||
VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - HEATER CORE | |||
04/02/1996 | 2 | ||
Heater core housing caught fire. *dsh | |||
VISIBILITY - REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES | |||
2 | 01/05/1988 | ||
Rear view mirrors inadequate in design causing poor visibility, on two occasions vehicle struck unseen vehicles due to blind spots. mjs |