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]CylindersTransmissionDriveEstimate MPG (city/highway/combined)Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined)FuelFuel costClassRelease date
( 2.4L) 4Manual, 5 gears4WD16/19/1718/25/20Regular$ 83818860818
( 3.0L) 6Lockup/automatic, 3 gears4WD15/16/1516/21/18Regular$ 95018860818
( 3.0L) 6Manual, 5 gears4WD15/18/1616/23/19Regular$ 89118860818

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS
90V072000NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.from 06/01/1983 to 09/01/1988V (Vehicle)75000006/25/1990OVSCNISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.04/17/199007/02/1990571120
Defect SummaryIncorrect tire inflation pressures were printed on certification labels.
Consequence SummaryIncorrect tire inflation could result in loss of vehicle control and an accident.
Corrective SummaryInstall corrected tire information label on doorpost certification label.
NotesSystem: tire information label; fmvss 120.vehicle description: light trucks, multipurpose passenger vehicle, and passenger cars.
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
87V137000NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.from 09/01/1986 to 04/01/1987V (Vehicle)399609/15/1987MFRNISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.09/04/198709/08/1987
Defect SummaryMismatch of male and female rear seat belt assemblies.
Consequence SummaryThe seat belts can not be buckled and passengers areunable to use the restraint system.
Corrective SummaryInspect and replace all mismatched belt assemblies.
NotesSystem: seat beltsvehicle description: multi purpose passenger vehicles.

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NTB-09-03004/06/200910030165Nissan: 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 mod08/12/2009
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY
NTB-09-03004/06/200910030165Nissan: 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 mod08/12/2009
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY - CABLES
NTB-09-03004/06/200910030165Nissan: 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 mod08/12/2009
EQUIPMENT - OTHER - OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
NTB-09-12911/17/200910032506Nissan: 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 service04/07/2010
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - CARBURETOR SYSTEM
FC001060805/01/199545795The intake manifold gasket is leaking coolant driectly into a cyclinder. *sd04/25/1996
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
NTB9701101/29/199752164Transmissions detent holes eliminated from adapter plate. *jd07/17/1997
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - COLUMN SHIFT
NTB9700903/12/199752168Fs5r30a transmission whine. *jd07/17/1997
POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION
NTB9700206/15/1998601725Exhibiting a whine noise while driving in all forward gears except 4th. *yc08/20/1998
SEAT BELTS
NTB99022A08/26/1999NTB99022607626Concerns with the front seat belt latch plate stopper button missing. *tt09/30/1999
SEAT BELTS - FRONT
9902210/28/200599022D10017473Front seat belt latch plate retaining button missing. *tt11/08/2005
NTB99022C08/05/2003NTB99022B10003515Front seat belt latch plate retaining button missing. *tt10/22/2003
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE
NTB99022B05/02/2001NTB99022A629210Seat belt latch plate retaining button missing. *tt03/27/2002
TIRES - PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
NTB-09-10109/29/200910031305Nissan: tire pressure monitoring system (tpms) warning light on/flashing. no models or model years listed. *pe01/04/2010
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
NTB0103106/18/2001623114Subject 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 IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
EA95007NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.03/10/199508/02/1995TAKATA SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILURE95V103002
 There is no summary currently available

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
06/05/1997112/01/1989
 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
06/05/1997112/01/1989
 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
12/01/200006/01/1990
 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
01/01/1990207/11/1987
 Exhaust headers, manifold and studs, warped and leaks causing ticking sound at cold starts as well as strong exhaust smells.
03/01/1997206/01/1996
 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
12/01/200006/01/1990
 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
07/16/19951
 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
05/02/19951
 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
102/01/1995
 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
05/18/19958
 Rear seat belts failed. *skd
SEATS
05/18/19958
 Pull ring to passenger's seat that enables passenger's to exist rear seat broke.
SEATS - MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
09/11/199909/27/1999
 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.
01/24/19931
 Rubber cushioning on steering wheel broke away from pin in the middle, this could cause chest injury upon vehicle impact. tt
STRUCTURE - BODY
12/01/200006/01/1990
 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
101/05/1988
 Vehicle has a tendency to fishtail on wet pavement when turning. mjs
TIRES - TREAD/BELT
07/20/20001
 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
04/02/19962
 Heater core housing caught fire. *dsh
VISIBILITY - REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES
201/05/1988
 Rear view mirrors inadequate in design causing poor visibility, on two occasions vehicle struck unseen vehicles due to blind spots. mjs