Nissan Pathfinder 1988
Model Pathfinder made in 1988 by Nissan got 17 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, exterior lighting and seat belts. 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 1988
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 2.4L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | 4WD | 16/19/17 | 18/24/20 | Regular | $ 882 | 18 | 870904 |
| ( 3.0L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | 4WD | 15/17/15 | 16/21/18 | Regular | $ 1000 | 18 | 870828 |
| ( 3.0L) | 6 | Manual, 5 gears | 4WD | 14/18/16 | 16/23/18 | Regular | $ 938 | 18 | 870828 |
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||||||||||||||||
| 95V103002 | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. | from 08/01/1986 to 07/01/1991 | V (Vehicle) | 2730462 | 09/29/1995 | ODI | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 05/24/1995 | 05/24/1995 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The front safety belt buckle release buttons can break. these red plastic release buttons are marked press. if a button breaks, pieces can fall into the buckle assembly causing the buckle to operate improperly. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The safety belts would not provide adequate protection to an occupant in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Owners should promptly check the condition and operation of both front safety belt buckles and carefully inspect the red release button for any breaks or cracks. they should ensure that both buckles are operating properly by inserting each latch plate into its buckle, tugging on the belt to make sure the latch is securely locked, and then pressing the release button. the latch plate should pop out of the buckle when the button is pressed. if either release button shows a sign of breaking or cracking or if either buckle fails to operate properly, owners should promptly contact their authorized dealer to schedule an appointment to have the buckle replaced or repaired free of charge. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: interior; seat belts; belt buckles.vehicle description: passenger, multi-purpose vehicles and light duty trucks equipped with safety belts made by takata corporation.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed uponservice date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time, please contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.also contact the nationalhighway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL | |||
| 09/01/1998 | 05/01/1997 | ||
| Left front exhaust manifold studs and warped manifold. yh | |||
| 08/08/1990 | |||
| One stud loosened/sheared from exhaust manifold when mechanic attempted to tighten it. *ak | |||
| 01/01/1993 | 1 | 08/08/1990 | |
| One stud on exhaust system manifold loosened and sheared off when mechanic attempted to tighten. this could possibly allow carbon monoxide to leak into the passenger compartment creating a dangerous environment. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | |||
| 09/01/1998 | 1 | 06/16/1997 | |
| Exhaust manifold failure. | |||
| 08/01/1997 | 10/01/1988 | ||
| Exhaust manifold had to be replaced at 125000 miles. the manifold studs were put on too tight, causing them to break. the manifold became warped, causing carbon monoxide to leak into engine compartment. *ak | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||
| 01/01/2000 | |||
| I was a passenger in the pathfinder and my son was driving on the night of march 3, 2000. we were traveling on a blacktop secondary road with the high beams on. suddenly and without warning the lights went out. my son was able to stop the vehicle without having an accident. we soon realized that the low beams would still work and were able to drive safely home. the low beams still work and we are still able to use the pathfinder even at night, but the high beams still don't work. my concern is for other people who are operating this make and model of nissan pathfinder as well as those who could be in the vicinty if the same thing would happen in their vehicle. *ak | |||
| SEAT BELTS | |||
| 04/20/2008 | 148000 | 1 | |
| My daughter, sitting in front passenger seat, went to put on seat belt and the buckle side that's supposed to be anchored down to frame came off in her hand. thankfully it was before we started driving. 1st time this has happened. i bolted it back down to floor frame. i called nissan and reported what happened. the lady said someone would call me after taking all the information on what happened. i never heard back. date below is very approximate. *tr | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| Driver's side seat belt fails to remain locked when in use. does not latch properly. will be taking vehicle to dealer to check. *ak | |||
| 01/14/1998 | |||
| Received recall notice (#95v103002), seat belt buckles several years ago. took vehicle in. informed work already done last year. owner never took vehicle in. mechanic took credit slip & did not return it. manufacturer will investigate & call owner. *ak | |||
| Receivced recall # 95v103002 on the seat belt buckle, after repairs, rear seat belt buckles aren't working . please describe . *ak | |||
| Takata buckles nhtsa recall 95v103002; puente hills nissan city of industry, ca., will not accept appointments until march or april 1996. please describe. tt | |||
| Takata seat belts; driver front lap/shoulder seat belt will not remain latched together. please describe details. tt | |||
| 04/14/1995 | 1 | ||
| Tk#521 seat belt lock jams with a piece that has fallen off, preventing fastening. tt | |||
| STEERING - COLUMN LOCKING - ANTI-THEFT DEVICE | |||
| 09/09/1999 | |||
| Reporting locking pin broke, preventing steering wheel from unlocking. seeking help or provide additional information on this matter. also dealer/manufacturer were not contacted at this time. *ak | |||
| TIRES | |||
| 02/28/2001 | 1 | ||
| When driving home a 18 section of tire tread came off. cooper tires had problems with tread separation under wet conditions. they would fix this by poking a hole through the tread to release the air bubble. in my oppinion this is unexeptable! when i asked pep boys for help they said buy a new one, again an unacceptable answer. two machanices both say it a manufacturers defect. it just so happenned to be raining in vegas for the past several days before the tire problems. pleas help. thank you. *ak (dot number: 30hh/86k35 tiresize: p225/75r15) | |||
| 08/27/2000 | 1 | 12/01/1988 | |
| I brought my tire to a firestone dealer and they said that they weren't the tires that got recalled. but when i brought my tires to big o to have the damaged tire and right front tire replaced, they informed me that the tires were the defective tires. although the tires had the lemans brand name on them, they are firestone made tires and have the same dot number as the tires that were recalled. as of today, firestone is not recalling any tires that do not have the firestone brand name on them. i felt that you should be informed that the tires made under firestone's private sector are defective as well and just because they don't have the firestone name on the side of the tire, it doesn't mean that the tires are not defective and have no need of recall. thankyou( dot number: vdhl tire size: p835/75r15 ) | |||
| TIRES - TREAD/BELT | |||
| 07/18/2001 | 1 | 12/01/1988 | |
| Tire tread came oof while freeway driving, still inflated to 30psi (dot number: 08/93 tiresize: 31x10.50) | |||