Nissan Pathfinder 1989
Model Pathfinder made in 1989 by Nissan got 19 consumer complains, 1 investigation there are 2 recalls as well as 14 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and other. 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 3.0l, 2.4l.
Model 1989
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 3.0L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 16/17/16 | 18/22/19 | Regular | $ 891 | 17 | 880902 |
| ( 3.0L) | 6 | Manual, 5 gears | RWD | 15/19/17 | 17/24/19 | Regular | $ 838 | 17 | 880902 |
| ( 2.4L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | 4WD | 16/20/18 | 18/25/21 | Regular | $ 792 | 18 | 880902 |
| ( 3.0L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | 4WD | 14/16/15 | 16/21/18 | Regular | $ 950 | 18 | 880902 |
| ( 3.0L) | 6 | Manual, 5 gears | 4WD | 15/18/16 | 17/23/19 | Regular | $ 891 | 18 | 880902 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD | |||
| 02/01/1999 | |||
| No summary listed for above vehicle. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||
| 02/01/1999 | |||
| No summary listed for above vehicle. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||
| 12/05/1996 | |||
| Exhaust header leaked and cracked. this is a non-moving part and should never wear out. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | |||
| 06/01/1995 | |||
| The manifold bolts are defective on these vehicles. i have nothing but problems with these things when i get the car inspected. nissan fails to acknowledge that these things are faulty previous to 1995. what i find interesting is that when they do replace them (at your expense) they use a much heavier duty bolt! why? because they screwed up the first time. it's a safety issue due to the fact that it's exhaust related and ri has become much tougher on these issues, which could force me to spend thousands of dollars to fix these things!*ak | |||
| 03/28/1996 | |||
| Bolts holding exhaust manifold have sheared and fell off, causing leaking hot exhaust fumes. *ak | |||
| OTHER | |||
| 03/01/2005 | 1 | ||
| The consumer would like to know if the 1989 nissan pathfinder he has considered purchasing has any recalls. *nm *jb | |||
| 02/01/1999 | |||
| No summary listed for above vehicle. | |||
| SEAT BELTS | |||
| 09/15/2001 | 1 | ||
| Seat belt cable attachment just broke off with no load. *ak | |||
| 11/01/1997 | 12/30/1989 | ||
| Replacement seat belt (replaced under recall) fails. it will open with moderate forward pressure. | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| After campaign 95v103002 was done in march 1996, experienced shoulder/lap buckle failure, when buckle detached, allowing driver to impact with interior. *ak | |||
| The rear seat belt buckle will not latch come loose . tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 08/27/1999 | |||
| While starting the vehicle up and still in park, vehicle accelerated at high speed. consumer applied the brakes, and the pedal went half way to the floorlboard. vehicle kept going at high speed, and the consumer had to turn the vehicle off to get the vehicle to come to a stop. *ak | |||
| STEERING - LINKAGES | |||
| Steering tie rod broke under normal driving conditions. in one occurrence owner lost control. please desscribe details. *ak | |||
| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | |||
| 10/15/1995 | 5 | ||
| Steering wheel locked up. *sd | |||
| SUSPENSION | |||
| 08/31/2001 | 1 | 08/20/2001 | |
| Consumer states front suspension component maybe broken or loose.*jb | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||
| 02/01/1999 | |||
| No summary listed for above vehicle. | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 08/27/1999 | |||
| While starting the vehicle up and still in park, vehicle accelerated at high speed. consumer applied the brakes, and the pedal went half way to the floorlboard. vehicle kept going at high speed, and the consumer had to turn the vehicle off to get the vehicle to come to a stop. *ak | |||
| 06/24/1998 | |||
| Vehicle was put in reverse ,went immediately into high speed backwards, hit tree driver. put vehicle into neutral ,jumped gear into drive, brakes did not hold ,had to hit another tree in order to stop.throttle stuck wide open which caused the vehicle to go out of control, resutling in injuries to driver. *ak | |||
| 03/04/1996 | 4 | ||
| Sudden acceleration/loss of control, causing accident/injuries. *sd | |||