Pathfinder Pathfinder 1988-1991
Model Pathfinder made by Pathfinder got 9 consumer complains as well as 4 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to equipment and structure. There were some recalls concerningequipment and exterior lighting.
Car model
| Name | Consumer Complaints |
|---|---|
| Pathfinder Pathfinder 1988 | 1 |
| Pathfinder Pathfinder 1991 | 18 |
Model 9999
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 - MECHANICAL - JACKS | ||||||||||||||||
| 74E034000 | PATHFINDER AUTO LAMP CO. | E (Equipment) | 400760 | ODI | PATHFINDER AUTO LAMP CO. | 10/15/1974 | 10/12/1979 | |||||||||
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| Notes | Possibility that steel tubing used is under minimum specifications.thiscauses jackstand deformation with loads below the rated capacity and collapsethrough a dynamic or off- center loading when a vehicle falls on the jackstandfrom an elevated position.(correct by relabeling- 7224-3000 lbs, 8336 - 4000lbs). | |||||||||||||||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | ||||||||||||||||
| 90E021000 | BLAZER INTERNATIONAL CORP | from 09/01/1989 to 03/01/1990 | E (Equipment) | 7000 | 04/09/1990 | OVSC | PATHFINDER AUTO LAMP CO. | 07/27/1990 | 08/01/1990 | 571 | 108 | |||||
| Defect Summary | These replacement lamps may not meet lighting requirement of fmvss 108. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Inadequate lighting could reduce visibility of vehicle and increase the potential for a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replacement with lamps that meet fmvss requirements. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: lamps; fmvss 108.dom: sept. 1989 to mar. 1990. parts;v355 2r , v65uw. | |||||||||||||||
| 90E020000 | BLAZER INTERNATIONAL CORP | from 12/01/1989 to 12/01/1989 | E (Equipment) | 311483 | 04/09/1990 | OVSC | PATHFINDER AUTO LAMP CO. | 07/27/1990 | 08/01/1990 | 571 | 108 | |||||
| Defect Summary | These lamps fail to meet the lighting requirements of fmvss 108. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Inappropriate, non-standard lights and reflectors could reduce visibility of vehicles and increase potential for a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Return devices for full credit or replacement. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: lamps and reflectors; fmvss 108. dom: december, 1989. part nos. c805w, c5274, c55uw, c484wir, c278sr. | |||||||||||||||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TAIL LIGHTS | ||||||||||||||||
| 85E013000 | BLAZER INTERNATIONAL CORP | from 03/01/1982 to 01/01/1985 | E (Equipment) | 20000 | 03/26/1985 | OVSC | PATHFINDER AUTO LAMP CO. | 03/26/1985 | 04/03/1985 | 571 | 108 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Filaments are wired backward so that light from continuously illuminated tail lamps hides the light from intermittent stop lamp signal. consequence of defect: failure to properly signal traffic which could result in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
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| Corrective Summary | Manufacturer is furnishing correct instructions for installation in order to preclude the present problem. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: aftermarket; all types of trailers.system: electrical/turn/stop/tail lamps. pathfinder division, part number 11250v3552r. | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT | |||
| 04/29/2004 | 1 | ||
| Defective converter pipes. replaced by dealer under warranty may 03. both need to be replaced 1 year later. beyond the 12.000 warranty. cost approx. $2,000. creating emissions problem. *ak | |||
| 04/07/2004 | 1 | ||
| On april 7, 2004, my son and i were invlolved in an accident where the vehicle rolled front to back and side to side landing in the upright position and the air bags never deployed.*ak | |||
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) | |||
| 12/28/2003 | 1 | ||
| Driving distractions due to video systems in the car. in the recent years, video systems have become very popular in cars, especially mini-vans and suvs. this should be banned as they are very distractive to other drivers, especially in night driving for cars behind. i was driving behind a suv when it was raining heavily. the kids must be watching a action movie, that had continuous motion. it was very irritating and distracting for me, as a driver behind, and it is a sure cause of accidents in the future. the in-car video systems must be either banned or should be placed at a lower height. *cb | |||
| EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE | |||
| 01/23/2003 | |||
| My pathfinder has many problems.first the vechle virbrates at all speeds,wind noise from both front windows and roof rack,there is also a jerk when you shut vechle off this does not happen all the time and happens mostly when in 4 wheel auto this is not 4 wheel floor shift,the dealer has tried to fix 4 times and now states there is a bulleten stated this is normal to get a jerk problem relate to all pathfinder and infinty q-4 from 1998-2002.the vibration is still present too the dealer has balanced all for tires but vibration is still there although is is not as bad,as for wind noise they suggested i buy wind delfector for both windows and roof | |||
| EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE - LPG TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| 03/07/2003 | 4 | ||
| I have had to replace the gas tank on my 1995 nissan pathfinder 4 times in the past year. it was last replaced 1 month ago and is beginning to leak again. each time spot welds on the tank have been defective, resulting in a slow leak and build up of fumes under the gas tank. i am very concerned about the safety hazard this poses. *nlm | |||
| STRUCTURE | |||
| 07/21/2002 | 2 | ||
| R4, lt225/75r16, dot unknown, blowout on outside rear dueler at 65 mph. unknown if they are the original or replacement equipment on the 1999 coachman motorhome with 51000 miles. *jb the consumer stated that this was the second incident with firestone blowout. while driving home, the consumer heard a loud noise and a banging sound under the motor home that continued until he could pull over and stop. the tire had peeled and caused damage underneath as well as to the body on the driver's side. tire type-lt225/75r16, steeltex radial r4; the damages are as follows: wheel opening cover/front of wheel house, hatch, and the skirt/frame/floor front/bottom skirt frame. *scc | |||
| TIRES | |||
| 07/21/2002 | 2 | ||
| R4, lt225/75r16, dot unknown, blowout on outside rear dueler at 65 mph. unknown if they are the original or replacement equipment on the 1999 coachman motorhome with 51000 miles. *jb the consumer stated that this was the second incident with firestone blowout. while driving home, the consumer heard a loud noise and a banging sound under the motor home that continued until he could pull over and stop. the tire had peeled and caused damage underneath as well as to the body on the driver's side. tire type-lt225/75r16, steeltex radial r4; the damages are as follows: wheel opening cover/front of wheel house, hatch, and the skirt/frame/floor front/bottom skirt frame. *scc | |||
| TIRES - SIDEWALL | |||
| 01/28/2002 | |||
| Pathfinder not original tires, 26575r16, dot pjw8 on f250 1999. lef t front tires' sidewall peeled off from inside while driving. please provide any further information.*ak | |||
| TIRES - TREAD/BELT | |||
| 07/26/2000 | 1 | ||
| Pathfinder apr tire p235 85 r16 experienced tread separation, consumer feels this may not be a defect of the tires, but of the vehicle. *slc | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NJ | EAST HANOVER | 07936 | HILLTOP NISSAN | 973-887-5400 |
| PA | CONCORDVILLE | 19331 | CONCORDVILLE NISSAN | 610-459-8900 |