1995 Nissan Pathfinder Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Pathfinder years
- More complaints than other years 11th of 31 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 170 complaints with NHTSA about the 1995 Nissan Pathfinder. That ranks 11th out of 31 Pathfinder model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is structure (58 complaints, 34%), typically at around 140,000 miles. Complaints mention 11 crashes, 6 fires, 7 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 170owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 11complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1995 Nissan Pathfinder problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure problems | 58 | 34% | 140,000 | “frame rot” (14%) | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling problems | 52 | 31% | 83,000 | “exhaust manifold” (40%) | — |
| Power Train | 20 | 12% | 84,500 | — | — |
| Suspension | 16 | 9% | 143,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 10 | 6% | 89,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 9 | 5% | 150,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 8 | 5% | 185,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 7 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 5 | 3% | 61,339 | — | — |
| Visibility | 4 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 3 | 2% | 83,769 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 2% | 140,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 1% | 173,500 | — | — |
| Equipment | 2 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Child Seat | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 1% | 100,800 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1995 Nissan Pathfinder recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1995 Nissan Pathfinder.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
1995 nissan pathfinder is rusting away it has under 92,000 miles on it my suspension is being infected my steering is being affected the whole underneath of a garage kept car that has been taken care of with not that many miles on it for its year has just wasted away to rust please help and force…
Takata recall. Just like almost all other 1995 nissan pathfinders my frame has rusted out. Only after 2 months it passed a vehicle inspection order i noticed a 4 inch hole surrounded by rust and lots of it, i have been doing some reading online and this is a very common problem in lots of 1995…
It started not starting and a couple of times just died when i was stoped now it wont start at all . And theres a short somewhere the radio goes on and off.
My chassis is rotted beyond repair can this be take in car of at a nissan repair shop and is this vehicle under the recall list?
Tl* the contact owns a 1995 nissan pathfinder. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 mph he noticed a banging sound and that the steering wheel was loose. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The mechanic stated the front passenger's side strut…
Other Nissan Pathfinder years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Pathfinder | 11 | 0 |
| 2025 Pathfinder | 54 | 1 |
| 2024 Pathfinder | 85 | 2 |
| 2023 Pathfinder | 104 | 1 |
| 2022 Pathfinder | 136 | 5 |
| 2020 Pathfinder | 48 | 0 |
| 2019 Pathfinder | 76 | 2 |
| 2018 Pathfinder | 77 | 3 |
| 2017 Pathfinder | 186 | 2 |
| 2016 Pathfinder | 105 | 2 |
| 2015 Pathfinder | 321 | 5 |
| 2014 Pathfinder | 574 | 11 |
| 2013 Pathfinder | 890 | 11 |
| 2012 Pathfinder | 23 | 2 |
| 2011 Pathfinder | 45 | 2 |
| 2010 Pathfinder | 40 | 4 |
| 2009 Pathfinder | 37 | 3 |
| 2008 Pathfinder | 328 | 4 |
| 2007 Pathfinder | 561 | 1 |
| 2006 Pathfinder | 837 | 3 |
| 2005 Pathfinder | 1,050 | 2 |
| 2004 Pathfinder | 67 | 3 |
| 2003 Pathfinder | 110 | 3 |
| 2002 Pathfinder | 156 | 5 |
| 2001 Pathfinder | 230 | 3 |
| 2000 Pathfinder | 112 | 2 |
| 1999 Pathfinder | 104 | 2 |
| 1998 Pathfinder | 149 | 2 |
| 1997 Pathfinder | 217 | 2 |
| 1996 Pathfinder | 159 | 3 |
| 1995 | 170 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1995 Nissan Pathfinder?
Owners most often report structure, engine and engine cooling, power train problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 58 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1995 Nissan Pathfinder?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1995 Nissan Pathfinder a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Pathfinder model years, the 1995 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.