1994 Nissan Pathfinder problems
The Nissan Pathfinder is a range of sport utility vehicles manufactured by Nissan since 1986. Until the third-generation model, the Pathfinder is based on Nissan's compact pickup truck platform which it shares with the Navara/Frontier. The front end of the D21 (first generation) and R51 (third generation) Pathfinder is notably identical with the Navara/Frontier up until the B-pillars.
The Pathfinder was marketed as the Nissan Terrano (Japanese: 日産・テラノ, Hepburn: Nissan Terano) outside North America. Beginning in 2004, the R51 series was marketed internationally as the Pathfinder.
In 2012, the R52 series Pathfinder was released as a three-row crossover SUV based on the unibody Nissan D platform, moving away from the body-on-frame chassis format. The role of a mid-size body-on-frame SUV in Nissan's global lineup was passed to the Terra/X-Terra, which was released in 2018 and based on the D23 series Navara.
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Common 1994 Nissan Pathfinder problems
The Nissan Pathfinder, a popular midsize SUV, has had its fair share of issues over the years, with the 1994 model being no exception. One of the most common problems reported by owners of the 1994 Nissan Pathfinder is a faulty fuel level sensor.
Another issue that has affected numerous Pathfinder model years, including the 1994 model, is transmission problems.
The 1994 Nissan Pathfinder also has a history of exhaust manifold problems, particularly with the studs breaking.
While the 1994 Nissan Pathfinder has its share of problems, many owners still appreciate its reliability, ruggedness, and unique styling. With proper maintenance and care, the 1994 Pathfinder can still provide a dependable and enjoyable driving experience.
What is the biggest problem with the Nissan Pathfinder?
Most Common Nissan Pathfinder Problems
- Nissan Pathfinder Transmission Problems. According to CarComplaints, one of the most common Pathfinder issues is transmission failure. ...
- Coolant Leaking into Transmission. ...
- Worn Timing Chain. ...
- A/C and Heating Problems. ...
- Faulty Fuel Level Sensor.
What year was bad for the Nissan Pathfinder?
Avoid: 2005 Nissan Pathfinder
CarComplaints says the 2005 Nissan Pathfinder is the worst model year for this three-row SUV. With a whopping 400+ written complaints, the Pathfinder struggled with the coolant leaking into the transmission, eventually leading to transmission failure.
Are 90s Pathfinder reliable?
What's Wrong with the 1st Generation (1987–1995) Pathfinder? Pathfinder owners have made 19 complaints about the 1987–1995 model years. Using our PainRank™ system we've ranked it 3rd out of 54 Nissan generations in overall reliability , with some engine and electrical concerns.
What is the fuel economy of a 1994 Nissan Pathfinder?
All trim levels of the 1994 Pathfinder get 15 MPG, with 14 MPG in the city and 17 MPG on the highway.
1994 Nissan Pathfinder car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Nissan Pathfinder problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Engine and engine cooling problems
- Structure problems
- Power train problems
- Service brakes problems
- Hydraulic problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 1994 Nissan Pathfinder vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 1994 Nissan Pathfinder
The NHTSA has received 109 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 1994 Nissan Pathfinder. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 1994 Nissan Pathfinder vehicles.
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-05-14
- VIN: JN8HD17Y4RW
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: WENT TO REPLACE FRONT STRUT ROD BUSHINGS AND FOUND NEARLY RUSTED THROUGH STRUT/TENSION ROD THAT CONNECTS THE LOWER CONTROL ARM TO THE FRAME ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE. THE ARM WAS BENT AT THE RUSTED SECTION AND WAS NEAR FAILURE. THIS POTENTIAL FAILURE MAY HAVE CAUSED LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. THIS IS NOT THE FIRST RUSTED STRUT/TENSION ROD I HAVE FOUND ON PATHFINDERS. WE HAVE A 1992 WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. THERE ARE ALSO OTHER OWNERS REPORTING THIS SAME PROBLEM WHEN THEY REPLACE THE BUSHINGS. *TR
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-05-29
- VIN: JN8HD17Y4RW
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: TOOK MY 1994 PATHFINDER FOR FRONT BRAKE SERVICES. THE MECHANIC INSPECTED MY TRUCK AND FOUND THE FRAME COMPLETED RUSTED AND COULD NOT PLACE ON REGULAR LIFT. I WAS TOLD THAT ENTIRE FRAME NEEDS TO BE REPLACED OR REBUILT. I WAS TOLD THAT NISSAN HAS RECALL ON PATHFINDER. I FOLLOWED UP WITH NISSAN AND WAS TOLD THAT 1994 WAS NOT ON RECALL LIST, BUT RECALL ARE FOR 1996 TO 2003 PATHFINDER. I TRY TO AVOID HIGHWAY RATTLER AND SHAKE TOO MUCH, SO I TRY TO DO CITY DRIVING. *TR
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2011-01-07
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: TOOK VEHICLE INTO REPAIR SHOP GETTING IT READY FOR INSPECTION. WAS TOLD BY SHOP THAT THE ENTIRE REAR FRAME OF VEHICLE IS RUSTED OUT AND IS NON-REPAIRABLE. IT NEEDLESS TO SAY WILL NOT PASS INSPECTION. THEY INFORMED ME THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM ON THIS MAKE AND MODEL. I CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER AND THEY ARE NOT GOING TO DO ANYTHING EVEN THOUGH THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE WITH LOOSING THE REAR WHEELS AND CONTROL OF VEHICLE. (TOYOTA HAD SAME ISSUE WITH FRAMES SAME YEARS AND ISSUED A RECALL) LIVES ARE AT STAKE WITH THIS ISSUE AND NISSAN SHOULD BE MADE TO CORRECT ISSUE OR COMPENSATE OWNERS. DOING A SEARCH ON THE INTERNET ON THIS ISSUE I FOUND HUNDREDS OF POSTS FOR THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM ON SAME YEARS. WHAT CAN BE DONE. I NOW HAVE A WORTHLESS VEHICLE. NOTE: I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE LESS THAN A YEAR AGO. MY MECHANIC SAID THAT IT WILL BE SUICIDAL DRIVING THE CAR, AND HE CAN'T REPAIR IT. *TR
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2010-06-10
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: NOTICED SAGGING BUMPER AND TOOK 1994 PATHFINDER IN FOR REPAIRS. MECHANIC TOLD ME THE REAR FRAME WAS RUSTED BEYOND REPAIR. POKED HIS FINGER THROUGH THE FRAME WITH NO EFFORT. CAR HAS BEEN CARED FOR AND HAD UNDERCOATING APPLIED. MECHANICS SAY THEY SEE THIS EXACT PROBLEM QUITE OFTEN. INTERNET SEARCH WILL REVEAL HUNDREDS OF SIMILAR CASES, INCLUDING CAR FALLING APART WHILE MOVING. *TR
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2008-07-12
- VIN: 1N6SD16S8RC
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 NISSAN PATHFINDER. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE CONTACT OBSERVED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER SIDE MAIN FRAME EXHIBITED SEVERE CORROSION AND RUST. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR INSPECTION, BUT THEY WERE UNABLE TO ASSIST WITH THE REPAIR. PHOTOGRAPHS WERE TAKEN OF THE VEHICLE AND FORWARDED TO THE MANUFACTURER FOR FURTHER INVESTIGATION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WERE NO RESOLUTIONS WITH THE MANUFACTURER. THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY NOT BEING DRIVEN DUE TO THE SAFETY HAZARD. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 103,195. UPDATED 07/17/09. *LJ UPDATED 07/17/09.*JB
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2009-02-06
- VIN: JN8HD17Y4RW
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 NISSAN PATHFINDER. WHEN THE CONTACT TOOK HIS VEHICLE IN FOR INSPECTION, HE WAS INFORMED THAT THE ENTIRE FRAME WAS RUSTED BEYOND REPAIR. THE INSPECTOR WAS ABLE TO PUSH HIS FINGER THROUGH WHAT USED TO BE A STEEL PART OF THE FRAME. THE CONTACT HAD NOT TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. HE SPOKE WITH THE MANUFACTURER AND THEY STATED THAT THEY COULD NOT ASSIST. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 135,166.
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2009-02-06
- VIN: JN8HD17Y4RW
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: TOOK VEHICLE INTO REPAIR SHOP GETTING IT READY FOR INSPECTION. WAS TOLD BY SHOP THAT THE ENTIRE REAR FRAME OF VEHICLE IS RUSTED OUT AND IS NON-REPAIRABLE. IT NEEDLESS TO SAY WILL NOT PASS INSPECTION. THEY INFORMED ME THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM ON THIS MAKE AND MODEL. I CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER AND THEY ARE NOT GOING TO DO ANYTHING EVEN THOUGH THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE WITH LOOSING THE REAR WHEELS AND CONTROL OF VEHICLE. (TOYOTA HAD SAME ISSUE WITH FRAMES SAME YEARS AND ISSUED A RECALL) LIVES ARE AT STAKE WITH THIS ISSUE AND NISSAN SHOULD BE MADE TO CORRECT ISSUE OR COMPENSATE OWNERS. DOING A SEARCH ON THE INTERNET ON THIS ISSUE I FOUND HUNDREDS OF POSTS FOR THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM ON SAME YEARS. WHAT CAN BE DONE. I NOW HAVE A WORTHLESS VEHICLE. NOTE: I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE LESS THAN A YEAR AGO AND IT HAD A NEW PA INSPECTION ON IT. SHOP SAYS THIS FRAME ISSUE SHOULD HAVE BEEN EASILY SEEN AND VEHICLE SHOULD NOT HAVE PASSED INSPECTION. *TR
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2008-09-17
- VIN: JN8HD17Y9RW
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: I NOTICED DURING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE THAT THE ENTIRE REAR FRAME OF MY VEHICLE IS ROTTED OUT, THIS SEEMS TO BE A VERY UNSAFE DEFECT. NOT DRIVABLE AT THIS TIME BECAUSE OF THE CHANCE OF FRAME FAILURE. *TR
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2008-10-05
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 NISSAN PATHFINDER. UPON ROUTINE INSPECTION, IT WAS FOUND THAT THE CAST IRON WAS RUSTED IN THE VEHICLE FROM THE INSIDE OUT. THE INSPECTION STATION FAILED THE VEHICLE AND STATED THAT IF THE CONTACT DROVE OVER A BUMP TOO HARD, THE VEHICLE COULD SPLIT INTO TWO PIECES. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 130,000.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2002-01-13
- VIN: JM8H017W8RW
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
- Summary: POWER DOOR LOCKS LOCK AND UNLOCK WHILE I AM DRIVING. "CLICK" "CLICK-CLICK" WHEN I AM DRIVING ALONE AND NOT TOUCHING ANY DOOR CONTROLS. DRIVER DOOR LOCK JAMS EASILY. CANNOT UNLOCK THE DOOR FROM THE OUTSIDE. INTERIOR PLASTIC PARTS. GASOLINE DOOR KNOB BY DRIVER'S SEAT. BROKEN QUICKLY. HINGE TO THE COMPARTMENT BETWEEN DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER SEAT.. BROKEN ALMOST IMMEDIATELY. INTERIOR PLASTIC LOCKS ON DOORS FELL OFF.
VISIBILITY,STRUCTURE,SEATS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2002-01-13
- VIN: JM8H017W8RW
- Components: VISIBILITY,STRUCTURE,SEATS
- Summary: POWER DOOR LOCKS LOCK AND UNLOCK WHILE I AM DRIVING. "CLICK" "CLICK-CLICK" WHEN I AM DRIVING ALONE AND NOT TOUCHING ANY DOOR CONTROLS. DRIVER DOOR LOCK JAMS EASILY. CANNOT UNLOCK THE DOOR FROM THE OUTSIDE. INTERIOR PLASTIC PARTS. GASOLINE DOOR KNOB BY DRIVER'S SEAT. BROKEN QUICKLY. HINGE TO THE COMPARTMENT BETWEEN DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER SEAT.. BROKEN ALMOST IMMEDIATELY. INTERIOR PLASTIC LOCKS ON DOORS FELL OFF. *TR UPDATED 11/1/07 *TR
TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-06-09
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: BRIDGESTONE SPARE TIRE BLEW OUT WHILE ATTACHED TO THE TIRE CARRIER ON THE BACK OF TH 1994 NISSAN PATTHFINDER. FORTUNATELY THE CAR WAS PARKED IN MY DRIVEWAY AND NO-ONE WAS NEARBY. THE TIRE WAS RUINED, AND THE TIRE COVER WAS DESTROYED. *AK
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-12-05
- VIN: JN8HD17Y7RW
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE A GENERAL MAINTENANCE INSPECTION WAS PERFORMED BY AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP, IT WAS DETERMINED THE VEHICLE FRAME ALONG BOTH REAR AXLES WAS CORROSIVE AND THE FRAME NEEDED TO BE RESTORED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALERTED.
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-05-11
- VIN: JN8HD17Y1RW
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: FRAME IN REAR WHEEL AREA RUSTED THROUGH ON BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDES. UNDER COATING HAD HIDDEN THIS UNTIL A SMALL CRACK HAD APPEARED. NISSAN CANADA WAS CONTACTED BY PHONE WHO INDICATED THAT NO ACTION WOULD BE TAKEN FOR VEHICLES OVER 5 YEARS OLD. *JB
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-10-19
- VIN: JN8HD17Y6RW
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: DURING A ROUTINE AUTOMOBILE CHECK UP MECHANIC NOTICED THE BODY FRAME WAS RUSTED. MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED VISA E-MAIL.*AK THE FRAME OVER THE REAR WHEELS HAD RUSTED BEYOND REPAIR. THE CONSUMER STATED IT WAS NOT VISIBLE BECAUSE OF THE UNDER COATING. *JB
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2002-06-01
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: TRANSMISSION FAILURES ON 1994 PATHFINDER VEHICLE. * BF SINCE THE VEHICLE TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN REPLACED THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN BACK 5 TIMES FOR VARIOUS PROBLEMS. *NM
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: JN8HD17Y8RW
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: COMPLETELY CORRODED FRAME AFT, BEGINNING AT THE FRONT OF BOTH REAR WHEEL WELLS. *PH THE FRAME CORRODED TO THE POINT THAT THE CONSUMER COULD PUT A FINGER THROUGH THE CORRODED AREAS. *NM
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-02-10
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: THERE IS A LARGE HOLE IN THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE DUE TO RUST. CONSUMER IS AN AUTO REPAIR MECHANIC, AND BELIEVES VEHICLE IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-03-11
- VIN: JN8HD17S5RW
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: AT ANY SPEED VEHICLE WAS VERY LOUD, AND THE EXHAUST SOUNDED AS IF T MARBLES WERE RATTLING AROUND. A RECALL WAS ISSUED FOR VEHICLES OF SAME MAKE/MODEL AND CERTAIN YEARS, BUT THE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE BOLTS TO THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD OVERHEATED AND BROKE OFF INTO THE MANIFOLD COVER. MANUFACTURER AND THE DEALER WERE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM.*AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-11-01
- VIN: JN8HD17Y2RW
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: UPON TAKING IN THE VEHCILE FOR ROUTINE MAINETENCE, OIL CHANGE, TIRE ROTATION, & WINETRISE SPECIAL. WAS INFORMED THAT MY EXAUSHT MANIFOLD BOLTS WERE BROKEN AND NEEDED REPLACING, AFTER THE VEHICLE WENT THROUGH TWO MAJOR INSPECTIONS NOT OVER A YEAR AGO. 1) FOR PURCHASEING A USED VEHICLE AND 2) FOR OUT OF PROVINCE INSPECTION. NISSAN CANADA KNOWS ABOUT THIS PROBLEM BUT REFUSES TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT THIS PROBLEM.*AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2002-08-02
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: AT ABOUT 100,000 MILES, A BOLT ON THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD FAILED DUE TO THE DEFECTIVE MANIFOLD WARPING AWAY FROM THE ENGINE. BOLT WAS REPLACED, BUT FUTURE PROBLEMS WERE PREDICTED BY THE MECHANIC.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2002-12-15
- VIN: JN8HD17Y2RW
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLTS HAVE FAILED. RECALL NEEDED REGARDLESS OF VEHICLE AGE/MILEAGE. TSD HAS BEEN ISSUED SO COMPANY RECOGNIZES PROBLEM BUT IS NOT TAKING FULL RESPONSIBILITY. ALSO, MANY SIMILAR COMPLAINTS ON THIS SITE.*AK IN ADDITION, VEHICLE SOMETIMES "STICKS" IN 1ST GEAR (A/T). FLUID HAS BEEN CHANGED AND PROBLEM IS INTERMITTANT. SEVERAL OTHER COMPLAINTS ON THIS SITE AS WELL. SOLUTION WOULD BE HELPFUL.
TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- Crash: 1
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING AT 40MPH, CONSUMER HIT A SMALL BUMP IN THE RAIN AND FELT LIKE THE VEHICLE HYDROPLANED, AND HIT A MERIDIAN. CONSUMER FELT THAT TIRES WERE DEFECTIVE. A RECALL WAS ISSUED ON THE MASTERCRAFT M/S P23575R15. *AK
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-04-23
- VIN: JN8HD17Y9RW
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: THE FRAME OF THE CAR HAS RUSTED OUT. MAINLY ABOVE THE REAR AXLE MOUNTS. THIS CARS HAS BEEN WASHED AND UNDERCARRIAGE CLEANED CONSTANTLY. IT SEEMS THAT THE METAL WAS NOT PURE BUT PROBABLY RECYCLED. THUS THE RUST FROM THE INSIDE OUT. NISSAN DIDN'T WANT TO HELP, JUST PUT THE COMPLAINT ON FILE. SO WAY TO KEEP CUSTOMERS COMING BACK! THIS WAS A 26,000 DOLLAR CAR NOW WORTH 0 ! *JB
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-01-06
- VIN: JN8HD17Y8RW
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: RIGHT AND LEFT EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLTS FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.
1994 Nissan Pathfinder recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 2 recalls for different components of the 1994 Nissan Pathfinder.
- Manufacturer: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Components: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
- Summary: ON CERTAIN LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS, THE LATCH PLATE USED IN THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE WAS NOT MANUFACTURED ACCORDING TO DESIGN DIMENSIONS. IF THE SEAT BELT TONGUE IS INSERTED SLOWLY AT AN ANGLE INTO THE BUCKLE, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY OF PARTIAL ENGAGEMENT.
- Consequence: THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE SEAT BELT TONGUE TO COME OUT OF THE BUCKLE IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION OR HARD BRAKING OF THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY TO AN OCCUPANT OF THE SEAT.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BUCKLE AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY WITH A NEW BUCKLE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 22, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
- Manufacturer: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Components: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
- Summary: THE LATCH PLATE USED IN THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE WAS NOT MANUFACTURED ACCORDING TO DESIGN DIMENSIONS. IF THE SEAT BELT TONGUE IS INSERTED SLOWLY AT AN ANGLE INTO THE BUCKLE, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY OF PARTIAL ENGAGEMENT.
- Consequence: THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE SEAT BELT TONGUE TO COME OUT OF THE BUCKLE IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION OR HARD BRAKING OF THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY TO AN OCCUPANT OF THE SEAT.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BUCKLE AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY WITH A NEW BUCKLE.
Negative 1994 Nissan Pathfinder car reviews
Positive 1994 Nissan Pathfinder car reviews
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Hi there! I just wanted to share my experience with my 1994 Nissan Pathfinder. It was actually passed down to me from my brother a few years ago and I've been loving it ever since! With almost 200,000 miles on it, I've only had to do regular maintenance and fix a cracked exhaust manifold (which only cost me $400). This truck is amazing off-road, great for city driving, and even works well on the highway. I use it for work, commuting, and even off-road driving in the mountains when I go biking. It's been such a reliable and versatile vehicle for me!
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This vehicle is the real deal! It's a body-on-frame SUV, not just a fancy 4WD station wagon. I've had mine since it was new and it's got 210K miles on it, but I haven't had any major problems yet. If you've kept up with the preventative maintenance, then you should definitely consider buying one!
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I hope you're doing well! I wanted to share that I really enjoy my Pathfinder, although I recently had to replace a tire. It's a great vehicle for camping trips, with plenty of room inside. Additionally, I've found that it gets good gas mileage when driving at 55 mph on the highway!
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Our Pathfinder has been such a great car that we're considering getting another one! The only downside is the mileage, but that's to be expected with any SUV of that size. And even after all these years, it still looks fantastic!
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I love this truck! It runs great, looks great, and is very reliable. However, I am a bit confused about something. Why is the frame rotted out above both rear tires at only 10 years old? This shouldn't happen. I can understand the body rusting, but not the main steel frame.
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May 31, 2018 ... VG engines do tend to have distributor issues as they get up in miles. Often they'll act up when hot and start working ok when they cool down.
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Dec 1, 2003 ... The revised manifold stud Nissan part number is: 14065-V5004 Revised Exhaust Manifold Stud. The cost on those is around $2 per stud. They're ...
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Aug 25, 2015 ... This was dangerous on roads with mixed ice and bare patches, and the thing was basically unstable in bad highway conditions. The otherwise ...
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Are you having problems with your 1994 Nissan Pathfinder?
Aidan Gulgowski 2024-11-02
We've been really happy with our '94 Pathfinder XE. Though it's the base model, it is loaded with many convenience features that make living with it day to day a treat. My family and I use it primarily for camping and light off-roading--and it serves our needs just fine.
Sigurd Langworth 2024-10-27
My original intent for purchasing this vehicle was for light-medium off roading, and camping. It serves that purpose well. The Pathfinder is very reliable and easy to work on. I would definitely recommend this vehicle to anyone looking for an inexpensive and reliable SUV.
Avery Spinka 2024-09-23
Although it passed CA smog originally, I had a less than satisfactory experience with the can I owned. Despite my efforts to fix the hesitation on acceleration, no shop or dealer was able to solve the issue. Additionally, I found the driving position uncomfortable and the ride quality poor. The brakes were sub-par and the front shocks were changed three times with no improvement in ride quality. The can also had terrible bump-steer on the freeway and lots of squeaks and rattles. On the plus side, it had nice wheels and the AC worked well. However, I was ultimately happy to get rid of it due to its overall performance.
Shayne Kuhlman 2024-04-02
I'm glad to hear that you're happy with it! If you need any maintenance, just let us know and we'll take care of it for you.
Sigmund Feeney 2024-03-29
I purchased a used Pathfinder in 1998 with 80k miles on it, and it looked sharp. Despite the initial appearance, the vehicle had several issues, including problems with the brakes, transmission, starter, and running boards rusting off.