1991 Nissan Pathfinder Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1 safety recall on file

The 1991 Nissan Pathfinder has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 39 complaints with NHTSA, including 3 crashes, 3 fires, 2 injuries.

The most-reported problem area is Power Train (15 reports).

1Recalls
39Owner complaints
3Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your Pathfinder?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

1991 Nissan Pathfinder recalls

Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly

Recall 95V103002May 24, 19952,730,462 vehicles affected

Most common 1991 Nissan Pathfinder problems

Problem areas named in the 39 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Power Train15
Engine And Engine Cooling9
Tires5
Steering3
Seat Belts3
Fuel System, Gasoline2
Vehicle Speed Control2
Electrical System2
Seats2
Visibility1

What owners report

2013-08-25, Structure
REAR FRAME ON THESE SUV RUSTED OUT FROM THE INSIDE OUT, WAS PULL A SMALL TRAILER AND THE FRAME AT THE DRIVER SIDE REAR WHEEL COME APART AND WENT TO MANY JUNKYARDS TO FIND THAT THIS IS A PROBLEM WITH ALL PATHFINDER FROM 89-95 THEY RUST FROM THE INSIDE OUT GIVING NO WARNING THAT IT IS FAILING, SOME THAT I CHECK WITH A HAMMER AT THE JUNKYARD THE HAMMER WENT THREW THE FRAMES, NISSAN HAS TO KNOW ABOUT THIS PROBLEM IT COULD CAUSE A WRECK IF THE FRAME IS WEAK ,WITH NO WARNING !!!! *TR
2005-07-08, Tires
1991 NISSAN PATHFINDER DEVELOPING PROBLEMS WITH THE GOODYEAR FORTERA TIRE EQUIPMENT. ***NO ANSWER REQUIRED***. *MR ONE OF THE VEHICEL' S FRONT TIRES WAS CUPPED SEVERELY AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO WANDER WHEN DRIVEN (GOODYEAR FORTERA H1). *NM
2004-06-16, Tires
WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH DRIVER'S SIDE REAR TIRE BLEW OUT. CONSUMER PULLED OFF THE ROAD, AND HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. THE CAUSE WAS NOT DETERMINED. FIRESTONE, FIREHAWK, DOT BB604RB307. *AK
2003-07-25, Steering
STEERING MECHNISM HAS FAILED, CAUSING UNVEN WEAR ON THE TIRES. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK
2003-07-11, Tires
ABNORMAL TREAD SEPARATION. *AK

1991 Nissan Pathfinder questions

Does the 1991 Nissan Pathfinder have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 1991 Nissan Pathfinder: Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1991 Nissan Pathfinder?

Based on 39 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (15), Engine And Engine Cooling (9), Tires (5).

How do I check if a recall on my 1991 Nissan Pathfinder has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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