1995 Nissan Pathfinder
This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1986 | 1 |
| 1987 | 19 |
| 1988 | 17 |
| 1989 | 15 |
| 1990 | 38 |
| 1991 | 39 |
| 1992 | 30 |
| 1993 | 49 |
| 1994 | 91 |
| 1995 | 170 |
| 1996 | 159 |
| 1997 | 217 |
| 1998 | 149 |
| 1999 | 104 |
| 2000 | 112 |
| 2001 | 230 |
| 2002 | 156 |
| 2003 | 110 |
| 2004 | 67 |
| 2005 | 1050 |
| 2006 | 837 |
| 2007 | 561 |
| 2008 | 328 |
| 2009 | 37 |
| 2010 | 40 |
| 2011 | 45 |
| 2012 | 23 |
| 2013 | 889 |
| 2014 | 573 |
| 2015 | 318 |
| 2016 | 103 |
| 2017 | 183 |
| 2018 | 76 |
| 2019 | 73 |
| 2020 | 50 |
| 2022 | 133 |
| 2023 | 97 |
| 2024 | 68 |
| 2025 | 42 |
| 2026 | 7 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
21% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 35 distinct reports on file.
20% of complaints: structure — 34 distinct reports on file.
FIRE10% of complaints: power train — 17 distinct reports on file.
8% of complaints: structure — 13 distinct reports on file.
CRASHShow complaint excerpts
DESIGN OF DRIVER'S SIDE SUNVISOR BLOCKS FIELD OF VISION; CAUSED ACCIDENT. TT
NHTSA ODI report, 19950206
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...
NHTSA ODI report, 20200221
MY MECHANIC TOLD ME THE FRAME ON MY 1995 NISSAN PATHFINDER IS ROTTED OUT AND WAY BEYOND SAFE TO DRIVE AT ALL. THE EXTREME RUST PROBLEM IS AT THE STRUT ASSEMBLY WHICH COULD EASILY BREAK AND THE VEHICLE LOOSE STEERING FUNCTION.
NHTSA ODI report, 20120329
6% of complaints: suspension — 10 distinct reports on file.
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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...
NHTSA ODI report, 20200221
SAFETY TIMELINE
No recalls on file for this model year.
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
1995 Nissan Pathfinder — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (35 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for structure issues (34 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for power train issues (17 reports on file for this year).
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FAQ
Is the 1995 Nissan Pathfinder reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1995 Nissan Pathfinder is rated "worse than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 1995 Nissan Pathfinder?
The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe, accounting for 21% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1995 Nissan Pathfinder have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.