MYRModel Year Report

1995 Nissan Pathfinder

◆ Worse than typical
1995 Nissan Pathfinder
RENDERED 2026-09-17T02:46:44.411Z

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Nissan Pathfinder Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1995 highlighted. 1986: 1 complaints 1986 1987: 19 complaints 1988: 17 complaints 1989: 15 complaints 1990: 40 complaints 1991: 40 complaints 1991 1992: 30 complaints 1993: 49 complaints 1994: 101 complaints 1995: 170 complaints 1995 1996: 159 complaints 1996 1997: 217 complaints 1998: 149 complaints 1999: 104 complaints 2000: 112 complaints 2001: 230 complaints 2001 2002: 156 complaints 2003: 110 complaints 2004: 67 complaints 2005: 1050 complaints 2006: 837 complaints 2006 2007: 561 complaints 2008: 328 complaints 2009: 37 complaints 2010: 40 complaints 2011: 45 complaints 2011 2012: 23 complaints 2013: 890 complaints 2014: 574 complaints 2015: 320 complaints 2016: 105 complaints 2016 2017: 186 complaints 2018: 77 complaints 2019: 75 complaints 2020: 52 complaints 2022: 134 complaints 2022 2023: 103 complaints 2024: 76 complaints 2025: 49 complaints 2026: 9 complaints 2026
1995: 170 complaints
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YearComplaints
19861
198719
198817
198915
199040
199140
199230
199349
1994101
1995170
1996159
1997217
1998149
1999104
2000112
2001230
2002156
2003110
200467
20051050
2006837
2007561
2008328
200937
201040
201145
201223
2013890
2014574
2015320
2016105
2017186
201877
201975
202052
2022134
2023103
202476
202549
20269

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

STRUCTURE 36%

36% of complaints: structure — 61 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing frame and members and body.

CRASH FIRE DEATH
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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

Also filed under SUSPENSION and STEERING

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

Also filed under STEERING

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 31%

31% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 52 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe and gasoline.

FIRE
POWER TRAIN 12%

12% of complaints: power train — 21 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission and differential unit.

SUSPENSION 9%

9% of complaints: suspension — 16 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing front and rear.

SERVICE BRAKES 6%

6% of complaints: service brakes — 10 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH INJURY DEATH

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

▮ 1995 — complaint volume: 170

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1995 Nissan Pathfinder — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for structure issues (61 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (52 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (21 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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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 structure, accounting for 36% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1995 Nissan Pathfinder have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.