1993 Nissan Pathfinder engine and engine cooling problems
25 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 1993 Nissan Pathfinder — 51% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“There is a recurring problem with the exhaust manifold and the manifold studs breaking, resulting in an exhaust leak inside the engine compartment which causes exhaust fumes to enter the passenger compartment. *ak”
filed Nov 9, 2004
“Exhuast manifold studs keep breaking causing leakage, fumes, and noise. Has happened 3 times in 45k miles at $500 to $1200 per incident. Have filed complaint with nissan consumer affairs (incident 4259794). Nissan declined to assist because they said vechicle was beyond useful service life. Even if…”
filed Sep 4, 2003
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Pathfinder years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Pathfinder | 1 | 2% |
| 2024 Pathfinder | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 Pathfinder | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 Pathfinder | 1 | 1% |
| 2017 Pathfinder | 2 | 1% |
| 2016 Pathfinder | 1 | 1% |
| 2015 Pathfinder | 1 | 0% |
| 2014 Pathfinder | 5 | 1% |
| 2013 Pathfinder | 5 | 1% |
| 2012 Pathfinder | 1 | 4% |
| 2010 Pathfinder | 2 | 5% |
| 2009 Pathfinder | 4 | 11% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1993 Nissan Pathfinder
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.