1996 Nissan Pathfinder engine and engine cooling problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 1996 Nissan Pathfinder — 9% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“This car is a 1996 nissan pathfinder with a slew of problems ranging from: ticking gas, and brake pedal, steering wheel shakes at highway speeds/ vibrating, heat shield, uneven wear of tire,leaking sunroof. *ak”
filed Aug 21, 2003
“Consumer states that vehicle's pulley in the engine wobbles, causing the engine to freeze. Dealer notified. Please provide additional information. Ts”
filed Jan 8, 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 1996 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.