1996 Nissan Pathfinder service bulletins & manufacturer communications

87 manufacturer communications are on file with NHTSA for the 1996 Nissan Pathfinder. TSBs are repair guidance for dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free.

• DIAGNOSIS OF VEHICLE PULL (DRIFT) AND/OR STEERING WHEEL OFF-CENTER This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this …
  NTB08-097L · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Sep 21, 2023
• SILICONE-BASED LUBRICANT OR GREASE CAN DAMAGE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS SERVICE INFORMATION Do not apply Silicone-based lubricants or grease to, or around, any interior electrical comp…
  NTB23-053 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 16, 2023
• 12 VOLT BATTERY TESTING FOR IN-SERVICE VEHICLES SERVICE INFORMATION The following Service Information lists NNA procedural recommendations for establishing good connections while p…
  NTB23-049 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 16, 2023
• VEHICLE KEY NOT DETECTED / AUTHENTICATED, ENGINE WILL NOT START This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bul…
  NTB13-107F · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Apr 27, 2023
• INTELLIGENT KEY REPLACEMENT OR SWAPPING BETWEEN VEHICLES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Discard all previous versions of this bulletin.
  NTB16-003C · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Apr 17, 2023
• REMOVING FOREIGN MATERIAL FROM THE WINDOW GLASS This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
  NTB13-028H · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Feb 27, 2023
• WINDSHIELD CRACKING This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
  NTB09-081J · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Feb 27, 2023
• WHEEL BEARING COLLISION DAMAGE This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
  NTB10-126C · Technical service bulletin · Wheels · issued Feb 22, 2023
• DIAGNOSIS OF VEHICLE PULL (DRIFT) AND/OR STEERING WHEEL OFF-CENTER This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this …
  NTB08-097K · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Feb 22, 2023
• STRUT AND SHOCK ABSORBER REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
  NTB99-001F · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Dec 7, 2021
• STRUT AND SHOCK ABSORBER REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
  NTB99-001e · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Feb 12, 2021
• SERVICE INFORMATION Information necessary to service the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) safely is included in the "RESTRAINTS" section of the Electronic Service Manual (ESM) f…
  NTB08055C · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jan 27, 2014
• Nissan: srs precautions during service;improper maintenance, including incorrect removal and installation of the srs, can lead to a serious injury or death caused by unintentional …
  NTB-08-055-A · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Jan 27, 2014
• Nissan is conducting a voluntary safety recall campaign on certain model year 1996 - 2004 Pathfinder vehicles that are currently registered in Salt States to inspect for corrosion,…
  NTB11066G · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Dec 20, 2013
• Nissan service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. 1996-2004 pathfinder. In states where heavy concentrations of road salt are used, in the winter, the front dri…
  NTB-11-066 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Dec 20, 2013
• Nissan Original Equipment or Genuine Accessory Alloy wheels, along with their finish coating (clear, chrome, titanium, etc.), are specifically developed to achieve Nissan design an…
  NTB92123D · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Aug 27, 2013
• If YOU CONFIRM: A vehicle needs to have the brake rotors resurfaced (front or rear). ACTION: Use the ProCut PFM Series on-car brake lathe to perform brake rotor resurfacing and fol…
  NTB04094A · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Jul 23, 2013
• SERVICE INFORMATION - This bulletin is to assist you in responding to customer questions about brake operation, and provides diagnostic and repair information for each item listed,…
  NTB00033E · Technical service bulletin · Wheels · issued Jul 23, 2013
• As part of an enhanced emissions test for Inspection & Maintenance (I/M), some States may require the System Readiness Test (SRT) status be checked. - The SRT is used to indicate w…
  NTB98018G · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 7, 2013
• Nissan: lock/unlock request button on outside handle does not respond. *js
  NTB-13-038 · Technical service bulletin · Latches/locks/linkages · issued Apr 3, 2013
• SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin provides information to identify: - A leaking strut or a shock absorber that qualifies for replacement under warranty. - A strut or shock absorber…
  NTB99001A · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Mar 19, 2013
• Nissan: tire pressure monitoring system (tpms) warning light on/flashing. No models or model years listed. *pe updated on 08-11-2011. *kb
  NTB-09-101 · Technical service bulletin · Tires · issued Sep 30, 2010
• Nissan: vent control valve replacement. When replacing the evap canister vent control valve for reason: use the one listed on page 2; for vent control valve replacement procedure, …
  NTB-09-129 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Sep 13, 2010
• Nissan: the 12 volt battery is an important part of the vehicle electrical system and is required to stay connected when the engine is running. To prevent damage to vehicle electro…
  NTB-09-030 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Apr 6, 2009
• Front seat belt latch plate retaining button missing. *tt
  99022 · Technical service bulletin · Seat Belts · issued Oct 28, 2005
• Nissan integrated homelink transmitter system used to activate most electronic garage doors and securty gates. Various models including the 2004 pathfinder armada. *tt
  NTB99067A · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Nov 7, 2003
• Front seat belt latch plate retaining button missing. *tt
  NTB99022C · Technical service bulletin · Seat Belts · issued Aug 5, 2003
• Subject regarding manual transfer case diagnosis. *tt
  NTB02035A · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Sep 9, 2002
• Subject regarding bearing noise from transfer case companion flange. *jg
  NTB01085A · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jul 17, 2002
• Subject regarding roof console temperature display reads inaccurately. *tt
  NTB02043 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 10, 2002
• Subject regarding manual transfer case noises. *jg
  NTB02035 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Mar 25, 2002
• Concerns with manual transfer case noises. *jb
  NTB02035 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Mar 25, 2002
• Subject regarding automatic transmission configuration, classification number te02-005. *slc
  300102 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jan 30, 2002
• Subject regarding revised throttle position sensor (tps) adjustment procedure. *tt
  NTB99053B · Technical service bulletin · Vehicle Speed Control · issued Jan 22, 2002
• Information on nissan revised tps adjustment procdure. *slc
  NTB99053B · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Jan 22, 2002
• Subject regarding revised maintenance procedures. *slc
  NTB01057 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Aug 31, 2001
• Subject pertaining to revised maintenance procedures.*jb
  NTB01057 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Aug 31, 2001
• Service information regarding inner tie rod wrenches. *sb
  NTB01044 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Jun 19, 2001
• Subject regarding essential tool - rear axle bearing removal kit. *ttthe kit is an essential tool and and will be automatically sent to all nissan dealers.
  NTB01031 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Jun 18, 2001
• Subject regarding wind up clunk (old procedure),( amendment). *yd
  NTB98046DE · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued May 15, 2001
• Subject regarding idler pulley noise (amendment). *yd
  NTB98009A · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued May 15, 2001
• Some vehicles may exhibit a clunk noise from the rear end of the vehicle when stopping. *tt
  NTB98046D · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued May 14, 2001
• Seat belt latch plate retaining button missing. *tt
  NTB99022B · Technical service bulletin · Seat Belts · issued May 2, 2001
• Subject regarding sunglasses holder lid will not open/close properly. *yd
  NTB010027 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued May 1, 2001
• Information regarding essential tool: throttle position sensor test connector. *slc
  NTB01023 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Apr 25, 2001
• Vehicles built before jn8ar05y * xw360090 may exhibit idle speed fluctuation; incorrect idle speed; increased accelerator pedal resistance and / or difficulty accelrating smoothly …
  NTB01011 · Technical service bulletin · Vehicle Speed Control · issued Feb 9, 2001
• Subject regarding vg33e piston replacement. *tt
  NTB00049 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jun 5, 2000
• Subject regrding sunshade clips break or deform on vehicles built before jn8ar0788xw350101. *tt
  NTB00024 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Mar 9, 2000
• Some vehicles may exhibit a squeak / rattle noise at the rear hatch. *tt
  NTB00020 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Feb 23, 2000
• Subject regarding vehicles within vin jn8ar07s4xw350 that exhibit wind-up clunk. *tt
  NTB98046B · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Feb 15, 2000
• Some vehicles built before jn8ar07s4xw350146 and equipped with automatic transmission may exhibit a clunk noise from the rear end of the vehicle when stopping. *tt
  NTB99074 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Feb 15, 2000
• Some customers may indicate that a light ticking or humming noise can be heard coming from the blower motor of an applied vehicle when the motor is run at low fan speeds. *tt
  NTB99017A · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Feb 10, 2000
• This bulletin addresses concerns with the inside rear view mirror becoming loose and / or falling off. *tt
  NTB00011 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Feb 1, 2000
• Some vehicles may exhibit sunroof binds; sunroof motor runs but the sunroof will not open or close; sunroof leaks. *tt
  NTB00001 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Dec 15, 1999
• Supplemental information for hard start in cold temperature / high altitude conditons. *tt
  NTB99083 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 29, 1999
• Nissan integrated homelink transmitter system used to activate most electronic garage doors and securty gates. *tt
  NTB99067 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Sep 21, 1999
• Vehicles built before jn8ar05y*xw306090 may exhibit a hard start condition at high altitude and cold conditions. *tt
  NTB98088A · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Sep 15, 1999
• Concerns with the front seat belt latch plate stopper button missing. *tt
  NTB99022A · Technical service bulletin · Seat Belts · issued Aug 26, 1999
• Vehicles built before jn8ar07y9xw350101 may experience a rattling noise coming from the door finisher. *tt
  NTB99054 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Aug 25, 1999
• Service bulletin for vehicles exhibiting squeak and rattle noise(s). *tt
  NTB98103A · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Jun 28, 1999
• Vehicles built before jn8ar05yxw317099 may exhibit wind noise(s). *tt
  NTB99041 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Jun 17, 1999
• Subject regarding missing front seat belt latch plate retaining button. *tt
  NTB99022 · Technical service bulletin · Seat Belts · issued Apr 15, 1999
• Some vehicles may exhibit the malfunction indicator lamp 'on' with o2 sensor dtc stored in ecm. *tt
  NTB99004 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Mar 1, 1999
• Vehicle exhibiting steering shimmy while driven at speeds between 60 and 70 mph (w/o braking),due to out-of-balance front or rear tires / wheels and / or insufficient steering rack…
  NTB98102 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Feb 15, 1999
• Extension information on exhaust system warranty. *yc
  NTB98062A · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 1, 1998
• Concerns regarding the center exhaust tube bracket cracked / broken on vehicles built before july 1, 1996. *yc
  NTB98079 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 1, 1998
• Vehicles may exhibit a malfunction indicator light on with dtcs p0120, p0510, p0731, p0732 or p0733 with no driveability incidents. *yc
  NTB98024A · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Aug 1, 1998
• Some vehicles exhibit a clunk noise from the rear end of the vehicle when stopping. *tt
  NTB98046 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Jul 15, 1998
• Information regarding instrument panel inspection after passenger air bag activation. *tt
  NTB98061 · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Jul 15, 1998
• Exhibing a wind or rattle noise from the roof rack. *yc
  NTB98059 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Jul 1, 1998
• Experiencing a rattle noise from spare tire carrier. *yc
  NTB98-008 · Technical service bulletin · Tires · issued Jun 1, 1998
• Cd player experiencing improper operation due to hot air from hvac unit. *yc
  NTB98034 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued May 1, 1998
• Vehicles built before jn8ar057 - ww256932 may pull at a constant speed, and may exhibit excessive play in front/rear suspension. *yc
  NTB98001 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Apr 1, 1998
• Information on quality assurance program - rear brake tube caution. *tt
  NTB97043B · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Feb 18, 1998
• Vehicle exhibits a high pitch squeal or whistle from the front hub/brake area. *yc
  NTB97014A · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Feb 1, 1998
• Vehicle is difficult to start after a cold soak at high altitudes and ambient teperatures. *yc
  NTB97034A · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Feb 1, 1998
• Vehicles built before jn8ar05y7ww251388 may exhibit an a/c idle pulley bearing noise. *yc
  NTB98009 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Feb 1, 1998
• Informtion regarding uneven ride height. *tt
  NTB98004 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Jan 21, 1998
• Information on bridgestone tire tread appearance. *yc
  GI97-001 · Technical service bulletin · Tires · issued Jan 1, 1998
• Service bulletin amendment contains revised claims information. *yc
  97080697043 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Aug 6, 1997
• Vehicle exhibiting poor cooling or no cooling and unstable vent outlet temperatures from a/c. *yc
  97073097005 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jul 30, 1997
• Front propeller shaft removal and installation. *jd
  NTB97030 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 16, 1997
• Diagnostic procedure for p0731, p0732 & p0733 (a/t signals) with no driveability incidents. *jd
  NTB97028 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Apr 16, 1997
• ENGINE HEATER. *JD
  NTB97029 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 16, 1997
• Vehicles with a/t oil cooler disconnected. *jd
  NTB97031 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 9, 1997
• "A" PILLAR WIND NOISE. *JD
  NTB97006 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Jan 29, 1997
• Bulletin clarifies and introduces features of the heater/ventilation/ air conditioner (hvac) system. *jd
  NTB97003 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Jan 15, 1997