Known Recalls

Model year record

1994 Nissan Pathfinder

2 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 108 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 02V125000

Seat belts: front: buckle assembly

Component
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly
Manufacturer
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Vehicles affected
92,500
Reported to NHTSA
2002-05-02
Owners notified
2002-12-16

Defect description

ON CERTAIN LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS, THE LATCH PLATE USED IN THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE WAS NOT MANUFACTURED ACCORDING TO DESIGN DIMENSIONS. IF THE SEAT BELT TONGUE IS INSERTED SLOWLY AT AN ANGLE INTO THE BUCKLE, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY OF PARTIAL ENGAGEMENT.

Safety risk

THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE SEAT BELT TONGUE TO COME OUT OF THE BUCKLE IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION OR HARD BRAKING OF THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY TO AN OCCUPANT OF THE SEAT.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BUCKLE AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY WITH A NEW BUCKLE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 22, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.

Recall campaignNHTSA 96V170001

Seat belts: front: buckle assembly

Component
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly
Manufacturer
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Vehicles affected
84,000
Reported to NHTSA
1996-09-10
Owners notified
1996-11-25

Defect description

THE LATCH PLATE USED IN THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE WAS NOT MANUFACTURED ACCORDING TO DESIGN DIMENSIONS. IF THE SEAT BELT TONGUE IS INSERTED SLOWLY AT AN ANGLE INTO THE BUCKLE, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY OF PARTIAL ENGAGEMENT.

Safety risk

THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE SEAT BELT TONGUE TO COME OUT OF THE BUCKLE IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION OR HARD BRAKING OF THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY TO AN OCCUPANT OF THE SEAT.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BUCKLE AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY WITH A NEW BUCKLE.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe1899,420 mi
Structure: frame and members14135,166 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system8—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline7—
Power train: automatic transmission6125,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal4—
Engine and engine cooling: engine3—
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip3—
Tires3—
Electrical system2—
Power train2—
Structure2—
Structure: body: door2—
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: support device/strut2—
Unknown or other2—
Vehicle speed control2—
Air bags1—
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery1—
Electrical system: ignition1—
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner1—
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.1—
Fuel system, gasoline1—
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system1—
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch1—
Latches/locks/linkages: trunk lid: lock1—
Parking brake: conventional: mechanical: linkage and cable1—
Power train: axle assembly1—
Power train: manual transmission1—
Seats1—
Service brakes, hydraulic1104,200 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum1—
Structure: body1—
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate1—
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields1165,000 mi
Suspension1242,974 mi
Suspension: front1—
Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire1—
Tires: tread/belt1—
Vehicle speed control: cruise control1—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: windshield: electrical heating element1—
Visibility: power window devices and controls1—
Visibility: windshield1—

The 1993 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. The 1995 model has about half as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.