1996 Nissan Pathfinder engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 16 complaints for the 1996 Nissan Pathfinder, 7% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 16 8% of this year's complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
What the data shows
None of the engine complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
Vehicle fails to start without excessive engine crank time (apparently flooded engine problem). Usually occurs at higher altitudes in winter. Problem is getting progressively worse. Dealers have worked on vehicle a number of times over ~2 years with no improvement. New instructions provided in spring of 1998 on how to modify starting procedure do not work! I am sending a detailed letter of complaint to nissan, north america.
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.
Other problems reported for the 1996 Nissan Pathfinder
- Suspension 68 complaints
- Steering 25 complaints
- Brakes 15 complaints