1995 Nissan Pathfinder SE from North America - Comments

I own a '95 Pathfinder XE with 160,000 mostly trouble-free miles. It has been the best vehicle I have ever owned. I just found out today that it will not pass a Virginia Inspection due to the frame rust being so severe it is almost completely in two. Other than the rust, it is running as fine today as the day I bought it over 12 years ago. I did not know this problem was so common on Pathfinders until I starting looking on the web. I will complain to whomever I need to about this. Nissan knew about this problem from the get go and still no offer to fix the problem. Lawsuit, Count Me In!!!

Wow. I had no idea that this was a problem. I own a 99 Pathfinder and my mechanic (who I trust immensely) told me that I cannot drive this away, unless of course I have a death wish. When I took it in to be looked at, I was sure I had a shock problem because the brake and gas pedals were kicking back at every bump, only to find out that I don’t have a shock problem, I have a car that I can’t drive because the front driver-side wheel well barely exists.

I could live without my heat shield, exhaust piping and rear Nissan logo (all which had long since rusted out completely) but my personal safety is where I draw the line. I’m highly concerned that Nissan hasn’t acknowledged the problem. Does anyone know of any recalls involved with this problem? If not, I would be interested in pursuing any legal action that may be developing. Just tell me when and how.

Thanks for everyone who took the time to share a comment. I would have never known I wasn’t alone in this.

Add 1 more to the pile, 1995 Pathfinder LE, beautiful truck, runs excellent starts up every time even after sitting unused for 3 weeks now.

Rear frame rusted through, cross member on the passenger side rusted off, not sure how it's still connected, really sad, loved this truck, ran through snow (Canadian winters) like a tank. Too bad Nissan doesn't care about owner loyalty.

senator1974@yahoo.com

I thought I was the only one!! My beloved blue Pathfinder '94 is totally rusted through. The engine runs great, the five speed transmission is just fine. I have 88 thousand miles on it.

I have really loved this car and feel so betrayed by the Nissan company. I was going to have it looked at for spark plugs etc when the mechanic said he could put his finger through the frame. He said he had never seen anything like it. I am getting ready for a new car, and I have definitely struck Nissan off my list. Bad Nissan, bad.

I need to check what they said about my truck. An 86' 720 pickup - I just discovered a hole like the one in the Pathfinders. Right behind the gas tank, didn't even see it when truck was on lift 6 months ago.

Shame such a dependable vehicle may go to the scrap yard.

I currently own a 1994 Nissan Pickup SE 4x4. 5 speed, v6 extended cab. I have about 129k on it and it runs like a gem. Unfortunately the frame is rotted so bad the beds touching the cab on the passenger side. The is ridiculous!!! I think that Nissan should do what Toyota did and make a frame recall!!! If anyone finds anything out PLEASE let me know.. Patwflanagan@yahoo.com.

Thanks!!!

I have a 94 Frontier 4x4. Going to check the frame. Watch NBC new Sunday evening April 26 @11PM EST. I believe they are doing an article on this very subject.

Peter

Nova Scotia.

I have a 93 Nissan 2wd hardbody truck with 96000 miles. Same story: Excellent overall, but seriously rotted rear frame behind rear tire (pass. side). I've been told that no repair is possible because of liability issue. It will be parted out when the inspection runs out. Not to impressed with Nissan.

I would like to join the lawsuit if there is one please. I have a 1995 pickup which is done for racs2of4@hotmail.com.

I purchased a 2000 Nissan Pathfinder a year ago with only 124,000 miles on it. I knew the previous owner and thought I was getting a sound vehicle as he had taken extreme care of the vehicle. I was just informed that there was a crack in my frame by the passenger side front wheel well sound familiar to anybody? if so please contact me @ Tssmolak@hotmail.com.

1996= R50 Pathfinders don't have a frame. They are unibody.

Do you people realize that you are talking about 14 & 15 year-old vehicles?

Here in the northeast road salt can do in a frame in a lot less time than that.

I'd love to see that lawsuit - talk about a waste of time!

Count me on a lawsuit I have a 1995 Nissan pathfinder 4x4 SE that has a brick sized chunk missing in the frame above the passenger side wheel well.

I also own a 300zx that I want to sell just because I don't think I want to ever own another Nissan again.

I'm officially going Toyota because they actually care about their problems with their products.

You people are complaining about 14 year-old cars rotting out!

This is tantamount to bringing a 10 year old suit back to the tailor to complain that you wore a hole in the seat!

These may be 14 year old SUV's, but what about the 1981 Camaro I drive as a daily now because I do not trust my rear frame. I live in the northeast, the Camaro has been in the northeast since 1981 and the frame is completely solid (some surface rust but that's it. Toyota did a recall last year for their 94-95 trucks due to the same problem. Now why do you think Toyota would do that for a 14 year old truck? Because they know people still rely on them day-to-day.