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I just found out that my 95 XE is worthless. I paid $4500 for it and put about $2000 into it since then... new paint, tires, an $1100 transmission fix, exhaust, front bumper... I am very salty at those b%#^@rds at Nissan. I work too hard for my money for this too happen without compensation. If anyone figures out a solution, please e-mail me @ denirostaxi@yahoo.com. Thanks. Eric D.
Same here. 1994 Nissan Pathfinder SE. Passengers side frame gone completely from front to rear. My drivers side looks somewhat solid, but when I smacked the bottom flaky area with a hammer...crash, the bottom gave out and left a big pile of frame on the ground. What a shame, rest of the truck is in good shape too.
1994 Pathfinder 150,000 miles, when clean, the thing looks almost brand new, went to get an inspection and it would not pass because the rear of the frame rails are rusted through. I had this vehicle since brand new. Never did I think there would be a problem of this magnitude. The SUV has been almost problem free for 12 years and now it might be worth nothing, but a parts vehicle. Count me in the class action law suit if it ever comes about.
Nissan should be concerned about their reputation concerning owner pride and overall owner satisfaction.When will Nissan understand that happy owners will buy replacement parts? All very profitable also. I will never buy another Nissan, because everything should go before the frame fails. Maybe some company will soon plan for the their products to offer full value rather than planned obsolescense. Pathfinder or Nissan never again!
95 Pathfinder frame rusts away. I also just found out that the frame of my pathfinder is rusting away when in the garage to have it winterized. Mechanic indicated he saw a similar situation with a 93 Pathfinder that dropped the full body on the axle when the frame became to weak. 248,000 km. on my pathfinder, runs well, I depend on it for extreme snowy &/or icy days in Northwestern Ontario. I will be going to the local Nissan dealer to determine what steps will be taken to correct this situation. Also count me in on a Class Action suit.
Ditto on rust. I dropped my '96 4x4 Nissan truck off for inspection and the mechanic couldn't even put it up on the lift due to rust. Said it would crack the frame. Then he tapped the rear passenger side frame with a screwdriver and a baseball sized hole gave way. Like others on this forum, the rest of the truck (engine, body, etc.) is in fine shape and has been solid. I'm around 85,000 miles, so it is totally a drag to lose this vehicle to shoddy design. Count me in also on any class action.
I was driving our 95 Pathfinder (owned since new) on a 400 mile trip this Christmas holiday. Halfway through the trip we heard a clunk and thought a ski bag had shifted in the carrier. When I stopped for gas the brakes were really spongy.
After we arrived on Dec. 22nd at our destination my wife went shopping and after hitting a small porthole she felt the truck slump and brought it home.
The rear axle was completely torn away from the frame with only the stabiliser bars holding it in place. Rear brake lines were severed.
We have about 270,00 km on this vehicle which has been undercoated every year.
If there is a class action lawsuit I would like to be contacted immediately. Our vehicle was well maintained year after year with all service records and I'm outraged at Nissan's indifference to this issue.
I am the second owner of a 1994 Nissan Pathfinder XE with the same rusted frame issues above both rear wheel wells... I say we start this class action suit agaisnt Nissan, our lives are worth more than their wallets! Email me at suarez.family@yahoo.com if anyone finds something!
Same as everyone.
Trying to repair myself. Anyone have any tips/instructions on fixing these?
Brandon.schuster@gmail.com.
I was sick when I went to change a flat and saw the rust. after I cleaned it up with a ball peen and a chipping hammer there wasn't even enough to weld new material to. the corroded frame is in an area that supports the entire rear suspension.if the frame should fail while driving an accident will happen and you or someone else could end up seriously injured or killed. this is a '95 pathfinder se, loaded, its in great shape.every thing still works. it has 200,000 miles and I was hoping to get another 50,000.now it looks like just junk in the driveway. Nissan SHOULD compensate its owners with something.I'm surprised this hasn't blown up into bigger things.
I have a 93 and need to fix the frame does anyone know a place that has a weld on kit or frame
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I just bought a 94 pathfinder and I thought it was in good shape, but I found out that the frame was rusted so bad at the rear axle you could push through it with your hand. I spent all my money I was saving for this car and now I can't do anything with it I will never buy another one. I was ripped off.
Fwiw...I bought a 94 Pathfinder with 120k miles everything seemed in great shape and I have to say I really like the vehicle... it was great during the winter snows here...
But alas it has the same rust issues... it is currently at a local welding shop being looked at... if the damage isn't too severe the guy said he may be able to fix it...1st estimate is about 400 bucks which I would consider a bargain as I only paid 2100 bucks for the vehicle...
I'll repost when I find out more whether it is repairable or not...
Bill.
Update on last post...
I had both sides of the rear frame replace yesterday at a cost of little over 400 bucks...
Looks like it really beefed it up and should add at least a couple of years to the vehicle if not more...
If you are in or around the Kansas City area and unless your frame is totally shot... I would recommend "Sparks Welding" in Liberty... he has done a few of these and seems to know his stuff...
Good luck to all.
Bill
I own a 1994 Pathfinder (2nd owner) total miles are 76K and I've just found out during a rear brake pad replacement that the frame is cracked from the right rear to right front. I've been told "junk it" "donate it". My mechanic advised me not to drive it as this could result in a serious accident. I've been a loyal owner and have never missed routine maintenance and care, I was counting on at least 25K more miles.
How is class action initiated? From what I’ve read, there are a lot of us out there!