1995 Nissan Pathfinder SE from North America - Comments

I also own a 95 Pathfinder SE with a rotted frame. I was told by my Mechanic during a recent inspection that there is no way I should be driving this truck, that it is way too dangerous. I am very disappointed in Nissan for not wanting to help. Now I have perfectly good running vehicle that I can't drive. If there is a lawsuit count me in.

nikrobnik@juno.com

September 18, 2008.

Nissan pickup truck owners with rusted and rotted frames, I am recommending you take all your complaints and send them to the NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Admin.) specifically, ODI (Office of Defect Investigation).

You can do on line by going to their website (nhtsa.gov) or call them at 1-888-327-4236.

Just writing on blogs or complaint boards won't help. These incidents have to be reported to, (hate to say it) the Fed. Govt.

If they get enough complaints, they say they will investigate.

Good luck.

From a once devoted Nissan user, I am more than ever confident that Nissan + trucks = Nissucks. Don't waste your money on them, try something you can still drive after 100,000 miles.

Yup, me too. 1995 Hard body frame rotted 170,000miles. Fearfully still driving. Thankfully my cousin is a welder. Will never buy a Nissan again. My next truck will be a Toyota.

Oh geez. I'm back again a year and half later.

My 1995 Nissan Pathy frame still lasting, even though the rear frame is gone.

My rear, under the trunk is completely rusted, and every time I hit a bump, I hear a loud clanging noise. It also feels terrible, and my shocks are only 2.5 years old.

My rear bumper is gone, covered with black tape. My front bumper is fine, but the passenger corner is covered with tape because there is a big hole in it. If I kick the frame, it rains debris.

I'm expecting the truck to last probably another year before collapsing. Perhaps it will happen at the gas station after I fill up the tank, collapsing to the weight of 16 gallons of gas. The frame is beyond saving at this point.

I have 224,000 miles, and the interior and under the hood looks flawless. I wish I could post pics here. I hate a dirty "underthehood", so I clean it every six months. I've washed the car religiously, when I first bought it, which is probably why it's rusting now... I don't know. Was an undercarriage wash such a good idea??

I have a 99 Pathfinder, I bought new, it is in excellent condition except for the rust at the rear latch and around the wheel well, which has torn and collapsed from the weight of the truck. I was planning to give this truck to my son, but I've been told it is too dangerous to drive and too costly to repair. I just found out about this problem after purchasing a Murano. Had I known that so many people were having problems with their vehicles and Nissan didn't give a crap, I would never gone back to Nissan and purchased another of their products. To think that they are aware of this problem and won't own up to it shows a lack of integrity and respect for their customers. I will join in any lawsuit that is initiated. Contact me at catchuslater@yahoo.com.

Yet another bitterly disappointed '95 Pathfinder owner here. Was a GREAT truck, served me very well since bought new in 1995. 150,000 miles and almost all original parts. If not for the stinkin' rear-frame rust, I'd get at least another couple years out of it.

Noticed it about two years ago, and not terrible then but concerning (small holes here and there). Now, barely any rear frame left and back bumper is held on by old, wrapped CAT5 cable.

I was going to list it as a possible welder-special but after seeing all these reports, I'm not sure what to do. Too bad there are no big cliffs and old quarries around here ;-)

Got a good 14 years out of that truck. No lawsuit worries here. But it IS a shame. Wish it could be affordably repaired...

So bought a 1990 VW Bus as a replacement. Beauty. I'm happy and I'd buy a Nissan again, but will shed a tear when the truck is towed away.

KM

Annapolis, MD.

I thought I had the only rust problem... started hearing noise like the door was not fully close. Did everything I could to get rid the of noise. Nothing worked. So I took it in to have the shocks look at when the mechanic told me of the rust problem. He said that Nissan Pathfinder and Isuzu Rodeo are know for this problem. Other than the rust problem never had any other problems. It will cost around $1500 to have the frame repaired.

I've got 500,000km's on my 1995 Pathfinder and was poking around the frame area tonight only to find massive gaping holes / cracks. I suppose I got my money's worth out of this vehicle, but I still feel betrayed because I've not heard of frames rotting out on vehicles since the 1970's.

I'm not sure who posted it earlier, but I agree that the way to combat this problem is to write to your federal government to complain about the safety aspect of this problem. The more people that complain, the more chance there is that an investigation will be launched and some action mandated against the automobile manufacturer. I am a little sad to have to retire the vehicle though.

I also own a 1995 Nissan XE 4x4. Bought this truck new in July of '95. This truck has seen very little salt and has been garage kept for most of it's life. The frame is split behind both front wheels. Massive amounts of rust mostly on passenger side. Also very rusty above driver's side rear wheel. Truck continues to rust just sitting in the garage. Otherwise this truck is in immaculate condition with 113,000 miles. I am so disgusted. I'm currently trying to find someone who would be willing to tackle the frame repair. No luck yet. Any suggestions? I really don't want to scrap this baby. Help! Is there anyone in south central Kentucky willing to do my frame repair?

I have a 1993 SE Pathfinder. Had it since 1994 and love the the truck. Great in the winter up here in Canada. The guys at the Nissan dealership always say my truck is well kept and want to buy it off me when I bring it in for service. I always buy Nissan parts. Paint and body is mint, Black and original paint at 250 km. I don't even have rust in the door corners on the bottom in the back doors. I had it crown rust sprayed every year. I had it on the hoist last week to do the front brakes and yes.. my frame split (more like rusted through) along the bottom the length of the frame behind the rear tires. Add me to list. Bigmike1@sympatico.ca.

I own a 1995 Pathfinder XE. I bought it used in March 1996. It had only 10,000 miles on it then. The truck now has 140,000 miles on it. It has been probably the best and most reliable vehicle I've own (well maybe not better than my '99 Lexus LS 400; that car is awesome) Anyway, I still have almost all the original parts on the truck. I changed the starter in 2000 and 2006; otherwise, other than routine service, the truck has been great. Well, after reading the comments about the rust problem on this website, I checked underneath my vehicle yesterday and I noticed the same problem everyone else has described. My heart is broken; I feel like I'm losing a friend. I thought I'd have this truck for a least another 2-3 years. I was eventually going to purchase another Pathfinder. This is bad because the truck is in immaculate condition, i.e., interior, engine, transmission, etc. Just the rusted frame. Its a cheap way to let this vehicle go after so many years of great service. Well, I guess I'll have to spell Pathfinder this way when I buy my next SUV before Christmas -- TOYOTA 4 RUNNER.

Yep, same here was driving my 94 4WD XE truck, which I have owned since new. I heard a loud bang, pulled over and my front A-Arm strut rod broke (rusted in half). Looked at my frame and the entire frame is rusted in half. Now I am afraid to drive my truck. Hardly any rust on body, truck runs great but frame totally rusted in half.

91 4x4 truck. Cracks in frame behind upper control arms on both sides.

95 Nissan Pickup. Original owner. Vehicle garaged for the past 5 years. Chassis completely rusted through. Was told by dealer that if you park this vehicle on grass it will rust the chassis! Nissan totally unwilling to do the right thing and take responsibilty for their poor design. Seems a class action law suit is the only way.