1994 Nissan Pathfinder Problems, Recalls & Reliability
108 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 1994 Nissan Pathfinder, alongside 2 recall campaigns and 1 defect investigation. It scores 8/100 on the trouble index — one of this model's quieter years. Engine leads the reports.
One of the quieter years. Relative to its siblings, the 1994 Nissan Pathfinder has drawn well-below-average complaint volume with at least four years on the road.
Better year
Where 1994 sits among all Pathfinder years
What owners report
“Exhaust manifold studs are broken from fatigue on both left and right sides of the engine, possible engineering/design defect.”— owner report to NHTSA, 1994 Pathfinder
Recalls (2)
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.
Fix: 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…
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.
Fix: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BUCKLE AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY WITH A NEW BUCKLE.
Federal defect investigations
Led to recall campaign 02V125000.
Technical service bulletins
33 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on electrical and wheels & tires — are on file for the 1994 Nissan Pathfinder. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.
See the 1994 Pathfinder TSB list →
Complaint history for this model year
When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.
Questions buyers ask
Is the 1994 Nissan Pathfinder reliable?
The 1994 Nissan Pathfinder drew 108 complaints in federal safety records — one of this model's quieter years. Its trouble index is 8/100, scored against the model's worst year (2005).
What are the most common 1994 Nissan Pathfinder problems?
The top reported problems for the 1994 Nissan Pathfinder are engine (36 complaints), body & structure (23), and transmission & drivetrain (10).
Does the 1994 Nissan Pathfinder have recalls?
2 recall campaigns apply to the 1994 Nissan Pathfinder. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer.
Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.