1993 Mercury Villager vs 1993 Nissan Pathfinder
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 1993 Mercury Villager | 1993 Nissan Pathfinder |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 414 | 49 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 113 | 31 |
| Investigations | 8 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 15 | 2 |
| Fire reports | 30 | 3 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18 | 15–16 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Mercury Villager | Nissan Pathfinder |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 142 | 25 |
| Visibility | 61 | 2 |
| Electrical System | 34 | 2 |
| Equipment | 34 | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 31 | 3 |
| Structure | 24 | 9 |
| Power Train | 28 | 3 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 28 | 1 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 7 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 6 | 0 |
| Overheating | 6 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 5 | 6 |
1993 Mercury Villager
1993 Nissan Pathfinder
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.