1996 Nissan Pathfinder vs 1998 Nissan Pathfinder
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 23, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 1996 Nissan Pathfinder | 1998 Nissan Pathfinder |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 159 | 149 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 87 | 88 |
| Investigations | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 20 | 21 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 15–16 | 15–16 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 123,183 mi | 112,903 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Nissan Pathfinder | Nissan Pathfinder |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 64 | 47 |
| Steering | 24 | 11 |
| Power Train | 12 | 20 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 14 | 13 |
| Structure | 11 | 14 |
| Tires | 13 | 9 |
| Air Bags | 11 | 10 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 16 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 26 | 10 |
| Rust / corrosion | 12 | 19 |
| Stalling | 6 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 6 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 5 |
1996 Nissan Pathfinder
1998 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.