1994 Nissan Pathfinder engine and engine cooling problems
35 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 1994 Nissan Pathfinder — 38% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“At any speed vehicle was very loud, and the exhaust sounded as if t marbles were rattling around. A recall was issued for vehicles of same make/model and certain years, but the consumer's vehicle was not included. The bolts to the exhaust manifold overheated and broke off into the manifold cover…”
filed Dec 8, 2003
“Upon taking in the vehcile for routine mainetence, oil change, tire rotation, & winetrise special. Was informed that my exausht manifold bolts were broken and needed replacing, after the vehicle went through two major inspections not over a year ago. 1) for purchaseing a used vehicle and 2) for out…”
filed Nov 4, 2003
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Pathfinder years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Pathfinder | 1 | 2% |
| 2024 Pathfinder | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 Pathfinder | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 Pathfinder | 1 | 1% |
| 2017 Pathfinder | 2 | 1% |
| 2016 Pathfinder | 1 | 1% |
| 2015 Pathfinder | 1 | 0% |
| 2014 Pathfinder | 5 | 1% |
| 2013 Pathfinder | 5 | 1% |
| 2012 Pathfinder | 1 | 4% |
| 2010 Pathfinder | 2 | 5% |
| 2009 Pathfinder | 4 | 11% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1994 Nissan Pathfinder
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.