1994 Nissan Pathfinder structure problems
23 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 1994 Nissan Pathfinder — 25% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Took vehicle into repair shop getting it ready for inspection. Was told by shop that the entire rear frame of vehicle is rusted out and is non-repairable. It needless to say will not pass inspection. They informed me that this is a common problem on this make and model. I contacted the manufacturer…”
filed May 19, 2011
“Noticed sagging bumper and took 1994 pathfinder in for repairs. Mechanic told me the rear frame was rusted beyond repair. Poked his finger through the frame with no effort. Car has been cared for and had undercoating applied. Mechanics say they see this exact problem quite often. Internet search…”
filed Jul 21, 2010
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
WINDSHIELD CRACKING This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB09-081J · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 27, 2023
Structure problems in other Pathfinder years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Pathfinder | 5 | 11% |
| 2024 Pathfinder | 6 | 8% |
| 2022 Pathfinder | 7 | 5% |
| 2020 Pathfinder | 2 | 4% |
| 2019 Pathfinder | 6 | 8% |
| 2018 Pathfinder | 1 | 1% |
| 2017 Pathfinder | 5 | 3% |
| 2016 Pathfinder | 3 | 3% |
| 2015 Pathfinder | 12 | 4% |
| 2014 Pathfinder | 48 | 8% |
| 2013 Pathfinder | 83 | 9% |
| 2012 Pathfinder | 2 | 9% |
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.