1988 Nissan Pathfinder Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 41%of 17 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 148,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the seat belts of the 1988 Nissan Pathfinder, 41% of the 17 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 148,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My daughter, sitting in front passenger seat, went to put on seat belt and the buckle side that's supposed to be anchored down to frame came off in her hand. Thankfully it was before we started driving. 1st time this has happened. I bolted it back down to floor frame. I called Nissan and reported what happened. The lady said someone would call me after taking all the information on what happened. I never heard back. Date below is very approximate.”
NHTSA complaint #10244223, filed 2008-10, 148,000 miles“Received recall notice (#95v103002), seat belt buckles several years ago. Took vehicle in. Informed work already done last year. Owner never took vehicle in. Mechanic took credit slip & did not return it. Manufacturer will investigate & call owner.”
NHTSA complaint #823968, filed 1998-06“Takata buckles NHTSA recall 95v103002; puente hills Nissan city of industry, ca., will not accept appointments until march or april 1996. Please describe. Tt”
NHTSA complaint #977275, filed 1996-01Related recalls
- 95V103002May 24, 1995The front safety belt buckle release buttons can break. These red plastic release buttons are marked "press." if a button breaks, pieces can fall into the…Covers: Nissan Pathfinder 1988–1991, Sentra 1987–1991, Van 1987–1990 +6 more
Related service bulletins
- 10017473Oct 28, 2005Front seat belt latch plate retaining button missing.
Seat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 7% |
| 2025 | 4 | 7% |
| 2024 | 2 | 2% |
| 2023 | 2 | 2% |
| 2022 | 4 | 3% |
| 2019 | 2 | 3% |
| 2017 | 1 | 1% |
| 2016 | 1 | 1% |
| 2015 | 1 | 0% |
| 2014 | 6 | 1% |
| 2013 | 13 | 1% |
| 2011 | 3 | 7% |
| 2010 | 1 | 3% |
| 2009 | 1 | 3% |
| 2008 | 1 | 0% |
| 2007 | 4 | 1% |
| 2006 | 5 | 1% |
| 2005 | 2 | 0% |
| 2004 | 3 | 4% |
| 2002 | 6 | 4% |
| 2001 | 1 | 0% |
| 2000 | 1 | 1% |
| 1999 | 3 | 3% |
| 1998 | 3 | 2% |
| 1997 | 5 | 2% |
| 1996 | 6 | 4% |
| 1995 | 2 | 1% |
| 1993 | 2 | 4% |
| 1992 | 1 | 3% |
| 1991 | 3 | 8% |
| 1990 | 3 | 8% |
| 1989 | 4 | 27% |
| 1988 | 7 | 41% |
| 1987 | 7 | 37% |
Other parts of the 1988 Nissan Pathfinder
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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