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SteeringPart report

1988 Nissan Pathfinder Steering Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
6%of 17 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the steering of the 1988 Nissan Pathfinder, 6% of the 17 complaints for this model year.

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.

“Reporting locking pin broke, preventing steering wheel from unlocking. Seeking help or provide additional information on this matter. Also dealer/manufacturer were not contacted at this time.”

NHTSA complaint #847730, filed 1999-09

Steering: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2026213%
202433%
202221%
201911%
201868%
201784%
201633%
201531%
201492%
2013131%
201229%
201124%
2010513%
200913%
200831%
200761%
2006415%
200591%
200423%
20031413%
20021711%
20013515%
20002724%
19992019%
1998117%
19972612%
19962415%
199532%
199312%
199138%
1989213%
198816%
1987211%

Other parts of the 1988 Nissan Pathfinder

Seat belts
7 complaints
Engine cooling
5 complaints
Tires
3 complaints
Exterior lighting
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1988 Nissan Pathfinder

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology