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Nissan PathfinderModel year report

1993 Nissan Pathfinder Problems

Complaints
49filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
141,500miles, 10 complaints with mileage
Recalls
0campaigns on record
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
16 mpgcombined, 3.0L 6-cyl RWD · 15 city / 19 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 1993 Nissan Pathfinder (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 49 consumer complaints for the 1993 Nissan Pathfinder. The part named most often is engine cooling, with 25 complaints (51% of the total), followed by body and structure (9) and tires (4). 10 of the complaints include a mileage, and 10% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 141,500 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, 3 a fire, 5 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 21 technical service bulletins for this model year. Body and structure complaints overlap with 2 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

Not compared (before 2008). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Other or unknown (1), Seats (1), Steering (1), Suspension (1), Vehicle speed control (1), Wheels (1).

Example complaints

Engine cooling: “Exhaust manifold studs are broken on both sides. Dealership wants $1400.00 to repair. This is a common problem that Nissan has been aware of and does nothing to compensate their customers for. Causes exhast leaks into the car.”

NHTSA complaint #10005540, filed 2003-02, 150,000 miles

Body and structure: “This is the second 1993 Nissan Pathfinder I have owned and both have had the exact same problem with the frame. The rear crossmember completely rusts out and falls off the problem is vary dangerous not only to other drivers but it also severs the rear brake line. I was driving in my ally hit a pot hole doing maybe 10 tops went to stop and could not had to use the emergency brake to stop. I could have killed someone or myself. There needs to be a recall on all the old model frames cus it is a continues problem.”

NHTSA complaint #10379381, filed 2011-01, 176,613 miles

Tires: “I'm a consumer who just had four new cooper discoverer ast ii tires installed on a '93 Nissan Pathfinder. All failed within 709 miles, approximately one month of driving. After driving two weeks and 555 miles, the front left tire suddenly blew out in my driveway. It appeared to fail at the bead. My tire dealer turned the tire over to a cooper rep who examined the tire and said the shop installed it improperly, leading to the failure. The shop disagreed with the finding, but they replaced the tire free of charge. Two weeks and 154 miles later, I noticed the three other coopers were failing. …”

NHTSA complaint #10138302, filed 2005-10, 171,357 miles

Brakes: “The timing belt of the vehicle broke causing loss of power. The dealer replaced.the pistons stuck in a closed position and it bent the valves in the engine. The consumer was seeking partila refund for bent valve and piston that were replaced.”

NHTSA complaint #562115, filed 2001-07

Mileage when problems were reported

10% of the 10 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 100,000 and 171,357 miles.

0%0–100%10–2510%25–5010%50–750%75–10030%100–15050%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (10 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 141,500 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

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Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 1993 Nissan Pathfinder. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
Pathfinder · sedan not rated1 / 3———

Ratings before the 2011 model year come from an older, less demanding test and are not comparable with ratings for 2011 and later.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 1993 Nissan Pathfinder version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Pathfinder 2WD3.0L 6-cyl4-speed automatic151916$4,200
Pathfinder 2WD3.0L 6-cyl5-speed manual141715$4,450
Pathfinder 4WD3.0L 6-cyl4-speed automatic141715$4,450
Pathfinder 4WD3.0L 6-cyl5-speed manual141715$4,450

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1993 Nissan Pathfinder in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 21 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 21 bulletins →

Other model years of the Nissan Pathfinder

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20261576,9000523—Too new
2025579,0001523Too new to compareToo new
20248613,5002523Too new to compareToo new
202310715,800152368 · MoreToo new
202213611,5005523100 · MoreRising
20205319,70005237 · FewerRising
20197640,000252326 · FewerStable
20187816,000352350 · TypicalRising
201718842,710252363 · TypicalFalling
201610548,900252337 · TypicalFalling
201532144,254552396 · MoreFalling
201457647,50011522100 · MoreFalling
201389115,00011422100 · MoreStable
20122387,0002—17—Stable
20114546,0002—170 · FewerStable
201040111,3864—180 · FewerFalling
20093791,0003—170 · FewerFalling
2008328106,5344—1750 · TypicalFalling
200756199,1231—17Not compared (before 2008)Falling
200683793,0003—17Not compared (before 2008)Falling
20051,05090,0242—17Not compared (before 2008)Falling
20046776,6843—16Not compared (before 2008)Falling
2003110100,7503—16Not compared (before 2008)Falling
2002156100,0005—16Not compared (before 2008)Stable
200123099,7823—16Not compared (before 2008)Falling
2000112124,6972—16Not compared (before 2008)Rising
1999104130,0002—16Not compared (before 2008)Falling
1998149112,0002—16Not compared (before 2008)Stable
1997217113,4002—16Not compared (before 2008)Falling
1996159121,0003—16Not compared (before 2008)Stable
1995170127,0000—15Not compared (before 2008)Falling
199491127,5002—15Not compared (before 2008)Stable
199349141,5000—16Not compared (before 2008)Stable
199230123,6980—15Not compared (before 2008)Stable
199139157,0161—17Not compared (before 2008)Stable
199038192,4122—16Not compared (before 2008)Stable
198915—2—15—Stable
198817148,0002—14—Stable
198719—2—14—Stable

All Nissan Pathfinder model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 1993 Nissan Pathfinder have?

NHTSA recorded 49 consumer complaints for the 1993 Nissan Pathfinder as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 1993 Nissan Pathfinder is reported most often?

Engine cooling is named most often, in 25 complaints (51% of the total), followed by body and structure with 9.

Has the 1993 Nissan Pathfinder been recalled?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 1993 Nissan Pathfinder get?

The EPA rates the 1993 Nissan Pathfinder (Pathfinder 2WD, 3.0L 6-cyl) at 16 mpg combined, 15 city and 19 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,200 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 1993 Nissan Pathfinder reported?

Among the 10 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 141,500 miles and the middle half falls between 100,000 and 171,357 miles; 10% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.