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1993 Nissan Pathfinder Brakes Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
6%of 49 total for the year
Median mileage
176,613miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the brakes of the 1993 Nissan Pathfinder, 6% of the 49 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 176,613 miles.

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.

“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

“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

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Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2026320%
20251119%
20242630%
20232221%
20223526%
2020815%
20191418%
20182127%
2017116%
20161413%
2015268%
2014427%
2013678%
201229%
2011613%
201025%
2009514%
200893%
200751%
200691%
2005182%
20041522%
20031312%
200274%
2001115%
20001110%
199966%
19981510%
1997157%
1996159%
1995116%
199455%
199336%
199213%
199113%
199013%
198917%

Other parts of the 1993 Nissan Pathfinder

Engine cooling
25 complaints
Body and structure
9 complaints
Tires
4 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
3 complaints
Electrical system
2 complaints
Fuel system
2 complaints
Seat belts
2 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaints
Equipment
1 complaints
Other or unknown
1 complaints
Seats
1 complaints
Steering
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1993 Nissan Pathfinder

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 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