1994 Nissan Pathfinder Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 23about this part
- Share
- 25%of 91 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 136,583miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 23 complaints about the body and structure of the 1994 Nissan Pathfinder, 25% of the 91 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 136,583 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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 and they are not going to do anything even though this is a major safety issue with loosing the rear wheels and control of vehicle. (toyota had same issue with frames same years and issued a recall) lives are at stake with this issue and Nissan should be made to correct issue or compensate owners. …”
NHTSA complaint #10257695, filed 2009-02, 135,166 miles“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 will reveal hundreds of similar cases, including car falling apart while moving.”
NHTSA complaint #10344323, filed 2010-07, 184,000 miles“The frame of the car has rusted out. Mainly above the rear axle mounts. This cars has been washed and undercarriage cleaned constantly. It seems that the metal was not pure but probably recycled. Thus the rust from the inside out. Nissan didn't want to help, just put the complaint on file. So way to keep customers coming back! This was a 26,000 dollar car now worth 0 !”
NHTSA complaint #10016398, filed 2003-04, 139,368 miles“During a routine automobile check up mechanic noticed the body frame was rusted. Manufacturer was notified visa e-mail. The frame over the rear wheels had rusted beyond repair. The consumer stated it was not visible because of the under coating.”
NHTSA complaint #10099598, filed 2005-08, 138,000 miles“Power door locks lock and unlock while I am driving. Click click-click when I am driving alone and not touching any door controls. Driver door lock jams easily. Cannot unlock the door from the outside. Interior plastic parts. Gasoline door knob by driver's seat. Broken quickly. Hinge to the compartment between driver's and passenger seat.. Broken almost immediately. Interior plastic locks on doors fell off. Updated 11/1/07”
NHTSA complaint #10201112, filed 2007-08Related service bulletins
- 10232658Feb 27, 2023REMOVING FOREIGN MATERIAL FROM THE WINDOW GLASS This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10232656Feb 27, 2023WINDSHIELD CRACKING This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | 9% |
| 2024 | 6 | 7% |
| 2022 | 7 | 5% |
| 2020 | 2 | 4% |
| 2019 | 6 | 8% |
| 2018 | 1 | 1% |
| 2017 | 5 | 3% |
| 2016 | 3 | 3% |
| 2015 | 12 | 4% |
| 2014 | 48 | 8% |
| 2013 | 83 | 9% |
| 2012 | 2 | 9% |
| 2009 | 1 | 3% |
| 2008 | 4 | 1% |
| 2007 | 3 | 1% |
| 2006 | 6 | 1% |
| 2005 | 14 | 1% |
| 2004 | 4 | 6% |
| 2003 | 12 | 11% |
| 2002 | 18 | 12% |
| 2001 | 30 | 13% |
| 2000 | 29 | 26% |
| 1999 | 18 | 17% |
| 1998 | 14 | 9% |
| 1997 | 17 | 8% |
| 1996 | 11 | 7% |
| 1995 | 58 | 34% |
| 1994 | 23 | 25% |
| 1993 | 9 | 18% |
| 1992 | 4 | 13% |
| 1991 | 1 | 3% |
| 1990 | 1 | 3% |
| 1987 | 1 | 5% |
Other parts of the 1994 Nissan Pathfinder
35 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsTires
5 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1994 Nissan Pathfinder
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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