1995 Nissan Pathfinder Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 5%of 170 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 185,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the electrical system of the 1995 Nissan Pathfinder, 5% of the 170 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 185,000 miles. 3 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“It started not starting and a couple of times just died when I was stoped now it wont start at all . And theres a short somewhere the radio goes on and off.”
NHTSA complaint #10911011, filed 2016-10, 185,000 miles“Consumer was traveling at approximately 70 MPH and smelled smoke. Consumer pulled vehicle over, and saw smoke coming out of front, and hood was bubbled . Vehicle burned completely, and was considered to be a total loss. Consumer was advised that the fire was caused by a malfunction in the fuel delivery system.”
NHTSA complaint #887472, filed 2001-05“Horn assembly is inoperative in an emergency or when making a sudden stop. When horn is needed the horn will not sound. Consumer has contacted dealer, dealer has linked the problem to an electrical short. Please provide any further details.”
NHTSA complaint #855726, filed 2000-01“While the truck was parked for about 2 hours and everything was off, an electrical fire started in dash area. Police department and fire department were contacted about the fire.”
NHTSA complaint #850125, filed 1999-10“Electrical dash fire totalled vehicle. Tt consumer's insurance rep wrote in stating their expert's opinion is that the fire started in the wiring harness, however Nissan is currently investigating.”
NHTSA complaint #973921, filed 1995-10Related service bulletins
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- 10235707Apr 27, 2023VEHICLE KEY NOT DETECTED / AUTHENTICATED, ENGINE WILL NOT START This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this…
- 10235710Apr 17, 2023INTELLIGENT KEY REPLACEMENT OR SWAPPING BETWEEN VEHICLES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Discard all previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10030165Apr 6, 2009Nissan: the 12 volt battery is an important part of the vehicle electrical system and is required to stay connected when the engine is running. To prevent damage to vehicle…
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 13% |
| 2025 | 7 | 12% |
| 2024 | 17 | 20% |
| 2023 | 24 | 22% |
| 2022 | 20 | 15% |
| 2020 | 12 | 23% |
| 2019 | 10 | 13% |
| 2018 | 14 | 18% |
| 2017 | 27 | 14% |
| 2016 | 11 | 10% |
| 2015 | 27 | 8% |
| 2014 | 33 | 6% |
| 2013 | 50 | 6% |
| 2012 | 3 | 13% |
| 2011 | 4 | 9% |
| 2010 | 2 | 5% |
| 2009 | 4 | 11% |
| 2008 | 21 | 6% |
| 2007 | 25 | 4% |
| 2006 | 34 | 4% |
| 2005 | 66 | 6% |
| 2004 | 1 | 1% |
| 2003 | 3 | 3% |
| 2002 | 5 | 3% |
| 2001 | 7 | 3% |
| 2000 | 5 | 4% |
| 1999 | 3 | 3% |
| 1998 | 5 | 3% |
| 1997 | 3 | 1% |
| 1996 | 11 | 7% |
| 1995 | 8 | 5% |
| 1994 | 4 | 4% |
| 1993 | 2 | 4% |
| 1992 | 2 | 7% |
| 1991 | 2 | 5% |
| 1990 | 1 | 3% |
| 1989 | 1 | 7% |
Other parts of the 1995 Nissan Pathfinder
58 complaintsEngine cooling
52 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
20 complaintsSuspension
16 complaintsFuel system
12 complaintsBrakes
11 complaintsTires
7 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsEngine
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1995 Nissan Pathfinder
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology