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1995 Nissan Pathfinder Engine cooling Problems

Complaints
52about this part
Share
31%of 170 total for the year
Median mileage
83,000miles
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 52 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1995 Nissan Pathfinder, 31% of the 170 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 83,000 miles. 2 a fire, according to the filers.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Last february it was the right side exhaust manifold bolts. This year it was the left side. Fortunately I knew what it was when I heard that familiar ticking noise. Again, I'm told this is a common problem with the Nissan Pathfinder, and I could have severely damaged my engine had I not brought it in when I had.”

NHTSA complaint #10130808, filed 2005-08, 83,000 miles

“At my 60k service the mechanic diagnosed a faulty exhaust manifold and replaced it. Fortunately, this was covered by my extended warranty. I've come to realize that is was a common problem with Nissan pathfinders although no recalls have been instituted. I'm concerned that this will reoccur again as my vehicle approached 100k.”

NHTSA complaint #10005488, filed 2003-02, 65,000 miles

“Engine was making a ticking noise, so I brought it into the dealership and was told it was the right-side exhaust manifold bolts that had broken off. I was told this was a common problem, and if not caught in time would cause extensive damage to my engine.”

NHTSA complaint #10130805, filed 2005-08, 65,000 miles

“Vehicle stalled while driving. When this occurred consumer coasted the truck off the road. Upon exiting the truck consumer noticed gasoline leaking out of the smog filter. Truck was towed to a mechanic after the fire department had secured it for travel. Mechanic indicated that one or two of the valves in the fuel system, and the fuel cap could be the cause. Both valves, fuel cap, and the smog filter were replaced, but the failure recurred.”

NHTSA complaint #10081440, filed 2004-07, 150,000 miles

“Driver and passenger side exhaust manifolds have failed and have been replaced. Carbon monoxide was entering directly into the passenger compartment and forced me to pay the ~$900 to have them repaired. Attempting to receive reimbursement from manufacturer.”

NHTSA complaint #10016152, filed 2003-04, 80,000 miles

Engine cooling: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202512%
202411%
202311%
201911%
201811%
201721%
201611%
201510%
201451%
201351%
201214%
201025%
2009411%
2008237%
200712823%
200618522%
200529028%
200434%
20032523%
20023522%
2001167%
200054%
199966%
199864%
1997178%
1996149%
19955231%
19943538%
19932551%
1992827%
1991821%
19901437%
1989427%
1988529%
1987526%

Other parts of the 1995 Nissan Pathfinder

Body and structure
58 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
20 complaints
Suspension
16 complaints
Fuel system
12 complaints
Brakes
11 complaints
Electrical system
8 complaints
Tires
7 complaints
Other or unknown
6 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaints
Steering
3 complaints
Vehicle speed control
3 complaints
Engine
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1995 Nissan Pathfinder

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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