1995 Nissan Pathfinder Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 16about this part
- Share
- 9%of 170 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 138,268miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the suspension of the 1995 Nissan Pathfinder, 9% of the 170 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 138,268 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“1995 Nissan Pathfinder is rusting away it has under 92,000 miles on it my suspension is being infected my steering is being affected the whole underneath of a garage kept car that has been taken care of with not that many miles on it for its year has just wasted away to rust please help and force Nissan to recall this this has been a problem for years and they've had to recall on other make and models they need to be recalled for all making models that they are providing faulty product”
NHTSA complaint #11310498, filed 2020-02, 65,000 miles“The frame has holes in it. It's a 95 Pathfinder with low mileage. 133,545 miles. I take great care of my vehicle. The outside and inside are amazing condition but the frame is rusting out and now effecting the way it drives. This has been reported by thousands of customers and nothing has been done. It's not acceptable. How can this be ignored when this many people complain about there frame getting holes in it due to materials used.”
NHTSA complaint #10510350, filed 2013-05, 133,535 miles“I have a 1995 Nissan Pathfinder. I discovered severe frame rust a little over a week ago both below my rear seat which covers two areas. Just yesterday I also discovered from rust behind the right rear tire. Why is it that visually from the outside the car looks great, it runs great, but the thing is falling apart where you can't see it? That to me is dangerous and I think it's about time Nissan takes care of this problem. This could be a real safety issue.”
NHTSA complaint #10428111, filed 2011-10, 144,800 miles“This car cannot go over 80 MPH. When driving high speed on open road, car starts to vibrate wildly. Also, just heard pop and had car at mechanics immediately. Checked and found driver's side strut rod was broken. Replaced this strut 204,000 miles. Owner of this car is lucky to still drive this car, as this car gives a really rocky, rough ride, especially at any speed over 50 MPH.”
NHTSA complaint #10284048, filed 2009-09, 204,600 miles“The contact owns a 1995 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH he noticed a banging sound and that the steering wheel was loose. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The mechanic stated the front passenger's side strut fractured due to corrosion and the front driver's side strut was also corroded. The mechanic stated the rear frame was severely corroded. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 124,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10551107, filed 2013-11, 124,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10206391Dec 7, 2021STRUT AND SHOCK ABSORBER REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10188377Feb 12, 2021STRUT AND SHOCK ABSORBER REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10192216Jul 23, 2013SERVICE INFORMATION - This bulletin is to assist you in responding to customer questions about brake operation, and provides diagnostic and repair information for each item…
- 10192145Mar 19, 2013SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin provides information to identify: - A leaking strut or a shock absorber that qualifies for replacement under warranty. - A strut or shock…
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 2% |
| 2024 | 3 | 3% |
| 2022 | 3 | 2% |
| 2020 | 3 | 6% |
| 2018 | 1 | 1% |
| 2017 | 1 | 1% |
| 2016 | 2 | 2% |
| 2015 | 2 | 1% |
| 2014 | 15 | 3% |
| 2013 | 29 | 3% |
| 2012 | 5 | 22% |
| 2011 | 6 | 13% |
| 2010 | 4 | 10% |
| 2008 | 7 | 2% |
| 2007 | 5 | 1% |
| 2006 | 9 | 1% |
| 2005 | 9 | 1% |
| 2004 | 3 | 4% |
| 2003 | 21 | 19% |
| 2002 | 43 | 28% |
| 2001 | 68 | 30% |
| 2000 | 41 | 37% |
| 1999 | 35 | 34% |
| 1998 | 47 | 32% |
| 1997 | 105 | 48% |
| 1996 | 64 | 40% |
| 1995 | 16 | 9% |
| 1994 | 2 | 2% |
| 1993 | 1 | 2% |
| 1991 | 1 | 3% |
| 1989 | 2 | 13% |
| 1987 | 1 | 5% |
Other parts of the 1995 Nissan Pathfinder
58 complaintsEngine cooling
52 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
20 complaintsFuel system
12 complaintsBrakes
11 complaintsElectrical system
8 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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