1996 Nissan Pathfinder Electronic stability control Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 3%of 159 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 138,300miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 1996 Nissan Pathfinder, 3% of the 159 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 138,300 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.
“Whenever I reach an excess speed of 40+ and take my foot off the gas the car rocks back and forth uncontrollable. I am a mother of four and the is a very terrifying experience for both me and my children.”
NHTSA complaint #10730427, filed 2015-06, 169,235 miles“I just purchased this vehicle less than 2 weeks ago,on july 2nd while driving down the road I came upon a few slight rough spots in the road,this suddenly caused the vehicle to sway back and forth violently,as if someone way rocking a boat of jerking the steering wheel back and forth,after applying the brakes it stopped for a bit until more rough spots in the road or if speeding up or slowing down caused the same problem,I had my grand kids in the back seat at the time,it scared us all to pieces,because I just bought this vehicle I need it,has Nissan called a recall on this problem? …”
NHTSA complaint #10523182, filed 2013-07, 148,599 miles“The contact stated while driving 50 MPH over an even pavement, the vehicle wobbled from side to side without warning, causing a moderate loss of vehicle control. The ABS light also illuminated constantly. The vehicle was not seen by a dealer.”
NHTSA complaint #10174818, filed 2006-11, 128,000 milesElectronic stability control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2 | 3% |
| 2018 | 6 | 8% |
| 2017 | 3 | 2% |
| 2015 | 7 | 2% |
| 2013 | 10 | 1% |
| 2012 | 1 | 4% |
| 2010 | 1 | 3% |
| 2009 | 1 | 3% |
| 2008 | 4 | 1% |
| 2007 | 4 | 1% |
| 2006 | 4 | 0% |
| 2005 | 4 | 0% |
| 2000 | 1 | 1% |
| 1999 | 1 | 1% |
| 1997 | 2 | 1% |
| 1996 | 4 | 3% |
Other parts of the 1996 Nissan Pathfinder
64 complaintsSteering
24 complaintsBrakes
15 complaintsEngine cooling
14 complaintsTires
13 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
12 complaintsAir bags
11 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsBody and structure
11 complaintsSeat belts
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsWheels
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 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.
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