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Latches, locks and linkagesPart report

1996 Nissan Pathfinder Latches, locks and linkages Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
1%of 159 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 1996 Nissan Pathfinder, 1% of the 159 complaints for this model year.

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.

“Both rear door latches are not working. One door will not open from either inside or outside since jan. Of 2004, now the other door won't open (aug. 04). I do not have children and very rarely use the rear doors.”

NHTSA complaint #10086416, filed 2004-08

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Latches, locks and linkages: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202012%
201911%
201711%
201633%
201562%
2014102%
201351%
201112%
200821%
200630%
200530%
200411%
200232%
200110%
199611%
199521%
199411%
199213%
199013%

Other parts of the 1996 Nissan Pathfinder

Suspension
64 complaints
Steering
24 complaints
Brakes
15 complaints
Engine cooling
14 complaints
Tires
13 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
12 complaints
Air bags
11 complaints
Electrical system
11 complaints
Body and structure
11 complaints
Seat belts
6 complaints
Vehicle speed control
5 complaints
Electronic stability control
4 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1996 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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology