1996 Nissan Pathfinder Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 2%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 3 complaints about the wheels of the 1996 Nissan Pathfinder, 2% 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.
“The problem started about a month after we bought the vehicle back in 2009, at first it would only start to wobble at 60 MPH so we took it in for inspection they told us it needed alignment so we had it done. It worked for a while but then it started all over again and now at just 30 MPH so we took in again, this time they did tires and balancing but it is just getting worse.I feel like the steering wheel is loose when it starts to wobble and like my tires are going to fall off. I try not to drive that car so much any more specially when I have my granddaughters with me. …”
NHTSA complaint #10575024, filed 2014-03“My problem is that I have a 1996 Nissan Pathfinder and when riding over 60 MPH I start to lose control of my car because it feels as my car wants to tilt over. I don't know if there has been other complains about this but this has been happening to me for the past 4 months here and there.. Not all the time. I have taken control on the car by slowly pressing on the break and starting up again. I will be taking my car next week to the Nissan dealership since it's starting to get worse. …”
NHTSA complaint #10096233, filed 2004-10Related service bulletins
- 10232657Feb 22, 2023WHEEL BEARING COLLISION DAMAGE This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10192233Aug 27, 2013Nissan Original Equipment or Genuine Accessory Alloy wheels, along with their finish coating (clear, chrome, titanium, etc.), are specifically developed to achieve Nissan design…
- 10192217Jul 23, 2013If YOU CONFIRM: A vehicle needs to have the brake rotors resurfaced (front or rear). ACTION: Use the ProCut PFM Series on-car brake lathe to perform brake rotor resurfacing and…
- 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…
Wheels: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 2% |
| 2024 | 4 | 5% |
| 2022 | 6 | 4% |
| 2019 | 1 | 1% |
| 2016 | 4 | 4% |
| 2015 | 3 | 1% |
| 2014 | 6 | 1% |
| 2013 | 8 | 1% |
| 2011 | 2 | 4% |
| 2010 | 1 | 3% |
| 2007 | 1 | 0% |
| 2006 | 2 | 0% |
| 2005 | 2 | 0% |
| 2003 | 1 | 1% |
| 2002 | 2 | 1% |
| 2001 | 3 | 1% |
| 2000 | 4 | 4% |
| 1998 | 2 | 1% |
| 1997 | 3 | 1% |
| 1996 | 3 | 2% |
| 1993 | 1 | 2% |
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 complaintsElectronic 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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