1999 Nissan Pathfinder Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 3%of 104 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 80,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the equipment of the 1999 Nissan Pathfinder, 3% of the 104 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 80,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“I wrote previously on issues with my 1999 Nissan Pathfinder & recalls safety defects etc..etc.. ? Re airbag switch installation to my vehicle after years of inquiries & being told by Nissan dealers & Nissan north america consumer affairs there were no recalls &/or safety advisory even after receipt of a red urgent recall card from the dealer I purchased my vehicle from stating that I have been notified by my vehicle division of the existing problem ???? …”
NHTSA complaint #10260404, filed 2009-03, 80,000 miles“I was driving my car into my neighborhood. I turned a corner heard a clunk my steering was tight. I then turned into my driveway and lost my steering. Fortunately I was moving slow and did not hit anything. I got out of my vehicle looked under the hood and discovered that my left front wheel well had rusted through and had rotated up and into my steering column breaking the spring in the column and knocking out my steering. So far Nissan and my dealer have done nothing. They have rejected my claim that this is a safety problem and they have not given me a formal estimate of the cost to repair. …”
NHTSA complaint #10294522, filed 2009-12, 135,000 miles“Airbag failure x2 on front end crash with significant damage & disabling injuries in 2004 & again in 2006 I have made complaints on same & was told no other like complaints on any 99 nissans.”
NHTSA complaint #10219037, filed 2008-02, 80,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10192513Jan 16, 2015SERVICE INFORMATION Changes or modifications to the front seat assembly trim materials may affect the proper operation of the Front Seat-Mounted Side-Impact Supplemental Air Bags…
- 10192305Jan 27, 2014SERVICE INFORMATION Information necessary to service the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) safely is included in the "RESTRAINTS" section of the Electronic Service Manual (ESM)…
- 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…
- 10032506Sep 13, 2010Nissan: vent control valve replacement. When replacing the evap canister vent control valve for reason: use the one listed on page 2; for vent control valve replacement…
Equipment: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | 1% |
| 2014 | 4 | 1% |
| 2013 | 2 | 0% |
| 2009 | 1 | 3% |
| 2006 | 5 | 1% |
| 2005 | 11 | 1% |
| 2002 | 6 | 4% |
| 2001 | 39 | 17% |
| 2000 | 1 | 1% |
| 1999 | 3 | 3% |
| 1998 | 2 | 1% |
| 1997 | 3 | 1% |
| 1996 | 1 | 1% |
| 1995 | 2 | 1% |
| 1994 | 2 | 2% |
| 1993 | 1 | 2% |
| 1992 | 1 | 3% |
| 1991 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 1999 Nissan Pathfinder
35 complaintsSteering
20 complaintsBody and structure
18 complaintsAir bags
11 complaintsTires
9 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 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