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#BS-1987-NISPAT-70F2

1987 Nissan Pathfinder

Based on reports from 31 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
31
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Recalls
2
TSBs
12
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Preliminary Verdict

Think Twice

Based on 31 complaints, 0 crashes, 1 fires, and 2 recalls. Complaint rate is 1.6x the class average.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Seat Belts:front:buckle AssemblyHIGH

3 owners reported seat belts:front:buckle assembly issues.

!Inspect the Visibility:rearview Mirrors/devicesMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Seat Belts:front:buckle Assembly (3 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

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Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Seat Belts:front:buckle Assembly3 (10%)
Visibility:rearview Mirrors/devices3 (10%)
Steering: Steering Wheel/handle Bar2 (6%)
Seat Belts:front:retractor2 (6%)
Speed Control2 (6%)
Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe2 (6%)
Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System2 (6%)
Seat Belts:front:anchorage1 (3%)

1987 Nissan Pathfinder: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Seat Belts:front:buckle Assembly Issues

Seat Belts:front:buckle Assembly complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 1987 Nissan Pathfinder, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA.

Visibility:rearview Mirrors/devices Issues

Visibility:rearview Mirrors/devices complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 1987 Nissan Pathfinder, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to visibility:rearview mirrors/devices-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Steering: Steering Wheel/handle Bar Issues

Steering: Steering Wheel/handle Bar complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 1987 Nissan Pathfinder, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to steering: steering wheel/handle bar-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Seat Belts:front:retractor Issues

Seat Belts:front:retractor complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 1987 Nissan Pathfinder, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to seat belts:front:retractor-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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5
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1
02

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 1987 Nissan Pathfinder. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (2 recalls)

87V137000Sep 1987

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

MISMATCH OF MALE AND FEMALE REAR SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES.

90V072000Jun 1990

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

INCORRECT TIRE INFLATION PRESSURES WERE PRINTED ON CERTIFICATION LABELS.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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The worst model year for the Nissan Pathfinder is the 2005 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is transmission.

1987 Nissan Pathfinder vs. Class Average (Special Purpose Vehicles)

This vehicle

31

Class avg

19

1.6x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical special purpose vehicles vehicles.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 31 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 2 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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1987 Nissan Pathfinder: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1987 Nissan Pathfinder?
The most commonly reported issue with the 1987 Nissan Pathfinder is related to the seat belts:front:buckle assembly, with 3 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 1987 Nissan Pathfinder reliable?
The 1987 Nissan Pathfinder has 31 complaints, 0 crash reports, and 1 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is 1.6x the class average — higher than typical for its segment.
How much does it cost to fix 1987 Nissan Pathfinder problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 1987 Nissan Pathfinder have any recalls?
Yes, the 1987 Nissan Pathfinder has 2 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Nissan Pathfinder problems start?
Mileage data is limited for this vehicle. The full report analyzes available data to identify failure patterns by mileage range.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
NHTSA gives you raw complaint text. BumperScan cross-references 2.1M+ complaints with community repair cost data, EPA fuel data, and recall records — then uses AI to synthesize it into actionable advice with dollar figures.
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