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#BS-1991-NISPAT-70F2

1991 Nissan Pathfinder

Based on reports from 49 owners and 1 recall for this exact model.

Complaints
49
Crashes
3
Fires
3
Recalls
1
TSBs
30
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Preliminary Verdict

Proceed with Caution

Based on 49 complaints, 3 crashes, 3 fires, and 1 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Power Train:automatic TransmissionHIGH

12 owners reported power train:automatic transmission issues — failures commonly reported around 162K miles.

!Inspect the Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:manifold/header/muffler/tail PipeMED
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: Power Train:automatic Transmission (12 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Power Train:automatic Transmission12 (24%)
Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe5 (10%)
Seat Belts:front:buckle Assembly3 (6%)
Tires:tread/belt3 (6%)
Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly2 (4%)
Speed Control2 (4%)
Power Train:manual Transmission2 (4%)
Seats:front Assembly:recliner2 (4%)

1991 Nissan Pathfinder: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Power Train:automatic Transmission Issues

Power Train:automatic Transmission complaints account for 24% of all reports filed for the 1991 Nissan Pathfinder, with 12 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 162,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 162K-mile mark.

Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe Issues

Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 1991 Nissan Pathfinder, with 5 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Seat Belts:front:buckle Assembly Issues

Seat Belts:front:buckle Assembly complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 1991 Nissan Pathfinder, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to seat belts:front:buckle assembly-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Tires:tread/belt Issues

Tires:tread/belt complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 1991 Nissan Pathfinder, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to tires:tread/belt-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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Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 1991 Nissan Pathfinder. Recent trend: stable.

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Recall History (1 recall)

95V103002Sep 1995

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

THE FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLE RELEASE BUTTONS CAN BREAK. THESE RED PLASTIC RELEASE BUTTONS ARE MARKED "PRESS." IF A BUTTON BREAKS, PIECES CAN FALL INTO THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY CAUSING THE BUCKLE TO OPERATE IMPROPERLY.

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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.

1991 Nissan Pathfinder vs. Class Average (Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD)

This vehicle

49

Class avg

188

Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical special purpose vehicle 2wd vehicles. A good sign.

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. 49 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 1 recall found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

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

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1991 Nissan Pathfinder: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1991 Nissan Pathfinder?
The most commonly reported issue with the 1991 Nissan Pathfinder is related to the power train:automatic transmission, with 12 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 1991 Nissan Pathfinder reliable?
The 1991 Nissan Pathfinder has 49 complaints, 3 crash reports, and 3 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is below the class average — a positive sign for reliability.
How much does it cost to fix 1991 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 1991 Nissan Pathfinder have any recalls?
Yes, the 1991 Nissan Pathfinder has 1 recall 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?
Based on 2 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 162,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 150K+ mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
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?
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