1992 Nissan Pathfinder Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1992 Nissan Pathfinder. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 38 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the power train. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
7
TIRES
5
1crashes4injuries
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
4
STRUCTURE
3
3injuries
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
1
1fires
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
1
1fires
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
1
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
1
Total complaints38

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Tl* the contact owns a 1992 nissan pathfinder equipped with sigma stampede tires. The contact stated that the rear passenger tire separated along the sidewall while driving 65 mph. As a result of the failure, the fuel hoses were fractured and leaking fuel. Roadside assistance helped reconnect the…”

TIRES · reported 2012-04-19

“Tl* the contact owns a 1992 nissan pathfinder. The contact stated that the vehicle exhibited a fuel leak and was taken to a local mechanic. The mechanic advised the contact that the frame rail was rusted and there were several holes in the frame. The mechanic also advised the contact that the…”

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE · reported 2012-03-15

“Tl* the contact owns a 1992 nissan pathfinder. The contact stated that the vehicle exhibited a fuel leak and was taken to a local mechanic. The mechanic advised the contact that the frame rail was rusted and there were several holes in the frame. The mechanic also advised the contact that the…”

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS · reported 2012-03-15

“1992 nissan pathfinder parked in driveway for more than 24 hours ignited spontaneously. Fire department opened car and extinguished blazed. Observed melted dash board behind the steering wheel and determined that cause was electrical. Checked under hood and found that engine was intact.…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH · reported 2006-01-23

“1992 nissan pathfinder has problems with rear suspension frame.*mr when taken to the service dealer they suggested that the consumer buy a new car because the frame was broken, but when the consumer took the vehicle in for regular maintenance no one ever mentioned that there was a problem with the…”

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS · reported 2003-09-19

“In order for the 4-wheel drive to disengage they would have to make a turn causing a distraction to the consumer. Dealer was notified and stated all is normal. Ts”

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION · reported 2003-01-16

“Nar 03/03/2003. The consumers vehicle failed to pass a california smog test because the vehicle did not have a check engine light. It was discovered the vehicle was manufactured without a check engine light. *jb”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE · reported 2002-12-20

“Transmission failed suddenly 11/99. Replaced at dealer w/remanufactured transmission. Transmission failed again 11/01 and must be replaced. *ak”

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION · reported 2001-11-12
Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1992 Nissan Pathfinder as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.