1993 Nissan Pathfinder Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1993 Nissan Pathfinder. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 67 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine and engine cooling. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
16
2fires
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
8
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
5
TIRES
3
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
2
1fires
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
2
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
2
STRUCTURE
2
STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS
2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
1
1fires
Total complaints67

What owners report

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

“This is the second 1993 nissan pathfinder I have owned and both have had the exact same problem with the frame. The rear crossmember completely rusts out and falls off the problem is vary dangerous not only to other drivers but it also severs the rear brake line. I was driving in my ally hit a pot…”

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS · reported 2011-01-24

“This is the second 1993 nissan pathfinder I have owned and both have had the exact same problem with the frame. The rear crossmember completely rusts out and falls off the problem is vary dangerous not only to other drivers but it also severs the rear brake line. I was driving in my ally hit a pot…”

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC · reported 2011-01-24

“Rear suspension has separated from the frame due to extreme rusting of frame rails. Excess movement of rear axle from separation damaged the brake line and caused loss of rear brakes. *tr”

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS · reported 2008-11-14

“Rear suspension has separated from the frame due to extreme rusting of frame rails. Excess movement of rear axle from separation damaged the brake line and caused loss of rear brakes. *tr”

SUSPENSION:REAR · reported 2008-11-14

“*note: the tires in question are size 235/75r15...this size option was not available in the drop down box./// blowout and near accident occurred. After further evaluation it was determined the sidewalls of the front right tire had collapsed upon entering a slow curve. The condition had existed…”

TIRES:SIDEWALL · reported 2007-11-20

“I'm a consumer who just had four new cooper discoverer ast ii tires installed on a '93 nissan pathfinder. All failed within 709 miles, approximately one month of driving. After driving two weeks and 555 miles, the front left tire suddenly blew out in my driveway. It appeared to fail at the bead.…”

TIRES · reported 2005-09-28

“Frame verry rusty and broke in rear of vehicle”

STRUCTURE · reported 2005-05-08

“There is a recurring problem with the exhaust manifold and the manifold studs breaking, resulting in an exhaust leak inside the engine compartment which causes exhaust fumes to enter the passenger compartment. *ak”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE · reported 2004-11-09
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 1993 Nissan Pathfinder as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.