1995 Nissan Pathfinder problems, recalls, safety rating, MPG & value

Q: What gas mileage does the 1995 Nissan Pathfinder get?

The U.S. EPA rates the 1995 Nissan Pathfinder at about 15 mpg combined (14 city / 17 highway).

Q: How much is a 1995 Nissan Pathfinder worth?

Comparable 1995 Nissan Pathfinder listings run roughly $500–$900, typically around $579 (from 7 vehicles).

1995 Nissan Pathfinder at a glance

Safety recallsNone

Owner complaints185

Combined15 mpg

Typical price$579

Free: specs, open recalls for that exact car, build sheet and fair price.

1995 Nissan Pathfinder recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 1995 Nissan Pathfinder.

Source: U.S. NHTSA. A recall applies to a model year, but only a VIN check shows whether a specific car has had the repair done.

1995 Nissan Pathfinder common problems

The most-reported problem areas from 185 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Structure

Inspect for rust, fresh undercoating, mismatched paint, uneven panel gaps and any sign of prior collision or frame repair.

Suspension

Listen for clunks over bumps, check the car sits level, and look for uneven tire wear and worn shocks or struts.

Steering

Steering should be tight and centered — no play, clunks or wandering. Test at low and highway speed; listen for power-steering whine.

Engine

Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.

Electrical System

Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.

Fuel System

Sniff for fuel odor, check for leaks, hard starts or stalling, and confirm the fuel gauge reads correctly.

1995 Nissan Pathfinder MPG & running costs

Combined15 mpg

City14 mpg

Highway17 mpg

Est. annual fuel cost$4,100

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.

What's a 1995 Nissan Pathfinder worth?

Low

$500

Typical price

$579

High

$900

From 7 comparable 1995 Nissan Pathfinder listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 1995 Nissan Pathfinder costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$20,500

Fuel only$20,500

Per mile$0.27

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.