1996 Nissan Pathfinder
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1996 Nissan Pathfinder is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 10 on record.
1996 Nissan Pathfinder at a glance
Free: specs, open recalls for that exact car, build sheet and fair price.
1996 Nissan Pathfinder recalls 5
NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 1996-2004 PATHFINDER AND MODEL YEAR 1997-2003 INFINITI QX4 VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD, OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN, CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, IOWA, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, MASSACHUSETTS, MAINE, MARYLAND, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WASHINGTON D.C., WEST VIRGINIA AND WISCONSIN. IN AREAS OF THE COUNTRY IN WH…
Fix: NISSAN WILL INSPECT THE STRUT HOUSING AND REPAIR THE VEHICLES AS NECESSARY, FREE OF CHARGE. AN INTERIM NOTIFICATION LETTER WAS SENT OUT IN MAY 2011. THE SECOND NOTICE WAS MAILED ON JULY 25, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
CERTAIN CK MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION HEADLIGHTS, CLEAR CORNER, BUMPER, AND SIDE MARKER LIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Fix: CK MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE NONCOMPLIANT LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CK MOTORSPORT AT 1-909-610-7211.
CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Fix: PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.
DUE TO THE THICKNESS OF THE CARPET PADDING ON THE TRANSMISSION TUNNEL, THE SPACE BETWEEN THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE TRANSMISSION TUNNEL COULD CATCH A DRIVER'S RIGHT FOOT UNDER THE BRAKE PEDAL.
Fix: DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE CARPET PADDING ON THE TRANSMISSION TUNNEL ADJACENT TO THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL.
DUE TO THE TYPE OF LUBRICANT USED IN THE STEERING TRANSFER GEAR ASSEMBLY, THE EFFORT REQUIRED TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL AT LOW AMBIENT TEMPERATURES (LESS THAN -30 C) COULD INCREASE TO THE POINT WHERE SOME DRIVERS WOULD HAVE DIFFICULTY IN TURNING THE WHEEL.
Fix: DEALERS ARE REPLACING THE STEERING TRANSFER GEAR ASSEMBLY WITH A NEW ASSEMBLY HAVING DIFFERENT LUBRICANT.
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.
1996 Nissan Pathfinder common problems
The most-reported problem areas from 176 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
1996 Nissan Pathfinder MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.
What's a 1996 Nissan Pathfinder worth?
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 1996 Nissan Pathfinder costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
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.
1996 Nissan Pathfinder trims & engines on record
1996 Nissan Pathfinder vehicles on record
1996 Nissan Pathfinder XEJN8AR05S7TW042840
1996 Nissan Pathfinder XEJN8AR05S1TW045779
1996 Nissan Pathfinder LEJN8AR05S0TW002356
1996 Nissan Pathfinder XEJN8AR05S7TW050503
1996 Nissan Pathfinder XEJN8AR05YXTW006449
1996 Nissan Pathfinder SEJN8AR05Y7TW008868
1996 Nissan Pathfinder SEJN8AR05Y0TW004628
1996 Nissan Pathfinder SEJN8AR05Y6TW043837
1996 Nissan Pathfinder LEJN8AR05S1TW035625
1996 Nissan PathfinderJN8AR05S2TWD29350
Other Nissan Pathfinder model years
1996 Nissan Pathfinder — frequently asked questions
Does the 1996 Nissan Pathfinder have any safety recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 1996 Nissan Pathfinder. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Nissan Pathfinder?
Based on 176 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are steering, suspension, structure.
What gas mileage does the 1996 Nissan Pathfinder get?
The U.S. EPA rates the 1996 Nissan Pathfinder at about 16 mpg combined (15 city / 18 highway).
How much is a 1996 Nissan Pathfinder worth?
Comparable 1996 Nissan Pathfinder listings run roughly $500–$2,995, typically around $1,149 (from 7 vehicles).
Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.