Model year guide

1999 Nissan pathfinder

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1999 Nissan pathfinder is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 16 on record.

1999 Nissan pathfinder — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

1999 Nissan pathfinder at a glance

Safety recalls5
Owner complaints115
Combined16 mpg
Typical price$1,687

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

1999 Nissan pathfinder recalls 5

Exterior Lighting NHTSA Campaign #09E012000 · 07/04/2009

SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.

Fix: SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.

Steering:column NHTSA Campaign #11V244000 · 20/04/2011

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.

Exterior Lighting:headlights NHTSA Campaign #09E025000 · 11/05/2009

DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.

Fix: DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.

Exterior Lighting NHTSA Campaign #06E026000 · 23/03/2006

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.

Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:filler Pipe And Cap NHTSA Campaign #07V435000 · 18/09/2007

ON CERTAIN VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, IOWA, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, KENTUCKY, MASSACHUSETTS, MAINE, MARYLAND, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, TENNESSEE, VERMONT, VIRGINIA, WEST VIRGINIA , WISCONSIN AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, DURING THE COATING PROCESS OF THE FUEL FILLER TUBE ASSEMBLY, AN INSUF…

Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL FILLER TUBE ASSEMBLY WITH A NEW ONE WITH AN IMPROVED COATING PROCESS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 26, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.

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.

1999 Nissan pathfinder common problems

The most-reported problem areas from 115 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Suspension
Listen for clunks over bumps, check the car sits level, and look for uneven tire wear and worn shocks or struts.
Structure
Inspect for rust, fresh undercoating, mismatched paint, uneven panel gaps and any sign of prior collision or frame repair.
Service Brakes
Brakes should feel firm and quiet — no grinding, pulsing or pulling. Check for an ABS light and uneven pad/rotor wear.
Steering
Steering should be tight and centered — no play, clunks or wandering. Test at low and highway speed; listen for power-steering whine.
Air Bags
Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.
Fuel System
Sniff for fuel odor, check for leaks, hard starts or stalling, and confirm the fuel gauge reads correctly.

1999 Nissan pathfinder MPG & running costs

Combined16 mpg
City14 mpg
Highway18 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,913

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

What's a 1999 Nissan pathfinder worth?

Low
$650
Typical price
$1,687
High
$2,900

From 15 comparable 1999 Nissan pathfinder listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 1999 Nissan pathfinder costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$19,565
Depreciation (5 yrs)$1,400
Total$20,965
Per mile$0.28

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. Depreciation compares today's typical asking price for this model year ($1,687) with the same model 4 model-years older ($579), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

1999 Nissan pathfinder trims & engines on record

Trims
(1999.5) XE · se · LE · XE
Engines
3.3L

1999 Nissan pathfinder vehicles on record

1999 Nissan pathfinder 1999 Nissan pathfinder seJN8AR07Y4XW385676 1999 Nissan pathfinderJN8AR07Y7XW365227 1999 Nissan pathfinder 1999 Nissan pathfinder (1999.5) XEJN8AR07S9XW365483 1999 Nissan pathfinder 1999 Nissan pathfinder (1999.5) XEJN8AR07S1XW361542 1999 Nissan pathfinder 1999 Nissan pathfinder (1999.5) XEJN8AR07S9XW367122 1999 Nissan pathfinder (1999.5) XEJN8AR07S4XW366220 1999 Nissan pathfinder 1999 Nissan pathfinder (1999.5) XEJN8AR07S7XW387434 1999 Nissan pathfinder SEJN8AR05Y1XW297011 1999 Nissan pathfinder 1999 Nissan pathfinder LEJN8AR05S0XW322363 1999 Nissan pathfinder 1999 Nissan pathfinder SEJN8AR05Y8XW299189 1999 Nissan pathfinder (1999.5) XEJN8AR07S2XW376910 1999 Nissan pathfinder 1999 Nissan pathfinder XEJN8AR05S1XW292595 1999 Nissan pathfinder LEJN8AR05S4XW328084 1999 Nissan pathfinder 1999 Nissan pathfinder SEJN8AR05Y4XW297858 1999 Nissan pathfinder (1999.5) XEJN8AR07S5XW382510 1999 Nissan pathfinderJN8AR05Y0XW323257

Other Nissan pathfinder model years

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1999 Nissan pathfinder — frequently asked questions

Does the 1999 Nissan pathfinder have any safety recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 1999 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 1999 Nissan pathfinder?

Based on 115 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are suspension, structure, service brakes.

What gas mileage does the 1999 Nissan pathfinder get?

The U.S. EPA rates the 1999 Nissan pathfinder at about 16 mpg combined (14 city / 18 highway).

How much is a 1999 Nissan pathfinder worth?

Comparable 1999 Nissan pathfinder listings run roughly $650–$2,900, typically around $1,687 (from 15 vehicles).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.