Complaints
17
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1988 Nissan Pathfinder Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#16 complaints
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
#23 complaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
#32 complaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1988 Nissan Pathfinder.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 6 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL | 3 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | 2 | — | — | — | |
| TIRES | 2 | — | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS | 1 | — | — | 148,000 mi | |
| STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE | 1 | — | — | — | |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 1 | — | — | — |
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