Complaints
19
Crashes
3
Fires
0
Injuries
2
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1989 Nissan Pathfinder Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#13 complaints
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Crash-related:2
#22 complaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
#32 complaints
SEAT BELTS
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1989 Nissan Pathfinder.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 3 | 2 | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | 2 | — | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS | 2 | — | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING:LINKAGES | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 1 | — | — | — |
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