1996 Nissan Pathfinder Electrical Problems
10 owner-reported electrical complaints from NHTSA data
Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.
Owner Complaints (10)
INTERMITTENTLY VEHICLE WILL NOT START. THE DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK THE STARTER AND THE IGNITION SWITCH WAS REPLACED BUT THE PROBLEM REMAINED THE SAME. THE ENGINE LIGHT WOULD COME ON. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO FIND THE PROBLEM. THE GAS PEDAL WOULD STICK INTERMITTENTLY AND JOLT FORWARD. *SC
I HAVE HAD THE ECU ON MY 1996 PATHFINDER XE REPLACED TWO TIMES WITHIN THE 1 YEAR OF OWNING IT. AT THIS RATE I WILL NEVER OWN ANOTHER NISSAN AGAIN. NLM
TRUCK WILL NOT START AT HIGHER ELEVATIONS AND COLD TEMPERATURE, THEREFORE LEAVING YOU STRANDED IN COLD WEATHER. NISSAN IS AWARE OF DEFECT. *AK
VEHICLE FAILS TO START AT LOW TEMPERATURES/ HIGH ALTITUTE UPON COLD STARTUP. VERY DANGEROUS IN REMOTE AREAS OF COLORADO IN THE WINTER AS TEMPERATURES BEGIN TO DROP. *AK
BATTERY FAILED. MJS
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILURE.
ECU SWITCH FAILED, CAUSING ENGINE TO SURGE.
BATTERY FAILED. CAUSING LOSS OF POWER TO ENGINE.
DURING VEHICLE OPERATION, WHEN ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE FROM THE STARTING POSITION, THE VEHICLE STALLS.*AK
DASHBOARD INDICATOR LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON, DEALER SAID THE ALTERNATOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK