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1987 Nissan Pathfinder E 5MT

The 1987 Nissan Pathfinder E 5MT is a 106-hp 2.4-liter inline-4 SUV with a 5-speed manual and four-wheel drive. It starts at $12,494 MSRP.

It makes 106 horsepower.

The Pathfinder measures 171.9 inches long on a 104.3-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,465 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeSUV
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$12,494 ($35,744 *)
Engine
Engine Type2.4L SOHC I4 (Z24i), carbureted
Displacement2.4 L
Horsepower106 hp
Drivetrain
Drive Type4WD
Transmission
Transmission5-speed manual
Dimensions & Weight
Length171.9 in
Width66.5 in
Wheelbase104.3 in
Curb Weight3,465 lbs
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.

Recalls

2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1987 Nissan PATHFINDER. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Apr 17, 1990 · EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

INCORRECT TIRE INFLATION PRESSURES WERE PRINTED ON CERTIFICATION LABELS.

Consequence: INCORRECT TIRE INFLATION COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.

Remedy: INSTALL CORRECTED TIRE INFORMATION LABEL ON DOORPOST CERTIFICATION LABEL.

NHTSA campaign 90V072000

Sep 4, 1987 · SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

MISMATCH OF MALE AND FEMALE REAR SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES.

Consequence: THE SEAT BELTS CAN NOT BE BUCKLED AND PASSENGERS AREUNABLE TO USE THE RESTRAINT SYSTEM.

Remedy: INSPECT AND REPLACE ALL MISMATCHED BELT ASSEMBLIES.

NHTSA campaign 87V137000

19 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1987 Nissan PATHFINDER

Owner Complaints

19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1987 Nissan PATHFINDER (1 a fire). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Seat Belts7
Engine And Engine Cooling4
Vehicle Speed Control3
Power Train1
Seats1
Steering1
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Apr 11, 2002 · Vehicle Speed Control
“ACCELERATOR PEDAL GETS STUCK, AND CONSUMER HAS TO PHYSICALLY FORCE ACCELERATOR TO BECOME UNSTUCK. VEHICLE ACCELERATES TO HIGHER SPEEDS DUE TO SUCH FORCE. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED., AND INSPECTED THE…”
Mar 12, 2001 · Engine And Engine Cooling
“CONSUMER WAS GOING 20 MPH & HEARD A GRINDING NOISE. VEHICLE CAME TO A GRINDING HALT AND WOULDN'T DO ANYTHING. IT CUT OFF RIGHT IN FRONT OF A AUTO SHOP. THEY FOUND TOP OF HEAD BOLT HAD SHEARED OFF AND…”
Jan 5, 2001 · Engine And Engine Cooling, Seat Belts, Structure
“THE FLOOR UNDER THE BACK SEAT RUSTED THROUGH. SEAT BELT ANCHORS WERE RUSTED SO THAT THEY PROBABLY WOULD HAVE PULLED OUT IN AN ACCIDENT. EXHAUST WAS COMING INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT THRU THE…”
Sep 12, 2000 · Tires
“FIRESTONE FIREHAWK ATX 31/10.5/R15 LT M&S TIRE FAILURE - TREAD SEPARATION. (CLAIM# 14-1295-337) *MW”
Feb 4, 2000 · Seats
“REAR SEAT ROCKS BACK AND FORTH. WHEN PULLING SEAT UP IT IS RUSTED, AND CONSUMER CAN SEE STRAIGHT THROUGH THE FOOT BOARD. *AK *ML”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1987 NISSAN PATHFINDER. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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