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1991 Nissan Pathfinder XE Auto 4WD

The 1991 Nissan Pathfinder XE Auto 4WD is a 3.0-liter V6 SUV with a 4-speed automatic and four-wheel drive. It starts at $19,460 MSRP.

The Pathfinder measures 171.9 inches long on a 104.3-inch wheelbase.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeSUV
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$19,460 ($46,435 *)
Engine
Engine Type3.0L V6 (VG30E), multi-point fuel injection
Displacement3 L
Drivetrain
Drive Type4WD
Transmission
Transmission4-speed automatic
Dimensions & Weight
Length171.9 in
Width66.5 in
Height66.1 in
Wheelbase104.3 in
Interior
Headroom Front39.3 in
Headroom Rear36.8 in
Legroom Front42.6 in
Legroom Rear33.1 in
Shoulder Room Front54.4 in
Shoulder Room Rear55.1 in
Hip Room Front55.1 in
Hip Room Rear55.1 in
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.

Recalls

1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 1991 Nissan PATHFINDER. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

May 24, 1995 · SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

THE FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLE RELEASE BUTTONS CAN BREAK. THESE RED PLASTIC RELEASE BUTTONS ARE MARKED "PRESS." IF A BUTTON BREAKS, PIECES CAN FALL INTO THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY CAUSING THE BUCKLE TO OPERATE IMPROPERLY.

Consequence: THE SAFETY BELTS WOULD NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION TO AN OCCUPANT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: OWNERS SHOULD PROMPTLY CHECK THE CONDITION AND OPERATION OF BOTH FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLES AND CAREFULLY INSPECT THE RED RELEASE BUTTON FOR ANY BREAKS OR CRACKS. THEY SHOULD ENSURE THAT BOTH BUCKLES ARE OPERATING PROPERLY BY INSERTING EACH LATCH PLATE INTO ITS BUCKLE, TUGGING ON THE BELT TO MAKE SURE THE LATCH IS SECURELY LOCKED, AND THEN PRESSING THE RELEASE BUTTON. THE LATCH PLATE SHOULD POP OUT OF THE BUCKLE WHEN THE BUTTON IS PRESSED. IF EITHER RELEASE BUTTON SHOWS A SIGN OF BREAKING OR CRACKING OR IF EITHER BUCKLE FAILS TO OPERATE PROPERLY, OWNERS SHOULD PROMPTLY CONTACT THEIR AUTHORIZED DEALER TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE THE BUCKLE REPLACED OR REPAIRED FREE OF CHARGE.

NHTSA campaign 95V103002

40 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1991 Nissan PATHFINDER

Owner Complaints

40 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1991 Nissan PATHFINDER (3 mention a crash, 3 a fire, 2 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Power Train13
Engine And Engine Cooling6
Tires4
Seat Belts3
Steering3
Electrical System2
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Aug 25, 2013 · Structure
“REAR FRAME ON THESE SUV RUSTED OUT FROM THE INSIDE OUT, WAS PULL A SMALL TRAILER AND THE FRAME AT THE DRIVER SIDE REAR WHEEL COME APART AND WENT TO MANY JUNKYARDS TO FIND THAT THIS IS A PROBLEM WITH…”
Feb 4, 2005 · Tires
“1991 NISSAN PATHFINDER DEVELOPING PROBLEMS WITH THE GOODYEAR FORTERA TIRE EQUIPMENT. ***NO ANSWER REQUIRED***. *MR ONE OF THE VEHICEL' S FRONT TIRES WAS CUPPED SEVERELY AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO…”
Jun 16, 2004 · Tires
“WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH DRIVER'S SIDE REAR TIRE BLEW OUT. CONSUMER PULLED OFF THE ROAD, AND HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. THE CAUSE WAS NOT DETERMINED…”
Jul 25, 2003 · Steering, Suspension
“STEERING MECHNISM HAS FAILED, CAUSING UNVEN WEAR ON THE TIRES. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK”
Jul 11, 2003 · Tires
“ABNORMAL TREAD SEPARATION. *AK”

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 1991 NISSAN PATHFINDER. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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