Does the 1987 Nissan Pathfinder have any recalls?

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: equipment, seat belts. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 1987 Nissan Pathfinder recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Nissan dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 1987 Nissan Pathfinder?

19 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

1987 Nissan Pathfinder recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1987 Nissan Pathfinder. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Nissan been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

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1987 Nissan Pathfinder recalls, newest first

April 17, 1990NHTSA 90V072000750,000 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment › Other › Labels

Summary: 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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

September 4, 1987NHTSA 87V1370003,996 vehicles potentially affected

Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly

Summary: 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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 19 complaints about the 1987 Nissan Pathfinder with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 0
Deaths reported: 0

Most complained-about components

Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly3
Visibility › Rearview mirrors/devices3
Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system2
Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe2
Seat belts › Front › Retractor2

Other 1987 Nissan models

Questions

Does the 1987 Nissan Pathfinder have any recalls?: 2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: equipment, seat belts. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1987 Nissan Pathfinder recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Nissan dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1987 Nissan Pathfinder?: 19 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.