Does the 1979 Pathfinder Quadravan have any recalls?

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: steering. 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 1979 Pathfinder Quadravan recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Pathfinder 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 1979 Pathfinder Quadravan?

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

1979 Pathfinder Quadravan recalls

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

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1979 Pathfinder Quadravan. 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 Pathfinder 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.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Pathfinder dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

1979 Pathfinder Quadravan recalls, newest first

January 30, 1979NHTSA 79V041000510 vehicles potentially affected

Steering › Linkages › Knuckle › Spindle › Arm

Summary: The steering knuckles in the steering systems of the involved vehicles may contain a casting defect. This casting defect can greatly lower the strength of the steering knuckles when subjected to shock or load.
Remedy: Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace any defective steering knuckles at no cost to owner.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 1979 Pathfinder Quadravan were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

Other Pathfinder Quadravan years

1979 (1)

Questions

Does the 1979 Pathfinder Quadravan have any recalls?: 1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: steering. 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 1979 Pathfinder Quadravan recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Pathfinder 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 1979 Pathfinder Quadravan?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.