Security alarm
What is causing the security alarm to sound in my 1996 Nissan pathfinder, at the slight blow of wind or rain. It is nearly killing my new battery.
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1996 Nissan Pathfinder Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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User reviews for 1996 Nissan Pathfinder
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by Anonymous
Mar 07, 2020
The brakes went out on the car the third time i drove it. The dealership fixed it for free. A week later the spedometer went out and the check engine light went on. I asked the dealership if I could just return the car since it doesnt work. They said no. Mar 07, 2020
by Anonymous
Apr 15, 2013
Update! The Pathfinder unexpectedly threw a rod at 196,000 miles resulting in a total loss of the engine. This engine was whisper quiet, I had replaced the timing belt just 900 miles ago only for this to happen.
When I went looking for my first smaller SUV I had compared driven a 5 speed Pathfinder before I bought my 97 Grand Cherokee. I was impressed with the R50 pathfinder but the Jeep name, solid front axle, and 5.2 liter v8 sold me on the Jeep. In hindsight I wish I had gone with Nissan. Before I had reached 120K I had replaced all four of the axle shafts in the Jeep, the rear bearings twice and the water pump. The Jeep was fast, handled good, looked great, but I hated that ZJ. It always had roar from the crappy oddball aluminum center section Dana 44. It never ever got better than 14.2 MPG. I almost forgot to mention the notorious death wobble that will almost jerk the wheel from your hands when you hit a bump in the road at 45 mph. The Nissan handles great but rides rough, I suspect that with 196K the shocks, springs, and struts need replaced. I'm just waiting because I intend on going with a 2 inch lift and 31-10.50 mud tires. The Pathfinder is more roomy inside than the Jeep because the spare is located under rather than inside the vehicle. One note on the Pathfinder, replace the timing belt at or before 105K and 210K. The 3.3 is an interference engine and breaking the belt will destroy the engine. Expect to pay around $600 for parts and labor which should include all belts and a new water pump.Apr 15, 2013
by Anonymous
Aug 12, 2010
We took this vehicle from a family member who
moved and couldn't take it. It had a bunch of
electrical gremlins to figure out, mostly because
of some psycho that mangled the wires under the
dash. Very good vehicle though.Aug 12, 2010
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by Anonymous
Mar 07, 2020
The brakes went out on the car the third time i drove it. The dealership fixed it for free. A week later the spedometer went out and the check engine light went on. I asked the dealership if I could just return the car since it doesnt work. They said no. Mar 07, 2020
by Anonymous
Apr 15, 2013
Update! The Pathfinder unexpectedly threw a rod at 196,000 miles resulting in a total loss of the engine. This engine was whisper quiet, I had replaced the timing belt just 900 miles ago only for this to happen.
When I went looking for my first smaller SUV I had compared driven a 5 speed Pathfinder before I bought my 97 Grand Cherokee. I was impressed with the R50 pathfinder but the Jeep name, solid front axle, and 5.2 liter v8 sold me on the Jeep. In hindsight I wish I had gone with Nissan. Before I had reached 120K I had replaced all four of the axle shafts in the Jeep, the rear bearings twice and the water pump. The Jeep was fast, handled good, looked great, but I hated that ZJ. It always had roar from the crappy oddball aluminum center section Dana 44. It never ever got better than 14.2 MPG. I almost forgot to mention the notorious death wobble that will almost jerk the wheel from your hands when you hit a bump in the road at 45 mph. The Nissan handles great but rides rough, I suspect that with 196K the shocks, springs, and struts need replaced. I'm just waiting because I intend on going with a 2 inch lift and 31-10.50 mud tires. The Pathfinder is more roomy inside than the Jeep because the spare is located under rather than inside the vehicle. One note on the Pathfinder, replace the timing belt at or before 105K and 210K. The 3.3 is an interference engine and breaking the belt will destroy the engine. Expect to pay around $600 for parts and labor which should include all belts and a new water pump.Apr 15, 2013
by Anonymous
Aug 12, 2010
We took this vehicle from a family member who
moved and couldn't take it. It had a bunch of
electrical gremlins to figure out, mostly because
of some psycho that mangled the wires under the
dash. Very good vehicle though.Aug 12, 2010
by Timothy A
Mar 14, 2010
extremely comfortable inside along with a comfortable ride. could blow your ear drums out. heavy as hell but could still power slide it like crazy. best part it beastes garbage cans, small animals(almost got a person one time lol), curbs, grass, deep mudd and portapotty's lol o and fits six- 7 ppl comfortably.. except for the person by the subsMar 14, 2010
by Andy W
Sep 08, 2009
I like that it is black. The mileage is average, I get 19 mpg on
the highway and 15-16 mpg in town. It is a very tough
vehicle. It has a 3.3 Liter V6. I can hear the rumble of the
exhaust.Sep 08, 2009
by Joshua M
May 18, 2009
Performance: the 3.3L V6 is a little underpowered but it gets out of its own way. It brakes really quick so be careful, and the 4wd can handle the trails out here, they get pretty bad too, mud up to the top of your rims sometimes gets you stuck.
Build quality: Its held together well, If you use 4wd a lot you will need to replace the axles at about 200,000 miles but only the front 2. Its quick breaking means it eats pads.
Appearance: It looks okay nothing special, the inside is also pretty average, it had a center console with the shifter, which I like better than column shifters.
Cost of ownership: Its gets 19mpg on low grade and 22-24mpg on mid grade. Parts are relatively abundant and low cost.
Fun Factor: This car is very fun to do a little trail running with. Its not meant for mudding but it can hold its own going on that camping trip. May 18, 2009
by Peter C
Oct 22, 2008
WHY WOULD YOU CARE?!?!?! lol It's ok. the quality of the car is alright, performance in usual it runs it has some trouble, and it costs quite abit for maitenance. The only reason why I love to drive the care is because of the fact that it has an amazing sound system. AMPED!Oct 22, 2008
by Steven P
Apr 23, 2008
As you can see from the pics, I flipped it three times. I call it a soldier because after flipping three times, laying on it's side for four hours, then sitting in a parking lot for two days, it still cranked right up with no problem. It's safe too. After my crash, I climbed out of the passenger window and walked with only a 2 inch gash on my knee from the the dash molding on the bottom.Apr 23, 2008
by Charlie P
Apr 14, 2008
My dad bought this Nissan new at Rothrock in Allentown on May 24, 1996 right before we moved to California. He has kept all the service records since he bought it, and Nissan must have done something right because we have owned it for almost twelve years, the longest we have ever owned a car. It has a little under 110,000 miles as of today, and aside from a few dents and dings, and rust spots, and a little crack in the windshield, it is in perfect shape. Everybody who has seen it cannot believe it is a 1996 because it is in such good shape. Everything in it works perfectly and all it has ever needed is routine maintainance, and my dad just put several thousand dollars into replacing the suspension, muffler, tires, brakes, etc. It is like a brand new truck again. Handling is okay for an SUV, and the ride is comfortable, but it is not as comfortable as the van.
It has heated leather seats, power sunroof, keyless entry, Bose sound, off-road package (basically adds sporty blackout trim and beefed up suspension), and all the power options.
Features I have added include a K&N air filter, an Alpine CD player, and the Navy wings license plate on the front. The fog lights and the sharp alloy wheels are factory. Sweet eh?
I only wish it had a little more power under the hood. Under the hood is a dependable 3.3 Liter V6 making about 167 horsepower. It has plenty of torque, and that is where it really shines. It accelerates well on the highway and is very comfortable. The K&N adds about 10 horsepower, and the new exhaust probably helped a little, but another annoying thing is that the engine requires premium fuel, and this Nissan, like most SUVs, is a gas-guzzler. It gets at the most maybe 17 around town, and sometimes it gets 20 or more on the highway.Apr 14, 2008
by Fernando K
Jan 05, 2008
not a very good suv. poor on power and its very small insideJan 05, 2008
by Daniel P
Dec 22, 2007
this car is nice and confortableDec 22, 2007
by Anonymous
May 04, 2007
The car was great until it hit 100,000 miles, now I have had several problems with it.May 04, 2007
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1996 Nissan Pathfinder Pricing
Original MSRP
$22,804 to $32,534Price range
N/AAverage price on CG
N/AYoY price change
N/ATrims & specs
Airbags
Dual front airbags
Audio System
Single disc in-Dash CD · AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel
Convenience Features
Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: heated
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: cloth
Spare Tire
Mount Location: outside
Tires and Rims
Wheels: chrome
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Airbags
Dual front airbags
Audio System
Single disc in-Dash CD · AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel
Convenience Features
Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: heated
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: cloth
Spare Tire
Mount Location: outside
Tires and Rims
Wheels: chrome
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning
Airbags
Dual front airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: power · Single disc in-Dash CD · AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel
Comfort Features
Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable
Exterior Features
Front bumper color: chrome · Rear bumper color: chrome
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Roof
Moonroof: power · Roof rack color: black
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Heated: front seats · Upholstery: cloth
Spare Tire
Mount Location: outside
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning
Airbags
Dual front airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: power · Single disc in-Dash CD · AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel
Comfort Features
Shift knob trim: leather
Convenience Features
Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable
Exterior Features
Front bumper color: chrome · Rear bumper color: chrome
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: heated
Roof
Moonroof: power · Roof rack color: black
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: leather
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning
Airbags
Dual front airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: power · Single disc in-Dash CD · AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel
Comfort Features
Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable
Drivetrain
Limited slip differential: rear
Exterior Features
Front bumper color: chrome · Rear bumper color: chrome
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Roof
Moonroof: power · Roof rack color: black
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: leather
Spare Tire
Mount Location: outside
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent