Vehicle Speed Control Related Problems of the 1996 Nissan Pathfinder

Table 1 shows four common vehicle speed control related problems of the 1996 Nissan Pathfinder. The number one most common problem is related to the accelerator pedal (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle speed control (one problem).

Table 1. Vehicle Speed Control related problems of Nissan Pathfinder


Recently reported Vehicle Speed Control problems of the 1996 Nissan Pathfinder

The Accelerator Pedal problem

Intermittently vehicle will not start. The dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. The starter and the ignition switch was replaced but the problem remained the same. The engine light would come on. The dealer was unable to find the problem.   Read details...

The Vehicle Speed Control problem

While pulling into a parking space the vehicle accelerated for no apparent reason and went into the street, had to keep pumping the brakes to get vehicle to stop.   Read details...

The Accelerator Stuck problem

Accelerator pedal sticks. When placing vehicle into gear must apply pressure to accelerator to release it. Subsequently, it releases suddenly in a way which causes sudden acceleration. Also vehicle shakes while driving . Dealer has replaced ball joints, but problem. Still exists.   Read details...


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