Crash Test 1997 - 04 Nissan Pathfinder IIHS

Nissan Pathfinder
1997-2004 models mfg. after Oct. 1996

results also apply to: 1997-2003 Infiniti QX4 (mfg. after Oct. 1996)
FRONTAL OFFSET TEST

OVERALL EVALUATION: Marginal
Structure/safety cage Injury measures Restraints/dummy kinematics
Head/neck Chest Leg/foot, left Leg/foot, right
Poor Acceptable Good Good Good Acceptable

Important: Frontal crash test ratings can be compared only among vehicles of similar weight.
Test details:

The Nissan Pathfinder was redesigned for the 1996 model year, and the Infiniti QX4 was introduced in 1997. All 1997 and later Pathfinder and QX4 models manufactured after October 1996 include structural changes to improve occupant protection in frontal crashes (note: information about when a specific vehicle was manufactured is on the certification label typically affixed to the car on or near the driver door). The QX4 was discontinued after 2003, but the Pathfinder was continued through the 2004 model year before it was redesigned again.

The Institute has evaluated the crashworthiness of a 1997 Pathfinder with the structural changes in a 40 mph frontal offset crash test into a deformable barrier.

Restraints/dummy kinematics — Dummy movement was reasonably well controlled. There was too much upward and rearward movement of the steering wheel. During rebound, the dummy's head hit the B-pillar.

Injury measures — Measures taken from the neck, chest, and legs indicate low risk of injuries to these body regions in a crash of this severity. Forces on the head as it moved into the airbag indicate that injuries to the head would be possible. Head acceleration from the B-pillar hit was low.

Category:

Autos & Vehicles

Tags:

• Crash
• Test
• 1997
• 04
• Nissan
• Pathfinder
• IIHS

[UbelFeuer]

I will point out that the Pathfinder has always been one of the highest rated SUV's for safety, regardless of this test.

[alexkvaskov]

pretty typical for 1997

[badopinion]

We love our '02 LE pathfinder. It's been our favorite car and after 115k it still runs great. Plenty of power, nice size and not too bad on gas. I'll stay away from reinforced concert walls.

[moofa750]

Got in a pretty bad accident in one on an expressway. Thank god no airbags but I was doing maybe 50, 55... That car was mangled. The brakes and axle and fenders and hood were demolished, the engine died and it leaked everything. And I was fine. Not a scratch, and thats the point... it was a 2001 though, this was a 1997 it

[MrChavann33]

i own a custom 1999 pathfinder and it run perfect im about change the tirs later today because i keep the car brand new

[Lexuslover123]

@2004NissanSentra If you want a safe car, you'd be better off with a 96 4runner.

[t3hp00nr]

currently driving a 2000 pathy with 115k miles, runs like a champ

[2004NissanSentra]

@AnimalCrossingCool4 maybe the depowered airbag would have helped it had they tested a 98

[classicrock923]

i love my 01 p-finder

[erminthon]

I'm totally ignoring this and buying one next month lol

[RF15T1]

Ehh, that'll buff out.