NHTSA Data Explorer
Nissan Pathfinder
Data refreshed August 27, 2026
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Complaints
7,291
Active records
Recalls
55
Active records
TSBs
802
Active records
Filing history
Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.
Reported severity
Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.
Deaths
15
Injuries
273
Crashes
287
Fires
48
Top reported issues — Nissan Pathfinder
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Condition issue
Operating state
Fluid issue
Reporting mechanism
Vibration/harshness
Transmission/drivetrain behavior
Performance issue
Safety restraint issue
Noise
Engine behavior
Braking behavior
Driver assistance issue
Ride/handling behavior
Access/entry issue
Thermal issue
Safety restraint behavior
Starting behavior
Steering behavior
Recent change
Lighting behavior
Electrical issue
Infotainment behavior
HVAC behavior
Smell
Powering on/off behavior
Wiper/washer behavior
Electrified system issue
Communication/network issue
Recent filings
The 10 most recent filings for each type.
2023 NISSAN PATHFINDER
Filed Aug 24, 2026
The left-side steering wheel control switch assembly governing the driver information matrix and emergency assist features malfunctioned, and this failed component remains on the vehicle and is available for inspection upon request. This sudden loss of functionality put safety at risk by restricting my ability to navigate vital safety menus and emergency settings while operating the vehicle, creating an active driver distraction. The problem has not yet been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer…
2025 NISSAN PATHFINDER
Filed Aug 18, 2026
Back glass blew out Shattered on its own
2015 NISSAN PATHFINDER
Filed Aug 17, 2026
The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the hood unexpectedly opened and was damaged. The hood ledge and structure were damaged due to the failure. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V420000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages). The dealer was contacted but declined to acknowledge the damages caused by the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 93,000.
2019 NISSAN PATHFINDER
Filed Aug 16, 2026
There was built up sludge in my engine that caused it to fail, and I was charged to replace it
2017 NISSAN PATHFINDER
Filed Aug 13, 2026
SLUDGE IN ENGINE- UNDER 100,000 MILES We had been keeping up with all recommended services, and it is cosmetically perfect, but the car is now a total loss. A Check Engine light came on, and we began to notice a tremor/shake and took it to Southern Team Nissan. The Nissan dealer diagnosed sludge in the engine and said it would need a total engine replacement. The Nissan dealer advised that the cost of that would be more than the car was worth. After they pulled the pan to check if there was…
2025 NISSAN PATHFINDER
Filed Aug 10, 2026
The contact owns a 2025 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the rear glass fractured. The contact inspected the vehicle and determined that there was no impact to the glass to cause the failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the contact was informed that the failure was a known failure with similar vehicles. The contact was advised to contact the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The vehicle was in the process of being repaired. The…
2016 NISSAN PATHFINDER
Filed Aug 10, 2026
Driving along and it felt as if I were driving over a rumble strip. It stopped after a while, but later that evening I felt it again, but this time the shudder was stronger and it sounded almost like a loud bird chirping. I slowed and the noise stopped, but drove home slowly through the neighborhood in case something happened. I took it to the mechanic and he suggested trading it in before it gets worse, and he mentioned transmission judder, so I researched and found I'm one of many.
2025 NISSAN PATHFINDER
Filed Aug 8, 2026
Component/system failure. Engine shut off while driving @ 70 mph. The car first shifted into neutral all on its own, system shows AT MALFUNCTION. Vehicle was towed to nearest dealership so it is available for inspection. Safety concern is that the vehicle died in 2nd left hand side of road my had my husband not been able to essentially coast and cross 2 lanes of traffic to get to shoulder the vehicle could have potential been sitting in the 2nd left hand lane where traffic was going 70 plus…
2018 NISSAN PATHFINDER
Filed Aug 7, 2026
The vehicle veers towards the right, even though a wheel alignment was completed on 7/1/26. On 7/28/26 when driving the vehicle, it wouldn’t accelerate properly, it felt sluggish and although the gas pedal was depressed it was struggling to pick up speed. As the vehicle was attempting to shift between 2nd and 3rd gears the car jolted forward and the traction control and collision lights came on. Both lights reset when the car is off but the vehicle jolts and beeps w/in 5 mins of driving and…
2023 NISSAN PATHFINDER
Filed Aug 6, 2026
Rear camera and camera functionality just stopped working. The OVM is functioning with everything else just not the camera! Yet, diagnostics state that it is an OVM issue and cost $2,500.00 to fix. Safety concerns of no camera and unable to view pedestrians.