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Nissan Pathfinder Armada

Data refreshed August 27, 2026

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Complaints

9,119

Active records

Recalls

69

Active records

TSBs

966

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

17

Injuries

341

Crashes

355

Fires

77

Top reported issues — Nissan Pathfinder Armada

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Condition issue

3,097

Operating state

2,830

Reporting mechanism

2,210

Fluid issue

1,971

Vibration/harshness

1,525

Noise

1,247

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

1,221

Braking behavior

1,141

Performance issue

998

Safety restraint issue

887

Engine behavior

698

Driver assistance issue

485

Access/entry issue

312

Ride/handling behavior

302

Starting behavior

271

Thermal issue

262

Safety restraint behavior

228

Steering behavior

176

Electrical issue

174

Lighting behavior

150

Infotainment behavior

136

Recent change

134

HVAC behavior

114

Powering on/off behavior

93

Smell

85

Wiper/washer behavior

19

Communication/network issue

8

Electrified system issue

5

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…

2004 NISSAN ARMADA

Filed Aug 20, 2026


The ecm tells the abs to kick on the parking brake causing it to not have brakes while driving down the road unless you pull over and turn the car off and back on.

2022 NISSAN ARMADA

Filed Aug 19, 2026


The contact owns a 2022 Nissan Armada. The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced abnormal battery drain, and the vehicle failed to immediately start. The contact stated that the ABS warning light was illuminated during the failure. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The battery was fully charged at the dealer, and the following day the failure reoccurred. The manufacturer was not yet contacted. The failure mileage was…

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…

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 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…

2020 NISSAN ARMADA

Filed Aug 10, 2026


Fire

Safety Defect Complaint – 2020 Nissan Armada I am reporting a serious safety concern involving my 2020 Nissan Armada with approximately 90,000 miles. On August 6, 2026, the right/passenger-side exterior mirror suddenly became extremely hot and then exploded/broke. The failure also caused damage to the surrounding area near the side of the windshield/side guard. This happened unexpectedly and created a serious safety concern. I am concerned that an electrical or heating problem with the…

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Updated August 27, 2026. Refreshed nightly.