Nissan Pathfinder common problems
Owners of 2015–2025 Nissan Pathfinder vehicles have filed 1,153 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported system is engine & cooling (76% of categorised reports). Below is every reported problem area, ranked by real complaint volume, with recall and crash context — useful if you're researching this model before buying used.
- 1,153
- Owner complaints
- 23
- Recall campaigns
- 46
- Crash-related reports
- 33
- Injury reports
Most reported problem areas
By share of categorised NHTSA complaints across all 11 model years. Each links to what that system covers and its recall history.
How to read this before buying
Complaint volume is not the same as failure rate. A model that sold in large numbers, or one that has been on sale for many years, accumulates more complaints without necessarily being less reliable. Use these figures to learn which systems to inspect, not to rank one model against another.
The single most useful next step is to check the specific vehicle's recalls by VIN — a recall repair is free at any franchised dealer, but only if it has actually been done.
Recent safety events
Full timeline- Recall2025 pathfinder
A broken front brake caliper can cause a loss of front brake function, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2024 pathfinder
An unsecured lap belt pretensioner will not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Recall2024 pathfinder
An air bag that deploys improperly may not protect the driver as intended during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Recall2023 pathfinder
An unsecured seat with broken welds may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Recall2022 pathfinder
An inoperative rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Investigation closed2015 pathfinder
NHTSA closed investigation PE21022
Hood Latch/Bell Crank Assembly
Frequently asked
- What are the most common Nissan Pathfinder problems?
- Across 1,153 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for 2015–2025 Nissan Pathfinder vehicles, the most reported systems are engine & cooling (76%), airbags (15%), seat belts (4%).
- Which Nissan Pathfinder model year has the most complaints?
- In our index, the 2015 Nissan Pathfinder has the most owner complaints, with 319 filed.
- Are Nissan Pathfinder problems dangerous?
- Of the 1,153 complaints on record, 46 mention a crash, 5 mention a fire and 33 mention an injury. Complaint counts are not a failure rate — check the specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN.
Problems by model year
The 2015 accounts for the most complaints (319). Open any year for its full complaint and recall report.
Where this comes from
Every figure is aggregated from consumer complaints filed directly with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not forums, reviews or estimates. Component grouping uses our published taxonomy.