NHTSA Data Explorer

Nissan Pathfinder

Data refreshed July 24, 2026

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Complaints

7,271

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

2,714

Operating state

2,184

Fluid issue

1,917

Reporting mechanism

1,543

Vibration/harshness

1,254

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

1,156

Performance issue

920

Safety restraint issue

722

Noise

716

Engine behavior

579

Braking behavior

298

Driver assistance issue

264

Ride/handling behavior

257

Access/entry issue

248

Thermal issue

205

Safety restraint behavior

182

Starting behavior

161

Steering behavior

145

Recent change

115

Lighting behavior

93

Electrical issue

92

Infotainment behavior

86

HVAC behavior

85

Smell

70

Powering on/off behavior

67

Wiper/washer behavior

18

Electrified system issue

6

Communication/network issue

5

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2024 NISSAN PATHFINDER

Filed Jul 20, 2026


I have had to replace my rear brake pads and machine rotors at 15k and 28k miles. I’ve never had to replace my front brakes- the issue is not my driving. I was told not to use my lane assist b/c it wears brakes and have t ever used. In addition the seatbelt warning dings while driving with no person nor anything on the seat. I have to pull off the freeway, turn the car off and restart it to stop the dinging.

2020 NISSAN PATHFINDER

Filed Jul 17, 2026


After only 110,000 miles, my local Nissan service center (Advantage Nissan, 5101 Auto Center Blvd, Bremerton, WA 98312) states that the timing chain is loose. The repair estimate is in excess of $6000. The expense is because it requires removal of the engine to effect repairs. Research reveals that timing chain issues at 100000+ miles are common for this vehicle. It is the expectation that the timing chain system last the lifespan of the vehicle. The result is that owners pay more than…

2015 NISSAN PATHFINDER

Filed Jul 16, 2026


The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH, the front driver’s side curtain air bag deployed without impact. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact slowed down and veered over to the side of the road to park and inspect the vehicle. The Fire Department and the local EMT was contacted to inspect; however, there was no injury reported. The vehicle was towed to a local body shop, and the local dealer was contacted, however the vehicle was not…

2025 NISSAN PATHFINDER

Filed Jul 16, 2026


Front Passenger Seat Belt Buckle We have concerns regarding the front passenger seat belt buckle. My wife and another family member have both experienced issues where the buckle will sometimes not latch securely, and at other times it is difficult to release. On one occasion, the buckle would not release until I repeatedly pressed the release button so my wife could exit the vehicle. This most recently occurred on July 9, 2026.This is a safety concern and after review booklet this should be…

2024 NISSAN PATHFINDER

Filed Jul 16, 2026


The defect involves the outside side mirrors and the reverse-tilt function. When the vehicle is shifted into Reverse, a mirror normally tilts downward as designed. However, after shifting back into Drive or Park, the mirror intermittently fails to return to its previously stored driving position. Sometimes it returns correctly, sometimes it returns only partway, and sometimes it does not return at all. When the failure occurs, the mirror remains pointed downward and significantly reduces…

2014 NISSAN PATHFINDER

Filed Jul 14, 2026


2014 Nissan Parhfinder FWD Premium: this vehicles CVT joint failed that shirt the engine down to about 10 miles an hour immediately. Which caused me the driver to find a place to pull it off the road quickly. If a person or myself could not have a point to pull off the road or someone was behind then could have been rear ended the vehicle and major damage to the vehicle or person driving. Which there was and they were about to go around the pathfinder. The vehicle also may have blown the…

2023 NISSAN PATHFINDER

Filed Jul 11, 2026


PREMATURE WEAR ON REAR BRAKES

2023 NISSAN PATHFINDER

Filed Jul 11, 2026


ON 6/10/2026 THE AVM/BACK UP CAMERA SYSTEM SUDENLY STOPPED WORKING.

2024 NISSAN PATHFINDER

Filed Jul 10, 2026


25400 miles- went in for a oil change and nissan informed us that we needed new rear breaks and rotors... took it for a second opinion and they informed us that not only did the breaks and rotors need to be replaced the calipers were also leaking.

2013 NISSAN PATHFINDER

Filed Jul 10, 2026


The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact received notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V420000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages); however, the recall repair failed to prevent a failure from occurring. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the hood unlatched and opened independently. No warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where the contact was advised to return the vehicle to the initial dealer for diagnostic testing. The…

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Updated July 24, 2026. Refreshed nightly.