NHTSA Data Explorer

Nissan Pathfinder Armada

Data refreshed May 30, 2026

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Complaints

9,043

Active records

Recalls

68

Active records

TSBs

399

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

340

Crashes

355

Fires

76

Top reported issues — Nissan Pathfinder Armada

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Condition issue

3,059

Operating state

2,812

Reporting mechanism

2,203

Fluid issue

1,958

Vibration/harshness

1,520

Noise

1,246

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

1,216

Braking behavior

1,136

Performance issue

992

Safety restraint issue

880

Engine behavior

693

Driver assistance issue

477

Access/entry issue

309

Ride/handling behavior

299

Starting behavior

269

Thermal issue

261

Safety restraint behavior

224

Steering behavior

175

Electrical issue

168

Lighting behavior

150

Recent change

133

Infotainment behavior

131

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.

2020 NISSAN PATHFINDER

Filed May 28, 2026


The vehicle has developed a persistent and progressively worsening rattling noise from the engine during cold starts, along with intermittent rough operation. The symptoms are consistent with a malfunction or defect in the engine timing chain system, including possible timing chain stretch, timing chain tensioner failure, or related internal engine components. This condition presents a serious safety concern because the timing chain controls engine valve timing. A failure or severe degradation…

2024 NISSAN PATHFINDER

Filed May 28, 2026


When it rains the sunroof leaks, took it the dealership, they replaced the drain grommets and it still does the same thing again two days later when it rain.

2024 NISSAN PATHFINDER

Filed May 27, 2026


Bought new 2024 Nissan Pathfinder, 20 months and 16,000 miles later I need new brakes and rotors. It was in for service at the 12 month / 10,000 mile mark and the rear brakes read 8/32nds. 8 months and 6,000 miles later my rear brakes are at 1/32nds and 2/32nds. I was told it was normal wear and tear.

2026 NISSAN PATHFINDER

Filed May 20, 2026


The contact owns a 2026 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH a loud explosion noise had occurred. The contact open the interior sunroof door and discovered that the glass sunroof had shattered outward. The vehicle was immediately taken to the local dealer who replaced the glass sunroof. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 1,800.

2014 NISSAN PATHFINDER

Filed May 19, 2026


Vehicle has known CVT judder issue. Now they (Nissan) claim the only way to remedy is a complete transmission replacement. The car is my wife’s vehicle and can be very touchy often causing distracted driving in reality. Occuring nearly since purchase in Oct. 2013.

2023 NISSAN PATHFINDER

Filed May 16, 2026


My car only has 64000 miles on it and the back up camera module went out, I have had same issue with a 2019 model I had, and I have seen online where others have had the same issues.

2025 NISSAN PATHFINDER

Filed May 15, 2026


The contact owns a 2025 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked inside a parking lot, the contact discovered that an L shaped cracked had formed on the windshield. The contact stated that the crack appeared to have started on the top, passenger side of the window, running down that part of the glass before veering of towards the driver side of the windshield. The contact stated that the failure appeared to have occurred without incident. The dealer was informed…

2020 NISSAN ARMADA

Filed May 15, 2026


Purchased this vehicle in August 2024. A month later car wouldn’t start and the battery died. The dealership replaced it. 14 months later (October 2025) the car wouldn’t start again. Engine light came on. We took it to warranty approved shop and they told us the battery had died. Again. 7 months later the car won’t start. Engine light turned on. Took it to warranty approved shop and they said the battery had died again. The shop owner said it was related to a smart battery charger and it was…

2024 NISSAN PATHFINDER

Filed May 14, 2026


Hi ! I just purchased the 2024 Nissan pathfinder SL on March 13th , 2026 . Three days later I noticed a slight vibration to the car . I was told it was the mount they’d replace both mounts . Get the car from getting the mounts replaced , & when I went to leave with the “ repaired “ the car sounded horrible while in Reverse. It was a loud sound more than just a vibration. I immediately went into the dealer and they said they’d replace the other two mounts . Fast forward to that appointment, I…

2025 NISSAN PATHFINDER

Filed May 13, 2026


The front grille and front bumper of my 2025 Nissan Pathfinder have melted twice on their own without any accident, impact, or unusual use. The vehicle is used exclusively for personal family transportation and is parked outdoors in Florida. Nissan opened a warranty case on April 1, 2026. However, their entire investigation was conducted based on photos only — no physical inspection of the vehicle was ever performed by Nissan or their representative. Despite this, Nissan denied the warranty…

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Updated May 30, 2026. Refreshed nightly.