Body problems of the 2015 Nissan Pathfinder

Ten problems related to body have been reported for the 2015 Nissan Pathfinder. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2015 Nissan Pathfinder based on all problems reported for the 2015 Pathfinder.

1 Body problem

Failure Date: 02/04/2024

Hood latch won’t close fully. Took to my dealer and supposedly they “cleaned” it and it keeps not fully latching and dealer won’t do anything about it because they “cleaned” it previously. Randomly comes loose. I can’t list a. Specific date because it always happens if I take it for an oil change they can’t get the hood to fully latch either. Once you open the hood it will not fully latch.

2 Body problem

Failure Date: 10/17/2020

We were driving on a highway at 70 mph when the hood opened up and hit the windshield. The safety latch did not engage. It bent up the hood, cracked the windshield and dented the roof. The hood was down and latched when we left. I know Nissan had recalls for 2013 and 14. I called Nissan but have not had a response as of this writting.

3 Body problem

Failure Date: 08/06/2020

Driver side visor keep falling down while driving.

4 Body problem

Failure Date: 02/03/2020

Tl- the contact owns a 2015 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 mph the hood erroneously became unlatched and suddenly opened crashing into the front windshield. During the incident both the front driver side and passenger side body fenders were damaged. The local dealer mansfield motor group(1493 park Ave west, mansfield OH) and the manufacturer(cas-39126814) were notified of the failure but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 55,800. Jft.

5 Body problem

Failure Date: 03/23/2017

I was involved in an accident where another car clipped the back bumper of my Pathfinder going trough an intersection. It was enough to deploy my curtain airbags on the drivers side and the seat air bag in the drivers seat, but did minor damage to the back bumper on the drivers side. But, after everyone was out of my Pathfinder, a police officer noticed a fire inside the Pathfinder. It was located on the panel between the drivers side door and the back door on the drivers side. I don't have pictures (I didn't think to take any) and my insurance company is handling the police report and all the details, but the officer asked me to report this issue to you so I am.

6 Body problem

Failure Date: 02/16/2017

While driving my vehicle on the roadway (speed - 40 m. P. H. ), the hood opened and obstructed my view. By the grace of god, I was able to safely stop the vehicle and re-secure the hood. The damage to the fenders was extensive and will need to be replacedd, as well as the hood latch mechanism. A police report was not completed. The vehicle was taken to reed Nissan (3776 w colonial dr, orlando, FL 32808), who said the latch mechanism needs to be replaced, but it was not covered under the warranty.

7 Body problem

Failure Date: 05/15/2016

While driving our Pathfinder in stop and go traffic, I've started to notice and feel a juddering & jerking motion coming from the transmission/powertrain every time I depress or press on the gas pedal at between speeds of 15 to 40 mph. I plan to report this to Nissan along with a couple more issues like the crackling sound coming from the front suspension usually after reversing back out of a driveway then moving forward while slightly turning the wheel back to a straight position. Could be a bearing issue, racking pinion or possibly the brake issues that have been recalled. I will also report the constant announce of a crackling sound coming from the wood paneling around stereo and air condition controls. Last but not least the scary & visible shaking of the front hood while driving at speeds of over 80mph. This violently shaking from the hood will certainly let you know that if you go any faster chances are the hood will fly off or cause serious damage to the vehicle or possibly cause an accident. There is no doubt in my mind that this is issue is clearly an aero dynamic flaw. How can they not have been aware of this possible serious safety issue ?.

8 Body problem

Failure Date: 01/15/2016

2015 Nissan Pathfinder envolved in unknown accident air bag deployed, Nissan refuses to respond , numerious recalls, belief concusion occurred need assistance, stoped payments, collection has been in contact with me , VIN on Pathfinder doesn't match veh, asked them also to provide date of mfg not recieved.

9 Body problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2016

When traveling on the freeway at speeds above 55pmh. The hood begins to shake/flutter ad it seems the hood is about to open. Other friends/relatives with the same vehicle made in 2015 or 2014 have the same issue. The dealer state dit needs to be adjusted but after doing so, the same occurs. I have had to take my vehicle tot he dealer numerous times with no positive result. Florida turnpike is a 70 mph speed limit and it is very scary as the hood shake even more at that speed.

10 Body problem

Failure Date: 05/08/2015

At highway speeds (or equivalent with wind), the hood shakes like it is being lifted by the wind. It seems to shake/vibrate between the latch and the bumpers. I have taken it into a dealership for repairs and they are informed me this is "normal" and they have adjusted the latch and bumpers as much as possible. This has not solved the shaking and I am worried that over time the latch will break and the hood will open. At highway speeds, this is likely very dangerous.


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