general problems of the 2016 Nissan Pathfinder

Five problems related to engine and engine cooling have been reported for the 2016 Nissan Pathfinder. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2016 Nissan Pathfinder based on all problems reported for the 2016 Pathfinder.

1 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 03/15/2024

The engine in this vehicle has shut off two times while we were driving it. We were forced to make emergency exits off of the roadway in order to prevent injury to ourselves and others. This is a life-threatening situation when the vehicle loses engine power while it is being driven. Additionally, we have experienced multiple instances of the vehicle not starting after it had been parked. We have researched this on the internet and have found that other Nissan owners are experiencing this same issue. When the vehicle stops running while driving or when it will not start after being parked, we get these symptoms: everything lit up on the dash tpms light, I-key error, no speedometer, no tachometer the engine cooling fan is running vehicle will not start back up when you push the start button the dash lights come back on the cooling fan would kick on engine will not start.

2 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 08/29/2022

My front differential and transmission failed at the same time while I was driving on a major highway. I had to repair both components at a dealership costing me over $8000.

3 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 12/13/2021

I purchased this as a new used 2016 Pathfinder in October 2021. Within about 2500 miles in December of 2021, the radiator cooling fan assembly was making noise and had to be replaced. It is now may of 2022, about 3000 miles later, and the same thing has to be replaced. There were no other messages or symptoms other than the noise the fan makes when the bearings are shot. It has not been inspected by anyone other than myself and my mechanic at the time the first fan assembly needed replacement. I am about to take the vehicle to a Nissan dealer to confirm what I already know. When it is replaced I will keep the old part for inspection.

4 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 07/13/2021

My car hit 62,000 miles, it started having transmission issues. It shakes, makes large noises, the car tries to stall, having issues accelerating, and loss power. I am concerned that the car will turn off or broke down while driving.

5 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 05/04/2018

Tl - the contact owns a 2016 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that he took his vehicle to a dealer (great neck Nissan 250 northern blvd, great neck, NY 11021) and had the air conditioner fixed because hot air came out. The vehicle had to be taken back to another dealer (coeppel Nissan 74-15 northern blvd jackson heights NY 11372) because the symptoms recurred. The dealer diagnosed the vehicle and informed that the freon had leaked out and the vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified and provided the contact with a case number and informed him that his warranty ran out. The failure mileage was 12308. Jc.


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