Power Train Related Problems of the 2018 Nissan Pathfinder

Table 1 shows two common power train related problems of the 2018 Nissan Pathfinder. The number one most common problem is related to the power train (ten problems). The second most common problem is related to the transmission gear slipping (two problems).

Table 1. Power Train related problems of Nissan Pathfinder

Problem Category Number of Problems
Power Train problems
10
Transmission Gear Slipping problems
2

Recently reported Power Train problems of the 2018 Nissan Pathfinder

The Power Train problem

The vehicle veers towards the right, even though a wheel alignment was completed on 7/1/26. On 7/28/26 when driving the vehicle, it wouldn’t accelerate properly, it felt sluggish and although the gas pedal was depressed it was struggling to pick up speed.   Read details...

The Transmission Gear Slipping problem

The transmission seems to be slipping. At low rpms there is a noticeable metallic sound and loss of power, especially when making left or right turns. I have taken the vehicle to my local dealership at least three times without them finding a solution or being able to fix the issue.   Read details...


Power Train related problems in other Nissan Pathfinder model year vehicles:



Pathfinder Service Bulletins
Pathfinder Safety Recalls
Pathfinder Defect Investigations