Structure Related Problems of the 2020 Nissan Pathfinder

Table 1 shows one common structure related problems of the 2020 Nissan Pathfinder.

Table 1. Structure related problems of Nissan Pathfinder

Problem Category Number of Problems
Body problems
2

Body problem #1

Passenger door unlock/lock does not work at all unless done manually by hand and the driver door is beginning to do the same as well. This has begun a year ago. The lift gate button broke off over a year ago as well and is only connected by cables and today (January 9, 2026) while trying to open the trunk the entire silver trim piece flew off towards me. The manual trunk (ours is not automatic) is a poor design and is not made safely to push the trunk button and pull up easily.

Body problem #2

Hood latch failed. Once opened, it would not re-secure. Vehicle had ~ 67,000 miles at occurrence. Problem was confirmed by dealer service. There were no warning features. Latch needed replacement due to 'damage' even though the was no accident or other reason for it to be 'damaged'. Cost was over $450 for replacement & repair. There are recalls for the same issue on other model years!.


Structure related problems in other Nissan Pathfinder model year vehicles:



Pathfinder Service Bulletins
Pathfinder Safety Recalls
Pathfinder Defect Investigations