Equipment Problems of Nissan Pathfinder - part 2

Nissan Pathfinder owners have reported 751 problems related to equipment (under the equipment category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Nissan Pathfinder based on all problems reported for the Pathfinder.

36 Equipment problem of the 2014 Nissan Pathfinder

Failure Date: 04/09/2025

The problem I am having now envovles the emc. After getting the catalytic converters replaced 2 times replacing the oxygen sensors 3 times and the manifold replaced, also a few other things that’s all connected the computer won’t acknowledge that’s the new parts have been replaced. So the engine still has a bad exhaust smell and the vehicle won’t run properly. Mechanic said I shouldn’t have a problem with the emc but it is the problem. The problems go away once the codes are cleared but come back when the engine light comes back on. I have also noticed that a recall for the emc for the same year vehicle but for a hybrid.

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37 Equipment problem of the 2024 Nissan Pathfinder

Failure Date: 03/30/2025

While driving at highway speeds, when attempting to accelerate when passing another vehicle or changing lanes, the vehicle has lost acceleration on more than 1 occasion. I could not accelerate even with the gas pedal all the way down. The car just rolled slowly for about 10 seconds before it began accelerating and jerked forward. Nissan not providing a solution because they “cannot duplicate the issue”.

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38 Equipment problem of the 2022 Nissan Pathfinder

Failure Date: 03/28/2025

The engine would shift out of drive into neutral while driving on the road. It one time shifted into park while pulling out of my driveway and left me stuck in the middle of the road for several seconds before it would allow me to shift back to drive. This has been continuous throughout. I reported to Nissan with no action from them. Sunroof leaks at 93,000 miles and regular maintenance (at home) the engine seized and they are saying sludge. I know it has been maintained so there has to be a separate cause. We had routine maintenance, the report from Nissan all along provided no engine issues or no oil pressure issues.

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39 Equipment problem of the 2015 Nissan Pathfinder

Failure Date: 03/15/2025

My Nissan Pathfinder had r24c6 hood latch recall repaired a couple months ago and is is still not updated in the NHTSA website? service was done at the Nissan dealership on sonoma blvd in vallejo CA. When I go to the Nissan dealership website to schedule an appointment, Nissan states that there are no open recalls on this vehicle (7sbe521) I will upload documentation to prove it was done. Nhtsa can also verify with dealership with necessary. Thank you!!!.

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40 Equipment problem of the 2016 Nissan Pathfinder

Failure Date: 03/04/2025

There is a recall for replacement of the hood latch. The recall id is r24b7. I have taken my car to the dealer twice. All they do is inspect and clean the part. They do not replace the part. It was my understanding the hood latch should be replaced. However gunn Nissan refuses to replace the latch. Can you help me. The hood still vibrates as if it is not closed.

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41 Equipment problem of the 2013 Nissan Pathfinder

Failure Date: 03/03/2025

Vehicle does not accelerates properly after a left turn it starts jerking violently and it correct itself after a few minutes or it can jerk repeatedly before correcting. After awhile the brake-shift interlock started not working properly by getting stock in the parking position making it shift to the drive position.

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42 Equipment problem of the 2024 Nissan Pathfinder

Failure Date: 02/26/2025

Transmission malfunction/failure caused loss of all power and had to coast over 3 lanes to the only available shoulder on the left side of the express lanes. This in and of itself could have been catastrophic due to the speed of the vehicles on the express lanes. Turns out there's a failure point on the flexplate and Nissan techs are aware of the issue. Nissan as a whole should replace them if this is the result.

43 Equipment problem of the 2024 Nissan Pathfinder

Failure Date: 02/26/2025

The auto stop/start function. When enabled sometimes it shuts off engine and does not restart as the system should. Stopping at a red light, almost completely but light turns green and you go to accelerate but auto/stop shuts engine off and car dies in middle of intersection. You have to put in park restart engine and put in drive. Has happened to us 4 times with only 14k on car. Shop can’t seem to see what wrong. Car dies set faults but as soon as you restart car faults go away and Nissan says they can’t see any stored faults. They changed fuel pump put it did. It did not fix the issue. Happens again.

44 Equipment problem of the 2019 Nissan Pathfinder

Failure Date: 02/23/2025

The rear hatch unlocks when I start the vehicle. Then the rear hatch is open indicator comes on.

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45 Equipment problem of the 2015 Nissan Pathfinder

Failure Date: 02/18/2025

The hood does not fully latch when closed unless manually engaged. I’ve brought it in to the dealer several times now to specifically have the safety recall completed but all they continue to do is “ clean” it and send me away. It is an ongoing issue and they will not complete the recall on my vehicle.

46 Equipment problem of the 2013 Nissan Pathfinder

Failure Date: 01/29/2025

In January I took my car to the dealership to repair my recalls and I complained about my car juddering jerking and stalling they told me I need a new transmission. I paid for transmission and install the car is still serving and stalling and juddeing I looked up transmission problems it shows all Nissan Pathfinder has a recall on cvt . Is mine included in this recall or am I needing yet another transmission.

47 Equipment problem of the 2014 Nissan Pathfinder

Failure Date: 01/02/2025

Pressing the gas pedal from a full stop resulted in no car accleration (aside from normal car rolling forward from taking foot off of brake) and no engine 'acceleration'. Only when I pressed hard enough did the car suddenly lurch forward/accelerate. This is very risky, as I had been making a turn I would potentially be blocking the incoming lane. In addition, after parking in a parking lot, and turning off the car, I noticed that the brake lights were still lit up.

48 Equipment problem of the 2024 Nissan Pathfinder

Failure Date: 01/01/2025

Driver side view mirror shakes while driving making it unsafe to use the mirror to make s lane change. Nissan corporate refusing to fix the issue, they say it's normal.

49 Equipment problem of the 2024 Nissan Pathfinder

Failure Date: 01/01/2025

While driving the car, the drivers side view mirror constantly shakes. The corporate mechanic advised he could not fix it. Nissan refusing to correct the issue. Almost involved in two accidents.

50 Equipment problem of the 2013 Nissan Pathfinder

Failure Date: 12/29/2024

Interior door handle failure. The handle component of the interior door handle which retains the actuator cable frequently breaks resulting in an inability to open the door from inside the vehicle. I have replaced four of these on my vehicle in the 5 years I have owned it. The drivers door has been repaired twice. The component is plastic and obviously not made sturdy enough or made of appropriate material to withstand normal use. Failure of this component results in the inability to open the door from inside the vehicle, posing a safety concern should a passenger need to exit the vehicle in an emergency situation. Had I only experienced this issue once, I would not be gravely concerned, but this component is failing too frequently to just ignore. Numerous online forums also show this to be a frequent problem in all Nissan vehicles with this type door handle. At this point, I feel nisan should redesign the door handle with a more sturdy and structurally sound design that can hold up to normal use. And should recall and replace the door handles of all Nissan vehicles that use this particular door handle.

51 Equipment problem of the 2022 Nissan Pathfinder

Failure Date: 12/20/2024

Sunroof leak- causing issues throughout the car. Mold which is very serious and dangerous. This has to be addressed.

52 Equipment problem of the 2017 Nissan Pathfinder

Failure Date: 11/08/2024

Faulty fluid pump system fault cvt system I noticed the car was slow to accelerate like it was slipping. Then a few days later, there was a jerking/ shuddering you could feel the entire car shaking. I took to the repair shop and they are saying it pulled the code for cvt and fuel pump circuit. Car in the shop awaiting repair this seems to be common problem with the Nissan Pathfinder finder 2017. Is there anything can be done about this. It can easily become a safety hazard and potential loss of life. Shouldn’t there be a recall or resolution to this problem and coustomer get reimbursement for money spent with this defective product. Q.

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53 Equipment problem of the 2010 Nissan Pathfinder

Failure Date: 10/15/2024

Rear sub frame rusted through. Vans in mansfield ohio showed us were were the frame was completely rusted out.

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54 Equipment problem of the 2022 Nissan Pathfinder

Failure Date: 10/11/2024

My car jerks violently into first gear often. Slow acceleration. Exclamation mark inside a triangle warning light came on and my car wouldn't accelerate over tha 2 miles per hrs. When in park or at a stop light it idles roughly. Rear brakes have been prematurely expired. I have since replaced them.

55 Equipment problem of the 2024 Nissan Pathfinder

Failure Date: 10/06/2024

While merging onto the parkway, the gas pedal snapped off during acceleration. There was no warning at all, it just snapped off when I stepped on the pedal. I was fortunate enough to pull over onto the shoulder of the parkway without incident, but I had no way to accelerate the car if I needed to. I was very lucky that nothing happened, but I'm very concerned about driving this vehicle and the potential danger it poses to myself and others if this happens again. I believe this is a serious issue and should be looked into with urgency. I've attached pictures of where the pedal snapped off. It appears to be a cheaply made piece of plastic that completely broke off. There is another picture with the pedal intact and circled in red, you can see an indentation towards the top of the pedal. This is where I believe the pedal broke off from.

56 Equipment problem of the 2017 Nissan Pathfinder

Failure Date: 09/12/2024

Thursday 9/12/24 6:38 am temp 71 degrees. Driving on interstate and my 2017 Nissan Pathfinder sunroof exploded in the middle of the glass. No rocks were found. I reviewed dash cam front and rear footage and did not find any evidence of a vehicle close enough to throw a rock on the car.

57 Equipment problem of the 2023 Nissan Pathfinder

Failure Date: 09/10/2024

I engage the parking botton on shifter, & the vehicle still rolled away from me after I got out of vehicle.

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58 Equipment problem of the 2022 Nissan Pathfinder

Failure Date: 08/27/2024

The car ac doesn't work after 2 years, drivers side heated seats not working, computer for stereo and car will randomly shut down.

59 Equipment problem of the 2015 Nissan Pathfinder

Failure Date: 08/05/2024

It begins shaking, jolting and shuddering while driving; started off happening at take off; then progressed to anytime speed was under 35mph; now, it does it often throughout all speeds. Nissan states it needs a new transmission which was quoted to cost $6,600+tax. The vehicle trade-in value is only $5,000ish prior to these symptoms. Vehicle has less than 117,500 miles and all maintenance and fluids have been routinely changed throughout vehicle's lifespan. This cvt issue seems to be ongoing therefore Nissan and other makes should not be allowed to put these into vehicles that are so costly and these transmissions begin to give problems while vehicles are still under warranty. Need assistance in fixing the costly transmission and Nissan should have a discount on this faulty transmissions that they knew had issues. No warning lamps or messages given; symptoms were found when taken in at 117,000 miles and stated transmission needs to be replaced. Warning lamps and signals should have been given to owner to prevent the damage done to transmission. Warning lamps do not show anything wrong with vehicle; however, the jolting, jumping and sputtering is very dangerous during driving and may cause accidents in braking, acceleration and/or heavy traffic flow.

60 Equipment problem of the 2014 Nissan Pathfinder

Failure Date: 08/01/2024

The rear subframe is completely rusty. The problem has been looked at by multiple independent auto repair centers. It is a safety concern as the subframe could fall apart due to the rust putting myself and others at risk while driving this vehicle. I bought this car in June of 2024 and it was a problem that was brought to my attention at that time but was rusty before that.

61 Equipment problem of the 2015 Nissan Pathfinder

Failure Date: 07/18/2024

After my fiance passed from cancer in February. I saved 10g for me and our kids to get to school and work. The carfax report only showed one recall at that time. I only drove that truck a week and almost died multiple times with my family. The truck just would go into limp mode. I found later that nissin America had recalled the cvt / judder/ transmission. It was recalled and never fixed! that was on no report I saw. I thought I found a great vehicle for my family and I bought a death trap. How can a recall of such importance like the transmission needing to be replaced and paid for by Nissan. It's 7 thousand dollars. I would have never bought that vehicle if all the information on that vehicle was on the report. How can you take something so dangerous and allow it to be sold to the public not knowing thst it was never repaired. The previous owners were never notified of the recall which is why is was never fixed. Nissan told me it was covered up to 81,000 miles or you had until 2024 to get it repaired or whichever came first. My family is about to lose everything. I can't even drive to hilltop to get my plates. I still haven't been able to drive it. It is a death trap. This vehicle should not have ever been resold with such a significant issue like the transmission! I feel like I was just robbed ten thousand dollars. I'm disabled and had plans to return to school. My sons wrestling future is now over. Everyone lost their jobs because I can't drive anyone. I can't even go to the store without worrying I'm going to die in that truck. This is so wrong. I am praying that you can help me make this right. The truck had a recall that was removed yet never fixed. A danger to the public and my family. Thank you for your time.

62 Equipment problem of the 2024 Nissan Pathfinder

Failure Date: 07/12/2024

Driver's side view mirror constantly shakes making impossible to use while driving. Makes you sick when looking at it. Unsafe to make lane change.

63 Equipment problem of the 2017 Nissan Pathfinder

Failure Date: 07/06/2024

The rear passenger window exploded while driving. It shattered all over the passenger seat and middle seat. Luckily, there was no one in the back seat when it occurred.

64 Equipment problem of the 2017 Nissan Pathfinder

Failure Date: 06/29/2024

On June 29, 2024, I was backing out of my driveway, and noticed the rear camera screen was black: guide lines were present as usual, but no image. I checked lens: it was unobstructed. Within about 30 minutes, the camera was functioning normally again.

65 Equipment problem of the 2015 Nissan Pathfinder

Failure Date: 06/13/2024

My car jolts/jerks in park as soon as it’s crunk up. Have been to the shop 9 times since June. Last 4 times has been Nissan dealership, had $3000+ worth of work/replacement done. My engine is still continuing to do the same thing. Nissan said past 2 times that it was ignition coils, because they replace plug wires, but they’ve been replaced 3 times now and still the same issue ? sounds more like cvt or timing chain issue. No codes were thrown past 2 times either.

66 Equipment problem of the 2023 Nissan Pathfinder

Failure Date: 06/09/2024

On 6/9/24 I was traveling south on interstate 77. I had intelligent cruise control set. I heard a little chime noise go off and looked at my dash to see what it could be. I noticed the intelligent cruise control was turned off. So I gave my car gas to get it back up to speed. The engine just reved and that is when I noticed that my car was in neutral. This was not operator error. I had both of my hands on the steering wheel and nothing hit the shifter to put it in neutral. I have an appointment with Nissan on Monday 6/17. Back in Feb 2023 this same car put itself in neutral at a stop light. I could not get it to go into drive. I shut it off and turned it back on and it was able to go into drive. I took it to the Nissan dealer on 2/14/23. They said it gave a code that they never saw and would look into it. They did nothing to the car at this time. They never got back to me and I never inquired about it because it never went into neutral again by itself until 6/9/14 while driving down a busy interstate. This time I was very scared and felt like this was a dangerous situation and a safety concern.

67 Equipment problem of the 2014 Nissan Pathfinder

Failure Date: 06/08/2024

This recall has been out for 2 years now and Nissan still hasn’t come up with a way to fix it or a replacement. I’m constantly in fear driving down the highway that my hood will fly up into my windshield.

68 Equipment problem of the 2015 Nissan Pathfinder

Failure Date: 05/17/2024

The relay in the drivers seat melted and the wires shorted out. This caused issues with my radio, clock, brakes, and power issues when accelerating. They replaced the relay which cost me $1200 and suddenly all of my systems work correctly. I was told the short was causing feedback into the electrical systems of the car by the service department. The dealer further confirmed there is an advisory on this issue and it has been noted several times. They stated the issue is ongoing but there is no recall.

69 Equipment problem of the 2013 Nissan Pathfinder

Failure Date: 05/08/2024

Both the front and back cradles are bad. The back ones snapped in pieces. They should not have gone bad there is no rust on my car.

70 Equipment problem of the 2022 Nissan Pathfinder

Failure Date: 05/01/2024

When attempting to put my vehicle in park by pressing the park button on the gear shift, a large red alert popped up on the dash that said "when parked, use emergency brake", and instead of shifting into park, shifted into neutral, where the car then rolled until I applied pressure on the brake. At this time, the car nearly rolled over my young child as it was not expected for the vehicle to roll after being put into park. There were no warning lights or messages prior to this occurring. It was then found that there has been a service bulletin out regarding a shifter issue with this model vehicle. I took the vehicle to a Nissan dealership where I paid $230 for diagnostics, where they confirmed that the issue was directly related to the service bulletin, but that they would not repair the vehicle as my car was out of warranty, even though it is only two years old. They suggested I reach out to Nissan north America consumer affairs to request payment outside of a manufacturer warranty, where they opened a case, and ultimately denied any assistance in repairing the defect that has been found to be known about for nearly a decade, yet they keep making vehicles with the same defective issue.



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