Latches/locks/linkage Problems of Nissan Pathfinder

Nissan Pathfinder owners have reported 16 problems related to latches/locks/linkage (under the latches/locks/linkage 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.

1 Latches/locks/linkage problem of the 2016 Nissan Pathfinder

Failure Date: 02/08/2025

The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that while receiving an oil change, the mechanic was unable to securely close the hood of the vehicle. The mechanic lubricated the hood latch and was able to close the hood. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 22v420000 (latches/locks/linkages) and the recall repair was performed; however, the failure persisted. The dealer was contacted and informed the contact that the recall repair stated that the latch would be lubricated, and not replaced, and only the same remedy could be provided. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was 173,000.

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2 Latches/locks/linkage problem of the 2019 Nissan Pathfinder

Failure Date: 11/08/2024

See attached document for complaint.

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3 Latches/locks/linkage problem of the 2015 Nissan Pathfinder

Failure Date: 08/31/2022

The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that after opening the hood, the hood failed to close as needed. The contact had to slam the hood repeatedly for the hood to close properly. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer to be repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 22v420000 (latches/locks/linkages) however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was contacted but no additional assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 120,000.

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4 Latches/locks/linkage problem of the 2013 Nissan Pathfinder

Failure Date: 08/21/2022

The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated while driving 35 mph, the hood unlatched and struck the front windshield. No one was injured. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the hood latch was replaced but the failure reoccurred several times. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 22v420000 (latches/locks/linkages) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer and the manufacturer were made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was unknown. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

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5 Latches/locks/linkage problem of the 2014 Nissan Pathfinder

Failure Date: 06/15/2022

The contact owns a 2014 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that while driving at 50 mph, the hood unexpectedly opened, obstructing his view and causing him to swerve into oncoming traffic. The contact was able to pull over on the shoulder of the roadway. There was smoke coming from underneath the hood. The failure damaged the hood, fender, and body of the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The dealer was made aware of the failure; however, the dealer had canceled two scheduled appointments. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The contact was made aware by carfax that the VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 22v420000 (latches/locks/linkages) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

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6 Latches/locks/linkage problem of the 2015 Nissan Pathfinder

Failure Date: 06/13/2022

The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 22v420000 (latches/locks/linkages) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35-40 mph, the hood inadvertently opened. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and was able to close the hood using excessive force. The fender was damaged while closing the hood. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and failure. The approximate failure mileage was 77,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

7 Latches/locks/linkage problem of the 2015 Nissan Pathfinder

Failure Date: 02/16/2022

The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 22v420000 (latches, locks, linkages) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the hood became unlatched. The failure mileage was unknown. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

8 Latches/locks/linkage problem of the 2016 Nissan Pathfinder

Failure Date: 12/15/2021

The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that the trunk latch was inoperable and not closing securely. The contact stated the failure had been recurring for approximately two years. The contact stated had received notification NHTSA campaign number: 22v420000 (latches/locks/linkages). The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be repaired under the recall repair. The contact stated the dealer verbally informed her that the recall repair was completed however, the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 88,000.

9 Latches/locks/linkage problem of the 2013 Nissan Pathfinder

Failure Date: 05/14/2021

The contact's aunt owns a 2013 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that on three separate occasions, the hood inadvertently popped open without warning while driving at various speeds. The vehicle was taken to the dealer twice, the hood latch was replaced after the first failure and the hood latches were lubricated after the second failure. The contact's aunt then received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 22v420000 (latches/locks/linkages) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 78,062. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

10 Latches/locks/linkage problem of the 2014 Nissan Pathfinder

Failure Date: 09/13/2020

The contact owns a 2014 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated upon completing an oil change on the vehicle, the hood latch failed to closed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the hood latch was repaired. The contact received recall notification of NHTSA campaign number: 22v420000 (latches/locks/linkages). However, the parts to do the recall repair were not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time to complete the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

11 Latches/locks/linkage problem of the 2008 Nissan Pathfinder

Failure Date: 12/18/2013

The rear door/hatch unlatches while driving. Very dangerous especially with people in the 3rd row and with packages spilling out onto roads. The car is being brought to Nissan today to get diagnosed.

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12 Latches/locks/linkage problem of the 2002 Nissan Pathfinder

Failure Date: 02/18/2011

On 2002 Nissan Pathfinder the back window above the tail gate will unlock by use of the remote. The window is only to unlock by use of the key. When locking by remote or unlocking the window pops open. When driving an open door light shows up and all "doors" are closed, just the window unlocked itself. Note that over the years I have only unlocked this window by key maybe 20 times. When unlocking and locking I must now check the window each time.

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13 Latches/locks/linkage problem of the 2006 Nissan Pathfinder

Failure Date: 12/18/2010

Power door lock failure on passenger left side. Door failed to unlock disallowing us to access our child in her baby seat.

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14 Latches/locks/linkage problem of the 2006 Nissan Pathfinder

Failure Date: 06/15/2009

About a month ago my wife went to fill up our 2006 Pathfinder and when she finished the gas gauge showed only half fill. She went to another gas station tried to fill it up but it only took another dollar. The next day I called up Nissan who said it was the sending unit in the gas tank and would be apx $600 to fix. I saw other logs of xterras having this problem and there was a recall. Our car was just past the 3 year warranty. If this were the only problem with this car I'd pay to get it fixed. But I've had another but problems with this vehicle. I've gone through 3 sets of rotors and I'm on my 3rd set of tires. The drivers side door lock broke and to be brought in twice, and the bose system has a cd stuck which I can't get out. This happened only after we owned it a few months.

15 Latches/locks/linkage problem of the 2008 Nissan Pathfinder

Failure Date: 12/31/2007

The computer system in the 2008 Nissan Pathfinder malfunctions and all gauges, speedometer, and warning systems stop working. This happens when driving. The cruise control will cause the cars to accelerate.

16 Latches/locks/linkage problem of the 2006 Nissan Pathfinder

Failure Date: 11/16/2006

: the contact stated while refueling the vehicle, the contents inside the vehicle were stolen. In order to fuel the vehicle, all the locks must be unlocked. The dealership and manufacturer stated this was how the vehicle was manufactured. A police report was taken.


Other Common Latches/locks/linkage related problems of Nissan Pathfinder

Problem Category Number of Problems
Latches/locks/linkage problems
16
Hood Latch problems
8
Door Latch problems
5
Trunk Lid Lock problems
2
Hatchback/liftgate Lock problems
2
Tailgate Latch problems
1

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