Exterior Lighting Problems of Nissan Pathfinder

Nissan Pathfinder owners have reported 52 exterior lighting related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 7 most common exterior lighting problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's exterior lighting (32 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's brake light (7 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Exterior Lighting related problems of Nissan Pathfinder


Recently reported Exterior Lighting problems of Nissan Pathfinder

The Exterior Lighting problem

The contact owns a 2019 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact observed a melted spot and soot on the bottom of the front passenger’s side headlight assembly.   Read details...

The Brake Light problem

The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that at start-up the brake light illuminated and remained illuminated continuously. Due to the failure, the vehicle could be started without depressing the brake pedal. The traction control warning light was also illuminated.   Read details...

The Headlights problem

The contact owns a 2020 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated while driving 35 mph, the passenger’s side headlight began to fog up. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that there was condensation in the headlight housing   Read details...

The Brake Light Switch problem

The contact owns a 2019 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated while the vehicle was stationary, she was unable to start the vehicle. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the radio and other electrical features were operable.   Read details...

The Tail Light problem

Dealer has treated symptom; not cause of failure. No safwety defect listed.   Read details...




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