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Major Problems with Nissan Pathfinder - Statistics of Complaints

Below you may see what Nissan Pathfinder model years had the most number of complaints over time. Though it does not necessarily mean that 2005, for instance, is the worst year for the Pathfinder. Older Pathfinder vehicles tend to accumulate more problems over time, so you need to carefully explore the nature of the issues. Tap into specific years for more details.

Browse Nissan Pathfinder problems by years

2019 6 2018 25 2017 71 2016 55 2015 203 2014 362 2013 692 2012 13 2011 35 2010 31 2009 30 2008 298 2007 542 2006 818 2005 1031 2004 60 2003 101 2002 150 2001 225 2000 110 1999 103

Worst Nissan Pathfinder Problems

STEERING
1999 Nissan Pathfinder February 13, 2000 Victims: 6

Claim number - 20-5208-313 while driving in rainy weather, consumer experienced steering problems, causing vehicle to flip over, there were six injuries. *tt

SERVICE BRAKES
2014 Nissan Pathfinder January 23, 2017 Victims: 4

Our vehicles braking system fail to properly work . we took it into the dealership they say nothing was wrong but i am having a hard time stopping my vehicle when in motion.

AIR BAGS
2008 Nissan Pathfinder August 6, 2008 Victims: 4

Tl*the contact owns a 2008 nissan pathfinder. while idling at a stop light, the vehicle was rear ended by another vehicle traveling 99 mph. none of the air bags deployed in the contact's vehicle. four occupants were injured and a police report was filed. through online research, the contact discovered nhtsa campaign id number 08v690000 (air bags:frontal). she feels that her vehicle is very unsafe and wants to know why a recall was not issued. the mileages and vin were unknown.

What is the most common problem with Nissan Pathfinder?

Overall the worst problem with Nissan Pathfinder relates to POWER TRAIN problems. Browse the categories below to learn about the specific Pathfinder years that are prone to issues with these components.

POWER TRAIN 1803 ENGINE 689 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 448 AIR BAGS 439 UNKNOWN OR OTHER 384 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 382 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 247 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 240 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 209 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 197 STEERING 187 SUSPENSION 163 SERVICE BRAKES 156 BODY 137 VISIBILITY/WIPER 109 RADIATOR ASSEMBLY 91 COOLING SYSTEM 85 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER 73 FRONT 61 AUXILLARY TANK 61 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL 41 EXHAUST SYSTEM 38 SEAT BELTS 37 ENGINE 37 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 34 RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. 34 SEATS 33 EQUIPMENT 32 FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM 31 TIRES 30 WHEELS 28 FRAME AND MEMBERS 27 STRUCTURE 26 FRONTAL 23 CATALYTIC CONVERTOR 20 ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP 19 FILLER PIPE AND CAP 19 EXTERIOR LIGHTING 17 REAR 17 TREAD/BELT 13 UNDERBODY SHIELDS 12 EMISSION CONTROL 10 ACCELERATOR PEDAL 10 FUEL PUMP 9 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL 9 VISIBILITY 8 POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS 8 GLASS, SIDE/REAR 8 COLUMN 8 DOOR 7 ROTOR 7 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 7 SIDEWALL 7 POWER ADJUST 7 TANK ASSEMBLY 6 MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE 6 SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY 6 HOOD 6 PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS 6 AIR CONDITIONER 5 BRAKE LIGHTS 5 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 5 FOUNDATION COMPONENTS 4 PARKING BRAKE 4 DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM 4 PADS 4 SWITCH 4 HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE 4 HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS 4 PEDALS AND LINKAGES 4 ELECTRICAL 4 WINDSHIELD 3 HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS 3 RETRACTOR 3 LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS 3 STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR 3 REAR/OTHER 3 HEATER CORE 3 WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER 3 RACK AND PINION 3 LATCH 3 SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC 3 SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE 3 SIDE/WINDOW 3 FRONT 2 DRIVESHAFT 2 COLUMN SHIFT 2 MECHANICAL 2 HEADLIGHTS 2 BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS 2 IGNITION 2 LOCK 2 MACPHERSON STRUT 2 12V/24V/48V BATTERY 2 BUCKLE ASSEMBLY 2 SWITCH 2 TAILGATE 2 INTERIOR LIGHTING 2 LOCK 2 ROOF AND PILLARS 2 FRONT UNDERHOOD 2 LOWER ARM 2 SPRINGS 2 LABELS 2 TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM 2 DELIVERY 1 DRIVELINE 1 CRANKCASE (PCV) 1 LATCH 1 GASOLINE 1 HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS 1 CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) 1 MODULE 1 CALIPER 1 CHILD SEAT 1 ANCHORAGE 1 SHOCK ABSORBER 1 SELECTOR DEVICES 1 CLUTCH ASSEMBLY 1 INTERIOR/UNDER DASH 1 AXLE ASSEMBLY 1 CABLES 1 LINKAGES 1 SHOCK ABSORBER 1 CONTROL UNIT/MODULE 1 DRUM 1 WHEEL BEARING 1 TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE 1 GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) 1 GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) 1 RIM 1 LATCH 1 TAIL LIGHTS 1 SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT 1 RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER 1 LINKAGES 1 TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) 1 BEAD 1 COIL SPRINGS 1 WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES 1 TRAILER HITCHES 1 HUB 1 ROTOR 1 SHAFT SECTOR 1 DELIVERY 1 SPINDLE 1 MID/REAR ASSEMBLY 1 TANK VALVE/GAUGE 1 CONVERTIBLE 1 ABS WARNING LIGHT 1 EXTERNAL 1 FUEL PUMP 1 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 1 OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION 1 FRONT PASSENGER 1

Number of Complaints Reported in the First Year

2019 6 2018 25 2017 32 2016 11 2015 66 2014 111 2013 369 2012 1 2011 5 2010 4 2009 4 2008 11 2007 12 2006 19 2005 28 2004 22 2003 11 2002 16 2001 24 2000 7 1999 17
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