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5N1DR2MM1HC6015192017 NISSAN Pathfinder

Risk Score
33
MODERATE RISK
out of 100
2 Found
2 campaigns
183
Reported to NHTSA
Not Tested
See iihs.org/ratings
9 yrs
Made in UNITED STATES (USA)
F
Score: 50/100
Verdict & Risk Assessment
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Executive Summary

2017 NISSAN Pathfinder was analyzed across NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, crash test data, and public auction records. There are 2 open recalls on record — these are safety-critical and should be addressed immediately. 183 owner complaints include 7 reported injuries, indicating real-world safety incidents beyond normal wear.

  • 2 open recalls including safety-critical systems (Fire risk — park outdoors recall; Brake system recall)
  • 7 injuries reported across 183 owner complaints
  • 7 complaints involved a crash — unusually high incident rate
  • Brakes is flagged in both recalls and owner complaints — double-confirmed failure pattern
  • Component failure cascade detected — a known defect pattern that typically leads to more severe downstream damage
33/100
Moderate Risk
3 moderate risk signals detected. Negotiate accordingly and verify service history.
LOWMODERATEHIGHCRITICAL
Contributing Risk Factors — 3 detected
Critical deferred maintenance — safety-critical components overdue
+20
Elevated fire risk signals detected
+7
2 model-wide recalls on record
+6
Critical Alerts

No auction records available. Title brand status could not be verified — request title history from seller or state DMV.

Vehicle
Make
NISSAN
Model
Pathfinder
Year
2017
Trim / Series
Wagon body style
Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)
Vehicle Type
MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)
Drive Type
4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Engine
6-cyl 3.5L
Transmission
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
Doors
4
Manufacturer
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Assembly
SMYRNA, TENNESSEE, UNITED STATES (USA)
GVWR
Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg)
AQuality82/100
Good📍 SMYRNA, TENNESSEE

Nissan's largest US plant. Builds Altima, Rogue, and Maxima with consistent quality.

Awards & Recognition
  • JD Power IQS top-ranked compact car (select years)
Safety
F
Score: 50/100
Crash Test Rating20/40
Recall Safety13/30
Complaint History17/30
55/100High
  • Fire risk — park outdoors recall
  • Brake system recall
16/100
Basic
6 of 20 safety features detected
Missing: Automatic Emergency Braking, Pedestrian AEB, Forward Collision Warning
Elevated
  • 2 complaint(s) involved a fire
Elevated
  • 2 recalls on same component: Brakes
  • 7 injuries reported in complaints
  • Safety system appears in both official recalls and owner complaints

Lemon law eligibility depends on state law, number of repair attempts, and days out of service. Consult an attorney for actual eligibility.

The same components appear in both official NHTSA recalls and owner-filed complaints — a double-confirmed failure signal.

Brakes
2 recalls8 complaints
Forward Collision Warning?Unknown
Automatic Emergency Braking?Unknown
Pedestrian AEB?Unknown
Rear AEB?Unknown
Lane Departure Warning?Unknown
Lane Keep Assist?Unknown
Lane Centering Assist?Unknown
Blind Spot Monitoring?Unknown
Rear Cross Traffic Alert?Unknown
Adaptive Cruise Control?Unknown
Adaptive Headlights?Unknown
Auto High BeamStandard
Parking Assist?Unknown
Backup CameraStandard
Electronic Stability ControlStandard
Tire Pressure Monitoring?Direct
Event Data Recorder?Unknown
Crash Notification?Unknown
Dynamic Brake SupportStandard
Keyless IgnitionStandard
Recalls
70/100
Critical Deferred Risk
Critical deferred failure risk — 4 safety-critical or high-cost components are past their service interval. Without immediate attention, repair costs will compound significantly.
No odometer data on record. Mileage is estimated at ~108,000 mi based on average annual driving. Items marked EST. OVERDUE may already be due — verify service history with the seller. Items marked OVERDUE are confirmed past-due based on vehicle age alone.
DUE SOONCriticalTiming Chain Tensioner
Service interval: 120,000 mi · Est. ~108,000 mi (no odometer on record)
Schedule Timing Chain Tensioner service before 120,000 mi
Worn chain tensioners cause timing chain skip or snap — common on GM 5.3L/6.2L, Ford EcoBoost, VW/Audi EA888, BMW N47/N63. Listen for cold-start rattles.
EST. OVERDUECriticalWater Pump
Service interval: 8 yr · Vehicle age: 9 yr · Past due by age
Service Water Pump immediately — already past the 100,000 mi / 8 yr interval
Water pump failure causes rapid overheating. If the engine overheats even once, head gasket damage is likely — turning a $400 part into a $3,000+ repair.
EST. OVERDUEHighTransmission Fluid / Service
Service interval: 5 yr · Vehicle age: 9 yr · Past due by age
Service Transmission Fluid / Service immediately — already past the 60,000 mi / 5 yr interval
Degraded transmission fluid destroys clutch packs and solenoids. CVT transmissions are especially sensitive — neglected fluid can result in a $4,000–$8,000 replacement.
EST. OVERDUEHighDifferential / Transfer Case Fluid
Service interval: 4 yr · Vehicle age: 9 yr · Past due by age
Service Differential / Transfer Case Fluid immediately — already past the 50,000 mi / 4 yr interval
On 4WD/AWD vehicles, neglected differential or transfer case fluid causes metal-on-metal wear. Replacement costs $1,500–$4,000.
EST. OVERDUEHighCoolant Flush
Service interval: 5 yr · Vehicle age: 9 yr · Past due by age
Service Coolant Flush immediately — already past the 100,000 mi / 5 yr interval
Degraded coolant loses corrosion inhibitors and attacks aluminum engine components. Can cause head gasket failure and water pump corrosion.
EST. OVERDUEModerateSpark Plugs (iridium/platinum)
Service interval: 8 yr · Vehicle age: 9 yr · Past due by age
Service Spark Plugs (iridium/platinum) immediately — already past the 100,000 mi / 8 yr interval
Worn spark plugs cause misfires that can foul and crack catalytic converters. A $150 tune-up can prevent a $1,200 catalytic converter replacement.
DUE SOONModerateFuel Injectors
Service interval: 120,000 mi · Est. ~108,000 mi (no odometer on record)
Schedule Fuel Injectors service before 120,000 mi
Dirty or failing injectors cause rough idle, reduced fuel economy, and increased emissions. Cleaning costs $100–$200; replacement $800–$1,600.
22 RECALLS

NHTSA VIN-specific recall lookup returned no data for this VIN. The 2 recalls below are model-wide and may or may not apply to this exact vehicle depending on production date. Verify at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Estimated Repair Completion (Statistical)

Average repair completion across 2 recalls is ~73%. Always ask the seller for dealer service records confirming each repair.

73%
avg repaired

Statistical model based on recall age, component type, and manufacturer. Not a repair confirmation. Demand dealer service records.

NISSAN Recall Completion Rate — Industry Context
84%Fair

NISSAN completes recalls at a fair rate (84%). If this vehicle has open recalls, follow up with a dealer — average remedy time is ~21 months.

Avg time to remedy open recall: ~21 months · Source: NHTSA Recall Completion Rate Reports

Avg Fix Time
21mo
#18V601000
Jul 2018

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

SummaryNissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Nissan Murano, 2016-2017 Nissan Maxima, 2017-2018 Nissan Pathfinder, and 2017 Infiniti QX60 vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) actuator pumps may allow brake fluid to leak onto an internal circuit board.
Read full details...
ConsequenceA brake fluid leak on the circuit board may result in an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.
Est. Repair Completion~73%

~27% chance this recall was never fixed

Moderate Risk

Source: NHTSA statistical model by recall age & component type

#19V807000
Aug 2019

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

SummaryNissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Nissan Murano, 2016-2018 Nissan Maxima, and 2017-2019 Nissan Pathfinder and Infiniti QX60 vehicles. These vehicles were previously recalled and unrepaired, or inspected and determined to not need a repair, under recall number 18V-601. In addition, this recall expands the previous population. The Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) actuator pumps may allow brake fluid to leak onto an internal circuit board.
Read full details...
ConsequenceA brake fluid leak on the circuit board may result in an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.
Est. Repair Completion~73%

~27% chance this recall was never fixed

Moderate Risk

Source: NHTSA statistical model by recall age & component type

LONG-STANDING OPEN
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
7.9yr open
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
6.8yr open

⚠ One or more recalls have been open for over 5 years — may never have been repaired on this vehicle.

6 yrs ago
08/11/2019
07/09/2018
2 total campaigns
Brakes
1
Part Replacements
0
Software/OTA Updates
0
Buyback/Refund
0
High-Effort Repairs
2 recalls are over 2 years old — statistically less likely to have been completed. Verify repair status with any dealer using your VIN.
RECALL DIDN'T FIX IT

89% of complaints about "SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP" were filed AFTER recall campaign 18V601000 (2018-07-09) — the recall remedy may not have fully resolved the issue.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
89% post-recall
Recall: 2018-07-092 before · 16 after#18V601000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
61% post-recall
Recall: 2019-08-117 before · 11 after#19V807000

Continuing complaints after a recall may indicate an inadequate fix, a new failure mode, or that many vehicles never had the recall performed. Verify recall completion status directly with NHTSA.

1.2yr
Lag from first complaint to recall
First complaint: 2017-04-20 · Recall issued: 2018-07-09

15 months elapsed between first complaint and recall issuance — a significant delay in consumer protection.

Complaints
Engine/Powertrain
2 crash1 inj93
Other
1 crash4 inj33
Electrical
28
Brakes
1 crash8
Safety Systems
1 crash2 inj6
Steering
5
Visibility
1 crash5
Body/Structure
1 crash4
2017
8
2018
20
2019
38
2020
39
2021
22
2022
13
2023
13
2024
16
2025
12
2026
2
54% trend in recent years (improving reliability)
Stable -8%
24
Last 24 months
26
Prior 24 months
Engine stalling12
Fire/smoke11
Electrical failure6
Brake failure1
Transmission slip1
Conditions Reported
Highway/high-speed (23)Startup (17)Rain/wet (9)Parking/low-speed (6)Cold weather (3)
183HIGH VOLUME
2
Fires
7
Crashes
7
Injuries
ODI #11724266STEERING

Constant whine from under the vehicle while in park or idle. Even after having the rack replaced

ODI #11709306POWER TRAIN,TIRES,ENGINE

The contact owns a 2017 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that while driving in a parking lot at unknown speeds, the vehicle began jerking and stalled. The battery had become inoperable. The TPMS message was displayed. The failure was linked to Technical Service Bulletin: NTB15-015h. The local dealer was called and informed the contact that the failure was related to the CVT transmission and confirmed there was no coverage for the repair of the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

ODI #11705791POWER TRAIN

The transmission is failing. The car has about 117,000 miles on it. The transmission issue is a known problem with this vehicle and is causing safety concerns while driving it due to acceleration problems.

ODI #11693456POWER TRAIN

The contact owns a 2017 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a failure with the CVT after identifying a transmission judder. The contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 89,000.

ODI #11689452ENGINE

Engine failure in my vehicle equipped with the VQ35DD engine, which I believe is the result of a widespread and well-documented design defect involving internal sludge buildup. I have owned this vehicle for over five years and have followed the recommended routine maintenance schedule, including on-time oil changes using high-quality oil. At no point during any inspection, service, or maintenance appointment was I informed of any sludge buildup or concerns with the engine. Only after a serious mechanical failure did the Nissan servicing dealership claim the engine was full of sludge, subsequently recommending an engine replacement. Despite my diligence in maintaining the vehicle, I am now facing an engine replacement that was entirely unexpected and has created a safety risk due to loss of motive power. This could have resulted in a serious accident, and I believe this issue merits urgent and transparent attention. Upon researching this issue, I found dozens of similar complaints from other owners with VQ35DD engines, many of whom reported premature engine failure, sludge accumulation, and PCV system defects—despite maintaining their vehicles properly. This issue is being widely discussed on forums, including: [XXX] [XXX] It is unacceptable that Nissan has not issued a technical service bulletin, recall, or extended warranty to address this problem, particularly when it may stem from a known defect in the PCV system or engine design (such as poor oil flow, crankcase ventilation failure, or GDI-related contamination). Given the facts outlined above and the potential safety hazard, a full investigation should be taken to help Nissan customers. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

ODI #11689046ENGINE

Timing chain failure at 88,000 miles on well maintained vehicle. Could cause catastrophic engine failure. No leading indicator.

ODI #11684133ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE

As I was driving my 2017 Nissan Pathfinder, when the vehicle suddenly accelerated to a high rate of speed and the gas pedal became stuck. I tried to press on the brake as much as possible but the vehicle was not successfully able to be stopped which caused a terrible motor vehicle accident.

ODI #11683007ENGINE

PCV Valve hose clogging rendering system useless and resulting in sludge buildup in engine. The sludge buildup causes issues with timing chain lubrication and ultimately destroys the guides causing excessive engine rattling, aluminum flakes in the engine. Causes loss of power, numerous different engine codes, and ultimately catastrophic failure of engine. Hise collapses within itself and prevents proper crankcase ventilation. See attached pictures.

ODI #11676700UNKNOWN OR OTHER

My Nissan pathfinder has consistently had a AC compressor unit replacement several times. There is OBVIOUSLY a sealing issue on this part /vehicle. It’s absolutely unacceptable to replace a AC compressor unit 3 times within the 5 years of owning this vehicle.

ODI #11675377POWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE

The contact owns a 2017 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds the vehicle failed to properly accelerate and the transmission overheated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the transmission cooler had leaked transmission fluid and needed to be replaced. The transmission cooler was replaced but the failure persisted. Additionally, while driving at an undisclosed speed, the rear hatch door opened unintendedly. The contact stated that while attempting to retrieve items from the rear hatch area, the electronic hatch door closed unexpectedly. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 48,000.

ODI #11672186POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Nissan Pathfinder vehicles to repair the CVT transmission fluid cooler hose (inter-cooler). The internal fluid cooler (ITOC) hose may detach from the cooler due to inadequate clamping force. Inter-coolers may overheat, fail operation causing leaks and possible fires. If this occurs, the CVT transmission fluid will begin to slowly leak and the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) will illuminate on the instrument panel. If the MIL is ignored, the CVT transmission fluid will drain further, resulting in noise, vibration and possible fire. If this is ignored, eventually the CVT transmission will no longer operate properly and the The vehicle will stop accelerating, which could increase the risk of a crash and endangerment. Rear hatch on some 2017 Nissan Pathfinders. Specifically, some brackets used to attach the gas struts to the rear door (hatch) may be improperly made, potentially causing the struts to detach from the brackets when opening or closing the door. This could cause the hatch to fall rapidly, potentially striking someone. Identified as 18V-601, that includes the 2017 Nissan Pathfinder for a potential issue where the lift-gate (back hatch) may not lock properly, this will allow lift-gate to open while driving, not lock securely, potentially allowing someone to fall out of moving vehicle.

ODI #11664526AIR BAGS

The contact owns a 2017 Nissan Pathfinder. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer for routine maintenance, and the vehicle was diagnosed, and the contact was informed that the air bag and sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact refused the repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

ODI #11662466POWER TRAIN

The Nissan CVT transmission on my low mileage Nissan Pathfinder 2017 with 90k miles is showing that there is an issue with transmission. it can stop working while driving and it can be an issue with safety if you are driving anywhere. it can potentially cause loss of life of my family or others.

ODI #11634532ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

The contact's daughter owns a 2017 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, the instrument panel and the infotainment system were inoperable, and the screen was black. The contact stated that the failure persisted while driving, and the contact's daughter was unable to control the side view mirrors. The vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer, where it was diagnosed that the display control unit, Part Number: 25391-9PJ0C had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided because the vehicle was out of warranty. The failure mileage was approximately 89,000.

ODI #11630859POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

The Check Engine light turned on and took it to dealership on 12/14/24 and they stated that Throttle chamber may have issues. Used scanner and code P0101- Mass Air Flow Sensor Circuit was read on scanner. Vehicle struggles to get air flow into engine causes speed to struggle when trying to accelerate.

ODI #11624636UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

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

ODI #11622859ENGINE

On Sunday [XXX] while driving to Savannah Georgia to attend a funeral my 2017 Nissan Pathfinder broke down. I was able to coast off the road out of traffic in the pouring rain. I had the vehicle towed to Statesboro tire and brake in Statesboro Georgia who was in network with my extended warranty company. On May 20th 2024 I was told the engine failed due to metal in the oil. They opened a claim and diagnosed the issue. The warranty company requested the oil pan be dropped and pictures to be submitted to them to continue with the claim. Upon further inspection there was sludge and noticeable metal in the oil pan. My extended warranty company denied the claim. I asked if i could submit my maintenance records to prove the vehicle had been maintained. I was told no by the warranty company and statesboro tire and brake didn't even submit them for me. So I had to pay for the work test had been done and have the vehicle towed back to Grovetown Ga. which is where I live. I contacted Nissan consumer relations at this point not knowing what else to do. They opened a claim and I then had the vehicle towed to the Nissan dealership near me. Which they did another diagnosis and the claim through them was also denied. I purchased this vehicle used from CarMax in Augusta Georgia with 41502 miles on it. Upon purchasing the vehicle I maintained the vehicle keeping up with all of the manufacturers recommendations for maintenance and service. I contacted CarMax to see if they could do anything because they are who I purchased the vehicle from. The service manager at CarMax was able to submit my records to the extended warranty company and the claim was approved. The engine is being replaced after almost 6 months of persistence. It is a used engine but at least it's a new engine to me. On [XXX] the vehicle had 100573 miles. There were no warning lights. The vehicle had no issues until it just died on that date. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

ODI #11622879POWER TRAIN

We have just under 80,000 miles on this & the transmission has started slipping. Pulled into an intersection after slowing (we were on the right-of-way), turned right to go up a hill & transmission hesitated. Car shuddered, then tranny kicked in & up the hill we went. We've noticed similar issues when moving from a 'slowing' motion to accelerating - highway lane changes when passing, etc. The hill thing was a stunner.

ODI #11618361EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Low beam headlamps becoming to dim to safely see at night resulting in having to replace entire headlamp Replacing bulb made no difference

ODI #11616631ENGINE

The contact owns a 2017 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact pulled over to the shoulder of the road and attempted to jumpstart the vehicle; however, the vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to the property and was later towed to a local dealer where it was diagnosed but no cause for the failure was identified. The contact stated that several weeks afterwards, the display screen went black before the vehicle lost motive power. The contact pulled over to the shoulder of the road and attempted to jump start the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle shut off as soon as the contact arrived at the local dealer. The vehicle was taken back to the same local dealer where it was diagnosed but no cause for the failure was identified. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.

ODI #11614214UNKNOWN OR OTHER

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.

ODI #11612349ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY/WIPER

AC Auto Amp failed and no cold or hot air is coming out of the vents. Nissan has identified the problem in May 2024 and as of September 2024 they still have not sourced a part that can be used to repair the issue. Safety was put at risk in two ways. First the windshield defroster and defogger do not work. When fog begins to appear on the windshield it affects visibility and has to be wiped off manually while driving. In summer months the temperature of the cabin is excessively hot which can be unsafe over long drives. Nissan has provided no ETA for being able to fix this and the cold NorthEast winter months are coming where it will get dangerously cold. This can be unsafe over long drives in sub freezing temps.

ODI #11599553UNKNOWN OR OTHER

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.

ODI #11597961UNKNOWN OR OTHER

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.

ODI #11584828ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

While driving and going down the highway my vehicles HUD and all electronics inside the vehicle will just randomly kick out momentarily for not no more the 30seconds, but the head lights stay one and the car still runs. It kicks the cruise control off and this just started happening.

ODI #11582099ENGINE

Complete engine failure while driving on highway putting the safety of my family(including 2 young kids) at risk. We were able maneuver to the side of the road. We were stranded on side of highway in a very rural area at night with no power(no hazard lights, or heat) for a while. Car towed to Nissan dealership, who stated a new engine is needed. Paper work is available. For history, a new timing belt was installed in Fall 2023, but no issues since (no warnings, messages or problems).

ODI #11579195ENGINE

The dealership is recommended a brand new engine despite it only having 130,000 on it.

ODI #11571529POWER TRAIN

The contact owns a 2017 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle briefly hesitated to shift into gear, displaying symptoms consistent with the transmission slipping. The vehicle returned to normal functionality, but the failure became a regular occurrence. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 145,000.

ODI #11564914AIR BAGS

Airbag light blinks all the time. DTC B00A0-00 (OCCUPANT DETECTION SENSOR UNIT). I can't reset it even I tried everything using "diagnostic mode" with ignition on/off process or OBD II tool. Nissan has Service Bulletin NTB19-071 which includes my vehicle year(2017) in it, but I couldn't find it from the recall case. Only 2013~2016 Pathfinder has recall history with NTB16-054a. I think 2017 also have same issue. There's no issue to drive so far with airbag light blinking, but I'm not sure if the airbag will be deployed when it needs to do.

ODI #11564537UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Radiator Fan Requiring Replacement due to failing bushings at 45k miles.

ODI #11557088POWER TRAIN

I am told my transmission needs to be replaced and I need timing chain repair kit. I had transmission service in June 2023 and our car started with a funny noise. Had oil changed and tune up and still same sound Car started to jerk really hard on accelaration after 25mpg then would catch itself up and then loose power. I took to back to place that did my transmission service and they deemed 2 parts in my transmission went out. I have only driven my car for 54585 miles. When I got it it had 48583. I have not driven the car 100000 miles ourselves and this happens. I argued with them because Ihad no problems with my car, we were trying to follow the guidlelines of service for mileage. Now we are stuck with no car and the cost of repair 10,500 that we do not have plus having a high car payment. I asked when purchasing the car about the transmission because of things I had heard but the sales guy reasured us they have fixed the problems with the CVT engines. Not true thats why with the new models they went back to the standard transmission. WE NEED HELP!!!!

ODI #11557096UNKNOWN OR OTHERFIRE

The inside of my car was consumed by an electrical fire while it was parked.

ODI #11553918POWER TRAIN

Was at a light making a left hand turn, the truck went forward and stopped in the middle of the traffic on a major highway. Passengers include myself and my 6 year old daughter. No check engine light on any lights came over the truck gave no physical warning that this was about to happen. The problem was confirmed by the Nissan dealership.

ODI #11549052SERVICE BRAKES

ABS pump "blew" lost compression and leaked all the brake fluid down the engine and all over the control arm. Brake pedal needed to go all the way to the floor to barely use the brakes. EBRAKE light stayed on even when not in use. Traction control light also came on and stayed on.

ODI #11546952UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE

I have had so many problems with my vehicle. I have spend so much on auto repair. Latest one I took in to a local mechanic and he diagnosed it with transmission issue with a timer. It’s hard to go from 30 to 40mph. He also looked it up and said there’s a recall. I called my local Nissan dealer and was told my vehicle is not under the recall. Every dealers being asking me if I have transmission issues and I finally said yes trying to trade my vehicle. They mentioned Nissan has transmission issues.

ODI #11545967AIR BAGS

Faulty airbag module. Error Code DTC-B0020-13. Requires replacement of the left front seat back assembly.

ODI #11532455ENGINE

According to the dealership the engine has sludge and unrepairable

ODI #11525236STEERING,POWER TRAIN,ENGINE

While driving at a speed of 60mph on the highway my pathfinder lost all power and became had to control as my car came to a complete stop causing me to be stuck in between to merging highways with traffic on each side . I was given no warning this was about to happen and it could have cost me my life . My car had to be picked up and towed I would assume it’s my transmission or my engine it is the 3rd. I could not accelerate or shift at all despite having NO warning lights on until I turned it off to save my battery and make my self able to keep my lights and flashers on without causing anymore damage to my car which has already had a complete engine ,diffrential, and transfcase, radiator, and tan blades replaced multiple times at just 2 years old but was out of mileage so Nissan wouldn’t honor them . Well I assumed with Nissans suite winces they know it’s their transmissions they would cover everyone’s since this is on going however they didn’t and only covered to mileage to my surprise .

ODI #11512069ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ENGINE

The contact owns a 2017 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the vehicle made abnormally loud sounds. Additionally, the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the cooling fan was replaced and the warning light was reset; however, the failure persisted. Additionally, the vehicle would only start after several attempts. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the PCV hose collapsed and was applying significant pressure on the crankcase, causing an engine misfire. The dealer replaced the PCV hose; however, the check engine warning light remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the fractured exhaust clamps were replaced; however, the failure persisted. The dealer diagnosed that the cylinder #1 ignition coil might have failed. The dealer replaced the transmission fluid, coolant exchange kit, and brake fluid. The engine control module (ECM) reprogramming was completed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the dealer. The vehicle was taken to a second dealer; Zeigler Nissan of Gurnee (3175 Grand Ave, Lindenhurst, IL 60046), where it was diagnosed that the long block, exhaust manifold gasket, intake manifold, throttle body, the bank one #1 catalytic converter, and other unknown parts needed to be replaced. The manufacturer informed the contact that she was responsible for the cost of the engine assembly replacement prior to them assisting with the catalytic converter replacement. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 36,539.

ODI #11511288SUSPENSION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Wire connector harness on alternator wires malfunctioned causing incorrect readings to computer, causing alternator to fail and battery replaced four times till mechanic replaced wire connector harness an wires.. control arm, and CV Axle failed

ODI #11511243POWER TRAIN

CVT code P17FO, variable transmission going less than 90k miles. Always dealer maintained, Niassan says "sorry"

ODI #11509578POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINECRASH1 INJURY

The contact owns a 2017 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that while driving at 60 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power without warning. Due to the failure, another vehicle crashed into the vehicle at a low rate of speed. The air bags did not deploy upon impact. Due to the snowy weather, the contact was advised by the police that both drivers pull off to the nearest exit and exchange information. A Police report was not filed. No medical assistance was required; however, the contact did sustain mental trauma due to the sudden failure. After the contact exchanged information with the other driver, the failure occurred two more time before she reached her destination. The contact stated that the low battery warning light appeared on the instrument panel after the second failure and the traction control warning light appeared after the third failure. The contact attempted to reach the manufacturer but was informed that she had called after business hours. The vehicle was taken to a body shop where it remained in their possession for an inspection. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 52,700.

ODI #11505901EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Recently, I have noticed that my SUV has not had good luminating ability so I naturally assumed it was a faulty or weak bulb. I have since then changed the bulbs to LED and still the same issue exists, I cannot see 3 feet in front of me at night. It is a danger to me, my occupants and others. It seems that the headlamp assembly is delaminating from the inside causing the reflective piece to become ineffective, regardless of how strong of a bulb you have. I researched this issue and seems to be prevalent in Nissans, in fact, Nissan had a recall on their Nissan Altima headlamps for the same reason. That recall ended last year but did not include my vehicle. Please help me since each assembly is approximately $250-$300 each, plus installation.

ODI #11495199UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Sunroof exploded & glass fell on me while driving on freeway. Heard popping sound when it occured. Glad I wasn't injured.

ODI #11488216FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

When traveling more than 10-15 miles, the FEB/ICC warning comes on without notice or reason, disables the cruise control and slows the car suddenly. There is no way to reset it without stopping the vehicle and restarting it. Took Service Bulletin NTB19-033a to the Action Nissan dealer in Nashville, TN. Despite it clearly indicating that my 2017 Nissan Pathfinder is covered, they claim it is not. This is a major safety issue that Nissan clearly has identified. It needs to be fixed.

ODI #11482578ENGINE

Nissan 2017 pathfinder 67000 miles.engine making noise went to dealership.I call Nissan consumer affairs but no assistance.dealership told engine failure.

ODI #11476421ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Cooling fan bearing rattling before it goes out and causes a vehicle to catch fire or overheat

ODI #11471433LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

The contact owns a 2017 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated while driving approximately 50 MPH, the hood was raising up but did not open all the way. The contact stated that she was able to see the hood moving up and down. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or independent mechanic to be diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that she had informed the dealer of the issue and was informed that the issue was normal. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The contact was relating the failure to an unknown recall for 2013-2016 Nissan Pathfinders. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 35,000.

ODI #11471140ENGINE

The contact owns a 2017 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that while the vehicle was at the dealer to be repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V807000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic), the dealer diagnosed that there was a mechanical defect in the engine and that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was then taken to Nissan of Yorktown Heights (3495 Old Crompond Rd, Yorktown Heights, NY 10598) where the dealer performed the recall repair and replaced the engine. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.

ODI #11468063POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES

Multiple times since ownership as of 11/09/2019 during hard braking the ABS system failed to engage and wheels locked for a portion of stopping; the ABS would hesitantly engage after a few sec on separate occasions. Simultaneously, the transmission disengaged into neutral causing power to the FWD to not respond for at least 10-60 seconds after the car had completely stopped to the ABS system notification. On 11/31/2022, I hard braked to avoid a collision with a white ford pickup and coasted to the side of the road. Shutting down and restarting the car had no effect. After approx. 3 mins the transmission engaged and I was able to move. A line of traffic was waiting.

ODI #11458076ENGINE

The radiator fan is failing at 62k miles. Researching online it was found that this is a common occurrence for 2017 Nissan Pathfinders between 20k and 80k miles. Fan failure could lead to overheating and eventually fire. Vehicle was taken into the dealership for a knocking/rattling noise coming from under the hood. There were no check engine lights or warning lamps to indicate an issue. The dealership has to order a complete new assembly and motor, which is an extensive repair as well.

ODI #11457049AIR BAGS

Airbag light blinks/ disabled all the time. DTC B00A0-00 (OCCUPANT DETECTION SENSOR UNIT) Can't reset/ reprogram! Nissan has Service Bulletin NTB19-071 which includes My vehicle year in it, but when called Dealer was told no recalls for that issue! Vehicle is available for inspection upon request.

ODI #11453791ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

The contact owns a 2017 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was a rattling sound coming from the front end of the vehicle while the air conditioner was activated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and diagnosed with bearing wear, causing the fan assembly failure. The contact was informed that the fan assembly needed to be replaced and that the fan blades could detach, causing the radiator to leak and the engine to fail. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000.

ODI #11451248UNKNOWN OR OTHER

2013 – 2017 PATHFINDER; RADIATOR SHROUD AND COOLING had faulty FAN ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE. It rattles and potential overheat if fan stops working. This starting rattling at 37k miles. APPLIED VEHICLES: 2013 – 2017 Pathfinder (R52) SERVICE INFORMATION When replacing the radiator shroud and cooling fan assembly for any reason, the engine coolant, air cleaner case, and air duct does not need to be removed as part of the procedure. Use this SERVICE PROCEDURE (in place of the ESM) and the CLAIMS INFORMATION in this bulletin. The ESM will be updated at a later date.

ODI #11450104UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Nissan is disconnecting service for Nissan Connect Service. This disables the SOS connect function. This could result in a sever crash not being reported that could complicate or hinder occupant(s)injuries. Also, it affects I-Key functions and other various data functions. Nissan Support claims it would not be a problem and the dealership, Tristate Nissan-Winchester VA 22602, stated there is nothing that can be done. Supposedly it is due to the loss of 3G telecommunications service. Other Automotive manufacturers are facing the same issue except they are are offering reprogramming to correct the issue, Honda for example.

ODI #11447868STEERING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

When hitting any imperfections in the road, the Pathfinder will lose traction and steering. On the highway it is most dangerous, online it is called "the death sway" and is a known issue to consumers in the Pathfinder and Infiniti Qx80. Forums identify Bushing and bushing arms as the likely culprit. I have never been more afraid to drive a vehicle and have had others drive my vehicle to verify the issue is not caused by my driving. I contacted Nissan twice and they have informed me both times that there isn't anything they can do about it

ODI #11442204ENGINE

Began hearing a rapid patterned running at first, which quickly developed into a shaking that could be felt in the steering wheel. Determined that it only happened while the heating and ventilation system was active. Opened the hood, no signs of obstructions, does look like the fan blades of the radiator are loose and hitting the shroud. Given the need for heat to defrost windows as well as safetly operate in the winter with children in the car, it is unsafe to use the vehicle until this mater can be resolved, as without the radiator fans the engine could overheat as well. Will be looking to have the part replaced asap, as the vehicle is needed for livelihood, and with as many people have reported this issue, surprised there has yet to be a recall to address this, as it seems to be the same issue, with others having bearings going out causing a similar issue.

ODI #11441759STEERING

The car veers to the right when my foot is removed from the acelerator or I press on the brake pedal when going at least 40 mph. The car veers to the left when I press on the accelerator to go faster than 40 mph.

ODI #11439234STEERING

Power steering fluid is leaking from my 2017 Nissan Pathfinder. Currently, the fluid level is well below the minimum level marked on the fluid reservoir. The dipstick is dry. Concerned that this can lead to an accident if the power steering fails while I'm driving, not to mention the cost of repairing the issue. My car is 1 year out of its factory warranty.

ODI #11438600ENGINE

My 2017 pathfinder has 41,000. The fan AC/heating sound loose and makes loud noise.

ODI #11424970ENGINE

Cooling fan is failing, bearings wearing and fan hits shroud. It is available to inspect. Problem inspected and confirmed by independent mechanic and subsequently by the Nissan dealer. No warning lamps, only an increasing noise from the cooling fan audible inside and outside the vehicle.

ODI #11420919EXTERIOR LIGHTING

the low beams are dangerously dim, for a car of just 4 years old with the original OEM Lights, the light bulbs were replaced, and the lights are still low, I have to use the high beams in order to see anything.

ODI #11419056ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Unavailable front radar obstruction,just bought my car last year July,owed so much money to having this kind of problem already,dealer said everything was check out perfectly but I think they lie to me

ODI #11417725ENGINE

THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 NISSAN PATHFINDER. THE CONTACT STATED SHE WAS UNABLE TO SHIFT THE VEHICLE OUT OF PARK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DRIVABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE TRANSMISSION FLUID WAS LOW. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE TRANSMISSION FLUID WAS FLUSHED AND REPLACED. THE CONTACT STATED THE FAILURE PERSISTED WITH AN ABNORMAL SOUND COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. ADDITIONALLY, THERE WAS SMOKE EXITING THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE LOCAL DEALER WITHIN A MONTH. THE VEHICLE WAS ALSO TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED A THIRD TIME BUT WAS NOT YET REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT YET REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD NOT RECEIVED ANY MAINTENANCE DUE TO THE PANDEMIC. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 51,971.

ODI #11417738POWER TRAIN

My 2017 Pathfinder started with a grinding feeling and noise while driving , then it would start but would not go in drive or reverse, with 51,000 miles. I had it towed to the dealership where I purchased it new , with all types of warranty as an additional cost to me ...on inspection they said a code P0776 pressure solenoid B from low CVT fluid from a leak at the drain plug , they replaced and found no other leaks, they also replaced all stuff that was not a problem including wiper blades, did not change oil but replaced air filter, and element and a few other things to fill his cache my cost for all of no problem solved was $ 734.70 . I was back with the same problem and an additional plume of blackish grey smoke on starting up with an awful smell. my car was not fixed on 2nd encounter I took my keys after waiting for 3 hours because for their new diagnosis i would again have to pay out of pocket in spite of all such warranties which covers none of the presenting issues. i am back again for the 3rd time .. their diagnosis is " the engine is gone and is beyond them fixing it, I can only drive the car until it dies with no guarantee when ..can some please assist I am a 71 yr old woman and , still owe $ 22000. 0n this car. Nissan advisers or corporate somebody please help.

ODI #11416291ENGINE

MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR BROKE WHILE IN USE AND CUT THE ENGINE WITHOUT ANY WARNING.

ODI #11413741ENGINE

RUIDO EXTREMO CUANDO ENCIENDES EL ACONDICIONADOR DE AIRE , TERMINO SIENDO EL BEARING DEL ABANICO DEL RADIADOR.

ODI #11403695SEATS

WHEN DRIVER SEAT IS MOVED TO HIGHEST POINT, THE SIDE VIEW MIRROR BLOCKS YOUR VIEW FROM FROM SEEING ANYTHING ON THE ENTIRE FRONT SIDE OF THE CAR. I'M 5FT SO I NEED THE SEAT ALL THE WAY UP. ALMOST HAD SEVERAL COLLISIONS BECAUSE YOU CAN'T SEE PAST OR AROUND SIDE VIEW MIRROR.

ODI #11402701ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

I HAVE A 2017 NISSAN PATHFINDER JUST REACHED 58, 888 MI AND MY HEATER AC FANS ARE DEFECTIVE AND THE DEALER CHARGES ROUGHLY $1,000 FOR REPAIR THIS IS CLEARLY A MANUFACTURER DEFECT AND THE CONSUMER SHOULDN'T BE HELD LIABLE NISSAN NEEDS PUT OUT A BULLETIN RECALL FOR THIS AS MANY OTHER CONSUMERS HAS COMPLAINED ON THIS FORUMS AND OTHER FORUMS IT ONLY SEEMS TO HAPPEN WHEN I TURN ON HEATER CONTROL OR AC CONTROL OR DEFROST I HEARD THE SOUND BEFORE A FEW MONTHS AGO BUT WENT AWAY NOW IT'S THERE PERMANENTLY

ODI #11398429ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE

ENGINE COOLANT AND A/C FAN RATTLING THE FAN ON THE A/C SIDE FAN BLADE IS LOOSE

ODI #11396770ENGINE

RADIATOR COOLING FAN DIED AT ONLY 47,141 MILES. COST IS 978.00. ABSOLUTELY HORRIBLE THIS IS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY, ESPECIALLY CONSIDERING IT IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM. FIRST AND LAST NISSAN I WILL EVER BUY.

ODI #11394633ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE

READING FORUMS AND DOING RESEARCH HAS BROUGHT ME TO THE CONCLUSION THAT NISAN IS BUYING AND HAS BEEN BUYING FAULTY RADIATOR FANS FOR YEARS. MY WIFE DOES NOTHING BUT DRIVE TO AND FROM WORK, AVERAGING AROUND 10K MILES A YEAR ON HER PATHFINDER UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS AND WE ARE BEING ASKED TO REPLACE A FAN THAT HAS MYSTERIOUSLY JUST STARTED MAKING ALL KINDS OF NOISE. NOT ONLY IS THIS A PROBLEM BUT IT'S CAUSING CONSUMERS TO SPEND UPWARDS OF $1000 TO REPLACE THIS. I HAVE RECENTLY FOUND A PATHFINDER FORUM WITH WELL OVER 450 RESULTS RELATED TO THIS PARTICULAR ITEM ONLY. OBVIOUSLY, THIS IS NOT COVERED UNDER NORMAL DRIVE TRAIN WARRANTY SO THIS IS COMING OUT OF CONSUMER POCKETS. THIS ISN'T FAIR TO ME OR ANYONE ELSE THAT I HAVE SPOKEN TO. WHY WOULD THIS FAN JUST GO OUT FOR NO REASON OTHER THAN IT'S A FAULTY FAN WITH POOR WORKMANSHIP ASSOCIATED WITH THE PRODUCT. NISSAN DEALERSHIPS ARE MAKING A KILLING, $400 TO $600 JUST IN LABOR WITH ALL OF THESE PROBLEMS. IF YOU ALL GO TO PATHFINDERTALK.COM AND SEARCH RADIATOR FAN, YOU WILL FIND ALL OF THE PROBLEMS ASSOCIATED WITH THE FANS. IT'S FAULTY, IT'S DANGEROUS AND SHOULD BE NISSAN SHOULD HAVE TO FLIP THE BILL FOR THIS IN THE FUTURE AND MAYBE THEY WILL THINK ABOUT THIS BEFORE THEY DECIDE TO BUY CHEAP MATERIALS AGAIN.

ODI #11394624ENGINE

WHEN TURN ON HEATER, DEFROSTER OR AIR CONDITIONER VEHICLE MAKES A TERRIBLE NOISE. IT'S A GRINDING NOISE. FURTHER CHECKING IT IS DETERMINED IT'S THE RADIATOR PULLEY WOBBLING AND HITTING AGAINST SOMETHING. BY CHECKING THIS VEHICLE A 2017 NISSAN PATHFINDER HAS MULTIPLE COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS. SO I CONTACTED DEALERSHIP DUE TO VEHICLE STILL BEING UNDER WARRANTY AND THEY SAID NO MATTER WHAT TO CHECK IT YOU HAVE TO PAY A 147 DOLLAR DIAGNOSTIC CHECK FIRST. I EXPLAINED THIS IS A SERIOUS PROBLEM WITH THIS MAKE AND MODEL AND I PREFER IF YOU CAN TELL ME IF THIS IS COVERED BY MY EXPENSIVE EXTENDED WARRANTY. I WAS PLACED ON HOLD FOR AWHILE AND EVENTUALLY SENT TO A VOICEMAIL WHERE I LEFT A MESSAGE. NO RETURN CALLS YET.

ODI #11391025ENGINE

VEHICLE BEGAN MAKING A CLACKING SOUND IN FRONT OF MOTOR INTERMITTANTLY (LIKE PLAYING CARDS IN BIKE SPOKES). THIS NOISE OCCURED WHEN STATIONARY AND IN MOTION, CITY AND HIGHWAY SPEEDS/LOCATIONS. MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT BEARINGS IN DOUBLE FAN ASSEMBY WAS THE CAUSE AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. VEHICLE WAS A 40,600 MILES WHEN PART FAILED. FAN ASSEMBLY WAS ON BACKORDER AT THE DEALERSHIP. REPLACED WITH AN AFTERMARKET FAN ASSEMBLY, TOTAL COST $629.XX

ODI #11390924ENGINE

COOLING FAN SUDDENLY STARTED MAKING LOUD CLACKING NOISE AS SOON AS CAR WAS TURNED ON AND IDLING. LIKE CARD IN BICYCLE SPOKE SORT OF LOAD REPETITIVE NOISE, CONTINUED WHEN CAR WAS IN MOTION.

ODI #11389000ENGINE

NISSAN PATHFINDER 2017 , 44819 MILES , NOISE IN ENGINE DUE TO FAULTY RADIATOR FAN ASSEMBLY COST 875.00, MECHANIC INDICATED COMMON PROBLEM WITH PATHFINDER WITH LESS THAN 50,000 MILES . NOTICE A KNOCKING SOUND WHILE IDLING

ODI #11389080FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

MOST NOTABLY, WHEN I'M USING ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL, MY CRUISE CONTROL DISENGAGES AND MY CAR ALERTS ME THAT THE FEB [FORWARD EMERGENCY BRAKING] - AKA - AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING - IS "UNAVAILABLE" DUE TO "FRONT RADAR OBSTRUCTION" THIS HAPPENS AT VERY RANDOM TIMES, AT LEAST EVERY OTHER DAY, DURING NORMAL HIGHWAY AND CITY DRIVING. IT IS ALWAYS A CLEAR DAY, NEVER A DROP OF RAIN, NOT EVEN RUNNING OVER A RANDOM BUMP IN THE ROAD OR A POTHOLE. THEN RANDOMLY, ANYWHERE BETWEEN WHAT FEELS LIKE 5 - 30 MINUTES AFTER INITIAL ALERT, THE WARNING CLEARS ITSELF. I PURCHASED THE CAR USED IN JULY 2020 AND THIS HAS BEEN A CONSTANT ANNOYANCE EVER SINCE. I'M AWARE THAT OTHER NISSAN MODELS AROUND THE SAME YEAR (2017) HAVE BEEN HAVING THE SAME ISSUES WITH THE SENSOR.

ODI #11387915ENGINE

AT 63,000 MILES THE COOLING FAN ASSEMBLY WENT OUT AT A COST OF $1096.00. IT APPEARS AFTER LOOKING THIS UP IT IS A COMMON PROBLEM. THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL, WHY BUY A NEW CAR IF IT HAS MAJOR PROBLELMS AT THIS LOW MILEAGE

ODI #11385439ENGINE

COOLING FAN WENT OUT AT 37K MILES. DEALER QUOTED OVER $1000.00 TO FIX STATING IT ISNT A WARRANTY ITEM.

ODI #11385489ENGINE

MY COOLING FAN HAVE KNOWN BAD BUSHINGS AND MAKES A HORRIBLE LOUD NOISE CAUSING THE VEHICLE I DRIVE ABLE DUE TO DAMAGE TO THE ENGINE OF FAN BLADES BREAK OFF AND CAUSE OVERHEATING. MY VEHICLE HAD 47000 MILES AND I HAD NOTICED THE NOISE A COUPLE OF YEARS AGO. WHEN IT WAS INTERMITTENT. NOW IT IS VERY CONSTANT. LOOKING ONLINE IT IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH SIMILAR VEHICLES. THIS HAS TO BE RECALLED THE FANS SHOULD NOT GO BAD THIS EARLY I HAVE A 2001 NISSAN MAXIMA AND HAD NEVER HAD THIS ISSUE THE 16 YEARS I OWNED IT. THANKS

ODI #11385507ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE

LOUD NOISE STARTED WHEN ENGINE WAS TURNED ON AND ON IDLE. WAS TOLD THAT IT WAS THE RADIATOR BLADE HITTING SOMETHING. WHAT OR WHY THIS HAPPENED THE LOCAL DEALER HAS NO CLUE OR EXPLANATION OTHER THEN "IT JUST HAPPENS ON SOME NISSANS" THE COST TO REPLACE THE RADIATOR FAN AND SHROUD IS ABOUT US$1000 ON A CAR THAT IS 39 MTHS OLD! SEEMS THIS HAPPENS TO ENOUGH NISSANS THAT THE DEALER HAS SEEN IT VARIOUS TIMES.

ODI #11384819ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE

RATTLE NOISE UNDER HOOD . FOUND FAN FOR A/C COOLANT BEARING FAILURE FAN BLADE WOBBLE NOISE STARTED WHILE DRIVING TO THE MARKET.

ODI #11384372ENGINE

46,000 MILES. COOLING FAN WOBBLING. FAN ALSO MAKING VERY LOUD GRINDING NOISE. NO VISIBLE DAMAGE TO THE FAN. SOUNDS LIKE BAD BEARING. NOISE IS PRESENT AT STARTUP, DRIVE, AND IDLE. DEALER SHOP SAID "WEAR AND TEAR."

ODI #11383226POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE

I WAS DRIVING THE CAR ON A CITY STREET, ALL OF A SUDDEN CAR STARTED TO SLOWDOWN AND SHOWED LOW BATTERY SIGN AND GOT STOPPED/TURNED OFF.

ODI #11383069FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM,VISIBILITY/WIPER

THERE WAS A CLACKING NOISE COMING FROM UNDER MY HOOD. AFTER RESEARCHING WHAT THIS COULD BE, IT APPEARED TO BE THE FAN COOLING SYSTEM. THE LOCAL DEALER TOLD MY HUSBAND THAT THIS SEEMED TO BE A PROBLEM WITH MANY OF THE NISSAN PATHFINDERS STATING THAT IT SEEMED SEVERAL OF THE FANS WOULD "GO OUT". ALSO, MY WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID DOES NOT WORK. I'M NOT SURE HOW/WHY THIS WOULD GO OUT; AS ALL OF THE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE STILL WORK.

ODI #11374740FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

ALL OUR FUEL INJECTORS HAD TO BE REPLACED FOR A TOTAL OF $2,132. THIS SHOULD NOT HAVE HAPPENED ON A 3 YR OLD CAR! WE WERE DRIVING RECENTLY AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WENT ON AND WE SMELLED A LOT OF GAS.

ODI #11364218POWER TRAIN

WHENEVER I'M DRIVING THE CAR BETWEEN 30-40 MPH THEN RELEASING THE GAS PEDAL, THE ENGINER MAKING A THUD AND THEN CREATE A GRINDING NOISE. THE NOISE WILL GO AWAY WHEN GAS PEDEL IS PRESSED OR THE BRAKE IS APPLIED. I HAD BEEN CONTACTING LOCAL DEALER TO FIX THIS BUT THEY WAS HELPLESS AND SAYING THIS IS NORMAL. THE PROBLEM IS CONCERNING ME BECAUSE I'M PLANNING TO TOW MY NEW TRAVEL TRAILER WITH THIS PATHFINDER AND WHOS KNOW WHAT HAPPEND WITH THIS ENGINE WHEN I TOW MY TRAILER ON FREEWAY. I WANT NISSAN TO EXPLAIN WHAT'S HAPPENED TO THE CAR AND WHAT IS THE CAUSE. THE ANWSER, 'IT'S TOTALLY NORMAL' IS NOT ACCEPTABLE. I'VE DRIVING LOTS OF DIFF CAR LIKE HONDA, TOYOTA, FORD, MURANO, ETC. NON OF THOSE MAKE THIS KIND OF NOISE.

ODI #11363710ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE

2017 NISSAN PATHFINDER LOST POWER WHILE DRIVING, NO CONTROL OF ACCELERATION OR BREAKS AND THE VEHICLE SHUT DOWN. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESTART.

ODI #11362379ENGINE

CAR WAS IN PARK BUT RUNNING AT THE BANK. MAKES CLACKING NOISE DUE TO COOLING FAN PART FAILURE. CURRENT MILAGE 50,606

ODI #11361530ENGINE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 NISSAN PATHFINDER. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE ABRUPTLY STOPPED INDEPENDENTLY WITH THE FORWARD EMERGENCY BRAKES AND CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED AND DRIVEN TO THE RESIDENCE HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START THE NEXT MORNING. DUE TO THE FAILURE, THE CONTACT HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO ORR NISSAN OF WICHITA (10625 E. KELLOGG DR, WICHITA, KS 67207) WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE BATTERY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE BATTERY WAS REPLACED HOWEVER, WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED BACK TO THE DEALER AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE ALTERNATOR WAS DEFECTIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

ODI #11359899POWER TRAIN,ENGINE

OCTOBER 2019, I NOTICED A LOUD CLANKING NOISE ON OUR 2017 NISSAN PATHFINDER. I DO NOT LIVE NEAR DEALERSHIP, SO WE CALLED AND DESCRIBED SYMPTOMS. THE SERVICER REPORTED THAT WHILE HE COULDN'T DIAGNOSE WITHOUT SEEING THE VEHICLE, GUESSED OUR RADIATOR FAN NEEDED REPLACED DUE TO BEING A COMMON PROBLEM, NOT UNDER WARRANTY AT APPROXIMATELY 65K ($1800 EST.) COOLING FAN REPLACED BY LOCAL MECHANIC FOR APPROXIMATELY $600 WITH AN AFTERMARKET PART. THIS FAN IS IMPERATIVE IN KEEPING THE TEMPERATURE REGULATED AND CAN CAUSE FURTHER DAMAGE AND SAFETY CONCERNS. WHICH LEADS ME TO MY NEXT COMPLAINT. SUMMER 2020. I TAKE MY PATHFINDER TO MY MECHANIC (BRAKES, TIRES, OIL CHANGE). UPON PICK-UP, HE INFORMS OF GRITTY OIL THAT HE HAS NEVER NOTED IN PREVIOUS OIL CHANGES AND RECOMMENDS I CHANGE IT AGAIN, BEFORE MY ROUTINE 3-5K. I TAKE IT BACK A MONTH LATER, AUGUST 2020 FOR INSPECTION, OILED CHANGED AGAIN. WITHIN THE NEXT FEW WEEKS MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TURNS ON. THE CODE IS READING A FUEL PRESSURE TEMP SENSOR. MECHANIC IS UNABLE TO LOCATE PART, EVEN FROM DEALERSHIP. I BEGIN HAVING ISSUES WITH ENGINE SURGING WHILE DRIVING/IDLING, RATTLING ENGINE, STALLING AT LIGHTS, ISSUES STARTING INCLUDING HESITANCY FOLLOWED BY REVVING. OVER TWO WEEKS, I WAS EXPERIENCING INTERMITTENT FLASHING INDICATOR LIGHTS. NO MECHANIC, AUTO PARTS WAS ABLE TO FIND A CODE. I CALLED MY CLOSEST DEALERSHIP THE LAST WEEK OF AUGUST AND RECEIVED AN APPOINTMENT FOR 9/14, 3 WEEKS AWAY. I GREW CONCERNED WITH MY FAMILIES SAFETY EACH DRIVE AND BEGAN REACHING OUT TO OTHER DEALERS (2+ HRS AWAY). MY PATHFINDER WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER 9/4/20. DIAGNOSED WITH TIMING CHAIN, GUIDE, TENSIONER ISSUES. ESTIMATE $3100. IT HAS BEEN THERE 2 WEEKS TODAY AND THEY ARE STILL UNABLE TO GET PARTS NEEDED FOR REPAIR AND ARE UNABLE TO DETERMINE WHEN THIS WILL HAPPEN. MY FAMILIES ONLY VEHICLE, LESS THAN 3 YEARS OLD, 75,000 MILES. NISSAN REFUSES TO HELP AT ALL.

ODI #11355498POWER TRAIN,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE

I BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE IN 2018 SINCE THEN I'VE HAD THIS VEHICLE IN THE SHOP MULTIPLE TIMES . MY DIFFERENTIAL WAS REPLACED A FEW MONTHS AFTER I BOUGHT THE VEHICLE ALONG WITH MY FAN BLADES . THIS IS AGAIN AN ISSUE FOR MY CAR THIS JUST HAVING GOTTEN IT BACK BECAUSE I HAD TO DO A COMPLETE ENGINE REPLACEMENT IN MY NOW ONLY 4 YEAR OLD CAR . MY CAR WAS OUT OF WARRANTY FROM NISSAN BASED ON ANY OF THE MILEAGE . I TOOK IT TO ONE DEALERSHIP WHO CLAIMED THAT I HAD METAL IN MY OIL SAID NOTHING OF SMUDGE IN THE OIL MIND YOU I HAD JUST HAD MY OIL CHANGED AGAIN NOT TOLD ANYTHING . I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WORK IN MARCH 2020 WHEN MY LOW OIL PRESSURE LIGHT KICKED ON WHICH DIDN'T MAKE SENSE AS I HAD JUST HAD AN OIL CHANGE A FEW WEEKS PRIOR AND KEPT UP ON MY OIL CHANGES . THE ENGINE THAT IS IN MY VEHICLE IS APPARENTLY NISSANS NEWEST ENGINE AND A VERY EXPENSIVE ONE AT THAT . I REQUESTED AN EXCEPTION FROM NISSAN IN REGARDS TO THE ENGINE SO I DID AS THEY SAID AND TOOK IT TO ANOTHER DEALERSHIP THIS TIME THE NISSAN DEALERSHIP . THEY CLAIMED MY ENGINE WAS A TOTAL LOSS AND IT WAS DUE TO LACK OF MAINTENANCE THERE WAS NO WAY THIS WAS THE CASE IN MY SITUATION . NISSAN INFORMED ME THAT MAYBE THE PREVIOUS OWN R HAD DONE IT AND BASICALLY THERE WAS NOTHING THAT COULD BE DONE . SO I GOT ONLINE AND STARTED LOOKING AROUND TO FIND THAT OTHER PEOPLE HAD REPORTED THE SAME THING . MY VEHICLE IS PRIMARILY ALL HIGHWAY DRIVING I PAID OVER 7K FOR A NEW ENGINE TO BE PUT IN MY CAR FROM A LOCAL SHOP . THE ENGINE HAD TO BE TAKEN OUT TWICE BECAUSE THE INSIDE PISTONS WERE STICKING THIS WAS ON THE NEW ENGINES . ONCE MY ENGINE WAS FINALLY INSTALLED AND MY 02 SENSORS REPLACED AS WELL A WEEK LATER MY CAR WAS THROWING A MISFIRE FOR LOW OIL PRESSURE LIGHT. THIS CLEARLY IS A FAULT WITH NISSANS DESIGN OF THIS ENGINE . I HAVE SPENT THOUSANDS ON A NEWER VEHICLE WITH NO HELP FROM NISSAN AND NO FAULT OF MY OWN .

ODI #11354558ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE

COOLING FANS FAIL WITH ONLY 44K LIKE SO MANY I BEEN READ,NISSAN SHOULD MAKE A RECALL THIS IS REALLY COMUN PEOPLE STATE IN THIS MODEL.

ODI #11339349SERVICE BRAKES

AFFECTED VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH ABS ACTUATORS THAT MAY CONTAIN AN OIL SEAL WITH INADEQUATE SEALING PERFORMANCE.

ODI #11337581SERVICE BRAKES

I PURCHASED MY 2017 NISSAN PATHFINDER AND HAVE ALREADY HAD TO REPLACE MY REAR BRAKES AND ALL OF MY TIRES. I DIDN'T EVEN HAVE 25000 MILES AND WAS TOLD IT WAS DUE TO NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR. I'VE HAD NUMEROUS VEHICLES AND NEVER HAD TO REPLACE BRAKES OR TIRES WITH SUCH LOW MILEAGE. OBVIOUSLY THERE IS SOMETHING WRONG BECAUSE I AM SEEING THE SAME COMPLAINT FOR OTHER OWNERS. THE TIRES WERE REPLACED IN SEPT 2019 WITH LESS THAN 24K MILES AND I HELD OFF REPAIRING THE BRAKES UNTIL MARCH 2019. EITHER WAY A BRAND NEW VEHICLE WITH THAT MILEAGE SHOULD NOT HAVE TO HAVE THOSE REPAIRS

ODI #11328088ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

3 WEEKS AFTER PURCHASING MY VEHICLE BRAND NEW WITH 0 MILES THE BACK SEAT WARMERS STOPPED WORKING AND THE BACK LIFT GATE STOPPED WORKING. THE HATCH HAD A RECALL ON ELECTRICAL. THAT WAS REPLACED BUT DID NOT STOP THE ISSUE. THE LIFT GATE CONTINUED TO BE OFF AND ON WITH ITS FUNCTION. AT 38K MILES WHILE DRIVING MY CAR SHUT DOWN WITH COMPLETE POWER LOSS WITH A NO KEY DETECTION. CAR WAS TOWED, NO CODE THROWN, BATTER WAS CORRODED AFTER JUST BEING SERVICED 3 DAYS PRIOR WITH 0 CORROSION. WINDOWS WERE SLOW TO ROLL DOWN JUMPED BATTERY AND WAS THEN JUST REPLACED. THE ISSUES CONTINUED WITH WINDOWS BEING SLOW AND THEN TO THE POINT I WAS HAVING TO FORCE AND ASSIST THE WINDOW MANUALLY TO ROLL THEM UP. AGAIN MY CAR WOULD NOT START 3 MONTHS LATER. THE CAR WAS JUMPED AT HOME. 6 MONTHS AFTER INITIAL LOSS OF POWER IT HAPPENED AGAIN ON THE INTERSTATE WITH MY CHILDREN IN THE VEHICLE GOING 75 MILES AN HOUR DURING 4 LANES OF TRAFFIC. COMPLETE ELECTRICAL FAILURE RESULTING IN HAVING TO PULL OVER TO INSIDE SHOULDER. COULD NOT BE JUMPED AND WAS TAKEN TO ANOTHER DEALERSHIP. THIS MAKES THE 7TH TIME AT A DEALERSHIP WITH ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WITH NO CODES AND A 24 HOUR DIAGNOSTIC TEST ADMINISTERED. MY SAFETY AND THE SAFETY OF MY CHILDREN WERE AT HIGH RISK MULTIPLE TIMES AND WAS TRAUMATIC TO ALL PARTIES INVOLVED. *TR

ODI #11326150ENGINE

AFTER ABOUT 34,000 MILES I HEAR A RATTLING SOUND COMING FROM ENGINE. AFTER GETTING DIAGNOSED THE NISSAN SERVICE DEPARTMENT IN WAKE FOREST NC SAID THAT IT WAS MY FAN MOTOR AND IT'S OUT OF WARRANTY. SO I DID MY RESEARCH AND FOUND OUT A LOT OF PATHFINDER OWNERS ARE DEALING WITH THE SAME EXACT ISSUE. I HEARD THE NOISE IMMEDIATELY AFTER TURNING MY AIR OWN PULLING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY. *TR

ODI #11326046STRUCTURE

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 NISSAN PATHFINDER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LIFTGATE FAILED TO OPERATE AS DESIGNED INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT WHEN THE LIFTGATE STARTED TO OPEN, IT WOULD THEN IMMEDIATELY CLOSE INDEPENDENTLY WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO WELCH NISSAN (2505 S OLIVE ST, PINE BLUFF, AR 71601) WHERE THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO NHTSA FOR ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.

ODI #11326080ENGINE

UNDER 40,000 MILES AND THE COOLING FAN STARTED MAKING A RATTLING NOISE. ANOTHER DEAD RADIATOR FAN, NISSAN REALLY NEEDS TO DESIGN THESE THINGS TO LAST MORE THAN JUST PAST THE WARRANTY PERIOD. NOTICED THE NOISE FIRST WHEN THE WIFE PULLED IN BUT UPON RESTART THERE WAS NO NOISE, 5 MINS LATER IT WAS BACK AND THE FAN ASSEMBLY WAS VISIBLY SHAKING. *TR

ODI #11324402ENGINE

WHEN MY 2017 PATHFINDER GOT TO ABOUT 40,000 MILES (JANUARY OR FEBRUARY 2020), IT STARTED MAKING A LOUD CLANKING NOISE, COMING FROM BEHIND THE RADIATOR. UPON INSPECTION AT THE DEALERSHIP, I WAS INFORMED THE COOLING FAN WAS LOOSE, CAN'T REMEMBER THE PART THAT HOLDS IT IN PLACE, BUT IT WAS BUSTED...OF COURSE IT WAS! MY WARRANTY EXPIRED AT 36,000, SO THE REPAIRS WERE NOT COVERED. IT WAS SOMEWHERE BETWEEN $900-$1000 FOR REPAIRS. AND I COULDN'T DRIVE IT UNTIL IT WAS REPAIRED. I WAS NOTICEABLY UPSET AND ASKED WHY THIS WOULD BE HAPPENING TO A NEW VEHICLE, AND WAS IT NORMAL FOR SOMETHING LIKE THIS TO BREAK THIS SOON? THE SERVICE GUY AGREED THAT IT PROBABLY SHOULDN'T HAVE WORN OUT THIS SOON, AND WAS ABLE TO FIND A COUPON ON THEIR WEBSITE THAT HE APPLIED TO MY BILL. YAY. I'M GREATLY DISAPPOINTED TO BE SEEING SO MANY OTHERS WHO HAD THIS HAPPEN TO THEM AS WELL. THIS IS CLEARLY FAULTY PARTS AND I WOULD LIKE A REFUND FOR THE REPAIRS I HAD TO MAKE. *TR

ODI #11320335ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE

HAVE JUST UNDER 40,000 MILES ON MY 2017 NISSAN PATHFINDER AND MY COOLING FAN LITERALLY WOBBLES AS IT SPINS MAKING A LOUD NOISE. IT CONTINUES TO MAKE THIS NOISE AFTER THE CAR HAS BEEN TURNED OFF UNTIL THE FAN STOPS SPINNING. I RESEARCHED THIS AND IT IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM. A FAN SHOULDN'T GIVE OUT IN LESS THAN 40,000 MILES AND THE DEALER QUOTED ME $1000-1400 FOR PARTS AND LABOR TO GET IT FIXED. WITH ALL THE COMPLAINTS POSTED FOR YEARS NOW - THIS SHOULD BE A VOLUNTARY RECALL FOR NISSAN AS OBVIOUSLY THIS FAN IS A DEFECTIVE. WILL THINK TIWICE ABOUT ANOTHER NISSAN PRODUCT FOR SURE. HAD A HONDA THAT I DROVE OR 12 YEARS AND NEVER HAD 1 PROBLEM OUT OF IT.

ODI #11315371ENGINE

I HAVE A 2017 NISSAN PATHFINDER AND IT HAS APPROXIMATELY 46,000 MILES ON IT. A COUPLE OF DAYS AGO, I TURNED ON MY CAR AND HEARD A CLANKING NOISE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. I PERSISTED THROUGHOUT THE DAY. THE NEXT DAY I WENT TO A DEALERSHIP AND THEY STATED IT WAS A FAULTY RADIATOR FAN AND IT WOULD COST ME AROUND $1,000 TO FIX IT. THE MANUFACTURER WARRENTY IS ONLY 3 YR/36,000 MILES FOR BASIC AND 5 YR/50,000 MILES FOR POWERTRAIN. THIS IS NOT COVERED UNDER THE WARRANTY. IT WAS ALSO STATED THAT I SHOULD NOT DRIVE IT UNTIL I GET IT FIXED, DUE TO THE FACT IT COULD CAUSE DAMAGE TO MY ENGINE BY CAUSING IT TO OVERHEAT. THIS A FAIRLY NEW CAR AND I SHOULD NOT HAVE TROUBLE WITH FAULTY PARTS WHEN THE CAR IS ONLY 3 YEARS OLD.

ODI #11312264ENGINE

LIKE MANY OTHERS, AT 39,913 MILES THE COOLING FANS STARTED MAKING A LOUD CLUNKING NOISE. AFTER TAKING TO THE DEALER, THEY DETERMINED THE RADIATOR/COOLING FAN WAS LOOSE AND RUBBING ON THE SHROUD. THE RADIATOR FAN WAS REPLACED. TOTAL BILL WAS $922. HOPING THERE IS ENOUGH COMPLAINTS TO JUSTIFY AN INVESTIGATION AND EVENTUAL RECALL.

ODI #11311117SERVICE BRAKES

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 NISSAN PATHFINDER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V807000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) HOWEVER, THE PARTS FOR THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. A DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

ODI #11310834UNKNOWN OR OTHER

AC/ FAN MAKES LOUD NOISE WHEN TURNED ON UNABLE TO USE BECAUSE NOISE IS SO BAD- NEED TO REPLACE COOLING FAN- NEEDS TO BE COVERED BY NISSAN AS THIS IS CLEARLY A DEFECT

ODI #11308478ENGINE

THE CAR STARTED MAKING A WEIRD FAN NOISE. MY CAR IS A 2017 NISSAN PATHFINDER AND I AM AT 70,000. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY STATED IT WOULD BE 1K TO FIX. I THINK IT IS UNFAIR THAT THE COOLING FAN ASSEMBLY WOULD FAIL AT 70,000 MILES.

ODI #11308640ENGINE

MY 2017 NISSAN PATHFINDER WITH 56K MILES DEVELOPED A LOUD CRACKLING SOUND COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, RAISED HOOD TO INVESTIGATE THE SOURCE OF THE ABNORMAL SOUND AND DISCOVERED THAT THE COOLING FAN BLADES WERE RUBBING ON THE SHROUD AROUND BLADE FAN/MOTOR ASSEMBLY. I CONTACTED MY LOCAL NISSAN DEALERSHIP AND WAS INFORMED BY THE SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE THAT HE HAS SEEN A SIMILAR ISSUES LIKE THIS AND THE CAUSE IS A FAILED BEARING/BUSHING ON THE FAN AND THE COST TO REPAIR IS APPROXIMATELY $900

ODI #11307969ENGINE

THE COOLING FAN STARTED MAKING VERY LOUD NOISE AT 40000 MILES. ISSUE SEEMS VERY COMMON AS HUNDREDS OF OWNERS HAVE SIMILAR ISSUE. DEALER ASKING $1200 TO REPLACE THE FAN. SINCE THIS IS VERY COMMON ISSUE AFFECTING MOST PATHFINDER CARS NISSAN SHOULD ISSUE A RECALL TO FIX THE ISSUE FOR FREE. THIS IS SAFETY RELATED SINCE IF DEFECTIVE IT WILL CAUSE ENGINE OVERHEATING SPECIALLY IN HOT WEATHER.

ODI #11301056STEERING

THE CAR BEGAN MAKING A LOUD BUZZING NOISE AFTER REACHING 59,000 MILES. THE BUZZING IS SO LOUD IT CAN BE HEARD INDOORS AND ALL AROUND THE CAR. THE DEALERSHIP NOTED THE POWER STEERING PUMP SHOULD BE REPLACED AND ADVISED TO CALL NISSAN CONSUMER AFFAIRS. I RECEIVED A CALL FROM NISSAN CONSUMER AFFAIRS SIX DAYS LATER TO INFORM ME THAT THEY WILL NOT REPLACE THE POWER STEERING PUMP AND I WOULD HAVE TO PAY THE $3,000.00 ESTIMATE THAT THE DEALERSHIP PROVIDED. NISSAN'S RESPONSE TO THE PROBLEM WAS YOU ARE TO FAR OUT OF WARRANTY TO ASSIST YOU. I AM CONCERNED THAT THE DEFECTIVE POWER STEERING PUMP COULD CREATE A HAZARDOUS DRIVING SITUATION WHEN I AM TRANSPORTING MY FAMILY. THE SOUND GETS LOUDER AND LOUDER THE LONGER YOU DRIVE THE VEHICLE. IT SOUNDS LIKE AN BUZZING ALARM IS GOING OFF AND THAT THERE IS SOMETHING WRONG.

ODI #11301073POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

I PULLED OUT TO TURN LEFT ON A FOUR LANE CITY STREET, ENTERED INTO THE FIRST 2 LANES (TRAFFIC COMING FROM DRIVER'S SIDE) WHEN THE CAR STOPPED ACCELERATING AND JUST SAT MOTIONLESS WHILE CARS IN BOTH LANES WERE MOVING TOWARD ME. SPEED LIMIT ON THAT STREET IS 50 MPH. I MAINTAINED PRESSURE ON THE GAS, AND EVENTUALLY THE CAR BEGAN TO MOVE. THE NEXT MORNING, I TOOK THE CAR TO THE BRANDON FLORIDA NISSAN DEALER AND IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE TRANSMISSION HAD FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE "REBUILT". THIS IS A 2017 PATHFINDER WITH 45000 MILES.

ODI #11300031UNKNOWN OR OTHER

AC FAN MAKES LOUD SOUND WHEN HEATING OR COOLING IS TURNED ON. FIRST STARTED WHEN FAN WAS SET TO MAX ONLY, NOW THE NOISE IS OCCURRING EVEN WHEN FAN IS SET TO LOW.

ODI #11300194ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE

WHEN THE AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR IS ENGAGED EITHER FOR AIR CONDITIONING OR DEFROST IT ACTIVATES A SECONDARY COOLING FAN ON THE RADIATOR. THIS FAN STARTED MAKING NOISE (GROWLING) AND VIBRATING. I INITIALLY THOUGHT IT WAS THE AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR. UPON PRESENTING THIS ISSUE TO THE DEALER THE SERVICE TECH. SAID IT WAS PROBABLY THE COOLING FAN. HE ALREADY KNEW BEFORE HE EXAMINED THE CAR. ONCE THEY EXAMINED THE CAR THEY CONFIRMED THAT IS WAS THE FAN. COST TO ME OVER $1000.00 THIS NOISE HAPPENED ANYTIME ANYPLACE WHEN THE ENGINE WAS ON AND THE COMPRESSOR ENGAGED.

ODI #11298646ENGINE

ON 1/9 I SUDDENLY NOTED A LOUD, SHAKING, VIBRATING NOISE IN MY 2017 PATHFINDER. I IMMEDIATELY ATTEMPTED TO GET TO THE DEALERSHIP BUT IT WAS SO BAD I STOPPED AT ANOTHER REPAIR SHOP ON THE WAY. I WAS TOLD THAT IT NEED A NEW COOLING FAN ASSEMBLY DUE TO BAD BEARINGS, TO THE TUNE OF $850! SEEMS TO BE LOTS OF COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS IN LOW MILEAGE NEW PATHFINDERS. MINE HAS 64,500 MILES. I WAS TOLD IT WAS DANGEROUS TO CONTINUE TO DRIVE AS THE VEHICLE COULD OVERHEAT OR IT COULD DAMAGE THE RADIATOR IF IT CAME APART WHILE DRIVING.

ODI #11298845POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINECRASH

THE VEHICLE CRANKS UP BY ITSELF AFTER THE DOORS ARE LOCKED AND THE BACK UP CAMERA DOES NOT TURN OFF WHEN THE GEAR IS PUT BACK IN DRIVE. I HAVE A COUPLE OF VIDEOS BUT CAN'T ATTACH ON HERE.

ODI #11298444STRUCTURE

ENGINE HOOD VIBRATES AT SPEED AT ABOVE 55 MPH. I CAN SEE IT MOVES UP AND DOWN FROM DRIVER SEAT.

ODI #11296986UNKNOWN OR OTHER

COOLING FAN ON MOST NISSAN PATHFINDER SUV'S (MODELS 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019) SEEMS TO BE GOING BAD AROUND 36,000 MILES. THERE HAS BEEN A WIDESPREAD COMPLAINT ABOUT THIS FROM OTHER PATHFINDER CUSTOMERS. SOME CUSTOMERS EVEN REPORTED HAVING TO REPLACE THE COOLING FAN TWICE IN LESS THAN 60,000 MILES. SURPRISINGLY THIS HASN'T BEEN RECALLED YET OR NISSAN HASN'T DONE ANYTHING ABOUT IT. THE ENGINE COOLING FAN ASSEMBLY FAILED AT 36,000 MILES (RIGHT WHEN WARRANTY EXPIRES) AND IT SOUNDED LIKE RAPID FIRE GOING OFF IN THE FRONT GRILL. AFTER DRIVING A WHILE YOU CAN SMELL AS IF SOMETHING IS BURNING UNDER THE HOOD AND THE BURNING SMELL MAKES IT INSIDE THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. YOU CANNOT DRIVE THE CAR FOR TOO LONG BEFORE THE BURNING SMELL STARTS BOTHERING YOU AND GIVING YOU HEADACHES. ONCE THE COOLING FAN GOES BAD, IT ALSO SPILLS SOME SHORT OF LIQUID IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WHICH CAN CAUSE THE BURNING SMELL TO STILL BE AROUND FOR 1-2 WEEK EVEN AFTER GETTING THE COOLING FAN REPLACED. WHEN I TOOK THE CAR TO NISSAN SERVICE CENTER, THE LADY THERE KNEW EXACTLY WHAT THE ISSUE WAS WITHOUT EVEN OPENING THE HOOD. SHE SAID "YES YOUR COOLING FAN HAS GONE BAD AND WILL NEED REPLACING, WE HAD SEVERAL OF THESE WITH THE SAME ISSUE" I MENTIONED TO THE DEALERSHIP THAT THIS WAS A WIDESPREAD ISSUE, BUT THEY DIDN'T DO MUCH ABOUT IT. THEY REFERRED ME TO THEIR REGIONAL OFFICE, WHICH I CONTACTED AND THEY SAID THEY AREN'T ABLE TO DO ANYTHING UNLESS A RECALL HAS BEEN ISSUES BY NHTSA. OTHER COMPLAINTS CAN BE LOCATED ON: HTTP://WWW.CARPROBLEMZOO.COM/NISSAN/PATHFINDER/COOLING-FAN-PROBLEMS.PHP

ODI #11296764ENGINE

WITH ENGINE RUNNING, THE ELECTRIC COOLING FANS WOBBLE WHEN THEY COME ON, MOST LIKELY DUE TO WORN BUSHING/BEARING. THE FANS DON'T APPEAR TO BE HITTING ANYTHING BUT MAKE A LOUD AUDIBLE TAPPING NOISE. DRIVER SIDE FAN SEEMS WORSE THAN PASSENGER SIDE. THE FANS COME ON AS SOON AS I TURN ON THE CABIN FAN TO CIRCULATE AIR; THIS IS 45 DEGREE F WEATHER AND "HEAT" NOT A/C. INTERNET SEARCH SHOWS THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN REPORTED BY OTHER OWNERS.

ODI #11291994ENGINE

ON THURSDAY 12/26 MY CAR STARTED MAKING A CRAZY SOUND. BY 12/27 I WAS TOLD BY NTB THAT THE COOLING FAN WAS IN HORRIBLE CONDITION. THEY HAD TO REPLACE IT AND THAT IS THE 3RD ONE THAT THEY HAD REPLACED. THIS IS A 2017 NISSAN PATHFINDER WITH 50,000 MILES. NTB WAS SURPRISED BY THE FAN CONDITION WITH IT BEING A FAIRLY NEW CAR.

ODI #11290402ENGINE

I'VE HAD MY PATHFINDER FOR A LITTLE OVER A YEAR AND NOW THE COOLANT FAN HAS STARTED FLAPPING AWFUL. IT STARTED YESTERDAY AT MY CHILDS SCHOOL DROP OFF. ANYTIME I HAVE MY HEAT ON OR A FEW MILES DOWN THE ROAD IT IS MAKING A HORRID SOUND.. I CALLED NISSAN AND THEY SAID IT WOULD COST OVER $1000 FOR A FAN AND LABOR? IS THIS FAN MADE OUT OF GOLD? IF IT ONLY LASTS A YEAR AND A HALF, THIS IS REDICULOUS. I'VE SEEN A LOT OF PEOPLE ON FORUMS COMPLAIN AND THEY REQUESTED WE CONTACT THIS WEBSITE. AS A SINGLE MOTHER OF 2 AND CHOSE THIS BRAND FOR MY FAMILY, I CANT SEE MYSELF PAYING $1000 EVERY OTHER YEAR FOR A PLASTIC PART THAT PROBABLY IS MADE FOR LESS THAN $50. SOMETHING NEEDS TO BE DONE ABOUT THIS.

ODI #11289280SERVICE BRAKES

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 NISSAN PATHFINDER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKES WERE DEFECTIVE AND EXTREMELY DEPLETED. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT CALLED BEL AIR NISSAN (1506 BEL AIR RD, BEL AIR, MD 21014, (443) 686-7140) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE REAR BRAKES, DISCS, AND ROTORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND PROVIDED CASE NUMBER: 37879548. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO NORMAL WEAR AND USAGE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 24,000.

ODI #11288743ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE

CAR CONSTANTLY STUTTERS, WHEN DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY IT FEELS LIKE WHEN YOU RUN OUT OF GAS, I'VE HAD MULTIPLE PROBLEMS WITH THE MASS AIRFLOW SENSOR WHICH IS UNRESOLVED AND UNABLE TO BE DUPLICATED WHEN NEEDED TO BE FOUND. THE 2 WEEKS AFTER PURCHASE THE FAN WENT OUT. I'VE REPLACED THE MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR AND STILL SAME ISSUE. THE TOUCH SCREEN GOES BLACK AND ALSO IS NO LONGER WORKING. ALL PROBLEMS STARTED RIGHT AFTER WARRANTY ENDED. I'VE BEEN STRANDED MULTIPLE TIMES IN DIFFERENT CITIES. WHEN THE CAR IS STATIONARY AND ON IT BLOWS OUT WHITE SMOKE AFTER A CERTAIN AMOUNT OF TIME. I'M SCARED TO PULL OUT IN TRAFFIC BECAUSE THE HESITATION AND THE FEELING OF IT GOING TO LOSE POWER.

ODI #11287371ENGINE

WHEN THE VEHICLE IS RUNNING AND GETS UP TO TEMPERATURE, THE COOLING FAN TRIES TO KICK IN BUT DOESN'T SPIN THE FAN. IT JUST MAKES A LOUD CLICKING NOISE LIKE THE INTERNAL COMPONENTS ARE TURNING BUT THE FAN DOESN'T TURN. MY WIFE FIRST NOTICED IT WHEN THE CAR WAS STATIONARY IN TRAFFIC. I WAS ABLE TO RECREATE IT IN MY GARAGE, WITH THE VEHICLE STATIONARY. I HAVE BEEN LOOKING ONLINE AND IT IS APPARENTLY A COMMON ISSUE WITH THIS MODEL.

ODI #11283210UNKNOWN OR OTHER

WHENEVER I ACCELERATE ON STREET FROM 10-30 MPH CAR JERKS/STUTTERS DURING ACCELERATION, ALSO WHEN I RELEASE THE GAS PEDAL CAR SLOWS DOWN AND LIGHTLY JERKS

ODI #11280712SERVICE BRAKES

BREAK FLUIDS HAS LEAKED OUT THREE TIMES DURING LAST 7 MONTHS SINCE I BOUGHT IT IN FEB 2019 FROM CARMAX. I AM SECOND OWNER OF THIS VEHICLES. ALL OF A SUDDEN, THE BREAK FLUIDS DISAPPEARS. THE LOW BREAK FLUIDS LIGHT APPEARS, AND ONE TIME THE BREAKS FAIL TO WORK. I HAD TO PULL OVER, AND USE TAXI TO GO AND GET REPLACEMENT BREAK FLUIDS.*DT*JB

ODI #11278615UNKNOWN OR OTHER

MY NISSAN PATHFINDER 2017 S HAS 38K MILES AND STARTED NOISE ON ENGINE/AC COOLING FAN. IT SOUNDS LIKE FAN BEARING IS MAKING NOISE. I THINK THIS IS A MANUFACTURING DEFECT.

ODI #11259131ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

BACK UP CAMERA FAILS TO DISPLAY ON SCREEN - ALSO AFFECTS AIR CONDITIONING AND RADIO. WHEN YOU PUT THE VEHICLE INTO REVERSE, THE SCREEN REMAINS BLANK, IT DOES NOT TURN ON AT ALL - 50% OF THE TIME THE CAMERA WORKS, AND 50% OF THE TIME THE CAMERA DOES NOT WORK.

ODI #11256746POWER TRAIN

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 NISSAN PATHFINDER. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO STALL WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO NISSAN OF ATHENS (4735 ATLANTA HWY, BLDG. C, ATHENS, GA 30606, 706-410-1914) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS COVERED UNDER WARRANTY AND THE CONTACT HAD TO PAY A $50 DEDUCTIBLE FOR THE REPAIR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE CONTINUED TO OCCUR INTERMITTENTLY WITHOUT WARNING AFTER THE REPAIR. THE CONTACT RETURNED THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, BUT THEY WERE UNABLE TO FIND A FAILURE WITH THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 70,381. *BF CONSUMER STATED THAT VEHICLE HESITATES TO EXCEL.*JB

ODI #11241260VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES

WHILE DRIVING WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ON GOING 72 MPH THE FEB FRONT EMERGENCY BRAKING SHUT OFF AND CAUSED THE CRUISE CONTROL TO KICK OFF ALMOST CAUSING A WRECK DUE TO THE SUDDEN DECREASE IN SPEED THE CAR BEHIND ME ALMOST REAR ENDED ME. THERE IS NO WAY TO DISABLE THE FEB AND STILL USE CRUISE CONTROL.

ODI #11235219UNKNOWN OR OTHER

MANY DRIVERS WHO HAS A 2015-2017 NISSAN PATHFINDER HAS BEEN HAVING AN ISSUE WITH THE COOLING FAN ASSEMBLY GOING OUT AROUND 45K MILES. NISSAN DEALERSHIPS ARE SAYING THIS IS A TYPICAL ISSUES BECAUSE OF THE TYPE OF FANS THAT ARE ORGINALLY INSTALLED. I THINK IT IS HORRIBLE TO MAKE AN CONSUMER PAY $900 FOR A MANUFACTURING ISSUE THAT CAUSES THE CAR TO SHAKE AND RATTLE BADLY WHILE MAKING A VERY LOUD WHILE THE A/C IS ON AND GETS WORSE WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IDLE WHETHER THE A/C IS ON OR NOT. NOTHING ABOUT THAT SOUNDS SAFE OR FAIR. I LIVE IN MISSISSIPPI WHERE THE TEMPERATURE IS VERY HIGH AND SHOULDN'T HAVE TO DRIVE IN HORRIBLE CONDITION DUE TO AM ENGINEER DEFAULT.

ODI #11235223EXTERIOR LIGHTING

OCCASIONALLY, THE NAVIGATION SCREEN GOES BLANK WHEN THE VEHICLE IS PUT ON DRIVE AND STAYS BLANK FOR A FEW MINUTES WHILE THE VEHICLE IS STILL MOVING AND THE RADIO STATION STILL ON AND TALKING AS NORMAL. THIS HAPPENS OCCASIONALLY, MOST RECENTLY JULY 5, 2019 AND HAS OCCURRED IN 2018 SEVERAL TIMES.

ODI #11233704ENGINE

ENGINE COOLING FAN STARTING MAKING LOUD NOISE. VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY WHEN IT HAPPENED. ONLY HAPPENS WHEN A/C IS ON. SINCE IT STARTED IT HAS NOT GONE AWAY. WAS TOLD THE FAN BEARING IS DAMAGED.

ODI #11232950ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

INSTRUMENT ELECTRICAL PANEL TURNS OFF AND ON. WORKING INTERMITTENTLY RADIO, DISPLAY SCREEN, AC, BACK UP CAMERA. WHILE DRIVING RADIO AND DISPLAY SCREEN WILL RESTART AS IT DOES WHEN YOU FIRST START THE VEHICLE.

ODI #11232200STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE

THE ENGINE COOLING FAN CLUTCH ASSEMBLY FAILED AT 47,822 AND IT SOUNDED LIKE RAPID FIRE GOING OFF IN THE FRONT GRILL. THE IPDM WAS REPLACED ON THIS VEHICLE ON 04_10_2019, WITH RIGHT AT 50,000 MILES. VEHICLE WAS TOWED IN AND WOULDN'T TURN OFF. CREST NISSAN IN FRISCO, TX PULLED BOTH BATTERY CABLES, AND THEN PULLED THE WIRING HARNESS OUT OF THE BACK OF THE IPDM MODULE. THEY REPLACED THE IPDM MODULE AT THIS TIME. AFTER THEY DID THIS IS WHEN THE FOLLOWING ISSUES STARTED OCCURRING. WE BACK OUT, TURN THE WHEELS TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT, AND THEN PLACE THE VEHICLE IN DRIVE. AT THIS POINT WE HAVE TURNED THE WHEELS BACK TO A CENTER POSITION AND GO TO ACCELERATE TO MOVE FORWARD. THE ENGINE RPM DOESN'T INCREASE AND THE VEHICLE WILL NOT MOVE. THE TRUCK IS RUNNING, BUT NOTHING HAPPENS. AFTER 3-5 SECONDS, THE TRUCKS ACCELERATOR PEDAL WILL ENGAGE AND THE TRUCK WILL PROCCED FORWARD. OVER 70% OF THE TIME, AFTER THIS OCCURS, THE TRUCK EXHIBITS A LOSS OF POWER AND A LOUD "ROAR" COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. IF YOU PULL INTO A PARKING LOT, TURN THE TRUCK OFF, AND GO INSIDE FOR A FEW MINUTES, THE TRUCK WILL START RIGHT UP AND THE LOUD "ROAR" IS NOW GONE. HOWEVER, THERE ARE TIMES WHEN YOU GO TO START THE VEHICLE (USING THE START/STOP BUTTON ON THE DASH) AND THE ENGINE SOUNDS LIKE IT TURNS HALF A ROTATION, AND THEN STOPS. APPROXIMATELY 1 - 1.5 SECONDS LATER, THE ENGINE WILL CONTINUE TO TURN OVER AND THE TRUCK WILL START. THE TECHNICIANS AT CREST NISSAN ORIGINALLY TOLD US THAT THEY COULDN'T FIND THE ISSUE AND THAT OUR VEHICLE WAS READY FOR PICKUP ON 07/11. MY WIFE AND I WENT TO THE DEALER, GOT INTO THE TRUCK, AND WITHIN FIVE MINUTES DUPLICATED THE PROBLEM. WE WENT BACK INTO THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT, ASKED BILLY TO RIDE WITH US AND HE SAW THE PROBLEM. HE THEN KEPT THE VEHICLE AND SHOWED THE TECHNICIANS IN THE MORNING. WE STILL DON'T HAVE OUR TRUCK BACK AND THEY DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO TO FIX.

ODI #11231177ENGINE

START UP MY NISSAN PATHFINDER 2017 AND START DRIVING ON THE STREET. THEN I TURN ON MY A/C AND THEN I HEARD LOUD NOISE COMING FROM MY ENGINE. IT SOUND LIKE SOMETHING WAS LOOSE AND HITTING AGAINST SOMETHING IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. I PULL OVER TO SEE WHAT WAS GOING ON. IT SEEM LIKE THE COOLING FAN WAS LOOSING AND WOBBLING. I DID SOME RESEARCH AND TURN OUT TO A COMMON ISSUE FOR NISSAN PATHFINDER 2014-2017 FROM 30K TO 50K MILES. IT FEEL REALLY UNSAFE DRIVING WITH FAULTY COOLING FAN.

ODI #11230542ENGINE

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 NISSAN PATHFINDER. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED, THE VEHICLE DECELERATED AND POWERED DOWN IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC. THE CONTACT PLACED THE VEHICLE IN NEUTRAL AND COASTED TO THE SHOULDER. THE VEHICLE COULD NOT BE RESTARTED AND WAS TOWED TO CASPER NISSAN (111 SE WYOMING BLVD, CASPER, WY 82609, (307) 462-5260). THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT A NEW ENGINE WAS NEEDED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 46,000.

ODI #11228939AIR BAGSCRASH2 INJURIES

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2017 NISSAN PATHFINDER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HER HUSBAND WAS CROSSING AN INTERSECTION AT 35 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE WAS DRIVING RECKLESS AND DROVE PAST A LEFT TURN STOP LIGHT CAUSING THAT VEHICLE TO CRASH INTO THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. ON IMPACT, THE VEHICLE'S AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY, NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED EITHER. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED INJURIES TO HIS NECK, BACK, LEFT ELBOW AND BOTH KNEES. THE FRONT PASSENGER SUSTAINED NECK, BACK AND LEFT SHOULDER INJURIES. BOTH PARTIES WERE TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL WHERE THEY WERE TREATED FOR THEIR INJURIES. THE WHEREABOUTS OF THE OTHER DRIVER WERE UNKNOWN. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THERE WERE NO RECALLS ASSOCIATED WITH THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. *BF*JB

ODI #11222842UNKNOWN OR OTHERFIRE3 INJURIES

THE VEHICLE WAS RECALLED. THE RECALLED PARTS WERE SUPPOSEDLY FIXED. THE VEHICLE BLEW UP ON JANUARY 25TH 2019 THE SAME DAY IS WHAT PICKED UP FROM THE DEALERSHIP AFTER BEING "REPAIRED."

ODI #11221338ENGINE

RADIATOR FAN OVERHEATS AND RATTLES WHILE DRIVING AND STATIONARY WHEN A/C IS ON AND WHEN A/C TURNS OFF. ON CITY STREETS AND HIGHWAYS.

ODI #11217661ENGINE

BEARINGS ON ELECTRIC FANS GOING OUT CHECKED THE INTERNET AND THIS SEEMS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM WITH FANS. MAKES A LOUD CLICKING NOISE WHEN ENGINE GETS TO RUNNING TEMP

ODI #11208524UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE

LOUD KNOCKING NOICE COMING FROM ENGINE, AFTER RESEARCH AND DEALER CHECKUP IT APPEARS TO BE A VERY COMMON PROBLEM FOR THESE 2014-2018 PATHFINDERS. THE PROBLEM TYPICALLY OCCURS AROUND 50-60K MILES WHICH IS OUTSIDE OF THE MANUFACTURES WARRANTY. MINE BEGAN AROUND 50K, ANYTIME MY ENGINE GETS HOT AND BOTH FANS KICK ON THE COOLING FAN ASSEMBLY STARTS VIOLENTLY VIBRATING (I HAVE VIDEO WITH SOUND). THE ONLY WAY TO STOP THE VIBRATING IS TO TURN OFF THE A/C WHICH IN OUR TEXAS SUMMER HEAT REACHING OVER 100 DEGREES IS UNREALISTIC CONSIDERING I USE THIS AS A FAMILY VEHICLE. IF YOU LOOK AT ALL OF THE COMPLAINTS REPORTED YOU AND DO A SIMPLE GOOGLE SEARCH YOU WILL SEE THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM AND NISSAN IS FULLY AWARE OF IT AND IN MY OPINION SHOULD BE LIABLE FOR INSTALLING A FAULTY FAN. I WAS QUOTED $950 TO REPLACE THE BAD COOLING FAN ASSEMBLY PART BY THE DEALERSHIP. IT IS MY SINCERE HOPES THAT A FULL INVESTIGATION IS DONE AND A RECALL IS ISSUED FOR THE NUMBER ONE COMPLAINT WITH THIS VEHICLE.

ODI #11207123UNKNOWN OR OTHERCRASH1 INJURY

FAULTY TRANSMISSION CAME OUT OF PARK. STATIONARY. DRIVE WAY.

ODI #11205528ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

COOLING FAN ASSEMBLY FOR RADIATOR AND CLIMATE CONTROL. KNOWN ISSUE ACROSS 2014-2018 NISSAN PATHFINDERS. THE FANS/BEARINGS/INTERNAL MOTORS ARE CHEAP GARBAGE AND ARE FAILING. OWNERS ARE SPENDING $1,000 ON AVERAGE TO CORRECT AN ISSUE THAT IS THE DEALERS FAULT. AND IN MANY CASES THE REPAIR HAS TO BE DONE AGAIN BECAUSE THE REPLACEMENT PARTS HAVE THE SAME ISSUE. THIS IS A SYSTEMIC PROBLEM. THE MANUFACTURER KNOWS IT. I MIGHT VENTURE A GUESS THAT THEY PURPOSEFULLY USED INFERIOR PARTS THAT WOULD NECESSITATE REPAIR, AT CONSUMER EXPENSE.

ODI #11204806ENGINE

ENGINE MAKES A "KNOCKING" NOISE WHEN THE FAN IS TURNED ON. RESEARCH ONLINE SEEMS TO BE A VERY COMMON PROBLEM, BUT ALSO EXPENSIVE TO REPAIR AND NOT GUARANTEED TO SOLVE ISSUE FOR VERY LONG.

ODI #11204855STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 NISSAN PATHFINDER. AFTER DRIVING APPROXIMATELY THIRTY MINUTES, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LOST POWER FOR A FEW SECONDS AND THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. THE CONTACT COASTED THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND POWERED OFF THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO SURF CITY NISSAN (LOCATED AT 17331 BEACH BLVD, HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA 92647, (714) 500-6010) AND TEST DRIVEN, BUT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 27,662.

ODI #11203789FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

MY VEHICLE RECEIVED A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. I TOOK MY VEHICLE INTO A DEALERSHIP AND THEY INFORMED ME THAT THERE WAS AN ISSUE WITH THE FUEL SYSTEM. NISSAN APPARENTLY KNOWS ABOUT THIS ISSUE AND HAVE NO IDEA ON HOW TO FIX IT. THEY RECOMMENDED THAT I KEEP THE CAR FILLED TO HALF A TANK OR MORE SO I DO T GET THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. THE ISSUE I HAVE IS IN THE OCCASION I LET THE CAR GET BELOW HALF A TANK AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON HOW CAN I TELL IF IT'S THE FUEL SYSTEM OR SOMETHING ELSE. IT TAKES APPROXIMATELY A WEEK OR MORE FOR THE LIGHT TO GO OFF AFTER REFILLING THE CAR. MY VEHICLE HAS BEEN LIKE THIS FOR JUST OVER A YEAR. I'VE ASKED REPEATED TIMES FOR AN UPDATE WITH NO ANSWER.

ODI #11202796VISIBILITY/WIPER

WE'VE OWNED OUR 2017 PATHFINDER FOR 27 MONTHS, AND SINCE DAY 1 MY WIFE WHO IS UNDER 5' 1' HAS COMPLAINED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE MIRROR IS BLOCKING HER VIEW WHEN TURNING. SHE CAN'T NATURALLY SEE WHAT'S ON THE LEFT SIDE WITHOUT ADJUSTING HER POSITION. THE SMALLER MURANO HAS A SMALLER MIRROR SIZE SEEMS LIKE A BETTER DESIGN AND I WISH COULD BE RETROFITTED FOR THE PATHFINDER. IT WOULD HELP IF THE SEAT COULD GO HIGHER, WHICH WE'VE FOUND ADDING A SEAT CUSHION HELPS. BUT GENERALLY THIS IS A POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS DESIGN THAT COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.

ODI #11192249ENGINE

LOUD KNOCKING NOISE FAN ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT I WORK FOR A CAR RENTAL COMPANY AND I'VE HAD 7 OTHER PATHFINDERS WITH SAME ISSUE IN LAST 60 DAYS.

ODI #11184914ENGINE

I GOT 2017 NISSAN PATHFINDER WITH 37,500 MILES. RADIATOR COOLING FAN STARTED MAKING A WEIRD RATTLING NOISE, RECORDED THE VIDEO AND TOOK IT TO NISSAN DEALER. TECH RIGHT AWAY SAID IT THE RADIATOR FAN SECONDARY BUSHING IS GONE BAD AND NEED TO REPLACE THE COMPLETE FAN ASSEMBLY WITH SHROUD, WHICH COSTS $950 (550 FOR PARTS AND 400 FOR LABOR). I WAS TOLD VEHICLE IS STILL DRIVABLE AND ITS SECONDARY FAN THAT GOES BAD WHICH WON'T KICK IN UNTILL VEHICLE GETS REALLY HOT (SUMMER). FOUND IT ONLINE THAT THESE FANS GO BAD QUICKLY ON PATHFINDERS AND IS A KNOWN ISSUE. I AM WONDERING WHY THERE ARE NO RECALLS OF THESE FANS AS THEY FAIL SO PREMATURELY, SOME TIMES THEY HAVE TO BE REPLACED 2 TIMES WITHIN 50K MILES.

ODI #11183354POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES

I WAS DRIVING 60 MPH WHEN I SUDDENLY NOTICE THE TRUCK LOST POWER AND WAS MAKING REALLY LOUD NOISE UNDER THE FRONT BETWEEN THE FRONT TIRES. PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OVER HIGHWAY AND CALL FOR ASSISTANTCE. TOWED THE TRUCK TO THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD MY TRANSMISSION WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED. I WILL NEED NEW ONE LIKE NOW AND THE COST WAS 4500 DOLLARS. LUCKY I STILL HAVE MY FACTORY WARRANTY LEFT FOR ABOUT 4000 BEFORE IT EXPIRES AND I HOPE NISSAN MAN UP AND FIXES IT.

ODI #11182169VISIBILITY/WIPERCRASH

THE DRIVER SIDE MIRRORS ARE EXTREMELY HIGH ON THE FRAME TO SAFELY SEE WHEN TURNING AT AN INTERSECTION. IT BLOCKS THE VIEW OF THE DRIVER GREATLY. I CONSIDER THIS A HAZARD. IT IS A HUGE OBSTRUCTION OF VIEW, BECAUSE THE DRIVER CANNOT POSSIBLE HAVE A CLEAR VIEW OF INCOMING TRAFFIC SPECIALLY WHEN MAKING A TURN OR PEDESTRIANS. THIS HAS CAUSE AN ACCIDENT WHILE DRIVING IT AT AN INTERSECTION AND DAMAGE ON THE VEHICLE, I WAS DRIVING. THE MIRRORS IN MY OPINION ARE CONSIDER A DESIGN PROBLEM AND IT MUST BE FIX BEFORE IT CAN CAUSE MORE ACCIDENTS AND DISGRACE SOMEONES LIFE .

ODI #11181735ENGINE

THE RADIATOR COOLING FAN ASSEMBLY BECAME INOPERABLE AT 37,000 MILES. THIS IS A DANGER TO THE VEHICLE AND OCCUPANTS AS THE FANS ARE CHEAPLY MADE AND BECOME LOOSE FROM THE WORN OUT MOTOR ASSEMBLY.

ODI #11176568ENGINE

ENGINE COOLING FAN ASSEMBLY - BEARINGS ARE OUT OR WORN. CAR IS AT 37,000 MILES. DEALER WANTS TO CHARGE $1,100.00 TO REPLACE. KNOWN ISSUE BASED ON THE HUNDREDS OF REPORTS I HAVE SEEN ONLINE. THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL.

ODI #11176073UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

WE PURCHASED A 2017 NISSAN PATHFINDER FOR OUR FAMILY 5 FROM PETERS NISSAN IN NASHUA N.H. AUGUST 2017. IN NOVEMBER 2018 WE STARTED HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE LOSING POWER, AND SHAKING LIKE IT'S READY TO STALL OUT. WE TOOK IT IN TO NISSAN AND THEY CLAIMED THEY REPLACED ALL 6 FUEL INJECTORS AND 5 UPPER INJECTOR 0-RINGS. WE BROUGHT IT BACK ON DEC 3, 2018 FOR THE SAME PROBLEM AND NISSAN DOCUMENTATION STATES THAT THEY PERFORMED ROAD TEST AND VEHICLE ROAD GAUGE READ ALL THE WAY EMPTY EVEN THOUGH THE VEHICLE HAD ONE HALF A TANK OF FUEL. THEY CLAIMED TO HAVE REPLACED INTERNAL FUEL PUMP AND AND THE VEHICLE FUEL GAUGE WAS THEN READING AT THE APPROPRIATE LEVEL AND THE VEHICLE WAS RETURNED TO US. ON JAN 14, 2019 WE TOOK THE VEHICLE BACK TO NISSAN FOR THE SAME MECHANICAL PROBLEM AND THEY KEPT IT UNTIL FEB 6 CLAIMING THAT THEY WERE DOING EXTENSIVE RESEARCH TO DIAGNOSE AND FIX THE PROBLEM. AFTER 3 WEEKS WITHOUT OUR VEHICLE WE WERE CALLED TO PICK IT UP AND THE WORK ORDER STATED 'ROAD TESTED VEHICLE AND COULD NOT DUPLICATE CONDITION'. HOWEVER THE PAPERWORK INDICATES THAT THE MILEAGE IN WAS 23181 AND THE MILEAGE OUT WAS EXACTLY THE SAME, 23181, INDICATING THAT NISSAN NEVER REALLY DID ANYTHING TO RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. WE ARE A FAMILY OF 5 AND FOR US THIS VEHICLE WAS A HUGE INVESTMENT, WE'RE CONFIDENT IN THE NISSAN BRAND NAME BUT NOW WE ARE REGRETTING OUR DECISION. WE HAVE REQUESTED THAT NISSAN BUY THE VEHICLE BACK SO WE CAN PURCHASE A RELIABLE VEHICLE FROM ANOTHER BRAND NAME CORPORATION OR AT A MINIMUM REPLACE THIS VEHICLE WITH A NEW NISSAN PATHFINDER TO NO AVAIL, SO NOW WE FEEL WE ARE STUCK WITH THIS HIGH PRICED LEMON.

ODI #11170940ENGINE

WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BOTH IN MOTION AND STATIONARY, IF THE HEAT OR A/C IS ON, THE RADIATOR FAN MOTOR ASSEMBLY MAKES NOISE AND SHAKES BACK AND FORTH. I WAS ADVISED THAT THE VEHICLE SHOULD NOT BE DRIVEN DUE TO THE FACT THAT THE ASSEMBLY COULD FALL APART CREATING SHRAPNEL TO BE THROW THROUGH THE ENGINE BAY AND THE ROAD. AFTER RESEARCHING THIS ISSUE WITH A SIMPLE GOOGLE SEARCH AND AFTER TALKING TO THE DEALERSHIP, THIS IS A WIDE SPREAD ISSUE WITH THE PATHFINDER WHICH NISSAN REFUSES TO ADDRESS. MY DEALER ADVISED THAT THEY HAD REPAIRED THREE OF THESE ON THE SAME DAY I TOOK MY VEHICLE IN ALONE. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE WHICH NISSAN IS TAKING NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR. IF THIS WERE TO HAPPEN AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, THE RESULTS COULD CERTAINTY BE DEADLY.

ODI #11165355ENGINE

AT 44,000 MILES BEGAN HEARING AN UNUSUAL INTERMITTENT NOISE FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AREA. IT DEVELOPS WHEN I TAKE SHORT DRIVES AS WELL AS EXTENDED DRIVES. HOWEVER ON EXTENDED DRIVES, IT BECOMES MORE FREQUENT. LAST NIGHT WAS ONE OF THOSE EXTENDED DRIVES. I WAS OVER 150 MILES FROM HOME, AFTER DRIVING ABOUT 100 MILES WHEN IT REOCCURRED, I PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND UPON INSPECTION THE NOISE APPEARS TO BE RELATED TO THE ENGINE COOLING FAN. A QUICK INTERNET SEARCH REVEALS THIS APPEARS TO BE A LATENT DEFECT FOR THE MAKE OF THE VEHICLE WHICH THE MANUFACTURE HAS FAILED TO CORRECT. SHOULD THE FAN CEASE TO FUNCTION AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, THE ENGINE MAY OVERHEAT WHICH MAY CAUSE IT TO SEIZE POSSIBILITY CAUSING A CATASTROPHIC ACCIDENT. RISKING NOT ONLY LIFE AND LIMB OF THE DRIVER AND PASSENGERS OF MY VEHICLE, BUT THOSE OTHER TRAVELERS ON THE HIGHWAYS AS WELL AS EMERGENCY RESPONDERS TO THE DISASTROUS ACCIDENT.

ODI #11162018UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE

I PURCHASED MY 2017 NISSAN PRE-OWNED WITH 40,000 MILES AND I HAVE ONLY HAD THE VEHICLE FOR 4 MONTHS. THE BACK UP CAMERA WILL SPORADICALLY STAY ON WHILE IN DRIVE UNTIL YOU STOP AND TAKE IT OUT OF DRIVE. I HAVE TAKEN IT IN AND THEY CAN'T GET IT TO DUPLICATE SO THEY CAN'T FIX THE PROBLEM. I ALSO STARTED HAVING LOAD NOISES COMING FROM THE ENGINE WHILE THE A/C WAS RUNNING. COME TO FIND OUT IT IS THE RADIATOR COOLING FAN ASSEMBLY WAS SHAKING AROUND AND NOW I HAVE TO PAY TO HAVE IT FIXED! I HAVE NOW DONE RESEARCH AND FOUND THIS IS A PROBLEM THAT NISSAN DOESN'T WANT TO ADDRESS OR DO A RECALL ON. SEEING AS THAT PATHFINDERS FROM 2014-2018 MOST AROUND 30K TO 50K HAVE BEEN AFFECTED YET SOMEHOW THESE ISSUES ARE NOT OF CONCERN. I CALLED NISSAN AND SHE TOOK MY COMPLAINT BUT DID LET ME KNOW THAT THIS HAS NOT BE ADDRESSED AS AN ISSUE BY NISSAN. I REALLY LOVE MY NISSAN PATHFINDER BUT I AM SO DISAPPOINTED NOW BY THE CUSTOMER SERVICE AND DOING RIGHT BY THE CUSTOMER IS NOT A CONCERN OF NISSAN.

ODI #11161277UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE

I BOUGHT MY CAR USED ABOUT 6 MONTHS AGO. IT HAS 47K MILE ON IT NOW AND ABOUT 4 DAYS AGO WHILE DRIVING IT I STARTED HEARING A LOUD BUZZING/RATTLING SOUND COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE CAR. I PULLED OVER IN A PARKING LOT AND OPENED THE HOOD AND FOUND THE RADIATOR/COOLING FAN ASSEMBLY SHAKING AROUND LIKE IT WAS TOTALLY OUT OF BALANCE. I SHUT OFF THE A/C SYSTEM AND THE FAN STOPS SHAKING. SINCE THIS OCCURRED I HAVE TALKED TO NUMEROUS PEOPLE ONLINE THAT STATE THIS VERY THING HAS HAPPENED TO THEM ON PATHFINDERS RANGING FROM 2014-2018 AND IT ALL SEEMED TO HAPPEN AROUND 40-50K MILES AND NISSAN WILL DO NOTHING ABOUT IT. THIS SEEMS LIKE A HUGE ISSUE THAT NEEDS TO BE RECALLED AND ADDRESSED. THANK YOU

ODI #11156120SERVICE BRAKESCRASH

I REPORTED THE BRAKES BEING NON RESPONSIVE ON 10/23/17 WHICH HAD ALSO CAUSED A MINOR ACCIDENT AS THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION ON A BRIDGE IN WINSTON SALAM NC IN FRONT OF THE BAPTIST HOSPITAL.IT WAS MOVING STOP AND GO AND MAYBE WOULD REACH 35 MPH AND THEN IT WOULDN'T STOP. I HAD BOTH FEET ON THE BRAKES ALSO STANDING UP BUT IT CONTINUED TO COAST INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE SO SLOW I COULD SEE IT COMING BUT THE BRAKES WOULD NOT WORK. IT WAS TOOK INTO THE DEALERSHIP AFTER THE COLLISION REPAIRS AND I WAS TOLD EVERYTHING WAS FINE. SO DURING THIS TIME BETWEEN THEN AND NOW ME AND MY WIFE WAS SCARED OF DRIVING AND WOULD BRAKE AT A FURTHER DISTANCE TO MAKE SURE WE HAD BRAKES. THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE ABS CONTROL UNIT AND THE VEHICLE WENT INTO THE SHOP 11/21/18 AND WAS KEPT FOR 9 TO 10 DAYS. NOW WE HAVE BRAKES THAT WORK BUT THE DEALERSHIP SAID THE RECALL WAS FOR A LEAKAGE NOT FOR IT BEING NON RESPONSIVE. I FEEL THAT IF IT LEAKS OR LOSSES PRESSURE IT WOULD BE THE CAUSE OF BEING UNRESPONSIVE ALSO AND IT WOULD BE NISSAN RESPONSIBLY.

ODI #11155797POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

WE OWN A 2015 AND A 2017 PLATINUM PATHFINDER BOTH WITH 25K MILES. THE 2017 HAS 20-30 MORE HORSEPOWER THAN THE 2015, BUT THE 2017 IS MUCH SLOWER. THE 2017 IS VERY SLUGGISH FROM 0-35MPH. THE ACCELERATION HAS PROGRESSIVELY GOTTEN WORSE. I'VE PUT THE HIGHEST OCTANE IN AS INSTRUCTED BY NASHVILLE NISSAN; STILL SLOW. ACCELERATING UPHILL AT LOW RPMS MAKES THE ENGINE RATTLE (ABLE TO HEAR IT WHEN DRIVING BY A STRUCTURE TO BE ABLE TO HEAR THE SOUND REVERB OFF BACK TO VEHICLE). TRIED MULTIPLE DIFFERENT AIR FILTERS TO HELP ENGINE BREATHE, STILL SLOW. ANY HELP WILL HELP.

ODI #11151592POWER TRAIN

I CURRENTLY HAVE 38000 MILES ON MY CAR AND HAVE ALREADY HAD THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP REPLACED PLUS THE LOW PRESSURE ONE. MY ALTERNATOR WAS REPLACED LAST MONTH AND NOT MY COOLANT FAN IS MAKING A HORRIBLE NOISE AND HAS TO BE REPLACE. I FEEL LIKE THERE SHOULD BE SOME TYPE OF RECALL ON THE ENTIRE VEHICLE CAUSE WITHIN A YEAR I HAVE HAD WAY TOO MANY PROBLEMS. THE VEHICLE HAS HAD REGULAR MAINTENANCE AND THE DEALERSHIP IS TELLING ME THE PART IS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. WHERE IS THE JUSTICE FOR BUYING THIS 2017 NISSAN PATHFINDER! JUST A WASTE OF MONEY.

ODI #11149581UNKNOWN OR OTHER

BACK UP CAMERA BLACKS OUT OR DOES NOT SHUT OFF WHEN CAR IS PUT ON DRIVE. THIS CAUSE THE ENTIRE SYSTEM TO SHUT OFF, AIR CONDITIONER, PHONE, AND RADIO.

ODI #11144797POWER TRAIN,ENGINE

CVT TRANSMISSION SHOWS SIGNIFICANT HESITATION WHEN INCREASING SPEED ON A HILLY ROAD AND FUEL IMMOBILIZER MAKES ENGINE SHOWS SIGN OF IDOLING WHICH FEELS LIKE ENGINE IS ABOUT TO STALL

ODI #11144410POWER TRAIN

MY PATHFINDER HAD LESS THAN 50K MILES WHEN THE FAN ASSEMBLY STARTED MAKING A CLATTERING NOISE WHILE THE A/C WAS ON. IT SOUNDS LIKE THE FAN WAS OFF BALANCE AND HITTING THE ASSEMBLY. IT QUICKLY PROGRESSED TO DOING IT SPORADICALLY WHILE THE A/C WAS TURNED OFF (IT HAPPENED IN THE FALL, SO WEATHER WAS TEMPERATE). AFTER TAKING MY VEHICLE IN TO THE DEALERSHIP, I FOUND OUT THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE OVER A FEW YEARS' WORTH OF NISSAN MODELS. NISSAN HAS NOT ISSUED A RECALL OR TSB, BUT EXTENDED WARRANTY COVERED IT AND DEALERSHIP COMPED MY DEDUCTIBLE WHEN I PRODUCED MULTIPLE COMPLAINTS OF OTHER OWNERS WITH SAME ISSUE.

ODI #11131694UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

MY EMERGENCY BRAKING KEEPS SENDING ME ALERTS WHEN THERE IS NOTHING IN FRONT OF ME. I'M GETTING MESSAGES THAT THE SYSTEM IS DISABLE BECAUSE OF AN OBSTRUCTION. THIS HAPPENS A LOT OF TIMES WHEN IT'S RAINING OUT. I HAVE OPEN A COMPLAINT WITH NISSAN CASE NUMBER 32896677. THE DEALER TELLS ME RAIN CAN EFFECT THE SYSTEM. WHEN THE WEATHER IS BAD IS WHEN YOU NEED THE SYSTEM THE MOST.

ODI #11130661POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE

MY 2017 PATHFINDER HAS ABOUT 22K MILES ON IT, HAD, PLENTY OF GAS AND OIL, BUT JUST RANDOMLY SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 30-25 MPH ON A 4-LANE ROAD. I WAS DARN LUCKY I WAS ABLE TO GET TO THE SHOULDER AND WASNT HIT IN THE PROCESS. THEN THE CAR WOULD START AND IMMEDIATELY DIE; AND I WOUND UP HAVING TO GET IT TOWED TO THE DEALER. THERE WAS ABSOLUTELY NO WARNING BEFORE THIS HAPPENED - IT SIMPLY SHUT OFF WHILE I WAS IN FORWARD MOTION. THE DEALERSHIP WASN'T ABLE TO DUPLICATE THE ISSUE OR TO GET A CODE BACK FROM THE COMPUTER - THEY WERE COMPLETELY CLUELESS. I NO LONGER FEEL SAFE IN THIS CAR. HOPE THIS DOESN'T HAPPEN AGAIN AND KILL ME, Y FAMILY OR ANYONE ELSE. *BF.. NO VIN AVAILABLE UPDATED 11/1/18*JB

ODI #11121811POWER TRAIN

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 NISSAN PATHFINDER. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE JOLTED FORWARD, THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED, AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO NISSAN OF BRADENTON (1611 CORTEZ RD W, BRADENTON, FL 34207, (941) 755-1571) WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THERE WAS A JUDDER CODE FOR THE TRANSMISSION. THE CONTACT WAS ALSO INFORMED THAT THE TRANSMISSION BODY BELT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AND, IF THE FAILURE PERSISTED, THE TRANSMISSION WOULD ALSO NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 25,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

ODI #11120460VISIBILITY,STRUCTURE

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 NISSAN PATHFINDER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WATER ENTERED THE SUN ROOF AND CAUSED A MILDEW ODOR INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BILL SEIDLE'S NISSAN (10500 NW 12TH ST, MIAMI, FL 33172, (305) 637-5319) WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS DESIGNED IN THAT MANNER. NO FURTHER ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 25,767. **TR CONSUMER STATED WATER ENTERS THE CAR VIA THE SUNROOF, WHILE CLOSED, AND ACCUMULATES IN A GUTTER TYPE CHANNEL. SOME OF THE WATER DRAINS VIA 2 DRAIN HOLES, HOWEVER SOME OF THE WATER REMAINS PONDING. IT IS WATER WHICH WITH TIME CAUSES A MILDEW SMELL IN THE CAR. I BELIEVE THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE BECAUSE MILDEW SPORES WILL ENTER THE BODY AND HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED AS A CAUSE OF CERTAIN AILMENTS. WHEN I MET WITH THE NISSAN REPRESENTATIVE AND A NISSAN DEALER SERVICE MANAGER, WE OPENED THE SUNROOF OF A NEW CAR AT THEIR LOT, AND IT HAD PONDING WATER WHICH WILL EVENTUALLY TURN INTO MILDEW. I AM SIMPLY ASKING TO END MY LEASE SO I CAN LEASE ANOTHER CAR WITH NO SUNROOF. I SUFFER FROM ALLERGIES AND THE SMELL IS REALLY AFFECTING ME. UPDATED 10/26/18*JB

ODI #11112090UNKNOWN OR OTHER

BACKUP CAMERA IS REMAINING ON WHILE DRIVING. SERIOUS DISTRACTION WHICH COULD POTENTIALLY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. MUST STOP THE ENGINE TO RESET WHICH IS ALSO A POSSIBLE HAZARD DEPENDING ON LOCATION AND TRAFFIC SUCH AS BACKING OUT OF DRIVEWAY INTO A MAIN ROADWAY WITH NO SHOULDER TO PULLOVER TO RESET! DEALER SEES NO ISSUE. HAS OCCURRED 3 TIMES IN THE 6 MONTHS WE'VE OWNED THE VEHICLE. PARKED IN GARAGE SO NOT A RAIN ISSUE, BUT HAVE NOTICED IT OCCURRING ON HIGH HUMIDITY DAYS POST RAIN.

ODI #11099399FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

FUEL LEVEL SENSOR CAUSING INACCURATE FUEL GAUGE READING. THIS HAPPENED WHEN I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY

ODI #11096893POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE

FOR THE SECOND TIME WHILE DRIVING MY PATHFINDER MY CAR SIMPLY SHUTS ITSELF OFF. IT WON'T MOVE AT ALL. THIS HAS HAPPENED ONCE GOING UP A HILL IN DECEMBER OF 2017, AND YESTERDAY WHOLE ON A BUSY ROAD. LUCKILY I WAS NOT REAR ENDED. AFTER ABOUT 20 MINUTES MY CAR STARTED NORMAL AND RAN FINE ON THE WAY HOME. IF I WAS ON A HIGHWAY WHICH I NORMALLY DRIVE I WOULD HAVE BEEN HIT AS THERE ARE NO WARNING SIGNS BEFORE IT DOES THIS. I HAVE BROUGHT IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY CAN'T GET THE CAR TO SHOW A CODE. MY SAFETY AND THE SAFETY OF OTHERS IS AT AN ALL TIME HIGH IN THIS AUTOMOBILE .

ODI #11096894POWER TRAIN

THE CVT TRANSMISSION DOESN'T SHIFT CORRECTLY. I HAVE BROUGHT MY CAR INTO THE DEALERSHIP AND CALLED THE MANUFACTURE 6 TIMES. THEY SAY IF IT DOESN'T SHOW A CODE THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO. THE CAR WHILE DRIVING WILL NOT SHIFT CORRECTLY CAUSING YOU NOT TO BE ABLE TO MOVE AT THE SPEED OF TRAFFIC FOR UPWARDS OF 20 SECONDS AT A TIME.

ODI #11090812STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINECRASH

ON FEBRUARY 10, 2018, WE BROUGHT HOME A NEW PUPPY. WE WANTED TO CALM OUR CURRENT PET DOWN SO I WENT INSIDE MY HOUSE TO LET HIM OUT TO USE THE RESTROOM AND CALM HIM FOR THE INTRODUCTION. IT WAS A COLD NIGHT SO MY 7-YEAR-OLD DAUGHTER AND HUSBAND WERE IN THE BACKSEAT UNBUCKLED WITH THE HEATER ON. NOBODY WAS IN THE FRONT SEAT AT THE TIME. THE CAR WAS RUNNING AND I HAD THE KEY IN MY POCKET IN OUR HOUSE. ABOUT 7 MINUTES LATER I HEARD A CRASH. IN MY MIND, I FIGURED MY HUSBAND WAS MOVING THINGS IN OUR GARAGE BUT WHEN I WENT OUTSIDE, THE CAR HAD ACCELERATED UP MY DRIVEWAY AND INTO MY GARAGE. IT CRASHED INTO MY FREEZER, AND IF THE FREEZER HAD NOT BEEN IN THE WAY IT WOULD HAVE CRASHED INTO MY HOUSE. NISSAN FLEW AN ENGINEER DOWN FROM TENNESEE AND HE RAN A REPORT ON HIS COMPUTER AND FOUND NO FAULT. I ASKED IF THEY KNEW WHY IT HAPPENED AND IF THEY TOOK THE VEHICLE APART TO LOOK FOR CAUSE AND THEY SAID: "NO, WE WERE NOT LOOKING FOR WHY ONLY IF THE COMPUTER SHOWED AN ERROR." I ASKED FOR THE REPORT AND THEY STATED THAT THE REPORT WAS PROPRIETARY AND REFUSED TO RELEASE IT TO ME. IT SEEMS ODD THAT THEY WOULD NOT RELEASE THE REPORT IF NISSAN IS NOT AT FAULT.

ODI #11088993AIR BAGS

MY 2017 NISSAN PATHFINDER HAS A FAULTY OCCUPANCY SENSOR AND PER NISSAN MY 2017 NISSAN PATHFINDER IS NOT INCLUDED WITH THE MASSIVE OCCUPANCY SENSOR RECALL INCLUDING OVER 3,000,000,000 NISSANS. HTTPS://WWW.CARS.COM/ARTICLES/NISSANS-MASSIVE-AIRBAG-RECALL-WHAT-OWNERS-NEED-TO-KNOW-1420684514439/ THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE AS THE AIRBAGS WILL NOT DEPLOY WITH A FAULTY SENSOR. NISSAN CLAIMS THE SENSOR IS FAULTY DUE TO THINGS SUCH AS A WATER BOTTLE BEING FOUND UNDER THE SEAT. BECAUSE MY SUV IS OUT OF WARRANTY DUE TO MILES NISSAN WILL NOT COVER THE REPAIR. I SUSPECT THE RECALL SHOULD BE EXPANDED AS I WONDER HOW MANY OTHER NISSANS OWNERS ARE TOLD THEIR OCCUPANCY SENSORS ARE BROKEN DUE TO THEIR OWN ACTIONS RATHER THAN BEING FAULTY. SHAME ON YOU NISSAN.

ODI #11072082POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

WHILE DRIVING ON AN COUNTRY ROAD GOING 35, MY 2017 PATHFINDER SUV ALL OF A SUDDEN HESITATED TO GO PAST 40 FOR A FEW SECONDS. HAD MY FOOT TO THE FLOOR, THE RPM GAUGE WAS SPINNING BUT I COULDN'T GET PAST 40.

ODI #11063815UNKNOWN OR OTHER

I RECENTLY PURCHASED A 2017 PATHFINDER WITH 10,300 MILES ON THE ODOMETER. YESTERDAY JANUARY 18, 2018 I WAS DRIVING WITH MY WIFE WHEN THERE WAS A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT FOLLOWED BY THE SMELL OF BURNING ELECTRICAL SMELL. THE NOISE STOPPED BUT THE SMELL CONTINUED FOR A SHORT TIME. THE OPERATION OF THE VEHICLE WAS NOT AFFECTED. I DROVE THE VEHICLE AGAIN TODAY BUT THERE WAS NO REPEAT PERFORMANCE. WHAT COULD THIS BE AS I FOUND A SIMILAR PROBLEM POSTED.

ODI #11047325UNKNOWN OR OTHER

BACKUP CAMERA REMAINS ON WHEN CAR IS PUT IN DRIVE. CAMERA WILL REMAIN ON UNTIL CAR IS SHIFTED OUT OF DRIVE - CAN BE FOR LONG PERIODS OF TIME. THIS HAPPENS SPORADICALLY, MAYBE ONCE EVERY 2 WEEKS, BUT HAS HAPPENED FOR THE ENTIRE 11 MONTHS WE HAVE HAD THE CAR. NISSAN HAS OFFERED NO SOLUTION. CAUSES MAJOR DISTRACTION WHILE DRIVING.

ODI #11046320UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

PURCHASED VEHICLE LAST WEEK / CURRENTLY HAS 200 MILES / STARTED SMELLING WIRES BURNING, TAKING TO DEALERSHIP FOR INSPECTION.

ODI #11046324UNKNOWN OR OTHER

THE BACK UP CAMERA WILL GET STUCK WHILE IN DRIVE. YOU CAN BE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND SEE THE ROAD BEHIND YOU MOVING. THE SCREEN ALSO HAS A LOT OF DISTORTION ON IT AT TIMES MAKING IT HARD TO SEE OBJECTS BEHIND YOU. THEY PURPOSE OF A BACK UP CAMERA IS SAFETY. IT IS NOT SAFE TO HAVE A LARGE MOVING SCREEN IN YOUR CAR WHILE YOU ARE TRYING TO DRIVE & LINES & OTHER DISTORTION COULD MAKE OBJECTS (SUCH AS CHILDREN) HARD TO SEE. THE BACK UP CAMERA OCCURS WHEN MOVING AND IN PARK. THE DISTORTION WILL OCCUR WHILE YOU ARE IN REVERSE MOVING OR NOT MOVING. ALL OF THESE THINGS OCCUR INTERMITTENTLY. I HAVE AN EMAIL FROM NISSAN SAYING THEY HAVE NO FIX FOR THIS PROBLEM AND THEY ARE REFUSING TO TAKE THE CAR BACK. THEY DON'T SEE HOW THIS COULD POSSIBLY BE A SAFETY HAZARD (YES, THEY HAVE ACTUALLY TOLD ME THIS). ALSO, EVEN THOUGH I HAVE VIDEO DOCUMENTATION SHOWING THESE EVENTS THEY REFUSE TO FIX IT BECAUSE THEY HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO DUPLICATE IT. I DON'T WANT SOMEONE GETTING KILLED BECAUSE OF THIS!

ODI #11035353UNKNOWN OR OTHER

I HAVE A 2017 NISSAN PATHFINDER LAST MONTH I STARTED TO HAVE PROBLEM WITH THE VEHICLE WENT ENTERING A HIGHWAY THE VEHICLE BEGINS TO STUTTERS AND SOMETIMES IT HESITATE FOR A FEW SECONDS AND RETURNS TO NORMAL BUT THAT'S CONSTANTLY I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER BUT DID SAID THAT NOTHING IS WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE TO KEEP DRIVING UNTIL IT GIVE A CODE IT HAS HAPPEN SEVERAL TIMES AND THE DEALER CANT FIND ANYTHING WHAT'S NEXT WAIT UNTIL THE TRANSMISSION GOES AND I HAVE TO PAY FOR IT NOT FARE

ODI #11034516POWER TRAIN

MY VEHICLE IS A 2017 NISSAN PATHFINDER. WHEN DRIVING AND COMING TO A STOP, THEN ATTEMPTING TO ENTER TRAFFIC OR CLIMB A HILL, THERE IS NO ACCELERATION. IT HAS A HESITATION WHICH IS VERY CONCERNING WHEN ATTEMPTING TO MERGE INTO TRAFFIC. MY VEHICLE ALMOST APPEARS TO SPUTTER OUT. THIS HAS OCCURRED WITH ME SEVERAL TIMES BUT WITH FRIENDS AND FAMILY IN THE VEHICLE AT LEAST FOUR TIMES. THE DEALER DID ATTEMPT TO REMEDY THE SITUATION WITH A RECALLED PART ON THE TRANSMISSION, HOWEVER, IT IS STILL HAPPENING. I HAVE BEEN DEALING WITH THIS ISSUE SINCE FEBRUARY 2017, STILL ONGOING.

ODI #10995776UNKNOWN OR OTHER

THIS CAR ONLY HAS 244 MILES ON IT. HOWEVER, WHEN I DRIVE IT FOR MORE THAN A FEW MINUTES, I START FEELING A LITTLE DIZZY AND DISORIENTED. ONCE I'M OUT OF THE CAR IN FRESH AIR AGAIN, THE FEELING SLOWLY GOES AWAY. I'M GOING TO CALL THE DEALER (BROWN'S DULLES NISSAN) IN THE MORNING TO GET ON THEIR SCHEDULE AND REQUEST THEY CHECK THE CAR THOROUGHLY, BUT WANTED TO SEE IF NHTSA HAS ANY PREVIOUS COMPLAINTS OR INFORMATION WHICH MIGHT BE HELPFUL. STARTED NOTICING IT LAST WEEK. THE SPEED I'M GOING DOESN'T MAKE A DIFFERENCE.

ODI #10981234VISIBILITY/WIPER

I RECENTLY BOUGHT A 2017 PATHFINDER. I HAVE OWNED NISSAN PRODUCTS FOR MANY MANY YEARS AND APPRECIATE THE QUALITY AND SAFETY. HOWEVER, MY PATHFINDER HAS WHAT REALLY COULD BE A FATAL FLAW IN THAT THE SIDE MIRRORS, ESPECIALLY THE DRIVERS SIDE ARE TOO HIGH ON THE FRAME TO SAFELY SEE WHEN TURNING.. IT IS A SERIOUS PROBLEM AND A DEFINITE SAFETY HAZARD. IT IS A LARGE OBSTRUCTION OF VIEW AND COULD BE CORRECTED BY PLACING THE MIRRORS LOWER ON THE FAME. THIS IS NOT SOMETHING THAT SHOULD BE TAKEN LIGHTLY, IT COULD COST LIVES AND VEHICLE DAMAGE AND COULD BE CORRECTED IN FUTURE DESIGN. I WOULD LIKE TO HEAR BACK ON THIS ISSUE AND SEE IF YOU HAVE ANY SUGGESTIONS. [XXX] 'INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

ODI #10979423EXTERIOR LIGHTING

DRIVER SIDE FOG LIGHT BRACKET BROKE, FOG LIGHT FLEW BACK INTO TRANSMISSION COOLER, TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP, THEY STATED THAT THERE WAS NO IMPACT TO THE LIGHT NOR THE VEHICLE, THAT THE 4 METAL CLIPS ON THE BRACKET SOME HOW BROKE OFF AND THAT THEY HAVE NO IDEA HOW THIS COULD HAVE HAPPEN, THEY STATED THEY WERE SENDING THE PART TO NISSAN FOR THEM TO INVESTIGATE AS POSSIBLE FAULTY MATERIAL. THE FOG LIGHT COULD HAVE STRUCK AND DESTROYED THE COOLERS THAT SIT BEHIND IT. THEY REPLACED THE FOG LIGHT HOUSING. VEHICLE WAS BEING PULLED INTO DRIVEWAY WHEN A CLUNKING SOUND WAS HEARD, WHEN CHECKING IS WHEN IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE LIGHT WAS NOT IN THE HOUSING AND WAS LAYING INSIDE THE BUMPER ONLY BEING HELD IN BY THE WIRING

HighABS issue detected

Loss of brake assist and ABS in emergency — can significantly extend stopping distances

Annual complaints and reliability score for NISSAN Pathfinder — recall years marked in red
0203905010020182019201720192021202320252026Complaints/yrReliability (0–100)
Annual complaints (left axis)
Reliability score 0–100 (right axis, higher = safer)
Crash-involved complaints that year
Recall issued
Chart Analysis

The blue line shows 183 total NHTSA complaints filed over 10 years, with the worst year being 2020 (39 complaints, including 1 crash report).

The amber reliability line shows an improving trend — scores have risen from the earlier years toward 32/100 more recently, suggesting the most serious issues are older and may have been addressed through repairs or recalls.

The recalls (red dashed lines) followed the first complaints by 1 year — a typical response window; neither unusually fast nor a pattern of denial.

Red dots on the amber line flag 4 years (2018, 2019, 2020, 2023) where complaints included crash events — these are the highest-severity incidents in the dataset.

ACTIVEEXTENDED WARRANTYPonzio v. Nissan Settlement
Nissan CVT Extended Warranty (Jatco JF016 / JF017)
Transmission – CVT (Jatco JF016E / JF017E)
COVERAGE:Extended to 5 years / 60,000 miles; some class action settlements provide additional coverage

Nissan's Jatco continuously variable transmissions (CVT) suffer from overheating, shuddering, sudden deceleration, and premature failure. Nissan extended the CVT warranty following class action lawsuits. In some cases the warranty was extended further to 84,000 miles for documented repeat-failure vehicles. A class action settlement (Ponzio v. Nissan) provided additional reimbursement rights.

HOW TO CLAIM: Contact Nissan Consumer Affairs (1-800-647-7261) and provide your VIN to check for any CVT extended warranty applicable to your specific model year and variant. Ask the dealer to check for any open special coverage authorizations in their warranty system.

Coverage eligibility depends on your VIN, original sale date, and current mileage. Always verify with an authorized dealer or manufacturer customer service — programs may have been updated since this database was compiled.

Details & Analysis
Financial
$43,114
~$719/mo over 5 yrs
$0.4/mi
cost per mile
Fuel
$10,000
Insurance (est.)
$7,500
Maintenance
$17,500
Repair Risk Buffer
$3,000
Depreciation
$5,114

Estimated 5-year cost of ownership: $43,114 (~$719/mo). Repair risk buffer is standard due to vehicle risk profile.

2 open recalls (unverified repair status)−$1,000
2 recalls over 2 years old — likely uncompleted−$800
Total recommended deduction−$1,800
HIGH
Inspect for abs issue detected — ask for repair records
Loss of brake assist and ABS in emergency — can significantly extend stopping distances
HIGH
Verify recall SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP has been repaired
Recall on record for: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Nissan Murano, 2016-2017 Nissan Maxima, 2017-2018 Nis
HIGH
Verify recall SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP has been repaired
Recall on record for: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Nissan Murano, 2016-2018 Nissan Maxima, and 2017-2019
MEDIUM
Test drive and inspect: STEERING
Multiple owner complaints filed for this component — verify it functions correctly during test drive.
MEDIUM
Test drive and inspect: POWER TRAIN,TIRES,ENGINE
Multiple owner complaints filed for this component — verify it functions correctly during test drive.
MEDIUM
Test drive and inspect: POWER TRAIN
Multiple owner complaints filed for this component — verify it functions correctly during test drive.
MEDIUM
Get an independent pre-purchase inspection from a trusted mechanic
For any used vehicle with a risk score above Low, a $100–$150 independent inspection is always worth it.
MEDIUM
Run a VIN check on NHTSA.gov to confirm all recalls are closed
Free at nhtsa.gov/vehicle-safety/recalls — enter the VIN and confirm all campaigns show as completed.
MEDIUM
Verify title is clean and check for salvage/rebuilt brands at your state DMV
Title washing across state lines is common — confirm with your state DMV before finalizing purchase.
5%
18-month
10%
2-year
Low Probability
Cumulative 2-year risk: 10%

5% baseline recall probability — no strong indicators of an imminent recall.

Maintenance intervals vary significantly by make, model, year, engine, and driving conditions. Always follow the manufacturer's official schedule — not generic industry estimates.

Tip: Request the seller's service records and compare against the manufacturer schedule. Missing intervals are a negotiation point.

History & Auctions
Full Coverage
$1,650–$2,090/yr
~$138–$174/mo
Liability Only
$560–$710/yr
~$47–$59/mo
Category: Standard Vehicle
9-year-old vehicle: −7% (moderate depreciation)

Based on 2024 national avg ($2,011/yr full coverage). Individual rates vary by driver, location & insurer. Always compare 3+ quotes.

NISSAN has been fined $3M+ by NHTSA. Most recently in 2014: Failure to file required Early Warning Reports on vehicle defects.

2014$3MFailure to file required Early Warning Reports on vehicle defects

Select your state to see what consumer protection laws, lemon law coverage, and title disclosure requirements apply to this vehicle purchase.

Vehicle Identity

VIN5N1DR2MM1HC601519
Model Year2017
MakeNISSAN
ModelPathfinder
SeriesWagon body style
Vehicle TypeMULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)

Body & Configuration

Body StyleSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)
Doors4
Seat Rows7
Drive Type4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4
Fuel TypeGasoline
TransmissionContinuously Variable Transmission (CVT)

Engine

Engine Cylinders6
Displacement (L)3.5

Manufacturer

ManufacturerNISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Assembly CitySMYRNA
Assembly CountryUNITED STATES (USA)

VIN Structure

WMI (Chars 1–3)5N1
Check Digit (Char 9)1
Model Year Code (Char 10)H
Plant Code (Char 11)C
Sequence (Chars 12–17)601519

Safety Data

NHTSA Recall Count2
NHTSA Complaint Count183
5
1
N
2
1
3
D
4
R
5
2
6
M
7
M
8
1
9
H
10
C
11
6
12
0
13
1
14
5
15
1
16
9
17
WMI (1–3)
VDS (4–8)
Check Digit (9)
Model Year (10)
Serial (11–17)
5
World Manufacturer
Country & region of manufacture
Position 1
N
Manufacturer
Specific manufacturer identifier
Position 2
1
Vehicle Type
Division or vehicle type
Position 3
DR2MM
Vehicle Descriptor Section (VDS)
Body style, engine type, restraint system
Position 4–8
1
Check Digit
Mathematical validation character
Position 9
H
Model Year
Year of manufacture
Position 10
C
Assembly Plant
Where the vehicle was assembled
Position 11
601519
Production Sequence
Unique serial number for this vehicle
Position 12–17
Country of Manufacture
United States
From VIN position 1 (5)
Model Year Character
"H" → 2017
Could also be 1987
Check Digit (Pos 9)
✓ Valid
ISO 3779 weighted-sum algorithm

Disclaimer: Data sourced from NHTSA public APIs and scraped auction listings. For informational purposes only. Not a substitute for a paid vehicle history report. Retrieved: 5/27/2026, 6:07:42 AM.