*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Power train
The vehicle suffered a sudden, complete loss of motive acceleration at highway speeds, followed by a total powertrain breakdown and battery drain linked to an active federal safety recall. While traveling at highway speeds on Highway 169, the vehicle suddenly lost all acceleration, surged, juddered violently back and forth, and then shut down completely in an active traffic lane. The dashboard electrical components remained on, but the vehicle would not crank or restart. This failure trapped the occupants in a highly vulnerable position with oncoming traffic, requiring a dangerous manual jump-start in the middle of a busy highway just to move the vehicle out of the active lanes. The vehicle…
Oct 5, 2026Latches/locks/linkages
The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the hood unexpectedly opened and was damaged. The hood ledge and structure were damaged due to the failure. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V420000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages). The dealer was contacted but declined to acknowledge the damages caused by the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 93,000.
Aug 4, 2026 · 93,000 milesAir bags
The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH, the front driverâs side curtain air bag deployed without impact. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact slowed down and veered over to the side of the road to park and inspect the vehicle. The Fire Department and the local EMT was contacted to inspect; however, there was no injury reported. The vehicle was towed to a local body shop, and the local dealer was contacted, however the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was not under recall. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 200,000.
Jul 9, 2026 · 200,000 milesStructure › Body
The control arm detached from the front subframe due to massive rust on a car that was well cared for and only 10 years old. This happened as we were driving: the front passenger-side wheel became loose and began flopping back and forth, forcing me to immediately pull over into a gas station. I do not want to imagine what would have happened if this had detached on the highway instead of on a town side road. There were NO warnings or symptoms before this catastrophic failure. I had it towed to my regular mechanic, not realizing the extent of the damageâthey wouldn't even put it on a lift. I then had it towed to the dealership, where they confirmed the damage was so extensive that (1) both…
May 30, 2026Power train
CVT judder problems on acceleration
Apr 6, 2026Exterior lighting
The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that the rear brake lights failed to illuminate when the vehicle was parked. The contact depressed the brake pedal to disengage the brake lights. While driving at various speeds, the brake lights illuminated without the brake pedal being depressed. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that there were recalls associated with the VIN related to the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that the vehicle was previously included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V020000 (Exterior Lighting) and was repaired in 2021. The failure mileage was approximately 115,000.
Mar 19, 2026 · 115,000 milesEngine
While driving at a rate of 20mph +, the pathfinder will start jerking back and forth then turn off. This happened in the middle of a highway lane. Good thing no one was hurt. This was also sudden
Sep 26, 2025Engine
1. CODE P0101 not removed after replacing MAF sensor. 2. power steering motor is annoying noise, high pitched sound.
Nov 22, 2024
Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.
