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2016 Nissan Pathfinder recalls & problems

The 2016 Nissan Pathfinder has 2 safety recalls and 105 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is engine (27 complaints).

Recalls2safety recalls
Complaints105filed by owners
Crashes · fires10 · 0reported in complaints
NHTSA overall5 ★crash-test stars
2016 Nissan Pathfinder in an NHTSA crash test
NHTSA crash test

Safety recalls

Latches/locks/linkagesJun 13, 2022

Hood › Latch

Recall 22V420000322,671 vehiclesopened after NHTSA action (ODI)

Problem
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Pathfinder vehicles. On certain Pathfinder vehicles, the secondary hood latch may malfunction and remain in the unlatched, unsecured, position when the hood is closed.
Risk
An unsecured hood could unexpectedly open while driving, obstructing the driver's view, and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix
Dealers will replace the bell crank assembly, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed March 26, 2025. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall are R22A2 R22A3 and R24B7.
Air bagsApr 26, 2016

Sensor › Occupant classification

Recall 16V2440003,296,947 vehiclesopened after NHTSA action (ODI)

Problem
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Nissan Maxima, 2013-2016 Nissan Altima, NV200, LEAF, Sentra, and Pathfinder, 2014-2016 Nissan NV200 Taxi, Infiniti QX60, QX60 Hybrid, and Q50 Hybrid, 2014-2017 Nissan Rogue and Infiniti Q50, 2015-2016 Nissan Murano, Murano Hybrid, and Chevrolet City Express, 2014-2015 Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid, and 2013 Infiniti JX35 vehicles. In these vehicles, the front seat passenger Occupant Classification System (OCS) may incorrectly classify an adult passenger as a child or classify the seat as empty despite it being occupied. As a result, the passenger frontal air bag may be turned off and not deploy in the event of a crash.
Risk
If the passenger frontal air bag does not deploy as intended in the event of a crash, the passenger is at an increased risk of injury.
Fix
Nissan will notify their owners. Chevrolet City Express owners will be notified by General Motors. Dealers will reprogram the Air Bag Control Unit (ACU) and OCS Electronic Control Unit (ECU) in Altima, Maxima, Murano, Rogue, and Sentra vehicles, and replace the OCS ECU in LEAF, NV200, NV200 Taxi, Pathfinder, Infiniti Q50, JX35, and QX60 and Chevrolet City Express vehicles, free of charge. Interim notices were sent to owners on May 31, 2016. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669, Infiniti customer service at 1-888-833-3216 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Crash test ratings

2016 Nissan Pathfinder SUV FWD

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Rollover risk17.4%

2016 Nissan Pathfinder SUV AWD

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Rollover risk17.9%
2016 Nissan Pathfinder NHTSA side crash test
NHTSA side barrier crash test
2016 Nissan Pathfinder NHTSA side pole crash test
NHTSA side pole crash test

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program). Ratings are comparable only between vehicles of similar size and weight, and ratings from 2011 on use tougher tests than earlier years. Photos: NHTSA.

Fuel economy

Pathfinder 2WD

23mpg combined
City / highway20 / 27 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

3.5 L · 6 cyl · Automatic (variable gear ratios) · Front-Wheel Drive · about $2,900/year to fuel

Pathfinder 4WD

22mpg combined
City / highway19 / 26 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

3.5 L · 6 cyl · Automatic (variable gear ratios) · 4-Wheel Drive · about $3,050/year to fuel

Pathfinder 4WD Platinum

21mpg combined
City / highway19 / 26 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

3.5 L · 6 cyl · Automatic (variable gear ratios) · 4-Wheel Drive · about $3,200/year to fuel

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.

What owners report

Problem areaComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesTypical mileage*
Engine2710050,000 mi
Unknown or other2110050,228 mi
Air bags1810014,500 mi
Service brakes1140051,175 mi
Electrical system1100064,000 mi
Power train7000—
Wheels430312,000 mi
Visibility/wiper400018,600 mi
Seats3102—
Service brakes, hydraulic310032,200 mi
Steering310321,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkagesHood › Latch300088,000 mi

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.

NHTSA defect investigations