2018 Nissan Pathfinder

These are unverified consumer reports filed with NHTSA, shown as submitted.

• 12/19/2022· UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

  This vehicle had a recall repair related to Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip system in March 2021. The Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) System Warning Light and the Slip Indicator Light would come on intermittently. Ten minutes after that repair the lights came on again, and about two times in subsequent days, but not again. In the last weeks these lights have been coming on again, but more problems have been associated such as the start button will not work and these lights come on. Sometimes, when it will start, these lights come on but the car gearshift will not move out of the Park position. Or, maybe if you use remote start when you get in and push the brake pedal and the start button the car shuts off. This leaves the vehicle immobile and can leave one stranded if in a remote area. Disconnecting the battery and reconnecting does usually allow you to start it, but you cannot put the vehicle in park or you will not be able to get it out of park to drive it. Again, this is associated with the Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) System Warning Light and the Slip Indicator Light coming on. And we have put new batteries in the key fobs, so that is not an issue.

• 12/15/2019· POWER TRAIN

  TRANSMISSION SLIPPING UNDER CLOSE WEATHER. SQUEAKY NOISE AS WELL.

• 12/13/2022· ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  The windows stopped going up unless you turn the car off and wait then they slowly go up. The back lights do no work at all when they are turned on.

• 12/09/2019· SERVICE BRAKES

  I KEEP GETTING A WARNING FLASHES ON THE DASHBOARD TO INDICATE THE PROBLEM: 'FRONT RADAR UNAVAILABLE DUE TO OBSTRUCTION.' THE SENSOR FREQUENTLY DEACTIVATE ITSELF, DISABLING CRUISE CONTROL AND THE EMERGENCY BRAKING SYSTEM. THE SYMBOL LOOKS LIKE A CRASH IS GOING TO HAPPEN. IT HAS HAPPENED WHILE IN MOTION AND NO OTHER CARS ARE AROUND, AND WHILE OTHER CARS ARE AROUND AND ON CITY STREETS AND HIGHWAYS.

• 12/04/2025· ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ENGINE

  The contact owns a 2018 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle hesitated while depressing the accelerator pedal. The failure persisted, and there was an abnormal knocking sound coming from the engine with the check engine warning light illuminated. In addition, the vehicle hesitated while starting the vehicle and pressing the Push to Start button. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where a diagnostic test was performed, and the contact was informed that there was sludge in the engine oil. The mechanic stated that sludge was found in the oil due to a lack of regular oil changes. The contact disputed the claim and provided receipts that all oil changes were up to date. The contact had the engine taken apart by the dealer and an independent mechanic, and both discovered metal shavings inside the engine, which had resulted in the engine failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The vehicle was repaired by the independent mechanic. The failure mileage was approximately 93,000.

• 11/25/2018· VISIBILITY/WIPER

  THE LARGE DRIVER SIDE MIRROR, COMBINED WITH THE LOW SEAT CAUSES A LARGE BLIND SPOT. ANY VEHICLES OR PEDESTRIAN ON THE DRIVERS LEFT SIDE ARE DIFFICULT BE SEE. I AM UPLOADING A PICTURE OF THE VIEW I HAVE WHILE SITTING IN THE DRIVERS SEAT. IN THE PICTURE WHERE THE RED ARROW IS POINTING THERE IS ACTUALLY A STREET COMING OUT ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. AS YOU CAN SEE THE DRIVER CANNOT POSSIBLY HAVE A CLEAR VIEW OF TRAFFIC OR PEDESTRIANS COMING FROM THAT STREET ON THE LEFT SIDE.

• 11/02/2025· POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  The transmission is going bad which makes it dangerous to drive. Had it 2 days and I check my FIXD module and found code. Took to where I purchased it and the drained cvt fluid and now makes a whinning sound and garage knows. U was told they inspected it before selling it to me. No codes where on dash either.

• 10/25/2019· STEERING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKESCrash

  I WAS IN THE PROCESS OF TURNING ON A BACK ROAD, THERE WAS A GUARDRAIL TO MY LEFT AND AND A TRUCK WITH A TRAILER TURNING IN FRONT OF ME ON MY RIGHT. MY SENSORS MUST HAVE THOUGHT THEY WERE TOO CLOSE BECAUSE MY CAR LOCKED UP AND I COULD NOT TURN CAUSING ME TO HIT THE GUARDRAIL.

• 10/20/2025· Chest Clip, Buckle, Harness,Insert, Padding

  My Nuna rava was part of the recent recall that happened. The company offered remedy kits to replace the seat fabrics as well as tools to clean where the harness straps tightened/loosened. We received the remedy kit in March after waiting 3 months for the kits to be available. I followed the instructions for cleaning of the car seat and installation of the new cover. My child’s safety was put at risk as the straps are now able to loosen without pressing the button. We had not had strap loosening issues initially, but now are despite having followed the instructions as part of the recall which I was told would resolved the issue and prevent further concern over the strap mechanism failing. To my knowledge this is a known issue that is what caused the recall for the car seat in the first place. I have removed the car seat from use as it is no longer safe with the straps loosening. I have contacted Nuna Baby customer support.

• 10/18/2019· PARKING BRAKE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 NISSAN PATHFINDER. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE EMERGENCY BRAKING SYSTEM ENGAGED INTERMITTENTLY AND THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT RELEASED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND HAD TO SHIFT INTO PARK IN ORDER FOR THE VEHICLE TO RESUME NORMAL OPERATION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO UNITED NISSAN (3025 E, NV-589, LAS VEGAS, NV 89104, (702) 832-5480) WHERE THE ECM, IVP, AND ANTI-LOCK BRAKES WERE REPROGRAMMED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER OVER FIVE TIMES, BUT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND OFFERED A LOANER VEHICLE. A CASE NUMBER WAS PROVIDED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 30,435.

• 10/14/2019· ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

  I HAVE A 2019 PATHFINDER. NISSAN HAS A KNOWN ISSUE WITH THE AEB SYSTEM. I GET A MESSAGE CONSTANTLY THAT THE FRONT RADAR IS UNAVAIABLE DUE TO OBSTRUCTION. IF THE FRONT OBSTRUCTION ISN'T WORKING AND THE AEB IS DISABLED, THIS IS A SAFELY ITEM. WHY HAS THERE NOT BEEN ANY RECALLS?

• 10/11/2019· POWER TRAIN

  WHEN DRIVING AT DIFFERING SPEEDS, THE TRANSMISSION REDUCES, THEN STOPS APPLYING POWER TO THE WHEELS, AND ACTS AS THOUGH IT'S IN NEUTRAL. THIS HAS HAPPENED AT FREEWAY SPEEDS, DOWN TO BELOW 20 MPH, AND A ALL OPERATING TEMPERATURES. THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS NOT TOUCHED IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE GAS PEDAL, AND THE VEHICLE WAS ALWAYS IN DRIVE. THIS HAS NOW HAPPENED TO US A MINIMUM OF 6 TIMES, WITH NO RESOLUTION FROM NISSAN.

• 10/06/2023· AIR BAGS

  Driver and passenger airbags deployed without cause while driving on busy expressway. No lights, warnings, sounds or crash in any way caused deployment. Broke windshield and car has been inoperative since. Insurance can't help and Nissan is being difficult trying to put blame on us. Insurance and State Police put in reports that it is a manufacturer malfunction and we are not responsible. Nissan will look at but is stalling and not giving clear timetables. Won't help with towing or rental.

• 10/03/2024· STEERING

  The contact owns a 2018 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the steering wheel seized, and the brake pedal was depressed because the contact was unable to turn the steering wheel. The contact stated that the air bag then deployed. The contact turned off and restarted the vehicle; however, the steering wheel remained inoperable. The contact towed the vehicle to his place of employment. The vehicle was not taken to an independent mechanic or the dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 11,000.

• 09/23/2020· POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 NISSAN PATHFINDER. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE HESITATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT CONTINUED DRIVING TO HIS DESTINATION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO COULTER NISSAN LOCATED AT 13301 N AUTOSHOW AVE, SURPRISE, AZ 85388, (833) 782-8468, HOWEVER, THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE BATTERY WAS REPLACED THREE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN INFORMED OF FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 7,000.

• 09/23/2019· ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES

  PATHFINDER FORWARD COLLISION WARNING WHEN DRIVING ON BRIDGE OR ANY ROAD SIGN ANYTHING ABOVE THE ROAD I AM GETTING WARNING, I COMPLAINED SO MANY TIME BUT NO CHANGES AND ISSUE STILL EXIST, IT'S KEEP HAPPENING AT LEAST TWICE A WEEK VIDEO ATTACHED AS SAMPLE WHEN CROSSING BRIDGE AFTER KEEP GETTING WARNING IT WENT OFF MODE

• 09/17/2019· STEERING,SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN

  "TAKATA RECALL" MY VEHICLE IS NON OPERABLE AND HAD PROBLEMS WITH SUSPENSION, AXEL, KNOCKING IN THE ENGINE, TRANSMISSION, WINDOW, BACK UP CAMERA, AND MANY MORE

• 09/16/2025· BACK OVER PREVENTION

  The contact owns a 2018 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that occasionally, while the vehicle was in reverse(R), the digital screen displayed a Nissan Logo that faded away. In addition, the contact stated that the digital screen would blip or show an upside-down image of the rear-view camera display. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed; however, the failure was not identified. Upon further investigation, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V654000( Back Over Prevention); however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 89,000.

• 09/09/2019· UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES

  PURCHASED THE CAR IN JANUARY 2019 COMPLETE HOOD LATCH SYSTEM HAS HAD TO BE REPLACED IN FEBRUARY. THAT WAS MAJOR PROBLEM ONE. THE HOOD WOULDN'T CLOSE. PROBLEM 2. EVERY TIME I DRIVE THE CAR I GET AN ALERT THAT UNAVAILABLE FRONT RADAR OBSTRUCTION. AS IF SOMETHING IS BLOCKING THE SENSOR. IT WILL BE A CLEAR DAY NOTHING IN MY WAY AND THIS POPS UP. I HAVE ALSO HAD THE CAR BREAK FOR NO REASON DUE TO THIS!!!!! NISSAN IS AWARE OF THE SITUATION AND I WAS TOLD THE NEW SENSOR IS ON BACKORDER. EXTREME SAFETY ISSUE! HOPING FOR A BUY BACK SO I CAN GET OUT OF THIS NIGHTMARE OF A CAR. ALSO THE CAR WILL ALWAYS BE IN MOTION WHEN THIS HAPPENS. I HAVE ALSO HAD IT WHERE THE CAR BEEPS AS IF I AM GOING TO HIT THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME AND THERE IS NO CAR IN FRONT OF ME!

• 09/04/2019· ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

  FOUR SEPARATE TIMES AS I WAS DRIVING A WARNING APPEARED THAT SAID " FRONT RADAR UNAVAILABLE DUE TO OBSTRUCTION". I AM UNDER WARRANTY, TOOK TO COGGIN NISSAN @ THE AVENUES JACKSONVILLE FL. THEY ARE AWARE OF FAULTY SENSOR PROBLEMS BUT REFUSED TO FIX THE ISSUE STATING THAT THEY DID NOT SEE THE WARNING WHEN THEY DROVE IT AND THEIR ANTIQUATED COMPUTER CHECKER COULD NOT FIND A PROBLEM. THEY KEPT MY CAR FOR 5 HOURS AND DID NOT REPLACE THE FAULTY SENSOR THAT NISSAN CORP IS TOTALLY AWARE OF. THIS DEALER SAID THEY WON'T GET REINBURSED FROM NISSAN FOR THE PART UNLESS I CAN PROVE THAT I AM RECEIVING THESE MESSAGES. THAT IS THEIR WAY OUT OF HAVING TO FIX THE PROBLEM. I AM AFRAID TO DRIVE MY CAR NOW AND ONLY HAVE 15,930 MILES ON IT ! MANY NISSAN MODELS HAVE THIS FAULTY SENSOR. THEY ALSO DID NOT FIX THE PROBLEM WITH THE RADIO/NAVIGATION SCREEN FREEZING AND TURNING ALL BLACK. SAME EXCUSE THAT THEIR COMPUTER CHECKER CAN'T "DUPLICATE" THE PROBLEM. THERE IS A DEFINITE ISSUE AS I HAVE DISCOVERED AFTER RESEARCHING NISSAN ISSUES, THE SENSOR IS RANDOMLY DEACTIVATING ITSELF AND NISSAN IS AWARE IT IS A PROBLEM WITH THE THIRD PARTY COMPONENT FROM BOSCH, BUT WILL NOT ISSUE A RECALL.

• 08/31/2025· ENGINE

  My 2018 Nissan Pathfinder started knocking at 75000 miles and it’s getting worse by the day I’ve paid my car payment down to 4000$ and now I’m told my motor is soon to go out.

• 08/21/2019· ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

  THE CAR IS AUTOMATICALLY LOCKING WITH THE KEYS INSIDE OF IT, WHEN THE VEHICLE IS TURNED OFF.

• 08/17/2020· SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

  TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 NISSAN PATHFINDER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V807000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT CALLED FUTURE NISSAN OF ROSEVILLE (600 AUTOMALL DR, ROSEVILLE, CA 95661, (916) 547-2242) WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. DT CONSUMER STATED PROBLEM HAS BEEN RESOLVED AND WOULD LIKE TO CANCEL THE COMPLAINT.*JB

• 08/16/2024· ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  The Display Control Unit (DCU) went blank on my 2018 Nissan Pathfinder. No working display causing steering wheel controls not to work. This includes being unable to use any hands-free phone calls. This is a significant safety issue. Nissan has a voluntary recall for this problem on the 2018 and 2019 Pathfinder, but for whatever reason my VIN Is not included. Multiple attempts to have Nissan fix and they refuse. I can’t tell you how unsafe it makes traveling with no working display and no hands-free phone capabilities. Requesting your assistance to require Nissan to recall this problem on the 2018 Pathfinder.

• 08/07/2026· POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE

  The vehicle veers towards the right, even though a wheel alignment was completed on 7/1/26. On 7/28/26 when driving the vehicle, it wouldn’t accelerate properly, it felt sluggish and although the gas pedal was depressed it was struggling to pick up speed. As the vehicle was attempting to shift between 2nd and 3rd gears the car jolted forward and the traction control and collision lights came on. Both lights reset when the car is off but the vehicle jolts and beeps w/in 5 mins of driving and then the lights come back. This has been happening everyday multiple times a day since 7/28/26. On 7/30/26, the Check Engine light came on and has stayed illuminated w/ code P0101 populating on the obdii reader. The vehicle is currently at the dealership, I am awaiting a diagnosis of the issue which they said may take 3-4 days. I have only had this vehicle for 46 days.

• 08/07/2019· VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES

  FRONT COLLISION SENSOR NOT WORKING LIGHT ILLUMINATED BREAKING SYSTEM LIGHT ILLUMINATED WARNING NOT WORKING VEHICLE IN MOTION ON HIGHWAY. HAPPENS EVERY TIME I DRIVE

• 08/05/2019· VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

  THE CRUISE CONTROL IS VERY SLUGGISH. ONCE THE CRUISE CONTROL IS SET, IF YOU ARE TO STEP ON THE GAS TO GET AROUND A CAR QUICKER OR IF YOU PRESS THE CANCEL BUTTON, STEP ON THE GAS AND THEN RESUME, YOU HAVE TO TAKE YOUR FOOT OFF THE GAS AND LET YOUR SPEED SLOW DOWN 5 - 10 MPH UNDER WHAT YOU HAVE THE CRUISE SET FOR BEFORE IT WILL ENGAGE AGAIN. I HAVE BEEN ALMOST REAR-ENDED A FEW TIMES WHILE GETTING THE CRUISE TO ENGAGE AGAIN. NISSAN STATES THAT THAT IS THEY WAY THE CRUISE CONTROL IS DESIGNED. NISSAN'S SERVICE MANAGER HAD THIS SAME THING HAPPEN TO HIM IN ANOTHER NISSAN VEHICLE BUT NOT ALL NISSAN VEHICLES DO THIS

• 08/02/2019· UNKNOWN OR OTHER

  THE TOUCH SCREEN PANEL AND RADIO FREEZE UP. IN MOTION AND STATIONARY.

• 08/02/2019· ENGINE

  TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 NISSAN PATHFINDER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, A RATTLING, METAL TO METAL NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THERE WAS NO WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO LIA NISSAN OF GLENS FALLS (518-636-1098, LOCATED AT 373 DIX AVENUE, QUEENSBURY, NY 12804) WHERE THE FAILURE WAS DUPLICATED DURING A TEST DRIVE. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE CAUSE OF THE NOISE. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED TO LEAVE THE VEHICLE AT THE DEALER FOR FURTHER INSPECTION. THE ENGINE WAS REPLACED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE SAME DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE NOISE WAS NORMAL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 10,000.

• 07/25/2023· VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

  Front collision shuts off intermittently for no reason. Causes cruise control to shut off immediately and disabled collision avoidance breaking. If cruise is on and approaching slower vehicle car will not slow down causing driver to break aggressively.

• 07/25/2018· VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

  THE INTELLIGENT CRUSE CONTROL SYSTEM WORK INTERMINTENTLY. WHEN THIS HAPPENS THE SAFETY BRAKING SYSTEM DOES NOT WORK .

• 07/24/2019· ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

  TRUCK WILL NOT OPEN INTERMITTENTLY. OPENS 1 INCH B ACK AND FORTH ONCE PUSHED WILL DROP ONTO PERSON NO SENSOR . HAS BEEN TO DEALERSHIP 5+ TIMES SENT VIDEOS NO ISSUE. RADIO RANDOMLY DELETES STATIONS AND BLACKS OUT WITH NAVIGATION. TRUNK ONGOING LAST HAPPENED END JUNE

• 07/21/2025· POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE

  My 2018 Nissan Pathfinder SL has had to have the engine replaced once due to the CVP issues with the transmission causes in the engine to fail. It was replaced not even two years ago and now the issue has presented itself yet again and the engine has failed once again. I believe that this vehicle should be issued for recall because this is an issue that has happened twice engine has failed twice car will not run. Will not turn over vehicle is at a standstill. I want somebody to contact me regarding this because this is not acceptable.

• 07/15/2019· UNKNOWN OR OTHERCrash

  I WAS IN A CAR ACCIDENT AND MY AIRBAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY. I WAS STOPPED ON THE INTERSTATE AND HIT IN THE REAR AT A HIGH SPEED. THEN MY SUV HIT THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME. IT CAUSED CLOSE TO $9000 IN DAMAGE.

• 07/11/2019· STEERING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES

  ANTI COLLISION LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON AND BEEPING INTERMITTENTLY AND VEHICLE SEEMS TO JERK WHEN PROBLEM OCCURS. THERE IS NO OTHER VEHICLE AROUND ME. AND ANTI COLLISION LIGHT STAYS ON UNTIL VEHICLES IS TURNED OFF THEN ON AGAIN PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED 3 TIMES IN 1 WEAK .DRIVING FREEWAY 2 TIMES 1 CITY DRIVING STRAIGHT AHEAD. AND WHEN VEHICLES JERKS AFRAID IT JUST WANTS TO JUST STOP IN MOTION WERE I'M AT BUT DOESN'T.

• 07/07/2022· POWER TRAINCrash

  The 4x4 never stays engaged. We live in an area where it snows A LOT and depend on the 4x4 for winter driving. We purchased the vehicle brand new and it had this issue. We reported it to the dealership when the vehicle had less than 500 miles on it, within the first few weeks of ownership. They couldn't figure out what was wrong. They sent someone from corporate to look at the vehicle. They found and replaced a cracked coupler. (Our vehicle was sold to us with a MAJOR broken part.) The 4x4 still wouldn't remain engaged. I kept taking it back to the dealership every few months. Nothing. Finally they sent a corporate mechanic out to look at the vehicle. He told me the 4x4 will never stay engaged because 'the drive train is set up to protect itself and the 4x4 is only to get out of a jam", and then told me it is not to be used for driving in snow. I asked why they sold these vehicles as safe for snow. He told me they don't anymore because they have realized they are not safe. So now I am stuck with a vehicle that isn't safe to drive. We purchsed a Tesla that day, January 28, 2022 and while waiting for it to arrive the transmission now went out on the vehicle. Nissan refuses to fix it claiming we are over the warranty miles. So not only is this vehicle not safe for snow and chain control (according to their mechanic) it can't be fixed. Is the NHTSB aware that Nissan Corporate Mechanics are telling people their 4x4 vehicles are not true 4x4 vehicle even though they were sold that way? In the past 4 years I have slid into snowbanks numerous times at low (under 25mph) speeds because the 4x4 does not remain engaged. Many times my children are in the vehicle. There have also been numerous times when I have slid due to the 4x4 not staying engaged where I have almost hit others. I have put my life and others lives in danger thinking my 'Auto' was making sure my vehicle was in 4x4, even though the mechanics assure me it wasn't and I was actually in 2-wheel drive.

• 07/05/2022· UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE

  Hood shakes everywhere... even if it's locked down...I'm afraid to drive it..I took it back twice .they replace the mounds ..still no good..bounces everywhere..this vechicle is dangerous and unsafe Also I purchased it in 2021 august. The transmission is going out, snatches, and drive rough with only 57,000 miles on it. I need help getting this vehicle fixed. Thank u. Trans oil changed 1 week ago by Nissan dealership..still snatches

• 07/05/2019· VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES

  THE FRONT RADAR SAFETY FEATURE DEACTIVATES AND THE AMBER FRONT COLLISION WARNING LIGHT COMES ON. THE SPEED CONTROL FEATURE IS DISABLED WHEN THE RADAR IS NOT ACTIVE. WHEN THE SYSTEM FINALLY KICKS IN THE SPEED CONTROL SUDDENLY ACCELERATES WITHOUT WARNING. THE SUDDEN ON/OFF SCENARIO IS DANGEROUS AND WHAT WAS SUPPOSED TO BE A SAFETY FEATURE IS NOW ACTUALLY A HAZARD. A CAR SHOULD NOT UNEXPECTEDLY ACCELERATE TO THE SPEED CONTROL LIMIT 10-15 MINUTES AFTER IT WAS SET.

• 07/02/2025· ENGINE

  On May 7th at 1:22 PM, the engine in my 2018 Nissan Pathfinder catastrophically failed for the second time while my family was driving. The engine completely lost power in the middle of a very busy highway intersection, going over an overpass, where there was no shoulder. I had no ability to pull off the road. My wife had to push the disabled vehicle off the highway to avoid causing a major accident. This was an incredibly dangerous situation where my entire family’s life was at risk. My wife could have been struck by oncoming traffic while we were pushing the vehicle to safety. There was no protection or space to safely move out of traffic. This is the second catastrophic engine failure on this vehicle. The first engine failed just over two years prior and was replaced by the dealership. Despite the replacement, the second engine also failed, repeating the same critical failure that Nissan Pathfinders from this model year are widely known to experience. There were no prior warning lamps or engine codes during this incident. The engine immediately lost power and locked up while in motion. This vehicle was properly maintained, and all scheduled services were performed by licensed service providers. Additional Supporting Evidence: •Incident Date: May 7th at 1:22 PM •Photos of the disabled vehicle on the side of the highway provided. •Screenshot of text message conversation at the time of the incident (attached). •This failure is consistent with multiple NHTSA complaints, owner reports, class-action lawsuits, and technical service bulletins regarding systemic engine failures in the 2018 Nissan Pathfinder.

• 07/01/2019· ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

  I PURCHASED MY 2018 PATHFINDER IN MARCH 2018 AND BEFORE I DROVE IT OFF THE LOT THE MIL LIGHT CAME ON. THEY TOOK IT TO THE SERVICE DEPT, SAID THEY FIXED IT. I DROVE IT HOME AND ON THE WAY HOME YOU COULD FEEL THE CAR STUTTER AND WHEN OUTSIDE OF THE CAR YOU COULD HEAR THE ENGINE MISFIRE. THE AEB LIGHT, SLIP INDICATOR LIGHT AND MIL CAME ON. TOOK IT BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP. THEY NEVER COULD FIGURE OUT HOW TO FIX IT. THEY ENDED UP FINDING ANOTHER CAR LIKE MINE AND I TRADED VEHICLES. NOW OVER A YEAR LATER THE AEB LIGHT AND SLIP INDICATOR LIGHT HAVE COME ON A COUPLE TIMES. WAS TOLD THAT THERE WAS A SENSOR THAT WAS RECALLED. THEY FIXED THAT. NOW THE AEB LIGHT AND SLIP INDICATOR LIGHTS CAME ON AGAIN. CALLED TO GET A SERVICE APPT - DAYS LATER THE MIL LIGHT CAME ON. IT IS CURRENTLY IN THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT THE DEALERSHIP. I DO NOT FEEL LIKE THIS PROBLEM SHOULD BE HAPPENING ALREADY. THE CAR IS LESS THAN 2 YEARS OLD. HAVING THE SAME LIGHTS AND PROBLEMS WITH 2 CARS THAT ARE IDENTICAL IS SCARY. THERE IS A PROBLEM - IT WAS NOT A FLUKE. EVERYTIME THE INDICATOR LIGHTS COME ON I AM DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY. YOU CAN FEEL THE CAR STUTTER AND YOU KNOW THE LIGHTS ARE GOING TO COME ON. THEN THE CAR JERKS A LITTLE AND THE LIGHTS COME ON. AFTERWARDS YOU CAN FEEL THE CAR STRUGGLE AT TIMES - LIKE IT ISN'T GETTING ENOUGH GAS. ALTHOUGH NOW THAT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON THE CAR IS MISFIRING - YOU CAN HEAR IT WHEN IT IS IDLING IN THE DRIVEWAY.

• 06/29/2020· ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

  THE VEHICLE AUTOMATIC BRAKING SYSTEM/CRUISE CONTROL WOULD NOT OPERATE WHEN A WARNING MESSAGE UNAVAILABLE FRONT RADAR OBSTRUCTION WAS DISPLAYED. IT IS POSSIBLE THAT WHEN THE MESSAGE OCCURS, THE BRAKES CAN STOP AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. *TR

• 06/28/2019· SERVICE BRAKES

  FAULTY RADAR ON MY NISSAN PATHFINDER IS COMPROMISING MY EMERGENCY BRAKING SYSTEM. IT FREQUENTLY DEACTIVATES ITSELF THEREBY DISABLING MY CRUISE CONTROL AND THE EMERGENCY BRAKING SYSTEM. A WARNING FLASHES ON THE DASHBOARD TO INDICATE THE PROBLEM: FRONT RADAR UNAVAILABLE. IN MY VIEW THE EMERGENCY BRAKING SYSTEM IS UNRELIABLE. A RECALL AND A FIX SHOULD BE ORDERED.

• 06/26/2020· ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES

  THE COLLISION DETECTION RADAR SYSTEM THAT CONTROLS THE AUTOMATED BRAKING SYSTEM AND ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL KEEPS FAILING. THE RADAR SENSOR HAS ALREADY BEEN REPLACED ONCE AND NOW NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AGAIN. THE WARNING LIGHT COMES ON REGARDLESS OF WHETHER THE CAR IS STATIONARY OR MOVING. *TR

• 06/08/2023· BACK OVER PREVENTION

  The contact owns a 2018 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that on several occasions when the vehicle was started, the display control unit displayed a full black screen. Additionally, the rearview camera provided an upside-down image. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the display unit needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was then taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the display unit needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 89,000.

• 05/29/2019· VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES

  FRONT RADAR MODULAR INTERMITTENTLY UNAVAILABLE. ARTICLE FOUND STATING NISSAN WAS WORKING ON A FIX, IS IT AVAILABLE YET? 2 DEALERSHIP SERVICE DEPARTMENTS AND AN AGENT AT NISSAN USA KNEW NOTHING ABOUT IT. WHILE DRIVING WITH THE INTELLIGENT CRUISE CONTROL ON, SUDDENLY IT SHUTS OFF AND A MESSAGE ON SCREEN STATES, UNAVAILABLE FRONT RADAR OBSTRUCTION. 2-15 MINUTES LATER IT ALLOWS START UP AGAIN. THIS SEEMS TO BE TOTALLY RANDOM. HAPPENED NUMEROUS TIMES ON A 2500 MILE TRIP.

• 05/24/2022· AIR BAGS

  Our vehicle has 22,000 miles and the air bag sensor on the front passenger side has malfunctioned. The passenger air bag light stays on and flashes on the dash board. After being diagnosed at a local car shop they advised the vehicle would be unsafe for a passenger to sit on that side and even with weight distributed on the seat, light stays on indicating the no airbag. As the vehicle does not have much mileage this has become a huge safety concern for myself and family. We would like to acknowledge that this is a defect of the vehicle and hope for a proposed recall for safety.

• 05/24/2021· SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

  ABS Warning light, traction control warning light, and emergency break warning light intermittently keeps coming home

• 05/12/2019· STRUCTURE

  REAR LIFT GATE DOOR JAMS AND THE MOTORIZED FUNCTION WILL NOT OPEN OR CLOSE THE DOOR. THE DOOR CANNOT BE OPENED WITH THE KEY OR THE SWITCH ON THE DASHBOARD. THE ONLY WAY TO OPERATE IT IS BY MANUAL FORCEFULLY OPENING OR CLOSING AGAINST THE LIFT ARMS. THE MECHANISM WAS REPLACED BECAUSE IT IS STILL UNDER WARRANTY. HOWEVER, IT STARTED DOING THE SAME THING AGAIN.

• 04/13/2023· SERVICE BRAKES

  The stop lamp switch has become contaminated with silicon off-gassing from silicon-based grease used in surrounding components in close proximity. This is causing the car to not start, not able to switch gears, and break light is not turning on.

• 03/31/2026· BACK OVER PREVENTION

  The contact owns a 2018 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that while reversing, the back over prevention camera screen display malfunctioned, and there was a black image displayed, creating a hazard for the driver. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent. Additionally, while operating the vehicle, the infotainment screen display malfunctioned, and the screen was black. During the failure, the driver was unable to view vital information related to the engine oil levels. The local dealer was notified of the failure, and the contact was informed that the screen needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was approximately 99,000.