Nissan Pathfinder Engine problems
0.81 vs. all vehicles Rising
107 of the 596 complaints about the Nissan Pathfinder (18.0%) concern Engine, making it the model's largest problem area. That share is 0.8× the Engine share across all tracked vehicles.
107Complaints · Engine
18.0%Share of complaints
0.81×vs. all vehicles
35Last 12 months
1.9%Share involving a crash or fire
0Related recalls
Analysis
35 Engine complaints were filed in the last 12 months versus 25 in the 12 months before — up 40%.
2 of these reports (1.9%) describe a crash or fire, with 0 injuries and 0 deaths mentioned.
No recall campaign addresses Engine for the tracked model years.
By model year
When complaints were filed
Last 12 months: 35 · Previous 12 months: 25
What owners report
Our renter states that the vehicle was great up until the incident. States that they filled the vehicle up with gas around 4pm before parking it just out in front of where they were staying.
My 2025 Nissan Pathfinder has experienced recurring transmission problems, including unexpectedly switching from Automatic Drive into Manual 1st Gear without driver input.
I leased this 2024 Nissan Pathfinder new, and the issue began almost immediately, at approximately 13 miles. I initially noticed intermittent stuttering and the vehicle jumping or lurching forward following acceleration.
Just bought this used car this summer and worked for about 2 months then had to repair a Failing Radiator/Condenser Cooling Fan Assembly. Seems like the same class action issue from the previous versions. Hoping this can be another recall.
The contact owns a 2023 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH, the transmission unexpectedly shifted into neutral(N). The check engine, seat belt, and several other unknown warning lights were illuminated.
There was built up sludge in my engine that caused it to fail, and I was charged to replace it
Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length. The ODI number is NHTSA's record identifier.
Related recalls
No recall campaign addresses Engine for the tracked model years.
Problem areas · Nissan Pathfinder
- Engine107
- Brakes107
- Electrical97
- Unspecified or other64
- Transmission / powertrain53
- Body & structure50
Nissan Pathfinder problems, complaints & recalls by model year ›
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