Worst 2019 Nissan Pathfinder Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Engine Problems
Electrical Faults
Brakes
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2019 Nissan Pathfinder.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Problems | 14 | — | 1 | 37,813 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 9 | — | 1 | 47,473 mi | |
| Brakes | 9 | 2 | — | 44,100 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 6 | — | — | 43,233 mi | |
| Body Structure | 6 | — | 1 | 8,298 mi | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 5 | — | — | 28,445 mi | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Backup Camera | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Airbags | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Rearview System Braking | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Warnings | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Propulsion System:Traction Battery:Management System/Energy Control Module (Bms/Becm):Software | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Oil/Lubrication:Seals/Gaskets | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Forward-Collision Avoidance Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Latches / Locks | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Electronic Lock/Latch Actuator | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Air:Antilock:Abs Warning Light | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2019 Nissan Pathfinder
2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~1,620,309 vehicles.
Nissan 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.
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Nissan Altima, Armada, Frontier, Kicks, Leaf, Maxima, Murano, NV, NV200, Pathfinder, Rogue, Rogue Sport, Sentra, Titan, Titan Diesel, Versa Note and Versa Sedan vehicles, as well as Infiniti Q50, Q60, QX30 and QX80 vehicles. Additionally included are 2019 Nissan GT-R and Taxi and Infiniti QX50, QX60, Q70, Q70L vehicles. The back-up camera and display settings can be adjusted such that the rear view image is no longer visible and the system will retain that setting the next time the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
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2019 Nissan Pathfinder — FAQ
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
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