10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
6 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
13 / 0
Average Mileage:
17,949 miles

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problem #155

Mar 202017

Pathfinder

  • 68,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Pathfinder. While the vehicle was stationary and while driving various speeds, the vehicle experienced several failures since March of 2017. The contact stated that the rear brake light failed to illuminate properly when the brakes were applied, the vehicle vibrated and shook violently on several occasions, the passenger side air bag occupant detection indicator failed to illuminate. Furthermore, the contact reported that the increased stopping distance related sensor and the ABS wheel sensor failed. In addition, the contact expressed concern that the power windows independently rolled up and down, the back-up camera disabled and rotated in the reverse position, and the key fob sensor intermittently failed to perform as intended. An independent mechanic replaced the throttle body position sensor, but the failure recurred. Baytown Nissan (5445 I-10, baytown, Texas 77521, (281) 394-1995) was made aware of the failures. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures and provided case number: 33384799. In addition, the manufacturer stated that there were no recalls on the vehicle. The failure mileage was 68,000.

- Mont Belveaui, TX, USA

problem #154

Sep 122018

Pathfinder

  • 87,000 miles
I bought a brand new 2013 Nissan Pathfinder in March of 2013. Within 6 months I noticed there was jerking with the transmission. I took it back to preston Nissan in Maryland and was told they had received a bulletin and the transmission needed to be reprogrammed. They reprogrammed the transmission and it helped a little but a few months later it was doing the same thing. I took it back to preston Nissan. There I was told that they could not duplicate the problem and that they would reprogram it again. It did not help. I could not afford to keep taking it back, because they charge me every time to keep telling me there was nothing wrong. My car began to not accelerate when I was making a turn or when I was accelerating in traffic. We took it back to preston and we were told that they had put a device in to monitor the transmission as well as reprogrammed it again. My car continued to judder and shake and fail to accelerate. There was a class action lawsuit filed and Nissan extended the warranties to 84,000 miles. My car is now at 87,000 and a Nissan dealership in Michigan is now stating that it needs a new transmission and a cooling fan. Nissan corporate office is now telling me that they will pay 90% of the fan and only 50% of the transmission. I bought the extended warranty when I purchased the car. The transmission is not the only thing wrong with this car. It has been one thing after the other. Door lock motor, visor, hood release, trunk latch, brake lights remain on when car is off, airbag indicator...the list goes on and on.

- Warren, MI, USA

problem #153

Jul 162018

Pathfinder

  • 70,000 miles
Our Pathfinder has been recalled twice for passenger side airbag malfunctions. Despite having been "repaired" on both occasions, the airbag light started flashing. Nissan is now informing us that the entire airbag system is defective, yet they maintain that this issue is unrelated to the prior recalls and as such, have refused to cover the cost of repair. In addition, the visors on both the driver and passenger sides have broken and are sagging, impairing vision during vehicle operation. In researching solutions, we have discovered that both issues are common complaints for drivers of our specific model Pathfinder, yet Nissan seems to be doing nothing to fix these recurrent defects.

- Hanover Park, IL, USA

problem #152

Apr 302018

Pathfinder

  • miles
My passenger side airbag remains off even when a passenger is present. However, there is no recall for the 2013 Nissan Pathfinder. I took it to the dealer but because there is no information in the system for my VIN, they were reluctant to help. Because my warranty is expired, its not covered.

- Chicago, IL, USA

problem #151

Feb 012018

Pathfinder

  • 71,000 miles
The front seat OCS is not registering the seat as being occupied.

- Manlius, NY, USA

problem #150

Apr 132017

Pathfinder

  • miles
My air bag light for passenger 2 and the red flashing air bag light stays on. No matter if a person is in or out the seat. Even a 125 pound person.

- Wilson, NC, USA

problem #149

Mar 012017

Pathfinder

  • 10 miles
When driving the vehicle it stalls when pressing the gas to accelerate. When at a stop or turning when switching from braking to accelerating you have to press the gas several times to get the car to accelerate. Nissan Consumer Affairs will not assist and the dealership cannot replicate. I dont know what to

- Marietta, GA, USA

problem #148

Feb 212017

Pathfinder 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 70,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that the air bag indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the air bag indicator was interfered with by a kid's toy. The air bag was previously replaced a few months prior. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 70,000. Updated 05/05/17 the consumer stated the disconnection was a design and safety defect. The airbag should be that easily disconnected. Updated 10/12/2017

- Thorton, CO, USA

problem #147

Dec 212016

Pathfinder

  • 66,000 miles
"passenger airbag off" light on when a person weighing 100lbs or more on the seat. Took it in to Nissan and claim that maybe the person was not sitting correctly or needed to shift their hips in seat. Also fixed a sensor or part on the underside of seat. Corrected problem for a little while, now the same thing is happening and the light on the dashboard for "airbag warning" is flashing. This happens at all times, when vehicle in motion and stopped and parked, etc.

- Carlsbad, CA, USA

problem #146

Jan 122017

Pathfinder

  • miles
The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V344000 (air bags). The part to do the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Stone Mountain, GA, USA

problem #145

May 242016

Pathfinder 6-cyl

  • miles
The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V244000 (air bags) however the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure VIN tool confirms parts unavailable. Updated 04/05/17 lj updated 08/15/2017

- Magnolia, AR, USA

problem #144

Nov 182016

Pathfinder

  • miles
Dealer has failed to repair the passenger side air bag after 3.5 years of ownership. The latest recall notice when brought to the dealer again did not result in a repair only more delay as they claimed the part now had to be ordered. However the notice indicated parts were now available

- North Port, FL, USA

problem #143

Aug 022015

Pathfinder

  • 36,349 miles
NHTSA recall 16V244 I keep receiving notices about the recall, but my dealership (mossy Nissan, 14100 poway road, poway, ca.) still doesn't have part needed to do the job. Please expedite part and help me get this job completed!!!!!!

- San Diego, CA, USA

problem #142

May 242016

Pathfinder

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 16V380000 (exterior lighting) and 16V244000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repairs were unavailable. 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.

- Knoxville, TN, USA

problem #141

Jun 012013

Pathfinder

  • 60 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Pathfinder. While operating the vehicle with a normal sized adult person in the front passenger seat, the air bag off sensor illuminated. The dealer replaced a seat sensor, but the failure continued. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 60.

- Citrus Heights, CA, USA

problem #140

Mar 052015

Pathfinder

  • 24,000 miles
My passenger airbag turns off even when a full size adult of the proper weight is in the front seat. I received a recall notice for this on June 1st 2016. I have continued to try to schedule service for this recall, however, the dealer has notified me that Nissan has still not made the part available to them to fix this issue.

- East Hampton, CT, USA

problem #139

May 092016

Pathfinder

  • 6,000 miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator would illuminate intermittently. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V244000 (air bags) and stated that the part needed for the repair 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 failure. The failure mileage was 6,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Indian Land, SC, USA

problem #138

Sep 192016

Pathfinder

  • 30,000 miles
While driving on September 219th, 2016, the airbag indicator light started flashing for under a minute, and then the entire dashboard cluster panel went out. The tachometer, speedometer, gas gauge, driver safety information, lighting and breaks, gear mode, seat belt indicator, engine temperature gauge all went blank as the car was driving straight down a street approximately 45 miles an hour. I pulled the car off of the road to a safe place. Shut it down, and started it again normally. The entire instrument panel has yet to come back on. I was able to get the SUV home, and called some local dealerships to get it in to service. While waiting for a call back, I was able to research, and found that the vehicle is under two recalls, 16V-244 for occs system, and 16V-380 for stop lamp switch.. I was able to get the car to royal Nissan in baton rouge, Louisiana (225) 924-0400 on the 20th of September, 2016. I informed them of the recalls, and they said that they would look into the mater. On the September 21th, service advisor (kenney) called me and said that they did not yet know how to fix the problem, but the car was three years old, and out of warranty and I would have to pay for the repairs myself because they were probably not related to the recalls. That is where it stands.as of September 21st, 2016. I do not think that I am being unreasonable when I think that there is a connection to the flashing indicator lights, and the dashboard going out at the same time.

- Baton Rouge, LA, USA

problem #137

Jun 032016

Pathfinder

  • miles
The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 16V244000 (air bags) and 16V380000 (exterior lighting); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Martinsville, VA, USA

problem #136

Jun 292016

Pathfinder

  • miles
The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 16V244000 (air bags) and 16V380000 (exterior lighting); however, the parts to do the repairs were unavailable. The manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Sistersville, WV, USA

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