10.0

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

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problem #135

May 282016

Pathfinder

  • miles
The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V244000 (air bags); 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 notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Yorktown Heights, NY, USA

problem #134

May 092016

Pathfinder

  • 29,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that the passenger side air bag warning indicator illuminated constantly. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V244000 (air bags). The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was reprogrammed several times. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 29,000.

- Brooklyn, NY, USA

problem #133

Aug 082016

Pathfinder

  • 67,900 miles
Airbag sensor recall - part was ordered July 7, 2016. At time sensors appeared to be working. As of August 16th, sensors no longer sensing weight in passenger seat, no longer working. Nissan refusing to provide equivalent long term loaner and dealership (luther Nissan Kia, inver grove heights) also refusing to provide equivalent sized loaner (family needs 3rd row) contacted Nissan regional specialist justin - he said there is nothing Nissan is willing to do (supply part sooner or loaner). Have also escalated to mn attorney generals office. Have also escalated to Nissan executive office (raven), but so far only playing phone tag with. Need assistance with Nissan so that my passenger has an airbag. At times not able to drive vehicle when passenger needs to accompany. Request equivalent sized loaner until parts/repair completed on owned vehicle as well as airbag sensor in working condition after repair. Nissan company portrayed a "we don't care" attitude and wouldn't allow comments to be made "on record" or recorded.

- Woodbury, MN, USA

problem #132

Jul 042016

Pathfinder

  • 23,000 miles
The hood on my vehicle flew open while driving 40 mph down the road. Nissan fixed the issue. The passenger airbag does not work when someone is sitting in passenger seat under 130 lbs. I got a recall notification. I have called Nissan to have them fix this 3 times and they tell me they don't have the part. My husband weighs 128 lbs and the airbag does not detect him sitting in the passenger seat. If I were to get in a wreck the airbag will not deploy with my husband sitting in front passenger seat. I have told Nissan this numerous times but they say they cannot get the part in. I think that is very dangerous.

- Saint Louis, MO, USA

problem #131

Jul 172016

Pathfinder

  • miles
I had my vehicle to the dealer multiple times for the passenger air bag showing airbag off when I am sitting in the vehicle with the vehicle in motion. Every time I mentioned the problem I was given an excuse as to why it is happening. The way I sit andthe vehicle has to be shut off and on again to correct the problem are excuses given. When the recall was announced I figured the problem would finally be fixed. I was wrong, the problem has become 100 times worse. I brought my vehicle in and a reprogram was performed. Now everytime I get out of the vehicle the light will illuminate saying airbag off and when I sit in the seat and the driver starts to drive it will stay illuminated for about 20-25 minutes at any speed from local to highway. This is extremely dangerous and needs to be looked into for a permanent fix.

- Sayville, NY, USA

problem #130

Jul 262016

Pathfinder

  • miles
I was notified of a recall for the brakes top lamp switch & passenger air bag detection. I took my truck into the dealership & was notified there was nothing they could do because Nissan had not given them the necessary parts to fix the defects. So what happens if I have an accident as a result of this defect?

- Yorktown, VA, USA

problem #129

Nov 302013

Pathfinder

  • 10,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Pathfinder. When the ignition was turned to the on position and the front passenger seat was occupied by an adult, the passenger side air bag off warning indicator illuminated. Also, when the vehicle was shifted to the park position, the vehicle rolled away without warning. The contact had to engage the emergency brakes in order for the vehicle to stop. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was not diagnosed or repaired. 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 repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was approximately 10,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Virginia Beach, VA, USA

problem #128

Aug 042016

Pathfinder

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

- Baltimore, MD, USA

problem #127

Jun 012016

Pathfinder

  • miles
The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that the recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 16V2440000 (air bags) was received in June of 2016. After contacting the dealer on multiple occasions, the contact was informed that the parts needed to repair the vehicle were still not available and no estimated time for receiving the parts could be given. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Poland, ME, USA

problem #126

Jun 182016

Pathfinder

  • 30,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V244000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 30,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Rockaway Park, NY, USA

problem #125

Mar 072016

Pathfinder

  • 28,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Pathfinder. While the vehicle was parked, the passenger side air bag warning light illuminated. The failure recurred intermittently. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V244000 (air bags); however, the parts for the recall repair were 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 28,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Elizabeth, NJ, USA

problem #124

Dec 092013

Pathfinder

  • 3,884 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 35 mph, the front passenger's side air bag warning indicator illuminated for twenty minutes as an occupant was seated. The failure recurred six times. The vehicle was taken dealer for diagnosis, who was unable to locate the failure. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 16V244000 (air bags) however, the part needed to perform the repair was unavailable. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 3,884. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Boswell, PA, USA

problem #123

May 232016

Pathfinder

  • miles
Since the day we bought this brand new 2013 Nissan Pathfinder vehicle the orange passenger side airbag light stays illuminated almost all of the time while passenger is in the front seat. We have taken the vehicle to cherry hill Nissan dealership at least 4 times complaining about the passenger airbag light being on even with an adult passenger sitting in the front seat. (and then with no one sitting in the seat - sometimes the light is on, sometimes it is off) all those times I got an explanation that it is just a software glinch and they try some fix that does not work. They updated the computer software but to date almost every single time there is a passenger in the seat the airbag light will come on. I'm just worried that if the vehicle will get in an accident and someone is sitting in the front, that someone is not protected from the impact.I have called Nissan Consumer Affairs who told me not to let anyone sit in front seat - that's not a very good solution and for the cost of the vehicle I should be able to allow people to sit in my front seat especially when due to the # of people I need to use the front seat.

- Hainesport, NJ, USA

problem #122

May 022016

Pathfinder

  • 68,000 miles
The vehicle was purchased in May 2015. The vehicle had 54K miles. Within 45 days of purchase noticed that while pulling into traffic the vehicle would hesitate. This was also noticed when beginning from a complete stop. Took the vehicle into Liberty GMC in peoria, AZ where it was purchased. Was told that it was sent to Nissan and they did some reprogramming. Got the car back and it continued the same issues. Took back a week later and supposedly they put a new transmission on the vehicle. Well here we are 1 year later and the same issues are happening again. This time with the added bonus of a clunk when you hit the accelerator. Will be taking in again next week. Second issue is with my wife ( who is 8 months pregnant) sitting in front passenger seat the light saying airbag is off stays on. Nissan seems to not be taking some of these issues very seriously.

- Surprise, AZ, USA

problem #121

Apr 302016

Pathfinder

  • 34,000 miles
Passenger airbag monitor light stays on with an adult sitting in the passenger seat. This happens often.

- Due West, SC, USA

problem #120

May 142014

Pathfinder

  • miles
Numerous times I took the vehicle to the dealership ( dick scott Nissan of canton ) complaining about the passenger airbag was lid on even with an adult passenger was sitting in the front seat. All those times I got an explanation that there is nothing wrong with the system. They won't even write it up as a complaint. They updated the computer software but to date I still noticed every now and then the passenger airbag light will come on. I'm just worried that if the vehicle will get in an accident and someone is sitting in the front, that someone is not protected from the impact.

- Brownstown, MI, USA

problem #119

Apr 272016

Pathfinder

  • 50 miles
Airbag light shows that there is no passenger in the seat when a adult sits in the seat

- Towson, MD, USA

problem #118

Nov 152015

Pathfinder

  • 35,500 miles
Took car in because airbag light was staying on with an adult sitting in the passenger seat while the car was bother stationary and in motion. Dealer updated software and light went out for a couple of weeks. Then I had the same problem intermitently. I took the car back in, they tried to update the software again but it wouldn't work. The dealer said the only solution was to replace the OCS, but they said they would do it at cost. I thought that if it was a safety concern the maufacturer was to repair it at their cost not mine.

- San Tan Valley, AZ, USA

problem #117

Mar 012016

Pathfinder

  • 41,068 miles
I just purchased my vehicle last week. When I bought the vehicle the airbag light was on and even when someone was in the passenger seat. The airbag light was still on stating the passenger airbag was turned off. I was advised there is a recall out for this issue. This situation seems similar to a couple other recalls on the 2013 Pathfinders. I'm unsure if the repairs were done before I purchased the vehicle but if they were the issue still remains. Since there are no open recalls from my vehicle. Either my vehicle wasn't included in the recalls or the repairs were attempted but the problem remains. I just want the vehicle to be safe for me and my family.

- Dallas, TX, USA

problem #116

Feb 162016

Pathfinder

  • 53,000 miles
Occupant classification system is incorrectly saying that the passenger seat is empty, when in fact occupied by an adult. Nissan is saying that based on my VIN# my vehicle is not part of the current recall for this same problem. This may lead to serious injury and/or death of a passenger if involved in an accident.

- Riverview, FL, USA

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