10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
38,376 miles

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problem #10

Feb 012018

Pathfinder

  • 35,000 miles
Driver's side radiator fan wobbles and makes noise when compressor for defroster or A/C is turned on.

- Dardenne Prairie, MO, USA

problem #9

Jan 042016

Pathfinder

  • 42,000 miles
Since the purchase of the vehicle, my Nissan Pathfinder has failed to accelerate either at a stop or during normal speed. The engine would not stall, but would only accelerate almost at idle speed. The symptom of the problem would occur a couple of time then the slip indicator light would display and stay on until the car was shut down and restarted, I have several pictures demonstrating the issue as described for when the indicator slip light for the limited slip control would display in clear conditions. This would occur in ideal weather conditions and road conditions were clear and my foot was definitely not engaging the brake pedal. This presents a significant safety issue, especially when attempting to pull into oncoming traffic or attempting to pass a slower vehicle. I could depress the gas pedal to the floor with no impact on acceleration. I have had several near misses with oncoming traffic due to failure to accelerate. I took in the vehicle into D-patrick Nissan in evansville, Indiana several times and to andy mohr Nissan, indianapolis Indiana. In both cases, the dealership was unable to detect any issues with code errors or replicate the issue even after I provide photo evidence of the issue I was having. The failure to accelerate is so random and can happen several days in one week or at least once a week. When it does happen I know it will not change until I can shut down the vehicle and restart. Some instances the failure to accelerate would persist but most of the time is would correct itself after restarting. I am afraid to drive the car with my wife and three children in it. I finally decided to file a complaint after I found another Nissan Pathfinder owner who was having the exact same issue with his Nissan Pathfinder.

- Evansville, IN, USA

problem #8

May 042018

Pathfinder

  • 39,500 miles
2015 Nissan Pathfinder, less than 40K miles, radiator cooling fan wobbles and makes loud/grinding noise (likes it's coming loose), in the middle of a long road trip. Potential engine overheat/seizure, dangerous to occupants in car.

- Milltown, NJ, USA

problem #7

Mar 142018

Pathfinder

  • 56,000 miles
Accelerating from stop and experience a studder or delayed acceleration. Must release accelerator and then press again to accelerate. This is an intermittent issue and cannot be reproduced on demand so it makes it hard to diagnose with a mechanic.

- Spring Hill, TN, USA

problem #6

Feb 272018

Pathfinder

  • 55,000 miles
The radiator cooling fan failed in my 2015 Nissan Pathfinder causing a loud knocking in the motor. Every Nissan dealership around columbia, SC does not have the part in stock due to it being on backorder. This is for both factory and aftermarket. No dealership knows when Nissan will even provide the factory part. With the excessive rate of Nissan & also infinity's dropping due to this same issue and the demand for this part, I believe it should be investigated asap. It is apparent that this is a faulty part on these model vehicles. This is a safety issue because this for certain can lead to larger problems. There are 3 Nissan locations not far. Please look at the statistics for this, their numbers will confirm my complaint.

- Lexington, SC, USA

problem #5

Feb 042018

Pathfinder

  • 48,576 miles
Motor & fan assembly with shroud- fan is inoperative since a part on fan has broken. Vehicle is only working on one fan. Vehicle started making a loud noise when fan assembly would come on while driving.

- San Carlos, CA, USA

problem #4

Jun 012017

Pathfinder

  • 57,353 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Pathfinder. While driving 25 mph, the accelerator pedal was applied, but failed to respond. The vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken three times to a local dealer (sandy sansing Nissan, 5705 pensacola blvd, pensacola, fl 32505), but they were unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 57,353.

- Pensacola, FL, USA

problem #3

Oct 272017

Pathfinder

  • 5 miles
When accelerating from a stop, at low speeds, the vehicle stutters/judders for a few seconds. It has been progressively getting worse, even starting to show up at medium speeds, to the point where we think the vehicle is going to stall. If you push on the gas it eventually goes throught the stuttering. Since no codes are indicating they will not look at the issue.

- St. Augustine, FL, USA

problem #2

Jun 142016

Pathfinder

  • 6,821 miles
Vehicle start button is in a unsafe location. Knee keeps hitting while driving and car turns off. It needs a cover or smarter switch so that a accidental touch cant shut the car off while driving. It's a severe hazard!!!!!!

- Bristow, VA, USA

problem #1

Jul 062015

Pathfinder

  • 250 miles
Potentially faulty brake system or downshift cvt or simulated gearshift system. Details: When driving in slow moving traffic with the brakes partially applied, the vehicle tends to momentarily accelerate and speed up. Concurrently the resistance on the brake pedal tends to decrease, along with a visible down-and-then-back-up jumping of RPM needle. The brake pedal needs to be kept pressed to allow the vehicle to slow down. Took vehicle to dealership (new vehicle, with only 300 miles), the technician noticed the problem I had been explaining. The technician agreed to speak with the engineer the next day. However, next day the dealership stated that they have never encountered such as issue, and it may be simply the down-shift of the cvt transmission. This is unusual in comparison to any other car I have driven. Acceleration of the car during the braking cycle is clearly odd. Potentially dangerous situation when approaching a stop sign or slow traffic zones near schools. Please investigate.

- Irvine, CA, USA