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Family-sized SUVs are all the rage, with the 2018 Nissan Pathfinder as one of the top choices. Nissan hails the newest lineup by claiming it has “tech for your next adventure,” but owners aren’t fond of the excitement this model brings. From the faulty electrical system to the defective service brakes and the malfunctioning powertrain, this SUV provides a lot of danger.
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NHTSA Complaints for the 2018 Nissan Pathfinder
| Complaint Category | Number of Complaints |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes | |
| Unknown Or Other | |
| Power Train | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | |
| Electrical System | |
| Electronic Stability Control | |
| Engine | |
| Steering | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings |
Problems with the Electrical System
Whether it is the car battery or the backup camera, an electrical system must be running at its best to provide reliable transportation, but that’s not the case with this Pathfinder.
One Edmunds review states, “I bought the brand new 2018 Pathfinder 6 months ago and had faced battery drainage issues twice already. Both times I had to jump start and charge the battery to resolve the problem. Can’t depend on this for emergency needs, just treat this as a spare vehicle. Most of all Nissan consumer support is of no use when contacted, poor design or cheap component. Don’t go for this.”
It turns out that there is also an electrical system-related recall. NHTSA Campaign Number 19V654000 covers more than one million vehicles and states that the backup camera can stop displaying an image. With this defect, it becomes even more dangerous to drive the Pathfinder. Now, instead of looking through the screen to see what’s behind the SUV, drivers have to attempt to see past the three rows of seats. Hopefully, other pedestrians aren’t walking behind the defective Pathfinder as it is pulling out in a parking lot.
Problems with the Automatic Emergency Braking System (AEB)
While not being able to see what’s behind the vehicle is dangerous, having dysfunctional brakes is even worse.
Read this NHTSA review. “Faulty radar on my Nissan Pathfinder is compromising my Emergency Braking System. It frequently deactivated itself thereby disabling my cruise control and the Emergency Braking System. A warning flashes on the dashboard to indicate the problem: Front Radar Unavailable. In my view the Emergency Braking System is unreliable. A recall and a fix should be ordered.”
Problems with the Brakes
Again, there is a recall related to the braking system, but this one is much more dangerous. NHTSA Campaign Number 19V807000 states that nearly 400,000 vehicles can have leaking brake fluid onto the ABS pump that could ignite into a fire. The worst part is that the repairs aren’t happening quickly enough, leaving many defective Pathfinders on the road, ready to burn up in a fire. If the “next adventure” for a driver is to survive a car fire, then this model is sure to provide.
Problems with the Vehicle Speed Control
Keeping a constant and steady speed is necessary, especially when traveling on the highway. When these systems fail, driving in a defective vehicle can feel like traveling on a bucking bronco.
Here is one NHTSA complaint to pay attention to. “The front radar safety feature deactivates and the amber front collision warning light comes on. The speed control feature is disabled when the radar is not active. When the system finally kicks in the speed control suddenly accelerates without warning. The sudden on/off scenario is dangerous and what was supposed to be a safety feature is now actually a hazard. A car should not unexpectedly accelerate to the speed control limit 10-15 minutes after it was set.”
Sadly, Nissan doesn’t have any communications related to these problems. Instead, owners are supposed to assume that these problems are simply normal. However, most educated drivers understand that cars shouldn’t accelerate and decelerate on its own unless vehicles are starting to take over as all the conspiracy theorists predicted.
Problems with the Steering
The same issues are evident with the steering system on the Pathfinder. While the SUV is acting erratically, the automaker doesn’t have much to say.
But, this NHTSA comment says plenty. “We have had our car into the dealer 9 times since June 2018. They have been replacing the cruise control sensors and the car started pulling to the right very hard. We have worked thru the dealer, the corporate headquarters, contacted the BBB auto and have an open account there. We got our car back yesterday and took it for a long ride on Highway 95 North this afternoon and for 100 miles the car kept pulling to the right and then to the left and continued for every mile. We turned off onto a 3 lane road were going slower and it went across all three lanes each way, left and right. I took video while my husband drove. It is a very dangerous situation.”
This owner has a lemon on her hands, but of course, Nissan is nowhere to be found to resolve the issues. Instead, the owner spends all of her time fighting through various avenues just to receive a safe vehicle. Looks like it’s time to find a new path.
Problems with the Transmission
Finally, a look at the powertrain shows even more defects with this 2018 Nissan Pathfinder.
Here’s one more NHTSA complaint. “When driving at differing speeds, the transmission reduces, then stops applying power to the wheels, and acts as though it’s in Neutral. This has happened at freeway speeds, down to below 20 mph, and at all operating temperatures. The brake pedal was not touched in conjunction with the gas pedal, and the vehicle was always in Drive. This has now happened to us a minimum of 6 times, with no resolution from Nissan.”
The good news is that Nissan is actually talking about a few, very minor transmission issues. As an example, Service Bulletin #NTB10-029d states that the powertrain might make some noises or vibrate while making low-speed turns. Of course, they claim it only happens with the 4WD or AWD models. They also attempt to blame the problem on mismatched tires, which isn’t likely the case in most situations. So, while they are quick to acknowledge that there is a problem, they still don’t take responsibility for this lemon. Instead, they continue to promote the Pathfinder as the key to adventure, which is true for many owners. Although, the adventures are more than most have bargained for.
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Complaint Data
| Category | Engine |
| Date | Mar 26, 2023 |
| State | FL |
| Description | I bought a 2018 nissan pathfinder august of 2022 from miller and miller chevrolet in marianna fl. I noticed the very next day after purchasing the vehicle that there was smoke coming from the tailpipe. This occurred everytime I cracked it. I took videos and pictures and sent it to my sales rep. I took it to them three times trying to get them to figure out the issue and fix it but they were unable to detect any issues. January of 2023 my engine completely failed I had to have it towed to the dealership. They said that some rode camshaft broke. The mechanic told me that the engine was full of metal shavings. So they replaced the entire with a used low mileage engine that failed the day I picked it up 3/20/23 . I'm told that a used engine is what they are putting in it again that they (the warranty company zurich) will not put a new one in it. I am a bartender and got to talking about this with a regular and it so happens that his wife has the same 2018 nissan pathfinder and he said the had the exact same problem. Their engine failed at 57,000 miles. He had to pay 000 to put a new engine in it. I really feel like this is a manufacturing defect and should be recalled and made right. Thank you. I bought a 2018 nissan pathfinder august of 2022 from miller and miller chevrolet in marianna fl. I noticed the very next day after purchasing the vehicle that there was smoke coming from the tailpipe. This occurred everytime I cracked it. I took videos and pictures and sent it to my sales rep. I took it to them three times trying to get them to figure out the issue and fix it but they were unable to detect any issues. January of 2023 my engine completely failed I had to have it towed to the dealership. They said that some rode camshaft broke. The mechanic told me that the engine was full of metal shavings. So they replaced the entire with a used low mileage engine that failed the day I picked it up 3/20/23 . I'm told that a used engine is what they are putting in it again. |
| Category | Back Over Prevention: Warnings, Exterior Lighting, Unknown Or Other |
| Date | Mar 11, 2023 |
| State | MD |
| Description | The infotainment system screen is black and doesn't work. This poses a safety hazard as the navigation is inoperable; handsfree calls cannot be made while driving, which is required by law, since bluetooth is inoperable; and the back-up camera works intermittently and a person or another car could be hit while I'm backing up the vehicle.. The problem appeared quickly without warning in late january/early february 2023. I immediately took the suv to the dealership on february 3, 2023 where it was confirmed that the infotainment system does not work and the service manager advised that it cannot be fixed. |
| Category | Air Bags, Power Train |
| Date | Mar 06, 2023 |
| State | NC |
| Description | As we were driving on the highway about 70 miles per hour, no traffic relatively, the vehicle started to violently shake and then we heard a loud explosion in the front end, prompting the front drive and passenger airbags to deploy, as well as the full right side curtain airbags. This curtain airbag struck my wife in the head and prompted her apple watch to call 911. We initally thought we popped a tire or ran over something but no damaged at all visible to the car. Even the state trooper was baffled by the situation as emergency personnel arrived. The car was not driven home so when the tow facility assessed the vehicle even he was baffled and assumed perhaps the explosion happened in the front end inside the cvt transmission. The officer on site stated this couldve ended horribly with us going the normal speed on the highway but somehow we were guided safely to the side of the road. |
| Category | Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings, Unknown Or Other |
| Date | Feb 23, 2023 |
| State | IN |
| Description | The forward collision warning and traction control light is stuck on both together. Today is the 1st time it has come on, but when doing research I seen that people have had this issue before and that there was a recall for maxima's and murano's, but nothing that has been seen for the pathfinder. |
| Category | Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking, Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings, Unknown Or Other |
| Date | Dec 19, 2022 |
| State | TX |
| Description | This vehicle had a recall repair related to antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip system in march 2021. The automatic emergency braking (aeb) system warning light and the slip indicator light would come on intermittently. Ten minutes after that repair the lights came on again, and about two times in subsequent days, but not again. In the last weeks these lights have been coming on again, but more problems have been associated such as the start button will not work and these lights come on. Sometimes, when it will start, these lights come on but the car gearshift will not move out of the park position. Or, maybe if you use remote start when you get in and push the brake pedal and the start button the car shuts off. This leaves the vehicle immobile and can leave one stranded if in a remote area. Disconnecting the battery and reconnecting does usually allow you to start it, but you cannot put the vehicle in park or you will not be able to get it out of park to drive it. Again, this is associated with the automatic emergency braking (aeb) system warning light and the slip indicator light coming on. And we have put new batteries in the key fobs, so that is not an issue. |
| Category | Electrical System |
| Date | Dec 13, 2022 |
| State | NY |
| Description | The windows stopped going up unless you turn the car off and wait then they slowly go up. The back lights do no work at all when they are turned on. |
| Category | Power Train |
| Date | Jul 07, 2022 |
| State | CA |
| Description | The 4x4 never stays engaged. We live in an area where it snows a lot and depend on the 4x4 for winter driving. We purchased the vehicle brand new and it had this issue. We reported it to the dealership when the vehicle had less than 500 miles on it, within the first few weeks of ownership. They couldn't figure out what was wrong. They sent someone from corporate to look at the vehicle. They found and replaced a cracked coupler. (our vehicle was sold to us with a major broken part.) the 4x4 still wouldn't remain engaged. I kept taking it back to the dealership every few months. Nothing. Finally they sent a corporate mechanic out to look at the vehicle. He told me the 4x4 will never stay engaged because 'the drive train is set up to protect itself and the 4x4 is only to get out of a jam", and then told me it is not to be used for driving in snow. I asked why they sold these vehicles as safe for snow. He told me they don't anymore because they have realized they are not safe. So now I am stuck with a vehicle that isn't safe to drive. We purchsed a tesla that day, january 28, 2022 and while waiting for it to arrive the transmission now went out on the vehicle. Nissan refuses to fix it claiming we are over the warranty miles. So not only is this vehicle not safe for snow and chain control (according to their mechanic) it can't be fixed. Is the nhtsb aware that nissan corporate mechanics are telling people their 4x4 vehicles are not true 4x4 vehicle even though they were sold that way? In the past 4 years I have slid into snowbanks numerous times at low (under 25mph) speeds because the 4x4 does not remain engaged. Many times my children are in the vehicle. There have also been numerous times when I have slid due to the 4x4 not staying engaged where I have almost hit others. I have put my life and others lives in danger thinking my 'auto' was making sure my vehicle was in 4x4, even though the mechanics assure me it wasn't and I was actually in 2-wheel drive. |
| Category | Engine, Unknown Or Other |
| Date | Jul 05, 2022 |
| State | AR |
| Description | Hood shakes everywhere... Even if it's locked down... I'm afraid to drive it.. I took it back twice . They replace the mounds .. Still no good.. Bounces everywhere.. This vechicle is dangerous and unsafe also I purchased it in 2021 august. The transmission is going out, snatches, and drive rough with only 57,000 miles on it. I need help getting this vehicle fixed. Thank u. Trans oil changed 1 week ago by nissan dealership.. Still snatches |
| Category | Air Bags |
| Date | May 24, 2022 |
| State | FL |
| Description | Our vehicle has 22,000 miles and the air bag sensor on the front passenger side has malfunctioned. The passenger air bag light stays on and flashes on the dash board. After being diagnosed at a local car shop they advised the vehicle would be unsafe for a passenger to sit on that side and even with weight distributed on the seat, light stays on indicating the no airbag. As the vehicle does not have much mileage this has become a huge safety concern for myself and family. We would like to acknowledge that this is a defect of the vehicle and hope for a proposed recall for safety. |
| Category | Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking, Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings, Power Train |
| Date | Feb 22, 2022 |
| State | MN |
| Description | Multiple times (greater than 10) at highway speeds forward collision avoidance warning light displayed and applied automatic braking. This has happened with and without cruise control engaged. Vehicle feels like transmission slips then reengages while traveling at highway speeds. Repair shop has been unable to reproduce. |
| Category | Service Brakes, Vehicle Speed Control |
| Date | Feb 22, 2022 |
| State | IL |
| Description | Abs light comes on and stays on... Checking for recalls seeing if our vehicle could have same problem with brake fluid leaking on internal circuit board and possible fire danger. Also, several times our pathfinder will lose power or act as if you have shifted the transmission into neutral. This has happened at speeds from 30mph to 60 mph. Stalls and then after a few seconds it will resume speed. |
| Category | Electrical System, Service Brakes, Unknown Or Other |
| Date | Feb 09, 2022 |
| State | OH |
| Description | The entire braking system failed without warning! My 25 year old daughter was coming up to a busy intersection that usually has semi-trucks and when she went to break the breaks failed and the pedal went to the floor. I found out that there was a recall on the nissan pathfinder emergency breaking system and asked nissan as was directed on their website to immediatly tow the car to the nearest nissan dealership to get repaired. They refused! I was on the phone with them for 5 hours telling them that they had to come get their car the abs light had been on and the car was a risk to our family, home and community as we lived on a main street. They refused. My husband got the car to nissan. I have since have talked to nissan and nissan dealership for over 12 hours. This car also has a major transmission defect that nissan dealership denies. They said the car is find even though I told them that my husband and I both notice the car slipping. We have 10 children, 8 that still living with us including 2 disabled children. We have asked nissan to buy back this recalled, defective car and I was told to come pick it up at the dealership tomorrow and turn back in the rental car that they fixed it as much as they would. They did nothing to the transmission, and the transmission has extended warranty. They know it has a defective part on it and have refused to fix it and said it was fine, even though they know the car could just shut down and shake violently when I am on the way to take my daughter to boston from ohio for her healthcare conditions. Upon getting my car to the shop the dealership stated the calibers were bad, the rotors were bad, the front break pads were pad, and this was all on top of the recall on this car. Nissan needs to buy back there defective car immediately and hertz should never have sold us this car with these know defects. Nissan informed us that hertz car sales knew about the defects before selling us this car. Please help us with inspection! |
| Category | Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking, Service Brakes |
| Date | May 24, 2021 |
| State | TX |
| Description | Abs warning light, traction control warning light, and emergency break warning light intermittently keeps coming home |
| Category | Service Brakes |
| Date | Mar 22, 2021 |
| State | TX |
| Description | Vehicle had nissan anti-lock brake (abs) actuator safety recall repaired on 3/12/21. Ten minutes after leaving dealership abs warning lights started coming on again and continue to come on, not every trip, but several times per week. Obviously, the repair has not addressed this safety issue completely. Vehicle has about 47,000 miles on it. *js |
| Category | Service Brakes |
| Date | Feb 02, 2021 |
| State | PA |
| Description | 2018 nissan pathfinder. Consumer is seeking reimbursement for a rental vehicle while having recall repairs performed. *ld the consumer stated the dealer offered to pay for the rental while the consumer's vehicle was being repaired. The dealer declined honor the deal stating that the part that needed to be repaired was not apart of the recall. The consumer was left with the bill for the rental. *js |
| Category | Electrical System, Power Train |
| Date | Sep 23, 2020 |
| State | AZ |
| Description | Tl* the contact owns a 2018 nissan pathfinder. The contact stated while driving 60 mph, the vehicle hesitated without warning. The contact continued driving to his destination. The vehicle was taken to coulter nissan located at 13301 n autoshow ave, surprise, az 85388, (833) 782-8468, however, the mechanic was unable to duplicate the failure. The contact stated that the failure persisted. The contact also stated that the battery was replaced three times. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of failure. The failure mileage was approximately 7,000. |
| Category | Service Brakes, Hydraulic |
| Date | Aug 17, 2020 |
| State | CA |
| Description | Tl* the contact owns a 2018 nissan pathfinder. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 19v807000 (service brakes, hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact called future nissan of roseville (600 automall dr, roseville, ca 95661, (916) 547-2242) where it was confirmed that the part 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 issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Dt consumer stated problem has been resolved and would like to cancel the complaint.*jb |
| Category | Electronic Stability Control |
| Date | Jun 29, 2020 |
| State | UT |
| Description | The vehicle automatic braking system/cruise control would not operate when a warning message unavailable front radar obstruction was displayed. It is possible that when the message occurs, the brakes can stop at highway speeds. *tr |
| Category | Electrical System, Service Brakes |
| Date | Jun 26, 2020 |
| State | ME |
| Description | The collision detection radar system that controls the automated braking system and adaptive cruise control keeps failing. The radar sensor has already been replaced once and now needs to be replaced again. The warning light comes on regardless of whether the car is stationary or moving. *tr |
| Category | Engine |
| Date | Mar 31, 2020 |
| State | ME |
| Description | Left side radiator cooling fan on my 2018 pathfinder is failing after only 26,000 miles. Obviously a big problem on these vehicles. |
| Category | Unknown Or Other |
| Date | Mar 02, 2020 |
| State | PA |
| Description | The front sensor keep showing the 'front sensor unavailable' followed by the crash icon at all times of the day, and all speeds including in the stopped position. The sensor goes out regardless of whether or not there are other vehicles near the car |
| Category | Power Train |
| Date | Feb 20, 2020 |
| State | FL |
| Description | The transmission seems to be slipping. At low rpms there is a noticeable metallic sound and loss of power, especially when making left or right turns. I have taken the vehicle to my local dealership at least three times without them finding a solution or being able to fix the issue. Instead I'm being told that the heat shield is the issue and that it has been taken care off even though the problem still exists. |
| Category | Power Train |
| Date | Dec 15, 2019 |
| State | PA |
| Description | Transmission slipping under close weather. Squeaky noise as well. |
| Category | Service Brakes |
| Date | Dec 09, 2019 |
| State | IN |
| Description | I keep getting a warning flashes on the dashboard to indicate the problem: 'front radar unavailable due to obstruction.' the sensor frequently deactivate itself, disabling cruise control and the emergency braking system. The symbol looks like a crash is going to happen. It has happened while in motion and no other cars are around, and while other cars are around and on city streets and highways. |
| Category | Service Brakes, Steering, Unknown Or Other |
| Date | Oct 25, 2019 |
| State | FL |
| Description | I was in the process of turning on a back road, there was a guardrail to my left and and a truck with a trailer turning in front of me on my right. My sensors must have thought they were too close because my car locked up and I could not turn causing me to hit the guardrail. |
| Category | Electrical System, Parking Brake |
| Date | Oct 18, 2019 |
| State | NV |
| Description | Tl* the contact owns a 2018 nissan pathfinder. While driving various speeds, the emergency braking system engaged intermittently and the anti-lock brake warning indicator illuminated. The contact released the accelerator pedal and had to shift into park in order for the vehicle to resume normal operation. The vehicle was taken to united nissan (3025 e, nv-589, las vegas, nv 89104, (702) 832-5480) where the ecm, ivp, and anti-lock brakes were reprogrammed; however, the failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer over five times, but the failure could not be duplicated. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered a loaner vehicle. A case number was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 30,435. |
| Category | Electronic Stability Control |
| Date | Oct 14, 2019 |
| State | CA |
| Description | I have a 2019 pathfinder. Nissan has a known issue with the aeb system. I get a message constantly that the front radar is unavaiable due to obstruction. If the front obstruction isn't working and the aeb is disabled, this is a safely item. Why has there not been any recalls? |
| Category | Power Train |
| Date | Oct 11, 2019 |
| State | UT |
| Description | When driving at differing speeds, the transmission reduces, then stops applying power to the wheels, and acts as though it's in neutral. This has happened at freeway speeds, down to below 20 mph, and a all operating temperatures. The brake pedal was not touched in conjunction with the gas pedal, and the vehicle was always in drive. This has now happened to us a minimum of 6 times, with no resolution from nissan. |
| Category | Electronic Stability Control, Service Brakes |
| Date | Sep 23, 2019 |
| State | NJ |
| Description | Pathfinder forward collision warning when driving on bridge or any road sign anything above the road I am getting warning, I complained so many time but no changes and issue still exist, it's keep happening at least twice a week video attached as sample when crossing bridge after keep getting warning it went off mode |
| Category | Power Train, Steering, Suspension |
| Date | Sep 17, 2019 |
| State | CA |
| Description | Takata recall my vehicle is non operable and had problems with suspension, axel, knocking in the engine, transmission, window, back up camera, and many more |
| Category | Electronic Stability Control, Service Brakes, Unknown Or Other |
| Date | Sep 09, 2019 |
| State | VA |
| Description | Purchased the car in january 2019 complete hood latch system has had to be replaced in february. That was major problem one. The hood wouldn't close. Problem 2. Every time I drive the car I get an alert that unavailable front radar obstruction. As if something is blocking the sensor. It will be a clear day nothing in my way and this pops up. I have also had the car break for no reason due to this!!!!! Nissan is aware of the situation and I was told the new sensor is on backorder. Extreme safety issue! Hoping for a buy back so I can get out of this nightmare of a car. Also the car will always be in motion when this happens. I have also had it where the car beeps as if I am going to hit the car in front of me and there is no car in front of me! |
| Category | Electronic Stability Control |
| Date | Sep 04, 2019 |
| State | FL |
| Description | Four separate times as I was driving a warning appeared that said " front radar unavailable due to obstruction". I am under warranty, took to coggin nissan @ the avenues jacksonville fl. They are aware of faulty sensor problems but refused to fix the issue stating that they did not see the warning when they drove it and their antiquated computer checker could not find a problem. They kept my car for 5 hours and did not replace the faulty sensor that nissan corp is totally aware of. This dealer said they won't get reinbursed from nissan for the part unless I can prove that I am receiving these messages. That is their way out of having to fix the problem. I am afraid to drive my car now and only have 15,930 miles on it ! Many nissan models have this faulty sensor. They also did not fix the problem with the radio/navigation screen freezing and turning all black. Same excuse that their computer checker can't "duplicate" the problem. There is a definite issue as I have discovered after researching nissan issues, the sensor is randomly deactivating itself and nissan is aware it is a problem with the third party component from bosch, but will not issue a recall. |
| Category | Electrical System, Unknown Or Other |
| Date | Aug 21, 2019 |
| State | VA |
| Description | The car is automatically locking with the keys inside of it, when the vehicle is turned off. |
| Category | Service Brakes, Vehicle Speed Control |
| Date | Aug 07, 2019 |
| State | AL |
| Description | Front collision sensor not working light illuminated breaking system light illuminated warning not working vehicle in motion on highway. Happens every time I drive |
| Category | Vehicle Speed Control |
| Date | Aug 05, 2019 |
| State | NY |
| Description | The cruise control is very sluggish. Once the cruise control is set, if you are to step on the gas to get around a car quicker or if you press the cancel button, step on the gas and then resume, you have to take your foot off the gas and let your speed slow down 5 - 10 mph under what you have the cruise set for before it will engage again. I have been almost rear-ended a few times while getting the cruise to engage again. Nissan states that that is they way the cruise control is designed. Nissan's service manager had this same thing happen to him in another nissan vehicle but not all nissan vehicles do this |
| Category | Engine |
| Date | Aug 02, 2019 |
| State | NY |
| Description | Tl* the contact owns a 2018 nissan pathfinder. While driving approximately 25 mph, a rattling, metal to metal noise was heard coming from the front passenger side of the vehicle. There was no warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to lia nissan of glens falls (518-636-1098, located at 373 dix avenue, queensbury, ny 12804) where the failure was duplicated during a test drive. The dealer was unable to diagnose the cause of the noise. The contact was informed to leave the vehicle at the dealer for further inspection. The engine was replaced, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the same dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the noise was normal. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 10,000. |
| Category | Unknown Or Other |
| Date | Aug 02, 2019 |
| State | TN |
| Description | The touch screen panel and radio freeze up. In motion and stationary. |
| Category | Electrical System, Unknown Or Other |
| Date | Jul 24, 2019 |
| State | CT |
| Description | Truck will not open intermittently. Opens 1 inch b ack and forth once pushed will drop onto person no sensor . Has been to dealership 5+ times sent videos no issue. Radio randomly deletes stations and blacks out with navigation. Trunk ongoing last happened end june |
| Category | Unknown Or Other |
| Date | Jul 15, 2019 |
| State | TN |
| Description | I was in a car accident and my airbags didn't deploy. I was stopped on the interstate and hit in the rear at a high speed. Then my suv hit the vehicle in front of me. It caused close to 00 in damage. |
| Category | Service Brakes, Steering, Vehicle Speed Control |
| Date | Jul 11, 2019 |
| State | CA |
| Description | Anti collision light keeps coming on and beeping intermittently and vehicle seems to jerk when problem occurs. There is no other vehicle around me. And anti collision light stays on until vehicles is turned off then on again problem has occurred 3 times in 1 weak . Driving freeway 2 times 1 city driving straight ahead. And when vehicles jerks afraid it just wants to just stop in motion were I'm at but doesn't. |
| Category | Service Brakes, Unknown Or Other, Vehicle Speed Control |
| Date | Jul 05, 2019 |
| State | IL |
| Description | The front radar safety feature deactivates and the amber front collision warning light comes on. The speed control feature is disabled when the radar is not active. When the system finally kicks in the speed control suddenly accelerates without warning. The sudden on/off scenario is dangerous and what was supposed to be a safety feature is now actually a hazard. A car should not unexpectedly accelerate to the speed control limit 10-15 minutes after it was set. |
| Category | Electronic Stability Control |
| Date | Jul 01, 2019 |
| State | OH |
| Description | I purchased my 2018 pathfinder in march 2018 and before I drove it off the lot the mil light came on. They took it to the service dept, said they fixed it. I drove it home and on the way home you could feel the car stutter and when outside of the car you could hear the engine misfire. The aeb light, slip indicator light and mil came on. Took it back to the dealership. They never could figure out how to fix it. They ended up finding another car like mine and I traded vehicles. Now over a year later the aeb light and slip indicator light have come on a couple times. Was told that there was a sensor that was recalled. They fixed that. Now the aeb light and slip indicator lights came on again. Called to get a service appt - days later the mil light came on. It is currently in the service department at the dealership. I do not feel like this problem should be happening already. The car is less than 2 years old. Having the same lights and problems with 2 cars that are identical is scary. There is a problem - it was not a fluke. Everytime the indicator lights come on I am driving on a highway. You can feel the car stutter and you know the lights are going to come on. Then the car jerks a little and the lights come on. Afterwards you can feel the car struggle at times - like it isn't getting enough gas. Although now that the check engine light is on the car is misfiring - you can hear it when it is idling in the driveway. |
| Category | Service Brakes |
| Date | Jun 28, 2019 |
| State | MD |
| Description | Faulty radar on my nissan pathfinder is compromising my emergency braking system. It frequently deactivates itself thereby disabling my cruise control and the emergency braking system. A warning flashes on the dashboard to indicate the problem: front radar unavailable. In my view the emergency braking system is unreliable. A recall and a fix should be ordered. |
| Category | Service Brakes, Vehicle Speed Control |
| Date | May 29, 2019 |
| State | NV |
| Description | Front radar modular intermittently unavailable. Article found stating nissan was working on a fix, is it available yet? 2 dealership service departments and an agent at nissan usa knew nothing about it. While driving with the intelligent cruise control on, suddenly it shuts off and a message on screen states, unavailable front radar obstruction. 2-15 minutes later it allows start up again. This seems to be totally random. Happened numerous times on a 2500 mile trip. |
| Category | Structure:body |
| Date | May 12, 2019 |
| State | AL |
| Description | Rear lift gate door jams and the motorized function will not open or close the door. The door cannot be opened with the key or the switch on the dashboard. The only way to operate it is by manual forcefully opening or closing against the lift arms. The mechanism was replaced because it is still under warranty. However, it started doing the same thing again. |
| Category | Unknown Or Other |
| Date | Mar 18, 2019 |
| State | CA |
| Description | Metal rattling noise coming from under the car when accelerating around 1,500rpm-2,000 rpm. I went to two nissan dealership in total three times but the problem was not solved. They said that there was nothing that they can do which is ridiculous. I heard from one person who was in the store with me that his 2018 pathfinder was recalled for the rattling noise. His car was an awd so it may be different, but I think it may have something in common. The dealer just checked my vin number and as there was no recall for it they would not check it any further. Really worried since the noice is continuing for over 3 months now. |
| Category | Visibility:sun/moon Roof Assembly |
| Date | Feb 11, 2019 |
| State | MA |
| Description | Tl* the contact owns a 2018 nissan pathfinder. While driving at an unknown speed, the sun roof exploded without warning. The explosion made an abnormal banging sound similar to gun fire. There were no injuries. The contact called kelly nissan of woburn (95 cedar st, woburn, ma 01801, (781) 835-3500) to inform them of the failure, but an appointment was not scheduled because the dealer was closed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vin was unknown. The failure mileage was 12,000. |
| Category | Steering |
| Date | Feb 09, 2019 |
| State | FL |
| Description | We have had our car into the dealer 9 times since june 2018. They have been replacing the cruise control sensors and the car started pulling to the right very hard. We have worked thru the dealer, the corporate headquarters, contacted the bbb auto and have an open account there. We got our car back yesterday and took it for a long ride on highway 95 north this afternoon and for 100 miles the car kept pulling to the right and then to the left and continued for every mile. We turned off onto a 3 lane road and were going slower and it went across all three lanes each way, left and right. I took video while my husband drove. It is a very dangerous situation. We were entering the highway via a cloverleaf turn and the car almost ran into the guardrail. We contacted the dealership at 3:30 and they told us they were closing soon so we could not bring the car in. They said an expert from nissan corporate said the car worked just fine. My husband says its not tires, the steering is binding and he has advised me not to drive the car. We asked to have an appointment for monday but they said the manager charlie had been made aware of the issue and would talk on monday. I emailed the corporate person but it is saturday. We have decided to file this complaint as it could be happening all over. |
| Category | Service Brakes, Unknown Or Other |
| Date | Jan 13, 2019 |
| State | NC |
| Description | The forward collision braking system (used for automatic emergency braking) intermittently disables on it's own every time that I drive. This issue was reported to the dealership and nissan on 11/5/2018 however is pending a resolution. This issue has existed since I purchased the vehicle new on 10/25/18. |
| Category | Visibility/wiper |
| Date | Nov 25, 2018 |
| State | NJ |
| Description | The large driver side mirror, combined with the low seat causes a large blind spot. Any vehicles or pedestrian on the drivers left side are difficult be see. I am uploading a picture of the view I have while sitting in the drivers seat. In the picture where the red arrow is pointing there is actually a street coming out on the left side of the vehicle. As you can see the driver cannot possibly have a clear view of traffic or pedestrians coming from that street on the left side. |
| Category | Vehicle Speed Control |
| Date | Jul 25, 2018 |
| State | FL |
| Description | The intelligent cruse control system work intermintently. When this happens the safety braking system does not work . |
| Category | Engine, Fuel/propulsion System |
| Date | Feb 26, 2018 |
| State | SD |
| Description | My husband roger and I purchased a 2018 nissan pathfinder less than a week ago at granite nissan in rapid city, sd. We drove to dickinson, nd to drop off my stepson to see his mother as required by court order every month. The trip there has no cellular service and temperatures that reach subzero. Upon arriving in dickinson, we had the check engine light come on while driving approximately 65 mph and the rpms became erratic. We also noticed decreased fuel efficiency. The light came on with less than 400 total miles on the vehicle. We consulted the user manual which advised to drive the car to the dealership with the check engine light remaining on. Unfortunately, when we received the notification of ready for pick up, there was no resolve. The serviceman claimed that it was an issue 'currently being investigated by nissan'. He said they cleared the error and that we will notice less efficiency with gas mileage and stated the vehicle wouldn't breakdown but was unsure of what may happen. We purchased this brand new vehicle to better ensure a safe means to drive in desolate areas and in extreme weather conditions while monthly tranporting our son for visitation. The service technician was dismissive/belittled our concerns when asking about safety, especially with the special circumstances and that we have a one year old and six year old who ride daily in the car in addition to our 14 year old who takes the monthly trips to nd. We are waiting for nissan to reply with when and how the error code p34a9, intake timing control will be fixed and if damage to the engine or other parts of the vehicle while this error occurs. If we are stranded in desolate nd in extreme temperatures, our lives will be at risk as even if the 'sos' feature were to be pressed, the nearest emergency responders are hours away. We've inquired with nissan about the safety of this 2018 pathfinder. |
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