Nissan Pathfinder Complaints (2017)

188 consumer complaints on file.

#11447868January 18, 2022
STEERING, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
When hitting any imperfections in the road, the Pathfinder will lose traction and steering. On the highway it is most dangerous, online it is called "the death sway" and is a known issue to consumers in the Pathfinder and Infiniti Qx80. Forums identify Bushing and bushing arms as the likely culprit. I have never been more afraid to drive a vehicle and have had others drive my vehicle to verify the issue is not caused by my driving. I contacted Nissan twice and they have informed me both times that there isn't anything they can do about it
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11442204December 1, 2021
ENGINE
Began hearing a rapid patterned running at first, which quickly developed into a shaking that could be felt in the steering wheel. Determined that it only happened while the heating and ventilation system was active. Opened the hood, no signs of obstructions, does look like the fan blades of the radiator are loose and hitting the shroud. Given the need for heat to defrost windows as well as safetly operate in the winter with children in the car, it is unsafe to use the vehicle until this mater can be resolved, as without the radiator fans the engine could overheat as well. Will be looking to have the part replaced asap, as the vehicle is needed for livelihood, and with as many people have reported this issue, surprised there has yet to be a recall to address this, as it seems to be the same issue, with others having bearings going out causing a similar issue.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11441759November 26, 2021
STEERING
The car veers to the right when my foot is removed from the acelerator or I press on the brake pedal when going at least 40 mph. The car veers to the left when I press on the accelerator to go faster than 40 mph.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11439234November 3, 2021
STEERING
Power steering fluid is leaking from my 2017 Nissan Pathfinder. Currently, the fluid level is well below the minimum level marked on the fluid reservoir. The dipstick is dry. Concerned that this can lead to an accident if the power steering fails while I'm driving, not to mention the cost of repairing the issue. My car is 1 year out of its factory warranty.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11438600October 29, 2021
ENGINE
My 2017 pathfinder has 41,000. The fan AC/heating sound loose and makes loud noise.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11424970July 15, 2021
ENGINE
Cooling fan is failing, bearings wearing and fan hits shroud. It is available to inspect. Problem inspected and confirmed by independent mechanic and subsequently by the Nissan dealer. No warning lamps, only an increasing noise from the cooling fan audible inside and outside the vehicle.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11420919June 14, 2021
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
the low beams are dangerously dim, for a car of just 4 years old with the original OEM Lights, the light bulbs were replaced, and the lights are still low, I have to use the high beams in order to see anything.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11419056May 30, 2021
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Unavailable front radar obstruction,just bought my car last year July,owed so much money to having this kind of problem already,dealer said everything was check out perfectly but I think they lie to me
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11417725May 19, 2021
ENGINE
THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 NISSAN PATHFINDER. THE CONTACT STATED SHE WAS UNABLE TO SHIFT THE VEHICLE OUT OF PARK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DRIVABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE TRANSMISSION FLUID WAS LOW. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE TRANSMISSION FLUID WAS FLUSHED AND REPLACED. THE CONTACT STATED THE FAILURE PERSISTED WITH AN ABNORMAL SOUND COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. ADDITIONALLY, THERE WAS SMOKE EXITING THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE LOCAL DEALER WITHIN A MONTH. THE VEHICLE WAS ALSO TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED A THIRD TIME BUT WAS NOT YET REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT YET REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD NOT RECEIVED ANY MAINTENANCE DUE TO THE PANDEMIC. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 51,971.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11417738May 19, 2021
POWER TRAIN
My 2017 Pathfinder started with a grinding feeling and noise while driving , then it would start but would not go in drive or reverse, with 51,000 miles. I had it towed to the dealership where I purchased it new , with all types of warranty as an additional cost to me ...on inspection they said a code P0776 pressure solenoid B from low CVT fluid from a leak at the drain plug , they replaced and found no other leaks, they also replaced all stuff that was not a problem including wiper blades, did not change oil but replaced air filter, and element and a few other things to fill his cache my cost for all of no problem solved was $ 734.70 . I was back with the same problem and an additional plume of blackish grey smoke on starting up with an awful smell. my car was not fixed on 2nd encounter I took my keys after waiting for 3 hours because for their new diagnosis i would again have to pay out of pocket in spite of all such warranties which covers none of the presenting issues. i am back again for the 3rd time .. their diagnosis is " the engine is gone and is beyond them fixing it, I can only drive the car until it dies with no guarantee when ..can some please assist I am a 71 yr old woman and , still owe $ 22000. 0n this car. Nissan advisers or corporate somebody please help.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11416291May 12, 2021
ENGINE
MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR BROKE WHILE IN USE AND CUT THE ENGINE WITHOUT ANY WARNING.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11413741April 25, 2021
ENGINE
RUIDO EXTREMO CUANDO ENCIENDES EL ACONDICIONADOR DE AIRE , TERMINO SIENDO EL BEARING DEL ABANICO DEL RADIADOR.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11403695March 18, 2021
SEATS
WHEN DRIVER SEAT IS MOVED TO HIGHEST POINT, THE SIDE VIEW MIRROR BLOCKS YOUR VIEW FROM FROM SEEING ANYTHING ON THE ENTIRE FRONT SIDE OF THE CAR. I'M 5FT SO I NEED THE SEAT ALL THE WAY UP. ALMOST HAD SEVERAL COLLISIONS BECAUSE YOU CAN'T SEE PAST OR AROUND SIDE VIEW MIRROR.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11402701March 12, 2021
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
I HAVE A 2017 NISSAN PATHFINDER JUST REACHED 58, 888 MI AND MY HEATER AC FANS ARE DEFECTIVE AND THE DEALER CHARGES ROUGHLY $1,000 FOR REPAIR THIS IS CLEARLY A MANUFACTURER DEFECT AND THE CONSUMER SHOULDN'T BE HELD LIABLE NISSAN NEEDS PUT OUT A BULLETIN RECALL FOR THIS AS MANY OTHER CONSUMERS HAS COMPLAINED ON THIS FORUMS AND OTHER FORUMS IT ONLY SEEMS TO HAPPEN WHEN I TURN ON HEATER CONTROL OR AC CONTROL OR DEFROST I HEARD THE SOUND BEFORE A FEW MONTHS AGO BUT WENT AWAY NOW IT'S THERE PERMANENTLY
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11398429March 1, 2021
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE
ENGINE COOLANT AND A/C FAN RATTLING THE FAN ON THE A/C SIDE FAN BLADE IS LOOSE
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11396770February 18, 2021
ENGINE
RADIATOR COOLING FAN DIED AT ONLY 47,141 MILES. COST IS 978.00. ABSOLUTELY HORRIBLE THIS IS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY, ESPECIALLY CONSIDERING IT IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM. FIRST AND LAST NISSAN I WILL EVER BUY.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11394633February 4, 2021
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
READING FORUMS AND DOING RESEARCH HAS BROUGHT ME TO THE CONCLUSION THAT NISAN IS BUYING AND HAS BEEN BUYING FAULTY RADIATOR FANS FOR YEARS. MY WIFE DOES NOTHING BUT DRIVE TO AND FROM WORK, AVERAGING AROUND 10K MILES A YEAR ON HER PATHFINDER UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS AND WE ARE BEING ASKED TO REPLACE A FAN THAT HAS MYSTERIOUSLY JUST STARTED MAKING ALL KINDS OF NOISE. NOT ONLY IS THIS A PROBLEM BUT IT'S CAUSING CONSUMERS TO SPEND UPWARDS OF $1000 TO REPLACE THIS. I HAVE RECENTLY FOUND A PATHFINDER FORUM WITH WELL OVER 450 RESULTS RELATED TO THIS PARTICULAR ITEM ONLY. OBVIOUSLY, THIS IS NOT COVERED UNDER NORMAL DRIVE TRAIN WARRANTY SO THIS IS COMING OUT OF CONSUMER POCKETS. THIS ISN'T FAIR TO ME OR ANYONE ELSE THAT I HAVE SPOKEN TO. WHY WOULD THIS FAN JUST GO OUT FOR NO REASON OTHER THAN IT'S A FAULTY FAN WITH POOR WORKMANSHIP ASSOCIATED WITH THE PRODUCT. NISSAN DEALERSHIPS ARE MAKING A KILLING, $400 TO $600 JUST IN LABOR WITH ALL OF THESE PROBLEMS. IF YOU ALL GO TO PATHFINDERTALK.COM AND SEARCH RADIATOR FAN, YOU WILL FIND ALL OF THE PROBLEMS ASSOCIATED WITH THE FANS. IT'S FAULTY, IT'S DANGEROUS AND SHOULD BE NISSAN SHOULD HAVE TO FLIP THE BILL FOR THIS IN THE FUTURE AND MAYBE THEY WILL THINK ABOUT THIS BEFORE THEY DECIDE TO BUY CHEAP MATERIALS AGAIN.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11394624February 4, 2021
ENGINE
WHEN TURN ON HEATER, DEFROSTER OR AIR CONDITIONER VEHICLE MAKES A TERRIBLE NOISE. IT'S A GRINDING NOISE. FURTHER CHECKING IT IS DETERMINED IT'S THE RADIATOR PULLEY WOBBLING AND HITTING AGAINST SOMETHING. BY CHECKING THIS VEHICLE A 2017 NISSAN PATHFINDER HAS MULTIPLE COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS. SO I CONTACTED DEALERSHIP DUE TO VEHICLE STILL BEING UNDER WARRANTY AND THEY SAID NO MATTER WHAT TO CHECK IT YOU HAVE TO PAY A 147 DOLLAR DIAGNOSTIC CHECK FIRST. I EXPLAINED THIS IS A SERIOUS PROBLEM WITH THIS MAKE AND MODEL AND I PREFER IF YOU CAN TELL ME IF THIS IS COVERED BY MY EXPENSIVE EXTENDED WARRANTY. I WAS PLACED ON HOLD FOR AWHILE AND EVENTUALLY SENT TO A VOICEMAIL WHERE I LEFT A MESSAGE. NO RETURN CALLS YET.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11391025February 1, 2021
ENGINE
VEHICLE BEGAN MAKING A CLACKING SOUND IN FRONT OF MOTOR INTERMITTANTLY (LIKE PLAYING CARDS IN BIKE SPOKES). THIS NOISE OCCURED WHEN STATIONARY AND IN MOTION, CITY AND HIGHWAY SPEEDS/LOCATIONS. MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT BEARINGS IN DOUBLE FAN ASSEMBY WAS THE CAUSE AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. VEHICLE WAS A 40,600 MILES WHEN PART FAILED. FAN ASSEMBLY WAS ON BACKORDER AT THE DEALERSHIP. REPLACED WITH AN AFTERMARKET FAN ASSEMBLY, TOTAL COST $629.XX
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11390924January 31, 2021
ENGINE
COOLING FAN SUDDENLY STARTED MAKING LOUD CLACKING NOISE AS SOON AS CAR WAS TURNED ON AND IDLING. LIKE CARD IN BICYCLE SPOKE SORT OF LOAD REPETITIVE NOISE, CONTINUED WHEN CAR WAS IN MOTION.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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