Nissan Pathfinder Complaints

365 consumer complaints on file.

#11678133August 4, 2025
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
While parked back rear glass shattered spontaneously. No object stuck glass. No visible sign of impact. Car was not moving and sitting still. This was a safety issue for rear 3rd seat passengers. No warnings were present
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11677630July 31, 2025
ENGINE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, AIR BAGS
Car caught fire when off and parked.
Crash:
No
Fire:
Yes
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11675460July 22, 2025
TIRES, TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
My warning lights are showing my driver front tire psi is high passenger front is real high and passenger rear is high then driver rear is extremely low. There are no signs of hole in tire but took to tire professional and they told me the rear tire has a manufacturer defect. Looks like it has been burnt or cut out spot on inside tire wall. My tire size is 255/60/R18. I have called the dealership where I just purchased the vehicle and they tell me to contact Kumho tires and Kumho tires tells me to contact dealership. This tire blows and can cause the vehicle to flip and possibly kill people in Pathfinder or others on road.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11674856July 20, 2025
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, POWER TRAIN, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
While driving at highway speeds, when attempting to accelerate when passing another vehicle or changing lanes, the vehicle has lost acceleration on more than 1 occasion. I could not accelerate even with the gas pedal all the way down. The car just rolled slowly for about 10 seconds before it began accelerating and jerked forward. Nissan not providing a solution because they “cannot duplicate the issue”
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11674363July 17, 2025
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Panoramic moonroof shattered without warning. No impact. This is the second time this has occurred—first in October 2022, now again in July 2025. Glass exploded outward, creating a severe safety hazard
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11673779July 15, 2025
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, ENGINE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Since we purchased the vehicle we noticed that power outlet would not work. We have taken this vehicle back to the dealership and even though they "fix it" as soon as we drive it out within in one or two hours it will give out again. The last time we took it they said not to use "off the market" cellphone chargers because that is what is making it not work. Then the AC has also stopped working a couple of times. All of sudden the truck will blow out hot instead of cold air. We have to stop the vehicle, turn it off and let it rest and then the AC will be back up. They have supposedly looked into it. Lastly, this vehicle has on several occasions not accelerated while we are on the road. Even though the speed limit is 75mph it will not move faster than 40mph. At the same time the service lights on the dashboard begin to turn on/off. It has been very difficult because the last time we took the vehicle to the shop it was in there for more than 30 days. I am very concerned that although they say the "fix it" the vehicle can stop running on me and I can have a serious accident with my family in inside.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11672729July 11, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
While driving on the interstate with my family, my 2023 Nissan Pathfinder suddenly began to fail (limp Mode), forcing me to pull onto the shoulder in a dangerous situation.I was in the farthest lane to the left, with no shoulder available. I had to cruise all the way across two lanes with NO acceleration, but my flashers and the grace of god. The issue appears related to the mass airflow sensor, which was already replaced six months ago. I’ve had repeated issues, and neither the dealership nor Nissan has resolved it. The dealership manager even told me rudely that he would unplug the mass air flow sensor and leave it up front for me to come pick it up, because of my attitude. I told him at the beginning of the call that I was frustrated, and it was nothing personally against him. I even asked what did I say to have you make a comment like that. This vehicle is unsafe and unreliable, and I fear for my family's safety the next time I drive it.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11672448July 10, 2025
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
While driving along a 2-lane country road the glass in the panoramic sunroof suddenly exploded. Glass shards rained down into the passenger compartment. Luckily no cuts or other injuries were incurred. The could have been a more serious situation had my wife swerved the vehicle when the glass exploded. I am currently at the dealership for them to examine it. I am aware that this has been a known issue on previous Pathfinder models as well.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11671165July 3, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Refrigerant leak
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11671117July 3, 2025
SERVICE BRAKES
Very excessive brake wear causing numerous replacement of pads and warping rotors.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11671017July 3, 2025
SERVICE BRAKES, ENGINE, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Since purchasing this vehicle new i have had several issues : - While driving on the highway the engine will switch into neutral -One time while pulling out of my drive way I got stuck in the middle of the road because it placed me in park for no known reason. - Sunroof Leaks, - Most recently at 93,000 miles my engine failed and I needed a full engine replacement. They didnt cover this replacement and left it in me to pay for the full replacement. (over $10K) - The Breaks needed to be fully replaced before $20,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11670165June 30, 2025
UNKNOWN OR OTHER, STRUCTURE:BODY
This morning at approximately 0615 I walked out to my vehicle to go to work. There was no damage to my car. When I entered my vehicle and closed my driver door, my tailgate glass crumbled leaving a massive horizontal hole in my rear windshield as well as the outer sides. There is now glass all over my trunk and driveway. Once again, the car had been sitting in my driveway for three days, there were no large pieces of debris around that could have hit it, and when I was in my car there were no loud sounds indicating something struck my tailgate. It just spontaneously shattered.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11668565June 23, 2025
SEAT BELTS, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
There seems to be an issue with the seatbelt sensors; we have noticed that when operators and passengers buckle-in before starting-up the vehicle, once the vehicle is started it does not register that seatbelts are on/in use and the dashboard displays the dashboard seatbelt warning light, requiring the occupants to remove and re-engage their seatbelts a couple times till the sensors register properly . Another concern we have observed is that at times we will be driving through short distances, then suddenly it will feel forced as one puts the foot on the gas, while on drive (D), and it will not go smoothly as it should (almost as if it became stuck on a different gear?). We have had to safely pull-over, then turn the vehicle off and back on for the issue to self-correct. Year: 2025 Manufacturer: NISSAN Model: Pathfinder
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11668288June 21, 2025
SERVICE BRAKES
Front brake calipers get hot and started smoking. During simple highway travel No hard bracing and cruise control set. I’m not sure if the issue is with the two front calipers themselves or with the master cylinder or some other components that would cause both front brake calipers do this at the same time!
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11667709June 18, 2025
UNKNOWN OR OTHER, STRUCTURE:BODY
Driving down the highway going 65 miles an hour and the sun roof just exploded out hardley no glass inside,sounded like a shotgun went off. Its brand new Pathfinder called dealer and they said they never heard of that. Have never opened the sun roof window.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11667406June 17, 2025
STRUCTURE:BODY
My vehicle has experienced recurring water intrusion due to a clogged sunroof drain, causing significant moisture buildup, mold growth, and persistent odors inside the cabin. I purchased the vehicle in February 2024 and brought it in for this issue three times during the warranty period a few months later, where fixes were proposed each time. The fourth visit, five months past the warranty period in May 2025, still revolves around the same poor sunroof drainage system, which the dealership claims works fine, and they will perform repairs but refuse to cover them under warranty, offering only to clear the drain lines without a more in-depth repair or remediation for the mold and odor.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11667281June 16, 2025
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
The vehicle shifted itself to neutral when stopping at a red light. I had to shift the car back to drive. When I tried to pull off from the red light, the car nearly shut off. Just researching other similar incidents, the problem is related to the start/stop function.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11666462June 12, 2025
UNKNOWN OR OTHER, STRUCTURE:BODY, VISIBILITY/WIPER
While the vehicle was parked and unattended, the rear window of my 2025 Nissan Pathfinder spontaneously shattered without any impact or external force. There was no evidence of vandalism, collision, or falling objects, and the vehicle was stationary at the time. The glass shattered entirely, leaving shards throughout the interior cargo area and rendering the vehicle unsafe to drive or leave unattended. When the glass initially broke, there was no glass that fell inward or outward — it appeared to be a slow cracking failure, where the entire pane began breaking down gradually. I approached the vehicle to investigate and opened the rear door to get a better look. As soon as I opened the door, the natural movement and vibration from the door caused the already-shattered glass to collapse inward, which is what you see in the attached photos. Unfortunately, this makes it appear as if there was an impact from the outside, when in fact the glass was already fractured prior to any physical contact or movement. Immediately after the incident, I took the vehicle to a certified Nissan dealership for inspection. The dealer reviewed the damage but was unable to identify any clear cause or impact point, nor did they confirm a manufacturer defect. Regardless, I documented the incident extensively with photographs and obtained a formal service report. To protect the vehicle from weather exposure and theft, I am proceeding with a rear glass replacement. I am submitting this report to NHTSA because I believe this to be a spontaneous failure of the rear window glass that may indicate a broader issue with the manufacturing or installation of this component. If other drivers experience this failure — especially while the vehicle is in motion — it could pose a serious safety risk to passengers. I respectfully request that this issue be formally investigated. I am also pursuing reimbursement through Nissan Consumer Affairs.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11664334June 2, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE
Stop/Start system works intermittently,the button that activates and deactivates the system keeps failing,the dealership has repaired it 5 times and still doesn’t work which when driving creates uncertainty if the motor will cut out and the electriconics of the vehicle is compromised
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11661769May 19, 2025
ENGINE, STEERING, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
i purchased 2024 pathfinder within days the car stopped while driving i had to pull over to restart VERY FRIGHTING!!! I called the dealer service department they said i had hit the gear shifter and told me be careful?? INSULTING!!! The car goes into first gear by itself and it is showing its in DRIVE??This must be investigated if i blow the engine cause it will not get out of 1st gear who is responsible ?? If there are so many complaints and this is very important why isnt nissan doing something to solve this problem? I actually thought I had a LEMON!! Please help the dealership will not do anything and honestly, I am afraid to drive the car for it is not happening more frequent Yesterday i was driving out of my driveway and the car stalled in the middle of driveway !!! Please i want to live!
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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