2016 Nissan Pathfinder problems and complaints
Owners have filed 107 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Nissan Pathfinder. The most-reported areas: Engine (27), Unknown Or Other (21), Air Bags (19).
Key takeaways
- 107 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 10 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 5 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 27 | 25% |
| Unknown Or Other | 21 | 20% |
| Air Bags | 19 | 18% |
| Service Brakes | 14 | 13% |
| Electrical System | 11 | 10% |
| Power Train | 8 | 7% |
| Wheels | 4 | 4% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 4 | 4% |
| Structure | 3 | 3% |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 3 | 3% |
| Hydraulic | 3 | 3% |
| Seats | 3 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Nissan Pathfinder SUV FWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2016 Nissan Pathfinder SUV AWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Power Train - filed 2026-08-10
Driving along and it felt as if I were driving over a rumble strip. It stopped after a while, but later that evening I felt it again, but this time the shudder was stronger and it sounded almost like a loud bird chirping. I slowed and the noise stopped, but drove home slowly through the neighborhood in case something...
Suspension - filed 2026-08-03
The crossmember aka- K frame, mfc part #55400-3JA2C. It completely rotted away where the suspension trailing arm connects from the wheel causing uneven and excessive wheel wear and poor handling while driving Yes it is available for inspection. Reproduced unknown Not inspected by authorities No warning lights
Electrical System,exterior Lighting,engine - filed 2026-04-24
My 2024 Nissan Frontier has experienced repeated complete power loss more than three times. The vehicle shuts off unexpectedly while on the street and cannot be restarted. During some incidents, even the emergency hazard lights did not work. I had to use jump cables to restart the vehicle. I first reported this issue t...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.