2017 Nissan Pathfinder problems and complaints
Owners have filed 186 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Nissan Pathfinder. The most-reported areas: Engine (83), Unknown Or Other (41), Power Train (34).
Key takeaways
- 186 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 8 involve a crash, 2 a fire, 8 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 83 | 45% |
| Unknown Or Other | 41 | 22% |
| Power Train | 34 | 18% |
| Electrical System | 27 | 15% |
| Service Brakes | 11 | 6% |
| Steering | 8 | 4% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 8 | 4% |
| Air Bags | 7 | 4% |
| Exterior Lighting | 6 | 3% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 3% |
| Structure | 5 | 3% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 5 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Nissan Pathfinder SUV AWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2017 Nissan Pathfinder SUV FWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Air Bags - filed 2026-09-06
I was involved in a collision, and despite the force of the impact, the vehicle's airbags failed to deploy.Following the accident, the main dashboard SRS airbag indicator light began flashing. Additionally, the passenger airbag light indicates that the passenger airbag remains "OFF" even when an adult is properly seate...
Engine - filed 2026-08-13
SLUDGE IN ENGINE- UNDER 100,000 MILES We had been keeping up with all recommended services, and it is cosmetically perfect, but the car is now a total loss. A Check Engine light came on, and we began to notice a tremor/shake and took it to Southern Team Nissan. The Nissan dealer diagnosed sludge in the engine and said ...
Unknown Or Other - filed 2026-07-27
My 2017 Nissan Pathfinder was making noise - I brought it to my mechanic and he said it is not safe to drive that the rear frame assembly has rotted and on one side was not even connected to anything. I have 110,000 miles on it. I asked Nissan to stand by there vehicle and was told it’s past warranty so they can’t do a...
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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.