2017 Nissan Pathfinder problems and complaints
Owners have filed 188 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Nissan Pathfinder. The most-reported areas: Engine (83), Unknown Or Other (41), Power Train (34).
Key takeaways
- 188 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 8 involve a crash, 2 a fire, 10 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 83 | 44% |
| Unknown Or Other | 41 | 22% |
| Power Train | 34 | 18% |
| Electrical System | 27 | 14% |
| 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%.
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- Cabin air filter
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- Headlight bulb
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| 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.
Fuel System, Gasoline - filed 2026-10-22
The contact owns a 2017 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that while driving, there was white smoke coming from the exhaust pipes. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the head gasket was replaced. The contact stated that later, while driving, there was an abnormal fuel odor and fuel droplets inside the cabin o...
Seat Belts - filed 2026-10-20
The contact owns a 2017 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that the seat belt and air bag warning lights illuminated while the driver’s and passenger’s seats were occupied. The contact stated that the passenger’s air bag light was off. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V244000 (Air Bags); as the cause ...
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...
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More for the 2017 Nissan Pathfinder
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.