2020 Nissan Pathfinder problems and complaints
Owners have filed 53 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Nissan Pathfinder. The most-reported areas: Engine (17), Electrical System (12), Power Train (9).
Key takeaways
- 53 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 1 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 0 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 17 | 32% |
| Electrical System | 12 | 23% |
| Power Train | 9 | 17% |
| Unknown Or Other | 8 | 15% |
| Service Brakes | 8 | 15% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 4 | 8% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 4 | 8% |
| Back Over Prevention | 3 | 6% |
| Suspension | 3 | 6% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 4% |
| Structure | 2 | 4% |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 4% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Nissan Pathfinder SUV AWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2020 Nissan Pathfinder SUV FWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Unknown Or Other,engine - filed 2026-09-18
Just bought this used car this summer and worked for about 2 months then had to repair a Failing Radiator/Condenser Cooling Fan Assembly. Seems like the same class action issue from the previous versions. Hoping this can be another recall. It seems like the same defective part that was used.
Power Train,electrical System,engine - filed 2026-07-26
The car stalled three times and died in active traffic. The breakdown was so hazardous that the police department had to intervene and push the car out of the road and had to tow the car more than 3 times and was at the Nissan Dealership for over one week. I paid Nissan dealership $5,000 to repair this specific, life-t...
Engine - filed 2026-07-17
After only 110,000 miles, my local Nissan service center (Advantage Nissan, 5101 Auto Center Blvd, Bremerton, WA 98312) states that the timing chain is loose. The repair estimate is in excess of $6000. The expense is because it requires removal of the engine to effect repairs. Research reveals that timing chain issu...
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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.