2026 Nissan Pathfinder problems and complaints
Owners have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA about the 2026 Nissan Pathfinder. The most-reported areas: Power Train (4), Service Brakes (3), Unknown Or Other (3).
Key takeaways
- 15 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 3 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 1 reported injury.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 4 | 27% |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 20% |
| Unknown Or Other | 3 | 20% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 2 | 13% |
| Steering | 2 | 13% |
| Visibility | 2 | 13% |
| Electrical System | 2 | 13% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 7% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 | 7% |
| Air Bags | 1 | 7% |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 7% |
| Tires | 1 | 7% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
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- Engine air filter
- Cabin air filter
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 NISSAN PATHFINDER SUV N/A AWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2026 NISSAN PATHFINDER SUV N/A FWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Power Train,vehicle Speed Control,fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-10-22
When driving anywhere from 30-50 mph the vehicle goes into Neutral without any warning. I know this because when I accelerated the engine just revved. This has happened when I was driving and also happened when my husband was driving. This has happened approximately 8-10 times since owning the vehicle. If I had been cr...
Power Train,service Brakes - filed 2026-10-22
Purpose of this complaint I am asking Nissan North America to review Nissan's part of what happened with my practically new 2026 Pathfinder. I am not asking Nissan to pay for the collision itself, and I am not asking Nissan to reimburse expenses that were the responsibility of my automobile insurer. My accident occurre...
Power Train,service Brakes - filed 2026-10-22
What failed: The powertrain and transmission systems are malfunctioning. The vehicle exhibits severe gear-shifting hesitation, stutters when braking or reversing, and rolls backward slightly even when shifted entirely into Park. This component is available for inspection upon request. Safety risk: The vehicle's failur...
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More for the 2026 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.