Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2016 Nissan Pathfinder has 2 recalls, 107 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
2
Recalls
107
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated October 19, 2026
16V244000
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Nissan Maxima, 2013-2016 Nissan Altima, NV200, LEAF, Sentra, and Pathfin...
22V420000
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Pathfinder vehicles. On certain Pathfinder vehicles, the secondary hood latch may ...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2016 Nissan Pathfinder SUV FWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 1, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | Driving along and it felt as if I were driving over a rumble strip. It stopped after a while, but l... |
| Apr 23, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,ENGINE | My 2024 Nissan Frontier has experienced repeated complete power loss more than three times. The vehi... |
| Oct 14, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Around 160,000 miles my CVT transmission went out. I almost got into a wreck no warning lights just ... |
| Sep 1, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the v... |
| Jul 21, 2025 | SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE | The rear subframe has completely rusted out from the inside, and is broke off on the right side and ... |
| Jul 1, 2025 | SUSPENSION | The crossmember aka- K frame, mfc part #55400-3JA2C. It completely rotted away where the suspension ... |
| May 29, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,WHEELS | VIBRATION AND NOISE WHEN MAKING LOW SPEED TURNS ABNORMAL NOISE, VIBRATION AND BINDING FEELING FROM R... |
| Mar 4, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | There is a recall for replacement of the hood latch. the recall ID is R24B7. I have taken my car ... |
| Feb 8, 2025 | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that while receiving an oil change, th... |
| Jan 3, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the cool... |
| Nov 7, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Car was functioning fine and then suddenly stopped one day as I was entering expressway, car just st... |
| Sep 21, 2024 | SEAT BELTS | The middle passenger and middle seat seatbelt latch came disconnected from the vehicle. My son who ... |
| Apr 13, 2024 | AIR BAGS | Occupant Air bag sensor is on constantly and Air bag light on dashboard. My vehicle has never been i... |
| Apr 10, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | This vehicle had a cvt transmission recall but I was never notified even though I have own this car ... |
| Mar 15, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | The engine in this vehicle has shut off two times while we were driving it. We were forced to make e... |
| Feb 10, 2024 | STRUCTURE | After taking my Nissan Pathfinder to Nissan 112 for a safety recall on February 10, 2024, they impro... |
| May 2, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES | Every year when it warms up, the brakes fade. I've had new pads, rotors, new fluid. Still have brake... |
| Apr 20, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that while her husband was driving app... |
| Mar 10, 2023 | AIR BAGS | Passenger Airbag sensor not showing that airbag is on for front passenger seat even though passenger... |
| Jan 1, 2023 | AIR BAGS | The passenger airbag doesn’t activate at all. The OCS sensor is faulty. When someone sits in the fro... |