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2016 Nissan Pathfinder Powertrain Problems

Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2016 Nissan Pathfinder has 7 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2016 Nissan Pathfinder

Engine
20
Airbags
19
Other
18
Brakes
12
Electrical
9
Powertrain
7
Visibility
5
Latches & Locks
3
Steering
3

7

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026

All Powertrain Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Oct 14, 2025POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMAround 160,000 miles my CVT transmission went out. I almost got into a wreck no warning lights just ...
Sep 1, 2025POWER TRAINThe contact owns a 2016 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the v...
May 29, 2025POWER TRAIN,WHEELSVIBRATION AND NOISE WHEN MAKING LOW SPEED TURNS ABNORMAL NOISE, VIBRATION AND BINDING FEELING FROM R...
Nov 7, 2024POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMCar was functioning fine and then suddenly stopped one day as I was entering expressway, car just st...
Apr 10, 2024POWER TRAINThis vehicle had a cvt transmission recall but I was never notified even though I have own this car ...
Jul 13, 2021POWER TRAIN,ENGINEMy car hit 62,000 miles, it started having transmission issues. It shakes, makes large noises, the c...
Jan 8, 2018POWER TRAINVEHICLE WILL NOT STAY ENGAGED IN FOUR WHEEL DRIVE FOR LONGER THAN 4 MINUTES AT A TIME WITHOUT DISENG...

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