Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2018 Nissan Pathfinder has 10 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.
10
Complaints
0
Recalls
1
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The transmission is going bad which makes it dangerous to drive. Had it 2 days and I check my FIXD m... |
| Jul 21, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | My 2018 Nissan Pathfinder SL has had to have the engine replaced once due to the CVP issues with the... |
| Jan 7, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | The disabled vehicle when delivered by flatbed car hauler unit to the nearest dealership, Petro Niss... |
| Mar 5, 2023 | POWER TRAIN,AIR BAGS | As we were driving on the highway about 70 miles per hour, no traffic relatively, the vehicle starte... |
| Jan 30, 2022 | POWER TRAIN,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | Multiple times (greater than 10) at highway speeds Forward collision avoidance warning light display... |
| Jan 10, 2020 | POWER TRAIN | THE TRANSMISSION SEEMS TO BE SLIPPING. AT LOW RPMS THERE IS A NOTICEABLE METALLIC SOUND AND LOSS OF ... |
| Dec 15, 2019 | POWER TRAIN | TRANSMISSION SLIPPING UNDER CLOSE WEATHER. SQUEAKY NOISE AS WELL. |
| Sep 22, 2019 | POWER TRAIN | WHEN DRIVING AT DIFFERING SPEEDS, THE TRANSMISSION REDUCES, THEN STOPS APPLYING POWER TO THE WHEELS,... |
| Aug 28, 2018 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 NISSAN PATHFINDER. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE ... |
| Apr 12, 2018 | POWER TRAIN | The 4x4 never stays engaged. We live in an area where it snows A LOT and depend on the 4x4 for winte... |