Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2020 Nissan Pathfinder has 0 recalls, 45 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
0
Recalls
45
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 6, 2026
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2020 Nissan Pathfinder SUV AWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 1, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE | While driving, the vehicle experienced sudden and complete loss of throttle response, resulting in l... |
| Feb 1, 2026 | ENGINE | I own a 2020 Nissan Pathfinder with approximately 55,000 miles. The vehicle repeatedly failed Indian... |
| Jan 9, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE | Passenger door unlock/lock does not work at all unless done manually by hand and the driver door is ... |
| Dec 3, 2025 | ENGINE | My 202 pathfinder started misfiring with sever knocking, Nissan said there is metal saving in my oi... |
| Jul 7, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | Electrical issues with my car including AC. Timing belt chain went and gasket covers. Continuous is... |
| Jul 4, 2025 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | Unknown |
| Jun 2, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | remote power locks door driver and passenger side will not open or close with remote fob leaving doo... |
| Apr 17, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Driver side door lock / unlock does not work with keyFOB. All other doors lock / unlock but driver ... |
| Apr 7, 2025 | SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | On April 7, 2025, the dealership attempted to sell me a vehicle that was experiencing an engine cond... |
| Feb 14, 2025 | STRUCTURE | Hood Latch failed. Once opened, it would not re-secure. Vehicle had ~ 67,000 miles at occurrence. ... |
| Jan 27, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | The contact owns a 2020 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that while the vehicle was stationary,... |
| Nov 20, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | CVT Transmission Judder |
| Sep 1, 2024 | SUSPENSION | I've replaced both CV axles, all brakes, and had service completed with the wheel hubs. Still get a ... |
| Apr 19, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1. The vehicle going less then 25 mph accelerates with out foot on the gas paddle. This problem has ... |
| Mar 4, 2024 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | The contact owns a 2020 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the passenger’s ... |
| Jan 2, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | My 2020 Nissan Pathfinder SL has once again developed problems with the Emergency forward Brake Sys... |
| Jan 2, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | At recommend 60k interval transmission was having issues and advised the Nissan Dealership concernin... |
| Dec 7, 2023 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Car does not display the correct amount of fuel remaining once it hits half a tank left. Can read q... |
| Nov 27, 2023 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | There's been a loss of power when accelerating, engine has made an odd noise during startup and occa... |
| Nov 14, 2023 | POWER TRAIN | This has been an on going issue with this vehicle where it will cut out start to shutter or is lurch... |