Worst 2016 Nissan Pathfinder Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Engine Problems
Airbags
Brakes
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2016 Nissan Pathfinder.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Problems | 26 | 1 | — | 55,212 mi | |
| Airbags | 18 | 1 | — | 176,919 mi | |
| Brakes | 11 | 4 | — | 42,150 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 10 | — | — | 62,800 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 6 | — | — | 76,000 mi | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 4 | 3 | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Latches / Locks | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Child Seat | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Fan | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Other/Unknown | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2016 Nissan Pathfinder
2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~3,619,618 vehicles.
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Pathfinder vehicles. On certain Pathfinder vehicles, the secondary hood latch may malfunction and remain in the unlatched, unsecured, position when the hood is closed.
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Nissan Maxima, 2013-2016 Nissan Altima, NV200, LEAF, Sentra, and Pathfinder, 2014-2016 Nissan NV200 Taxi, Infiniti QX60, QX60 Hybrid, and Q50 Hybrid, 2014-2017 Nissan Rogue and Infiniti Q50, 2015-2016 Nissan Murano, Murano Hybrid, and Chevrolet City Express, 2014-2015 Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid, and 2013 Infiniti JX35 vehicles. In these vehicles, the front seat passenger Occupant Classification System (OCS) may incorrectly classify an adult passenger as a child or classify the seat as empty despite it being occupied. As a result, the passenger frontal air bag may be turned off and not deploy in the event of a crash.
Other Nissan Pathfinder Years
2016 Nissan Pathfinder — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2016 Nissan Pathfinder reliable?
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Nissan Pathfinder reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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