Worst 2017 Nissan Pathfinder Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
ENGINE
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
POWER TRAIN
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2017 Nissan Pathfinder.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | 82 | 3 | — | 48,746 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 40 | 3 | 2 | 23,760 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 33 | 2 | — | 49,842 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 27 | 1 | — | 50,047 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 11 | 1 | — | 36,433 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 8 | — | — | 39,492 mi | |
| STEERING | 8 | — | — | 46,264 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 6 | 1 | — | 68,491 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 6 | — | — | 6,950 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 5 | — | — | 29,502 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 5 | 1 | — | 21,682 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 3 | — | — | 59,150 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | 3 | — | — | 70,538 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 3 | 1 | — | 26,256 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2 | — | — | 38,270 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE | 2 | — | — | 48,000 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | 1 | — | — | 6,000 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH | 1 | — | — | 35,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 | — | — | 48,000 mi | |
| SEATS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION | 1 | — | — | — | |
| TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS | 1 | — | — | 100,000 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | 25,767 mi |
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Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2017 Nissan Pathfinder. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
Recalls for 2017 Nissan Pathfinder
2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~606,603 vehicles.
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Nissan Murano, 2016-2018 Nissan Maxima, and 2017-2019 Nissan Pathfinder and Infiniti QX60 vehicles. These vehicles were previously recalled and unrepaired, or inspected and determined to not need a repair, under recall number 18V-601. In addition, this recall expands the previous population. The Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) actuator pumps may allow brake fluid to leak onto an internal circuit board.
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Nissan Murano, 2016-2017 Nissan Maxima, 2017-2018 Nissan Pathfinder, and 2017 Infiniti QX60 vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) actuator pumps may allow brake fluid to leak onto an internal circuit board.
Other Nissan Pathfinder Years
Wider context: See the full Nissan Pathfinder reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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