Complaints
70
per 10K Sold
14.4
US Sales
48,579
Crashes
2
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2020 Nissan Pathfinder Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#113 complaints
Engine Problems
Avg mileage:13,350 mi
#210 complaints
Electrical Faults
Avg mileage:8,144 mi
#37 complaints
Transmission / Drivetrain
Avg mileage:80,000 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2020 Nissan Pathfinder.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Problems | 13 | — | — | 13,350 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 10 | — | — | 8,144 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 7 | — | — | 80,000 mi | |
| Brakes | 6 | — | — | 1,749 mi | |
| Fuel System | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Warnings | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Camera System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Rearview System Braking | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Forward-Collision Avoidance Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Air:Antilock:Abs Warning Light | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Traction Control System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 1 | — | — | — |
Engine Problems
13
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
13,350
Electrical Faults
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
8,144
Transmission / Drivetrain
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
80,000
Brakes
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
1,749
Fuel System
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Back Over Prevention: Warnings
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Body Structure
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Back Over Prevention: Camera System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Back Over Prevention: Rearview System Braking
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Headlight/Taillight Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Forward-Collision Avoidance Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Air:Antilock:Abs Warning Light
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Hydraulic Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Traction Control System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wipers & Visibility
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2020 Nissan Pathfinder — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2020 Nissan Pathfinder reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2020 Nissan Pathfinder has 70 NHTSA complaints, 2 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Engine Problems with 13 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2020 Nissan Pathfinder?
Top reported problems: Engine Problems (13 complaints, avg 13,350 mi); Electrical Faults (10 complaints, avg 8,144 mi); Transmission / Drivetrain (7 complaints, avg 80,000 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2020 Nissan Pathfinder?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 22,930 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2020 Nissan Pathfinder?
NHTSA complaints for the 2020 Nissan Pathfinder include 2 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2020 Nissan Pathfinder have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2020 Nissan Pathfinder as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2020 Nissan Pathfinder?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.
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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