CarRecallWatchThe 2016 Nissan Pathfinder has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 105 complaints with NHTSA, including 10 crashes, 5 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Engine (27 reports).
2016 Nissan Pathfinder recalls
Hood May Stay Unlatched and Pop Open While Driving
Certain Pathfinder vehicles have a secondary hood latch that can malfunction and stay in the unlatched, unsecured position even when the hood appears closed.
Passenger airbag may stay off in a crash
The front passenger occupant classification system can wrongly read an adult as a child, or read an occupied seat as empty.
Most common 2016 Nissan Pathfinder problems
Problem areas named in the 105 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine | 27 |
| Unknown Or Other | 21 |
| Air Bags | 18 |
| Service Brakes | 11 |
| Electrical System | 11 |
| Power Train | 7 |
| Wheels | 4 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 4 |
| Seats | 3 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 |
What owners report
Driving along and it felt as if I were driving over a rumble strip. It stopped after a while, but later that evening I felt it again, but this time the shudder was stronger and it sounded almost like a loud bird chirping. I slowed and the noise stopped, but drove home slowly through the neighborhood in case something happened. I took it to the mechanic and he suggested trading it in before it gets worse, and he mentioned transmission judder, so I researched and found I'm one of many.
The crossmember aka- K frame, mfc part #55400-3JA2C. It completely rotted away where the suspension trailing arm connects from the wheel causing uneven and excessive wheel wear and poor handling while driving Yes it is available for inspection. Reproduced unknown Not inspected by authorities No warning lights
My 2024 Nissan Frontier has experienced repeated complete power loss more than three times. The vehicle shuts off unexpectedly while on the street and cannot be restarted. During some incidents, even the emergency hazard lights did not work. I had to use jump cables to restart the vehicle. I first reported this issue to Nissan in January 2025. The dealer kept the truck for about one week but stated they could not find anything wrong. The problem continues, including incidents on 04/20/2026 and 04/23/2026. This creates a serious safety hazard because the vehicle can lose power in traffic and increase the risk of a crash or injury.
The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle hesitated and sputtered while depressing the accelerator pedal. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where DTC: P17F1 (Internal CVT failure was retrieved). The contact was informed that the CVT transmission had failed and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was also notified of the failure and informed the contact that assistance could not be provided because the vehicle was out of warranty. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 76,000.
Around 160,000 miles my CVT transmission went out. I almost got into a wreck no warning lights just stopped on me. When I took it to my local dealership in waco, Texas they told me I'll be good to wait over the weekend that they first opening wasn't until Tuesday. I came by on a Thursday. The car was making noises I was concerned and it wasn't accelerating like normal. I slowly drove it to Nissan dealership in Temple tx 30 mins away. The tech there immediately drove it to see if it was apressing concern or not. He immediately stated it wasn't safe and they gave me a loaner. My vehicle was in the shop for three weeks I had to get a $14,000 loan to repair it because my extended warranty didn
2016 Nissan Pathfinder questions
Does the 2016 Nissan Pathfinder have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2016 Nissan Pathfinder: Hood May Stay Unlatched and Pop Open While Driving; Passenger airbag may stay off in a crash. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Nissan Pathfinder?
Based on 105 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine (27), Unknown Or Other (21), Air Bags (18).
How do I check if a recall on my 2016 Nissan Pathfinder has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.