CarRecallWatchThe 2018 Nissan Pathfinder has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 78 complaints with NHTSA, including 3 crashes, 2 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes (19 reports).
2018 Nissan Pathfinder recalls
Brake fluid leak can cause electrical short and fire risk
Brake fluid can leak from the anti-lock brake (ABS) actuator pump onto an internal circuit board.
Rear camera image can be turned off, raising crash risk
The rear-view camera and display settings can be adjusted so the backup camera image no longer appears on the screen, and the system keeps that setting the next time the vehicle is put in reverse.
Brake fluid leak can cause electrical short and fire
Brake fluid can leak from the ABS actuator pump onto an internal circuit board.
Most common 2018 Nissan Pathfinder problems
Problem areas named in the 78 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 19 |
| Unknown Or Other | 18 |
| Electrical System | 14 |
| Engine | 13 |
| Power Train | 12 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 9 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 7 |
| Steering | 6 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 6 |
| Back Over Prevention | 5 |
What owners report
The DCU (Display Control Unit) no longer works, so hands-free on steering wheel is disabled because of this. Iowa law requires hands-free only in vehicles. This is a safety issue because of this. Nissan wants to charge thousands of dollars to repair. This is a known defect in some Nissan vehicles.
The vehicle veers towards the right, even though a wheel alignment was completed on 7/1/26. On 7/28/26 when driving the vehicle, it wouldnât accelerate properly, it felt sluggish and although the gas pedal was depressed it was struggling to pick up speed. As the vehicle was attempting to shift between 2nd and 3rd gears the car jolted forward and the traction control and collision lights came on. Both lights reset when the car is off but the vehicle jolts and beeps w/in 5 mins of driving and then the lights come back. This has been happening everyday multiple times a day since 7/28/26. On 7/30/26, the Check Engine light came on and has stayed illuminated w/ code P0101 populating on the obdi
The contact owns a 2018 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that while reversing, the back over prevention camera screen display malfunctioned, and there was a black image displayed, creating a hazard for the driver. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent. Additionally, while operating the vehicle, the infotainment screen display malfunctioned, and the screen was black. During the failure, the driver was unable to view vital information related to the engine oil levels. The local dealer was notified of the failure, and the contact was informed that the screen needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistan
Infotainment system stopped working. Now radio, no climate control visible and NO backup camera most of the time. Very dangerous without the backup camera
The contact owns a 2018 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that while reversing, the rear-view camera displayed a blank screen. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The contact referenced an unknown recall that had a similar failure description; however, the VIN was not under recall. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 131,000.
2018 Nissan Pathfinder questions
Does the 2018 Nissan Pathfinder have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2018 Nissan Pathfinder: Brake fluid leak can cause electrical short and fire risk; Rear camera image can be turned off, raising crash risk; Brake fluid leak can cause electrical short and fire. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Nissan Pathfinder?
Based on 78 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes (19), Unknown Or Other (18), Electrical System (14).
How do I check if a recall on my 2018 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.