2020 Nissan Pathfinder Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2020 Nissan Pathfinder recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 2020 Nissan Pathfinder.

Most common 2020 Nissan Pathfinder problems

Problem areas named in the 48 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Engine	17
Electrical System	11
Unknown Or Other	8
Power Train	8
Service Brakes	6
Back Over Prevention	5
Fuel/Propulsion System	4
Forward Collision Avoidance	4
Suspension	3
Vehicle Speed Control	2

What owners report

2026-09-18, Engine
Just bought this used car this summer and worked for about 2 months then had to repair a Failing Radiator/Condenser Cooling Fan Assembly. Seems like the same class action issue from the previous versions. Hoping this can be another recall. It seems like the same defective part that was used.

2026-07-26, Electrical System
The car stalled three times and died in active traffic. The breakdown was so hazardous that the police department had to intervene and push the car out of the road and had to tow the car more than 3 times and was at the Nissan Dealership for over one week. I paid Nissan dealership $5,000 to repair this specific, life-threatening defect, but the car returned to me unfixed.The vehicle is unsafe and has been sitting parked at my house for 3 months because I cannot safely drive it. It keeps stalling, dying in traffic and making a loud grind noise. I need help.

2026-07-17, Engine
After only 110,000 miles, my local Nissan service center (Advantage Nissan, 5101 Auto Center Blvd, Bremerton, WA 98312) states that the timing chain is loose. The repair estimate is in excess of $6000. The expense is because it requires removal of the engine to effect repairs. Research reveals that timing chain issues at 100000+ miles are common for this vehicle. It is the expectation that the timing chain system last the lifespan of the vehicle. The result is that owners pay more than half of the original price simply for maintenance because of Nissan's choice to use substandard parts in a critical system, a fact they learned with earlier models where timing chain issues and recalls oc

2026-07-01, Power Train
A few months after purchase, the power cut off on me. Then it happened again the following year. Then the screen for backing up started going on and off. Then I started feeling like the car was loosing power. In the last 2 years the power cutting off has occurred 3 more times and the rear screen camera has started glitching more where it goes out when switching in reverse.

2026-05-28, Engine
The vehicle has developed a persistent and progressively worsening rattling noise from the engine during cold starts, along with intermittent rough operation. The symptoms are consistent with a malfunction or defect in the engine timing chain system, including possible timing chain stretch, timing chain tensioner failure, or related internal engine components. This condition presents a serious safety concern because the timing chain controls engine valve timing. A failure or severe degradation of this system could result in sudden engine stalling or complete engine failure while driving, increasing the risk of a crash without warning, particularly in traffic or at highway speeds. The issue b

2020 Nissan Pathfinder questions

Does the 2020 Nissan Pathfinder have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2020 Nissan Pathfinder at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 2020 Nissan Pathfinder?

Based on 48 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine (17), Electrical System (11), Unknown Or Other (8).

How do I check if a recall on my 2020 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.