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2017 Nissan Pathfinder
Common Problems

Ranked from 60 federal NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.

2
High severity
6
Medium

8 Common Problems

Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.

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  1. 1

    Cooling Fan Assembly Failure

    38complaints
    High severityEngine

    The cooling fan assembly often fails, leading to loud noises and potential overheating.

  2. 2

    Transmission Failure

    9complaints
    High severityTransmission

    The transmission frequently fails, causing the vehicle to stall or lose power during operation.

    $2,500–$5,500est. transmission rebuild/replacement · 8–16 hrs labor
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  3. 3

    Air Bag Malfunction

    4complaints
    Medium severityElectrical

    Air bag systems frequently malfunction, requiring replacement and posing safety risks.

  4. 4

    Steering Issues

    4complaints
    Medium severitySteering

    Steering can become unstable, causing the vehicle to veer off course or lose control, especially at higher speeds.

  5. 5

    Engine Noise and Shaking

    2complaints
    Medium severityEngine

    An unusual intermittent noise and shaking from the engine compartment area occur during both short and extended drives, indicating possible bearing or assembly issues.

  6. 6

    Forward Collision Avoidance System Failure

    2complaints
    Medium severityElectrical

    The forward collision avoidance system may intermittently fail, leaving the driver without critical safety features.

  7. 7

    Powertrain Stall and Unresponsiveness

    2complaints
    Medium severityTransmission

    The vehicle stalls or becomes unresponsive while driving, potentially leading to accidents.

    $150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs labor
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  8. 8

    Service Brakes Malfunction

    2complaints
    Medium severityBrakes

    Service brakes leak fluid and fail unexpectedly, posing a risk of brake failure.

    $150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs labor
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    Related recalls: 18V601000, 19V807000

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Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.