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2017 Nissan Pathfinder
The problems owners report. The recalls to check. The evidence behind each.
Your vehicle at a glance
Complaint patterns and official recall records, kept distinct.
- Owner complaints
- 188
- Received Apr 2017 to Oct 2026
Owner reports
Most reported problems
- 1Suspension clunking or rattling noise over bumps23 complaints · 12% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 2Engine knocking from rod or main bearings11 complaints · 5.9% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 3Air conditioner blows hot air or fails10 complaints · 5.3% of this vehicle’s complaints
Official NHTSA records
Recalls to check
- Recall #19V807000Park outsideNissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Nissan Murano, 2016-2018 Nissan Maxima, and 2017-2019 Nissan Pathfinder and Infiniti QX60 vehicles. These vehicles were previously recalled and unrepaired, or inspected and determined to not need a repair, under recall number 18V-601. In addition, this recall expands the previous population. The Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) actuator pumps may allow brake fluid to leak onto an internal circuit board.
- Recall #18V601000Park outsideNissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Nissan Murano, 2016-2017 Nissan Maxima, 2017-2018 Nissan Pathfinder, and 2017 Infiniti QX60 vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) actuator pumps may allow brake fluid to leak onto an internal circuit board.
BrakeNews signals
Flagged complaint patterns
Unusual complaint patterns with no matched recall yet. A flag does not mean a recall will happen.
- Airbag warning light stays onFirst signal: Oct 2026
Complaint counts reflect reports submitted to NHTSA, not failure rates or a reliability ranking. Reported in these complaints: 8 crashes, 2 fires, 10 people injured, 0 deaths.
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Showing all 17 listed problems by system.
Engine & powertrain
Brakes
Electrical & lights
Airbags, belts & seats
Steering, suspension & tires
Body, doors & glass
Driver assistance
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Complaint history
When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.
Show as a table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 8 |
| 2018 | 20 |
| 2019 | 38 |
| 2020 | 39 |
| 2021 | 22 |
| 2022 | 13 |
| 2023 | 13 |
| 2024 | 16 |
| 2025 | 12 |
| 2026 (to Oct 2026) | 7 |
| Total | 188 |
Problems owners report
Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.
| Problem | Complaints | Share | Share ratio | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension clunking or rattling noise over bumps | 23 | 12% | – | |
| Engine knocking from rod or main bearings | 11 | 5.9% | – | |
| Air conditioner blows hot air or fails | 10 | 5.3% | – | |
| Rearview backup camera fails or goes black | 8 | 4.3% | – | |
| Unintended acceleration despite braking | 6 | 3.2% | – | |
| Transmission fails or loses power while driving | 6 | 3.2% | – | |
| Airbag warning light stays on | 5 | 2.7% | 30.9× | BrakeNews flag · First signal: Oct 2026 Model estimate of a matched recall within 24 months: 1.6% |
| Engine suddenly shuts off while driving | 5 | 2.7% | – | |
| Side mirrors give poor rear visibility | 4 | 2.1% | – | |
| Engine stalls and loses power while driving | 4 | 2.1% | – | |
| CVT transmission fails or loses power | 4 | 2.1% | – | |
| Glass shatters or cracks without impact | 3 | 1.6% | – | |
| Infotainment screen ghost-touches and changes on its own | 3 | 1.6% | – | |
| Headlights dim or fail at night | 3 | 1.6% | – | |
| Automatic transmission shifts unexpectedly or slips | 3 | 1.6% | – | |
| Check engine light comes on repeatedly | 3 | 1.6% | – | |
| Anti-lock brakes fail or lock up | 3 | 1.6% | – | NHTSA recall #18V601000, #19V807000 |
AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.
Recalls
NHTSA recall #19V807000November 8, 2019391,479 vehicles affected
Park outside: NHTSA advises this until the repair is done.
service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Nissan Murano, 2016-2018 Nissan Maxima, and 2017-2019 Nissan Pathfinder and Infiniti QX60 vehicles. These vehicles were previously recalled and unrepaired, or inspected and determined to not need a repair, under recall number 18V-601. In addition, this recall expands the previous population. The Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) actuator pumps may allow brake fluid to leak onto an internal circuit board.
A brake fluid leak on the circuit board may result in an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ABS actuator, free of charge. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available, currently expected to be during summer 2020. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Note: If the ABS warning light remains illuminated for more than 10 seconds after engine start up, owners are advised to park the vehicle outdoors away from other vehicles or structures and to not drive the vehicle.
NHTSA recall #18V601000September 7, 2018215,124 vehicles affected
Park outside: NHTSA advises this until the repair is done.
service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Nissan Murano, 2016-2017 Nissan Maxima, 2017-2018 Nissan Pathfinder, and 2017 Infiniti QX60 vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) actuator pumps may allow brake fluid to leak onto an internal circuit board.
A brake fluid leak on the circuit board may result in an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the serial number on the ABS actuator, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 29, 2018. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Note: When brake fluid has leaked onto the circuit board, the ABS warning lamp will remain illuminated for more than 10 seconds after engine start up. If this occurs, owners are advised to park the vehicle outdoors away from other vehicles or structures and to not drive the vehicle.
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About this data
NHTSA complaints and recalls through October 2026. Complaints are counted once each, however many components they name. Original complaints are on NHTSA's page for the 2017 Nissan Pathfinder.
Problem groups are formed by AI and may be approximate. BrakeNews flags unusual complaint patterns; they are not official defect findings. Investigation reports are written and checked by AI, with no human review. Owner reports do not establish that a defect exists.
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