2019 Nissan Pathfinder problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes (7) · Engine (7) · Power Train (6)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
31 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (2)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip 2019-11-08 · campaign 19V807000 · 391,479 vehicles ⚠ PARK OUTSIDE
Defect: 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.
Risk: A brake fluid leak on the circuit board may result in an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: 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.
Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera 2019-09-12 · campaign 19V654000 · 1,228,830 vehicles
Defect: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Nissan Altima, Armada, Frontier, Kicks, Leaf, Maxima, Murano, NV, NV200, Pathfinder, Rogue, Rogue Sport, Sentra, Titan, Titan Diesel, Versa Note and Versa Sedan vehicles, as well as Infiniti Q50, Q60, QX30 and QX80 vehicles. Additionally included are 2019 Nissan GT-R and Taxi and Infiniti QX50, QX60, Q70, Q70L vehicles. The back-up camera and display settings can be adjusted such that the rear view image is no longer visible an
Risk: The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Nissan will notify owners in phases, having dealers update the back-up camera settings software, free of charge. The recall began November 11, 2019 and all affected VINs should be activated. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669 or INFINITI customer service at 1-800-662-6200.
Service bulletins (145)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Structure:body 2026-04-13 · ITB09-063C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
certification label and vin plate replacement service information because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “certification label” or “vin plate/label” may be needed. hint: certification label = fmvss (federal motor vehicle safety standards) label. these items may be availabl
Structure:body 2026-04-13 · NTB09-131C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
certification label and vin plate replacement service information because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “certification label” or “vin plate/label” may be needed. hint: certification label = fmvss (federal motor vehicle safety standards) label. these items may be availabl
Structure:body 2026-04-13 · NTB09-131C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
certification label and vin plate replacement service information because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “certification label” or “vin plate/label” may be needed. hint: certification label = fmvss (federal motor vehicle safety standards) label. these items may be availabl
Electrical System 2026-03-30 · NTB15-049CC · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
telematics service information hint: this bulletin applies to vehicles equipped with a 4g network compatible tcu. tcus compatible with 3g network only are no longer supported. service information the applied vehicles that come equipped with a factory installed sos switch, located near the overhead m
Service Brakes 2025-02-20 · NTB19-033G · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
intelligent cruise control inoperative and aeb/feb warning light on or radar obstruction message displayed with dtc c1a16 or c2582 if you confirm important: the purpose of action (on the next page) is to give you a quick idea of the work you will be performing. you must closely follow the entire ser
Air Bags 2024-09-19 · NTB19-071D · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
dtc b00a0-00 stored this bulletin has been amended. see amendment history on the last page. please discard previous versions of this bulletin. if you confirm dtc b00a0-00 (occupant detection sensor unit) is stored, and ocs zero point reset cannot be performed, (continued on the next page)
Showing the 6 most recent of 145 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-09-15 · Service Brakes“abs , trac and intelligent cruise control lights on in dash being addressed multiple times , now the lights being on for a while and there's voluntary safety recall campaign for abs actuator classification: br19-006 reference: ntb19-104 date: november 12 ,2019 called nissan and they said not covered …”
2026-08-16 · Engine“there was built up sludge in my engine that caused it to fail, and i was charged to replace it…”
2026-07-23 · Power Train · 82,994 mi“driving at 75 miles per hour on highway. we heard an explosion, and airbags deployed. there was no collision or front end hit, there was no warning lights or sounds, no deceleration. my husband was somehow able to pull to the side, we were not injured, except for the airbag hitting me in the head, egg noted. no ems treatment. police report confirm…”
2026-04-23 · Power Train“the car broke on the highway (possibly drive train? waiting for mechanic). despite no impact, the steering wheel airbag deployed. …”
2026-04-13 · Forward Collision Avoidance · 122,236 mi“the contact owns a 2019 nissan pathfinder. the contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, the contact was losing control of the vehicle. the forward collision avoidance warning light was illuminated, with a rattling and beeping sound coming from the vehicle. an independent mechanic was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed…”
2026-02-08 · Service Brakes“ i am driving the car in the highway when i tray to exit ,i see the red light semaforo in the end of the exit. well i tray to stop the car and the brakes does' not work, and the air bag coming out before i hit the other car.my car in the front not have any damage. the other car don't have any , big damage only litere rash in the bumper…”
2026-02-05 · Service Brakes · 90,000 mi · 💥 crash“the contact owns a 2019 nissan pathfinder. the contact stated that while driving at 30 mph and attempting to come to a stop, the vehicle failed to decelerate sufficiently, resulting in a rear-end collision. upon impact, the frontal air bags failed to fully deploy, as they only partially emerged from the housing. the vehicle's front bumper was a bit…”
2025-12-05 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 115,000 mi“the contact owns a 2019 nissan pathfinder. the contact stated that while driving at 82 mph, the vehicle suddenly started to lose motive power while depressing the accelerator pedal without warning. the contact stated that the vehicle eventually resumed normal operation before the hesitation returned. the contact stated that while driving to the mec…”
2025-12-04 · Service Brakes“on three separate incidents my brakes have totally failed. i went to apply the brakes and the pedal went to the floor with no braking action at all. the most recent occurrence we were exiting a freeway and coming to a traffic signal. our speed was approximately 45 mph and upon applying the brakes they completely failed. the pedal went to the floo…”
2025-11-29 · Engine“check engine light came in. took into repair shop to change oil and diagnose issue. it was about 7,000 miles since previous oil change with full synthetic oil. drained oil was full of metal shavings. refilled oil and ran engine. metal shavings was again observed in oil immediately. mechanic stated vehicle needed a new engine. noticed another compla…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.