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Nissan Pathfinder
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Nissan Pathfinder 2017–2020

See what was reported for each year and what to check before you buy.

Fourth generation2017–2020Evidence: Medium confidence

Problems and recalls for 2017–2020

We checked 4 model years, 2017–2020, for problems and recalls. Pick your model year below to see what was reported for it.

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Years we reviewed

Pick your model year to see its reported problems, recalls, and checks.

Problems to check

These problems were reported in one or more reviewed years. Open a year to see which ones were reported for it.

Back Over Prevention recall

Nissan North America, Inc.

Evidence: High confidence
What to look for

Why it matters

The records describe a possible crash, fire, injury, or loss of control.

First checks

  • • Check the VIN for this recall and ask for the repair receipt if it was completed.

Power Train owner reports

4 reviewed owner reports for this model year mention power train.

Evidence: Limited confidence
What to look for

Why it matters

The records describe a problem worth checking before purchase.

First checks

  • • Ask the inspector to test the named system and note any warning lights, noises, leaks, or stored codes.

Service Brakes recall

Nissan North America, Inc.

Evidence: High confidence
What to look for

Why it matters

The records describe a possible crash, fire, injury, or loss of control.

First checks

  • • Check the VIN for this recall and ask for the repair receipt if it was completed.

Engine owner reports

5 reviewed owner reports for this model year mention engine.

Evidence: Medium confidence
What to look for

Why it matters

The records describe a problem worth checking before purchase.

First checks

  • • Ask the inspector to test the named system and note any warning lights, noises, leaks, or stored codes.

Suspension owner reports

3 reviewed owner reports for this model year mention suspension.

Evidence: Limited confidence
What to look for

Why it matters

The records describe a possible crash, fire, injury, or loss of control.

First checks

  • • Ask the inspector to test the named system and note any warning lights, noises, leaks, or stored codes.

Manufacturer warranty extension

CVT Warranty Extension UPDATE August 30, 2022 Please discard earlier versions of this bulletin.

Evidence: High confidence
What to look for

Why it matters

The records describe a problem worth checking before purchase.

First checks

  • • Ask the inspector to test the named system and record the result.

Back Over Prevention owner reports

4 reviewed owner reports for this model year mention back over prevention.

Evidence: Medium confidence
What to look for

Why it matters

The records describe a problem worth checking before purchase.

First checks

  • • Ask the inspector to test the named system and note any warning lights, noises, leaks, or stored codes.

Electrical System owner reports

4 reviewed owner reports for this model year mention electrical system.

Evidence: Limited confidence
What to look for

Why it matters

The records describe a problem worth checking before purchase.

First checks

  • • Ask the inspector to test the named system and note any warning lights, noises, leaks, or stored codes.

9 more reviewed records are organized under the model years above.

Sources and limits

We last updated this on Jul 2026. We found 5 of 5 source types for the year with the most records.

Some years are missing these sources: Production exposure denominator.

Owner reports can hint at patterns. They do not show a true failure rate. They cannot predict how one car will hold up.

Every model year

Open any model year to see its public records.

Related guide

See what was reported for each year