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Pathfinder years to avoid—and the years we refuse to over-rank

This answer is generated only from the published Fourth generation guide. It names applicable issues, configuration caveats, remedies, exposure eligibility, and the claim receipts behind every year conclusion.

Year-by-year answer

2019
Buy with conditions

Proceed only after the named candidate-verification and record checks pass.

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Applicable issues

  • Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera safety campaign (high; verified remedy) · Inspect: Check the VIN for open NHTSA actions, then ask the inspector to test the named system and document the result.

Configuration: 2 reviewed 2019 configurations exist; the model-year authority does not guess which one a buyer has.

Exposure: No verified positive production denominator is present for 2019; normalized year comparison is refused. No configuration-specific denominator is available.

Open 2019 authority →
2017
Insufficient evidence

Insufficient evidence for a responsible candidate verdict.

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Applicable issues

  • Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip safety campaign (high; verified remedy) · Inspect: Check the VIN for open NHTSA actions, then ask the inspector to test the named system and document the result.

Configuration: 2 reviewed 2017 configurations exist; the model-year authority does not guess which one a buyer has.

Exposure: No verified positive production denominator is present for 2017; normalized year comparison is refused. No configuration-specific denominator is available.

Open 2017 authority →
2018
Insufficient evidence

Insufficient evidence for a responsible candidate verdict.

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Applicable issues

  • Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip safety campaign (high; verified remedy) · Inspect: Check the VIN for open NHTSA actions, then ask the inspector to test the named system and document the result.

Configuration: 2 reviewed 2018 configurations exist; the model-year authority does not guess which one a buyer has.

Exposure: No verified positive production denominator is present for 2018; normalized year comparison is refused. No configuration-specific denominator is available.

Open 2018 authority →
2020
Buy

Evidence supports proceeding with a normal independent inspection.

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Applicable issues

  • Ntb15-013e: Nissan; Procedure To Clean Cvt Transmission Fluid Coolers This Bulletin Has Been Amended. See Amendment History On The Last Page. Pleas safety campaign (moderate; mitigation only) · Inspect: Check the VIN for open NHTSA actions, then ask the inspector to test the named system and document the result.

Configuration: 2 reviewed 2020 configurations exist; the model-year authority does not guess which one a buyer has.

Exposure: No verified positive production denominator is present for 2020; normalized year comparison is refused. No configuration-specific denominator is available.

Open 2020 authority →

What you trade between adjacent years

Dossier receipts

clm_nissan-pathfinder-2017-recall-recall-18v601000-obs-54822017 Nissan PathfinderEvidence: Limited confidence

The official record describes a potential crash, fire, injury, or loss-of-control consequence.

“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. 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.”
NHTSArecallJul 2018Open source record
clm_nissan-pathfinder-2018-recall-recall-18v601000-obs-55132018 Nissan PathfinderEvidence: Limited confidence

The official record describes a potential crash, fire, injury, or loss-of-control consequence.

“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. 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.”
NHTSArecallJul 2018Open source record
clm_nissan-pathfinder-2019-recall-recall-19v654000-obs-55452019 Nissan PathfinderEvidence: Medium confidence

The official record describes a potential crash, fire, injury, or loss-of-control consequence.

“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 and the system will retain that setting the next time the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility." The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash. 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.”
NHTSArecallDec 2019Open source record
clm_nissan-pathfinder-2020-tsb-nhtsa-mc-10167322-ntb15-013e-2020-obs-209032020 Nissan PathfinderEvidence: Medium confidence

The official record identifies a condition that deserves candidate-specific inspection and record verification.

“NISSAN; PROCEDURE TO CLEAN CVT TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLERS This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.”
NHTSAtsbOct 2019Open source record

Publication contract

Evidence: Limited confidence

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