2026 Nissan PathfinderProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 15 owner complaints about the 2026 Nissan Pathfinder, most often about the power train. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 22, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Cutlass, CC0.
Where the 2026 Nissan Pathfinder has problems
15 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 4 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 3 | 2 |
| Visibility | 2 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 2 | 2 |
| Steering | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 1 |
| Back over prevention | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 |
| 4 other systems | 4 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2026 Nissan Pathfinder recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
2026 vs. every other Pathfinder year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Pathfinder median. How we score
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
2026 Nissan Pathfinder safety ratings
2026 NISSAN PATHFINDER SUV N/A AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Rollover: 4 stars (15.5% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard
- Lane departure warning: Standard
What Pathfinder owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
What failed: The powertrain and transmission systems are malfunctioning. The vehicle exhibits severe gear-shifting hesitation, stutters when braking or reversing, and rolls backward slightly even when shifted entirely into Park. This component is available for inspection upon request. Safety risk:…
Purpose of this complaint I am asking Nissan North America to review Nissan's part of what happened with my practically new 2026 Pathfinder. I am not asking Nissan to pay for the collision itself, and I am not asking Nissan to reimburse expenses that were the responsibility of my automobile…
When driving anywhere from 30-50 mph the vehicle goes into Neutral without any warning. I know this because when I accelerated the engine just revved. This has happened when I was driving and also happened when my husband was driving. This has happened approximately 8-10 times since owning the…
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