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2015 Nissan Pathfinder Structure & Body Problems

NHTSA lists 21 Structure & Body complaints for the 2015 Nissan Pathfinder, 7% of all complaints filed for the year, with a median failure mileage of 55,800 miles. A related recall, campaign 22V420000, covers a secondary hood latch that can fail and let the hood fly open while driving.

Structure & Body complaints
21
7% of 320
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
55,800 mi
Related recalls
1

Typical body and structure symptoms owners report

  • Owners report the hood unexpectedly unlatching and flying open while driving, sometimes striking the windshield or fenders.
  • Some describe the hood shaking or fluttering at highway speeds even after dealers adjusted the latch and bumpers, with the shaking continuing to recur.
  • One owner reported a driver's seat bolt breaking during normal braking, letting the seat shift.
  • Another reported loose roof weather stripping and detached luggage bar bolts on both sides of the vehicle.
  • One owner said they were still waiting on parts for the hood latch recall repair after the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable repair timeframe.

When 2015 Nissan Pathfinder body and structure complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 20, 2016, latest Aug 17, 2026.

2015 Nissan Pathfinder structure & body complaints: complaints filed per month2Jan 2016Mar 2017Feb 2020Apr 2021Sep 2022Apr 2025
21 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2016 to Aug 2026; peak Mar 2017 (2).

Structure & Body recalls for the 2015 Nissan Pathfinder

  1. NHTSA 22V420000Jun 13, 2022Structure & Body322,671 vehicles

    Latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch

    Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Pathfinder vehicles. On certain Pathfinder vehicles, the secondary hood latch may malfunction and remain in the unlatched, unsecured, position when the hood is closed.

    Risk: An unsecured hood could unexpectedly open while driving, obstructing the driver's view, and increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the bell crank assembly, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed March 26, 2025. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall are R22A2 R22A3 and R24B7.

Structure & Body complaints by Pathfinder model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200519 (2%)
  2. 200610 (1%)
  3. 20074 (1%)
  4. 20088 (2%)
  5. 20091 (3%)
  6. 20101 (3%)
  7. 20112 (4%)
  8. 20122 (9%)
  9. 2013100 (11%)
  10. 201466 (11%)
  11. 201521 (7%)
  12. 20169 (9%)
  13. 20177 (4%)
  14. 20182 (3%)
  15. 20197 (9%)
  16. 20202 (4%)
  17. 202222 (16%)
  18. 20233 (3%)
  19. 20248 (10%)
  20. 20256 (12%)

Frequently asked questions

How many Structure & Body complaints does NHTSA have for the 2015 Nissan Pathfinder?
NHTSA lists 21 Structure & Body complaints for the 2015 Pathfinder, which is 7% of all 320 complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall related to Structure & Body issues on the 2015 Nissan Pathfinder?
Yes, recall campaign 22V420000 covers a secondary hood latch that may malfunction and remain unlatched, allowing the hood to open while driving. It is not marked do-not-drive or park-outside.
At what mileage do these structure issues typically show up?
NHTSA's data shows a median mileage of 55,800 at failure for Structure & Body complaints on the 2015 Pathfinder.
Did the hood latch problem cause any crashes or injuries?
Across all complaints in this problem area for the 2015 Pathfinder, NHTSA records 2 crashes, 1 fire, and 1 injury.
How does the 2015 Pathfinder compare to other years for this issue?
The 2015 model's share of 7% is lower than 2013 (11%) and 2014 (11%), but higher than 2017 (4%) and 2018 (3%), based on NHTSA complaint data by year.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.