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.
Structure & Body recalls for the 2015 Nissan Pathfinder
- 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.
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.