How common are transmission problems in the 2015 Nissan Pathfinder?

NHTSA lists 76 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for this year, making up 24% of the 320 total complaints filed for the 2015 Pathfinder.

Is there a recall for the 2015 Nissan Pathfinder transmission?

No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the Transmission & Powertrain area on the 2015 Pathfinder.

At what mileage do transmission problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this area is 42,250 miles, though some owners reported issues at much lower mileage.

What kind of transmission symptoms do owners describe?

Owners describe shuddering at low speed, hesitation from a stop, jerking or juddering during acceleration, and in some cases complete CVT failure.

How does 2015 compare to other Pathfinder model years for this problem?

The 2015 Pathfinder's 24% share is lower than 2013 (42%) and 2014 (37%), but higher than most years from 2016 onward.

2015 Nissan Pathfinder Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 76 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2015 Nissan Pathfinder, 24% of its 320 total complaints. Median mileage at failure was 42,250, and no related recalls are on file for this area.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 76; 24% of 320
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 42,250 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

Owners describe the CVT shuddering at low speed, roughly 20-40 mph, especially with light throttle application.
Some report the vehicle hesitating or refusing to accelerate briefly when starting from a stop, even after dealer software updates.
Several describe a judder or jerking sensation felt through the transmission during smooth acceleration between about 20-25 mph.
A few owners report complete transmission failure at low mileage, including one case at 2,300 miles shortly after purchase.
Others describe the vehicle jerking or sputtering unexpectedly while driving around 40 mph, with dealers unable to find a diagnostic code.

When 2015 Nissan Pathfinder transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 16, 2015, latest Apr 7, 2026.

76 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2015 Q3 to 2026 Q2; peak 2019 Q1 (5).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2015 Nissan Pathfinder

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Pathfinder model year

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

201011 (28%)
20117 (16%)
20122 (9%)
2013370 (42%)
2014214 (37%)
201576 (24%)
20167 (7%)
201734 (18%)
201812 (16%)
20199 (12%)
20208 (17%)
202217 (13%)
202313 (13%)
20248 (10%)
20257 (14%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are transmission problems in the 2015 Nissan Pathfinder?: NHTSA lists 76 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for this year, making up 24% of the 320 total complaints filed for the 2015 Pathfinder.
Is there a recall for the 2015 Nissan Pathfinder transmission?: No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the Transmission & Powertrain area on the 2015 Pathfinder.
At what mileage do transmission problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this area is 42,250 miles, though some owners reported issues at much lower mileage.
What kind of transmission symptoms do owners describe?: Owners describe shuddering at low speed, hesitation from a stop, jerking or juddering during acceleration, and in some cases complete CVT failure.
How does 2015 compare to other Pathfinder model years for this problem?: The 2015 Pathfinder's 24% share is lower than 2013 (42%) and 2014 (37%), but higher than most years from 2016 onward.