2018 Nissan Pathfinder Engine Problems
NHTSA lists 22 engine complaints for the 2018 Nissan Pathfinder, 29% of its 77 total complaints for the year. Owners report cooling fan failure, engine knocking, and full engine replacements tied to PCV and CVT-related issues. No related recalls are listed for this problem area.
- Engine complaints
- 22
- 29% of 77
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 5,050 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Left side radiator cooling fan failed at a median mileage of 5,050 miles reported for engine complaints, with one owner noting failure at 26,000 miles.
- Engine developed a knocking sound that worsened over time, with one owner reporting onset around 75,000 miles and warning of impending motor failure.
- Some owners report the engine failed and had to be replaced, with failure linked to CVT transmission problems that in turn damaged the engine; one owner reported this happened twice.
- Owners describe engine failure traced to the PCV system, producing high crankcase pressure, excessive oil blowby, heavy exhaust smoke, engine sludge, shuddering, and diagnostic codes P0300, P0306, and P0430.
When 2018 Nissan Pathfinder engine complaints were filed
First complaint Feb 26, 2018, latest Aug 7, 2026.
Engine recalls for the 2018 Nissan Pathfinder
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Engine 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 engine complaints does the 2018 Nissan Pathfinder have?
- NHTSA lists 22 engine complaints for the 2018 Pathfinder, which makes up 29% of the 77 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2018 Nissan Pathfinder engine?
- No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the engine problem area on the 2018 Pathfinder.
- At what mileage do 2018 Pathfinder engine problems start?
- The median mileage at failure for engine complaints is 5,050 miles, though individual owners reported issues as late as 75,000 miles.
- What specific engine problems do 2018 Pathfinder owners report?
- Owners report cooling fan failure, engine knocking, engine replacement linked to CVT transmission issues, and PCV system failure causing crankcase pressure, oil blowby, sludge, and shuddering.