2019 Nissan Pathfinder Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
GoodComplaint Index
36/100
#10 most-complained of 15 Pathfinder years
The 2019 Nissan Pathfinder has a complaint index of 36, ranking 10th worst out of 15 model years, with a 'Good' verdict relative to other Pathfinder years. NHTSA lists 76 complaints and 2 recalls for this year.
- Complaints
- 76
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes / fires
- 4 / 1
- Injuries / deaths
- 2 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 22
- 19 city / 26 hwy
Top 2019 Nissan Pathfinder problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine21 (28%)
- Other20 (26%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras17 (22%)
- Brakes15 (20%)
- Electrical System12 (16%)
- Transmission & Powertrain9 (12%)
- Structure & Body7 (9%)
- Airbags4 (5%)
- Fuel System4 (5%)
- Visibility & Wipers3 (4%)
What owners report
- Owners report the engine losing power or shutting down at low speeds, sometimes with the battery light coming on before it restarts.
- Some describe fast oil burning with white smoke and low oil levels between changes, with sludge appearing after multiple oil changes.
- Owners report the automatic emergency braking or intelligent cruise control triggering false alerts and braking unexpectedly on the highway.
- Airbags reportedly deployed without any collision or warning, including one case at highway speed with no impact.
- Some owners describe the hood vibrating or fluttering at highway speed, appearing loose on its hinges.
- One owner reported a seat belt unlatching after being rear-ended at high speed.
2019 Nissan Pathfinder recalls
2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 19V807000Nov 8, 2019Brakes391,479 vehiclesPark Outside
Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Nissan Murano, 2016-2018 Nissan Maxima, and 2017-2019 Nissan Pathfinder and Infiniti QX60 vehicles. These vehicles were previously recalled and unrepaired, or inspected and determined to not need a repair, under recall number 18V-601. In addition, this recall expands the previous population. The Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) actuator pumps may allow brake fluid to leak onto an internal circuit board.
Risk: A brake fluid leak on the circuit board may result in an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ABS actuator, free of charge. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available, currently expected to be during summer 2020. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Note: If the ABS warning light remains illuminated for more than 10 seconds after engine start up, owners are advised to park the vehicle outdoors away from other vehicles or structures and to not drive the vehicle.
- NHTSA 19V654000Sep 12, 2019Collision Avoidance & Cameras1,228,830 vehicles
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Nissan Altima, Armada, Frontier, Kicks, Leaf, Maxima, Murano, NV, NV200, Pathfinder, Rogue, Rogue Sport, Sentra, Titan, Titan Diesel, Versa Note and Versa Sedan vehicles, as well as Infiniti Q50, Q60, QX30 and QX80 vehicles. Additionally included are 2019 Nissan GT-R and Taxi and Infiniti QX50, QX60, Q70, Q70L vehicles. The back-up camera and display settings can be adjusted such that the rear view image is no longer visible and the system will retain that setting the next time the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners in phases, having dealers update the back-up camera settings software, free of charge. The recall began November 11, 2019 and all affected VINs should be activated. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669 or INFINITI customer service at 1-800-662-6200.
2019 Nissan Pathfinder fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 19 MPG
- Highway
- 26 MPG
- Combined
- 22 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,950
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2019 compared with other Pathfinder years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2019 Nissan Pathfinder reliable?
- NHTSA data shows a complaint index of 36 for the 2019 Pathfinder, giving it a 'Good' verdict compared to other Pathfinder model years. It ranks 10th worst out of 15 years tracked, meaning most other years have more reported problems.
- What problems does the 2019 Nissan Pathfinder have?
- The top problem area is the engine, accounting for 28% of complaints (21 complaints), followed by collision avoidance and camera issues at 22% and brakes at 20%. The median mileage at failure across all complaints is 40,000 miles.
- Does the 2019 Nissan Pathfinder have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2019 Pathfinder: one for the ABS actuator in brakes (campaign 19V807000) and one for back-up camera software (campaign 19V654000). Neither is a do-not-drive recall.
- How does the 2019 Pathfinder compare to other years?
- The 2019 model's complaint index of 36 is much lower than the worst years, 2013 (100) and 2014 (93), both rated 'Avoid'. It is close to 2018's index of 29 and better than 2017's 50.