2019 Nissan Pathfinder Engine Problems
NHTSA lists 21 engine complaints for the 2019 Nissan Pathfinder, 28% of its 76 total complaints for the year. Owners typically reported failures around a median mileage of 40,000, with no related recall on file.
- Engine complaints
- 21
- 28% of 76
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 40,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Owners report sudden engine knocking followed by low oil pressure warnings and complete engine failure shortly after.
- Some describe metal shavings found in the oil during routine changes, with mechanics stating the engine needed full replacement.
- Others report the engine stalling or shutting down while driving at highway or low speed, sometimes with the battery light coming on.
- A few owners describe the engine jerking, losing RPM, or refusing to accelerate past a certain speed before stopping entirely.
- One owner reported an accelerator pedal that felt stiff, leading to unintended movement in a parking lot.
When 2019 Nissan Pathfinder engine complaints were filed
First complaint Jan 28, 2020, latest Aug 16, 2026.
Engine recalls for the 2019 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 common are engine problems in the 2019 Nissan Pathfinder?
- NHTSA lists 21 engine complaints for the 2019 model year, which is 28% of all 76 complaints filed for that year.
- Is there a recall for the 2019 Nissan Pathfinder engine?
- No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this engine issue on the 2019 Pathfinder.
- At what mileage do engine problems usually appear?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this issue is 40,000 miles.
- What kind of engine failures do owners describe?
- Owners describe engine knocking, stalling, metal shavings in the oil, and complete engine failure, sometimes without warning while driving.
- Did any 2019 Pathfinder engine complaints involve crashes or fires?
- NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 1 fire among the complaints filed for the 2019 Pathfinder overall.