2020 Nissan Pathfinder Engine Problems
NHTSA lists 18 engine complaints for the 2020 Nissan Pathfinder, 38% of all complaints filed for that year, with a median failure mileage of 13,350. No related recall is listed for this engine issue.
- Engine complaints
- 18
- 38% of 48
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 13,350 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Owners report a persistent antifreeze smell inside the cabin while driving or idling, with dealers suggesting only a workaround of keeping the system on recirculate.
- Several owners describe timing chain looseness leading to misfiring, flashing check-engine lights, and occasional failure to start.
- Some report engine knocking or pinging along with hesitation or surging under steady throttle, which dealers characterized as normal operation.
- Owners describe metal shavings found in the oil tied to long block engine failure and worsening knocking noise on startup or after extended driving.
- One owner reported an oxygen sensor failure that triggered an intermittent check engine light.
When 2020 Nissan Pathfinder engine complaints were filed
First complaint Dec 26, 2020, latest Sep 18, 2026.
Engine recalls for the 2020 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 on the 2020 Nissan Pathfinder?
- NHTSA lists 18 engine complaints for the 2020 Pathfinder, which makes up 38% of the 48 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2020 Nissan Pathfinder engine?
- No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for the engine complaints on the 2020 Pathfinder.
- At what mileage do engine problems show up on the 2020 Pathfinder?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for engine complaints on this model year is 13,350 miles.
- What kind of engine issues do owners report?
- Owners describe timing chain looseness, misfiring, knocking or pinging noises, metal shavings in the oil, and a cabin antifreeze smell traced to the cooling system.
- Were there any crashes, fires, or injuries tied to these engine complaints?
- NHTSA data for these engine complaints on the 2020 Pathfinder lists 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries.