2017 NISSAN PATHFINDER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
5/5
Safety Rating
252
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
31
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2017 NISSAN PATHFINDER
The 2017 NISSAN PATHFINDER has received a total of 252 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). It earned an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program crash tests. There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP. 31 technical service bulletins have been issued by Nissan North America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine (82 complaints), Unknown Or Other (40 complaints), and Power Train (33 complaints).
Recalls for the 2017 NISSAN PATHFINDER
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2017 NISSAN PATHFINDER, potentially affecting up to 606,603 vehicles.
Recall 19V807000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
| 391,479 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: 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....
View full details →Recall 18V601000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
| 215,124 vehicles affected
Defect: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Nissan Murano, 2016-2017 Nissan Maxima, 2017-2018 Nissan Pathfinder, and 2017 Infiniti QX60 vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) actuator pumps may allow brake fluid to leak onto an internal circuit board.
Consequence: 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 inspect the serial number on the ABS actuator, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 29, 2018. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Note: When brake fluid...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2017 NISSAN PATHFINDER
252 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2017 NISSAN PATHFINDER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 82 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 40 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| Power Train | 33 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 27 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 6 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitywiper | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control Esc | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance Automatic Emergency Braking | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebodyhatchbackliftgate | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance Adaptive Cruise Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance Warnings | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainautomatic Transmission | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
The contact owns a 2017 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that while driving in a parking lot at unknown speeds, the vehicle began jerking and stalled. The battery had become inoperable. The TPMS message was displayed. The failure was linked to Technical Service Bulletin: NTB15-015h. The local dealer was called and informed the contact that the failure was related to the CVT transmission and confirmed there was no coverage for the repair of the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
The contact owns a 2017 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that while driving in a parking lot at unknown speeds, the vehicle began jerking and stalled. The battery had become inoperable. The TPMS message was displayed. The failure was linked to Technical Service Bulletin: NTB15-015h. The local dealer was called and informed the contact that the failure was related to the CVT transmission and confirmed there was no coverage for the repair of the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
The contact owns a 2017 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that while driving in a parking lot at unknown speeds, the vehicle began jerking and stalled. The battery had become inoperable. The TPMS message was displayed. The failure was linked to Technical Service Bulletin: NTB15-015h. The local dealer was called and informed the contact that the failure was related to the CVT transmission and confirmed there was no coverage for the repair of the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
The transmission is failing. The car has about 117,000 miles on it. The transmission issue is a known problem with this vehicle and is causing safety concerns while driving it due to acceleration problems.
The contact owns a 2017 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a failure with the CVT after identifying a transmission judder. The contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 89,000.
Safety Rating for the 2017 NISSAN PATHFINDER
The 2017 NISSAN PATHFINDER received an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).
| Test Category | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall Rating | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Frontal Crash | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
| Side Crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Rollover | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
Safety ratings are based on controlled crash tests conducted by NHTSA. A 5-star rating indicates the highest level of occupant protection.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2017 NISSAN PATHFINDER
Nissan North America, Inc. has issued 31 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2017 NISSAN PATHFINDER. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
NTB22-056A — LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
FIELD QUALITY PARTS COLLECTION INITIATIVE 2017 PATHFINDER; HOOD LOCK COMPONENTS Field Quality Parts Collection Initiative ID # R22A4 is no longer active. ï· Repair orders opened after this bulletinâs published date are no longer eligible for reimbursement under Initiative ID # R22A4. ï· Discard all previous versions of NTB22-056.
NTB22-056A — LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
FIELD QUALITY PARTS COLLECTION INITIATIVE 2017 PATHFINDER; HOOD LOCK COMPONENTS Field Quality Parts Collection Initiative ID # R22A4 is no longer active. ï· Repair orders opened after this bulletinâs published date are no longer eligible for reimbursement under Initiative ID # R22A4. ï· Discard all previous versions of NTB22-056.
R22A4 2017 Pathf — LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
Expiration Notification - Hood Locking Components Collection Activity Field Quality Parts Collection Initiative ***** Collection Initiative Summary ***** Nissan launched a special parts collection activity on July 8, 2022 to collect and examine one-hundred (100) hood locks on specific 2017 Nissan Pathfinder vehicles registered in the following states: Florida, Illinois,...
R22A4 2017 Pathf — LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Expiration Notification - Hood Locking Components Collection Activity Field Quality Parts Collection Initiative ***** Collection Initiative Summary ***** Nissan launched a special parts collection activity on July 8, 2022 to collect and examine one-hundred (100) hood locks on specific 2017 Nissan Pathfinder vehicles registered in the following states: Florida, Illinois,...
REVISION 1 R22A4 — LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Hood Locking Components Collection Activity Field Quality Parts Collection Initiative REVISED November 18, 2022 Please discard earlier versions of this bulletin. The announcement from July 8, 2022 has been revised to include the following: ⢠This hood locking components collection activity is being expanded to include 1,000 additional customers. Letters...
R22A4 2017 Pathf — STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
Hood Locking Components Collection Activity Field Quality Parts Collection Initiative ***** Collection Initiative Summary ***** Nissan is conducting a special parts collection activity to replace, free of charge, the hood locking components on specific 2017 Model Year Nissan Pathfinder vehicles registered in the following states: ⢠Florida ⢠Illinois â¢...
R22A4 2017 Pathf — EQUIPMENT
Hood Locking Components Collection Activity Field Quality Parts Collection Initiative ***** Collection Initiative Summary ***** Nissan is conducting a special parts collection activity to replace, free of charge, the hood locking components on specific 2017 Model Year Nissan Pathfinder vehicles registered in the following states: ⢠Florida ⢠Illinois â¢...
NTB22-056 — LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
FIELD QUALITY PARTS COLLECTION INITIATIVE 2017 PATHFINDER; HOOD LOCK COMPONENTS INTRODUCTION Nissan is conducting this parts collection initiative on certain specific model year 2017 Pathfinder vehicles to replace the Hood Lock Assembly, Secondary Latch, and the Hood Lock Release Cable. This service will be performed at no charge to the...
NTB22-022 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
HEADREST DVD DISPLAY ISSUES IF YOU CONFIRM One or both of the headrest DVD displays are inoperative. OR One or both of the headrest DVD displays are gray (fuzzy) and then change to a solid blue color before displaying the image from the DVD. ACTION Install 2 service jumper harnesses,...
NTB18-081d — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2017-2018 PATHFINDER AND 2018 ARMADA; SOFTWARE UPDATES FOR INFOTAINMENT ISSUES This bulletin has been amended. See Amendment History on the last page. Discard all previous versions of this bulletin.
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2017 NISSAN PATHFINDER
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the NISSAN PATHFINDER
- 2012 NISSAN PATHFINDER — 35 complaints
- 2013 NISSAN PATHFINDER — 1,201 complaints
- 2014 NISSAN PATHFINDER — 735 complaints
- 2015 NISSAN PATHFINDER — 427 complaints
- 2016 NISSAN PATHFINDER — 125 complaints
- 2017 NISSAN PATHFINDER (current)
- 2018 NISSAN PATHFINDER — 119 complaints
- 2019 NISSAN PATHFINDER — 116 complaints
- 2020 NISSAN PATHFINDER — 66 complaints
- 2022 NISSAN PATHFINDER — 177 complaints
Other NISSAN Models
- NISSAN ALTIMA — 20,037 total complaints
- NISSAN ROGUE — 9,608 total complaints
- NISSAN MAXIMA — 8,834 total complaints
- NISSAN SENTRA — 8,129 total complaints
- NISSAN MURANO — 7,410 total complaints
- NISSAN VERSA — 4,436 total complaints
- NISSAN FRONTIER — 4,425 total complaints
- NISSAN TITAN — 4,412 total complaints