Complaint records

2018 Nissan Pathfinder Complaints

76 consumer-submitted complaints on record for the 2018 Nissan Pathfinder, grouped by component category.

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76 Total complaints
3 Crash reports
0 Fire reports
2 Injury reports
Quick answer: The 2018 Nissan Pathfinder has 76 consumer-submitted complaints in our database. The most common complaint categories are engine, service brakes, back over prevention. Enriched records show 3 crash reports, 0 fire reports, and 2 injury reports.
Complaint data reflects consumer-submitted reports. A complaint is not proof of a defect, recall, or manufacturer fault. Enriched severity fields come from official bulk records when the complaint can be matched by ODI number.

Buyer interpretation

How to use these complaints before buying

Complaint records are most useful when they turn into inspection points, seller questions, and comparison checks against nearby model years.

Complaint volume

76 consumer-submitted complaints are matched to this model year. Treat the count as a research signal, then read the actual summaries for repeated symptoms.

Pattern to inspect

The most common categories are engine, service brakes, back over prevention. Use those categories as a test-drive checklist instead of judging the vehicle from the total count alone.

Severity flags

Enriched records include 3 crash reports, 0 fire reports, 2 injury reports, and 0 fatality reports. These fields come from complaint records and should be read in context.

Mileage clue

Mileage is available on 38 complaints, with an average reported failure mileage of 25,443 miles. Compare that with the mileage on the listing.

Questions to ask the seller

  • Have you had any problems related to engine, service brakes, back over prevention?
  • Can I see recent maintenance and repair records?
  • Has the vehicle ever been towed, involved in a crash, or repaired for the same issue twice?
  • Can we also check the recall record for this 2018 Nissan Pathfinder?
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How severe are the 2018 Nissan Pathfinder complaints?

Enriched complaint indicators from official bulk records.

3 Crash
0 Fire
2 Injury
0 Fatality
2 Towed
2 Medical attention

Mileage at failure is available on 38 complaints ; average reported mileage is 25,443 miles.

What are the most common 2018 Nissan Pathfinder complaint categories?

76 total complaints on record

Latest complaints

Showing 76-76 of 76 complaints.

Date Component Summary Severity Mileage
Feb 2018 ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM MY HUSBAND ROGER AND I PURCHASED A 2018 NISSAN PATHFINDER LESS THAN A WEEK AGO AT GRANITE NISSAN IN RAPID CITY, SD. WE DROVE TO DICKINSON, ND TO DROP OFF MY STEPSON TO SEE HIS MOTHER AS REQUIRED BY COURT ORDER EVERY MONTH. THE TRIP THERE HAS NO CELLULAR SERVICE AND TEMPERATURES THAT REACH SUBZERO. UPON ARRIVING IN DICKINSON, WE HAD THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COME ON WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH AND THE RPMS BECAME ERRATIC. WE ALSO NOTICED DECREASED FUEL EFFICIENCY. THE LIGHT CAME ON WITH LESS THAN 400 TOTAL MILES ON THE VEHICLE. WE CONSULTED THE USER MANUAL WHICH ADVISED TO DRIVE THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP WITH THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT REMAINING ON. UNFORTUNATELY, WHEN WE RECEIVED THE NOTIFICATION OF READY FOR PICK UP, THERE WAS NO RESOLVE. THE SERVICEMAN CLAIMED THAT IT WAS AN ISSUE 'CURRENTLY BEING INVESTIGATED BY NISSAN'. HE SAID THEY CLEARED THE ERROR AND THAT WE WILL NOTICE LESS EFFICIENCY WITH GAS MILEAGE AND STATED THE VEHICLE WOULDN'T BREAKDOWN BUT WAS UNSURE OF WHAT MAY HAPPEN. WE PURCHASED THIS BRAND NEW VEHICLE TO BETTER ENSURE A SAFE MEANS TO DRIVE IN DESOLATE AREAS AND IN EXTREME WEATHER CONDITIONS WHILE MONTHLY TRANPORTING OUR SON FOR VISITATION. THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN WAS DISMISSIVE/BELITTLED OUR CONCERNS WHEN ASKING ABOUT SAFETY, ESPECIALLY WITH THE SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES AND THAT WE HAVE A ONE YEAR OLD AND SIX YEAR OLD WHO RIDE DAILY IN THE CAR IN ADDITION TO OUR 14 YEAR OLD WHO TAKES THE MONTHLY TRIPS TO ND. WE ARE WAITING FOR NISSAN TO REPLY WITH WHEN AND HOW THE ERROR CODE P34A9, INTAKE TIMING CONTROL WILL BE FIXED AND IF DAMAGE TO THE ENGINE OR OTHER PARTS OF THE VEHICLE WHILE THIS ERROR OCCURS. IF WE ARE STRANDED IN DESOLATE ND IN EXTREME TEMPERATURES, OUR LIVES WILL BE AT RISK AS EVEN IF THE 'SOS' FEATURE WERE TO BE PRESSED, THE NEAREST EMERGENCY RESPONDERS ARE HOURS AWAY. WE'VE INQUIRED WITH NISSAN ABOUT THE SAFETY OF THIS 2018 PATHFINDER.
Incident: Feb 2018 		Crash: No Fire: No 246

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