Complaints peak with the 2005 (1,050 of 7,312). Tap any bar or generation.
What Pathfinder owners report across recent generations
Owner summary2022–present (5th generation)
Owner data is limited for this generation, with only a few CarComplaints reports. For 2022 they cite strut failure, rear brake failure and sunroof leaks. NHTSA owners of the 2022 describe rear brakes that wear out quickly, water coming in through the panoramic sunroof and radio glitches. Early 2022 models were recalled for third row headrests and second row seat back frames with weak welds, a second row seat track that may be missing a bolt and a hood latch bracket that may not hold. [1] [2]
2013–2020 (4th generation)
The early years of this generation draw heavy CVT complaints. CarComplaints says the 2013 has many transmission complaints at low mileage and notes a class action lawsuit over violent shaking when accelerating between 15 and 30 mph, and NHTSA owners of the 2013 often describe shudder and jerking. Recalls cover a transmission oil cooler hose on some 2013 models that may leak fluid, brake light switches on 2013–2014 models and ABS pumps on 2017–2019 models that may leak brake fluid onto a circuit board. [3] [4]
2005–2012 (3rd generation)
The best known problem here is coolant leaking into the transmission. CarComplaints describes a widespread defect on 2005–2007 models in which coolant leaks into the transmission and causes failure around 90,000 miles, and says a class action extends it through 2010. NHTSA owners of the 2005 report transmission trouble, coolant leaks and check engine lights. Recalls cover front crash sensors on 2005–2009 models in road salt states that can rust and keep the front air bags from deploying, and fuel tanks on some 2006 and 2008 models that may deform and throw off the fuel gauge. [5] [6]
Owner summary updated September 25, 2026.
