NHTSA vehicle safety data
2016 Nissan Pathfinder Recalls, Ratings & Complaints
The 2016 Nissan Pathfinder has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 105 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Nissan dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2016 Nissan Pathfinder, plus NCAP crash-test ratings. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2016 Nissan Pathfinder owner complaints
Owners have filed 105 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Nissan Pathfinder, describing incidents dated April 3, 2016 to August 1, 2026.
Most-cited components
- Engine 28 complaints
- Unknown or Other 22 complaints
- Air Bags 18 complaints
- Service Brakes 14 complaints
- Electrical System 11 complaints
- Power Train 7 complaints
Of the 105 complaints on file, 10 report a crash; across all 105 complaints, owners report 5 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Newest complaints
ODI #11755818 · Filed
Driving along and it felt as if I were driving over a rumble strip. It stopped after a while, but later that evening I felt it again, but this time the shudder was stronger and it sounded almost like a loud bird chirping. I slowed and the noise stopped, but drove home slowly through the neighborhood…
ODI #11754372 · Filed
The crossmember aka- K frame, mfc part #55400-3JA2C. It completely rotted away where the suspension trailing arm connects from the wheel causing uneven and excessive wheel wear and poor handling while driving Yes it is available for inspection. Reproduced unknown Not inspected by authorities No…
ODI #11733497 · Filed
My 2024 Nissan Frontier has experienced repeated complete power loss more than three times. The vehicle shuts off unexpectedly while on the street and cannot be restarted. During some incidents, even the emergency hazard lights did not work. I had to use jump cables to restart the vehicle. I first…
NHTSA defect investigations
NHTSA's investigations file lists the 2016 Nissan Pathfinder in 1 investigation. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.
Open and recently closed NHTSA defect investigationsMalfunctioning Hood Latch
NHTSA #22V420000 · Latches/Locks/Linkages — Hood — Latch · NHTSA notice
Reported June 13, 2022 · Nissan North America, Inc.
Potentially affected: 322,671 vehicles
Repair completion: 25.71% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Nissan campaign R22A2 R22A3 R24B7 · Owners notified March 26, 2025 · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation
Defect description
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Pathfinder vehicles. On certain Pathfinder vehicles, the secondary hood latch may malfunction and remain in the unlatched, unsecured, position when the hood is closed.
Safety consequence
An unsecured hood could unexpectedly open while driving, obstructing the driver's view, and increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will replace the bell crank assembly, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed March 26, 2025. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall are R22A2 R22A3 and R24B7.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Passenger Air Bag may not Deploy due to OCS Error
NHTSA #16V244000 · Air Bags — Sensor — Occupant Classification · NHTSA notice
Reported April 26, 2016 · Nissan North America, Inc.
Potentially affected: 3,296,947 vehicles
Repair completion: 77.11% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Owners notified June 10, 2016 · Vehicles built June 20, 2012 – April 1, 2016 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation
Defect description
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Nissan Maxima, 2013-2016 Nissan Altima, NV200, LEAF, Sentra, and Pathfinder, 2014-2016 Nissan NV200 Taxi, Infiniti QX60, QX60 Hybrid, and Q50 Hybrid, 2014-2017 Nissan Rogue and Infiniti Q50, 2015-2016 Nissan Murano, Murano Hybrid, and Chevrolet City Express, 2014-2015 Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid, and 2013 Infiniti JX35 vehicles. In these vehicles, the front seat passenger Occupant Classification System (OCS) may incorrectly classify an adult passenger as a child or classify the seat as empty despite it being occupied. As a result, the passenger frontal air bag may be turned off and not deploy in the event of a crash.
Safety consequence
If the passenger frontal air bag does not deploy as intended in the event of a crash, the passenger is at an increased risk of injury.
Manufacturer remedy
Nissan will notify their owners. Chevrolet City Express owners will be notified by General Motors. Dealers will reprogram the Air Bag Control Unit (ACU) and OCS Electronic Control Unit (ECU) in Altima, Maxima, Murano, Rogue, and Sentra vehicles, and replace the OCS ECU in LEAF, NV200, NV200 Taxi, Pathfinder, Infiniti Q50, JX35, and QX60 and Chevrolet City Express vehicles, free of charge. Interim notices were sent to owners on May 31, 2016. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669, Infiniti customer service at 1-888-833-3216 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other Nissan Pathfinder model years
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