2017 Nissan Pathfinder Reliability

In-car Electronics

CD or DVD players, radio, speakers, GPS, communication system (e.g., OnStar), display screen freezes or goes blank, phone pairing (e.g. Bluetooth), voice control commands, steering wheel controls, portable music device interface (e.g., iPod/MP3 player), backup or other camera/sensors.

What Owners Say

Display screen freezes up

"Replaced entire unit"

Anonymous, ON (2017 Nissan Pathfinder 3.5-L V6)

External music device interface (e.g., smart phone, MP3 player)

"The entire radio, climate control, navigation system, CD player and USB port only work intermittently and sporadically. It's not just one thing, it's the entire system. Nissan can not get the parts to fix it."

Paul R., KY (2017 Nissan Pathfinder Platinum 3.5-L V6)

In-dash navigation system (GPS)

"The in dash navigation system functions so poorly as to almost be useless. Location is frequently off by several blocks. While driving on an Interstate Highway it will periodically think the vehicle has left the highway and tell you to turn on some adjacent road. A total waste of money and about 25% of the performance of Google Maps on a smart phone."

Anonymous, IL (2017 Nissan Pathfinder Platinum 3.5-L V6)

"Our climate control, navigation, radio system went goofy. When the car was started, sometimes the heat would come on. Sometimes the radio would come on to a station hat we did not tune to,and more. We had it to five dealerships for at least a week and none could fix it. I contacted Nissan Corporate and they sent an engineer out to fix it. After replacing the entire system part by part over six weeks, it turns out to be a bad five dollar relay."

Paul, KY (2017 Nissan Pathfinder Platinum 3.5-L V6)

Engine Cooling

Radiator, cooling fan, antifreeze leaks, water pump, thermostat, overheating.

What Owners Say

Cooling fan

"The electric fan broke. The warranty covered the repair."

Anonymous, PA (2017 Nissan Pathfinder SL 3.5-L V6)

"broken bearing caused fan to run rough and make noise intermittently."

Anonymous, NC (2017 Nissan Pathfinder SV 3.5-L V6)

Suspension

Shocks or struts, ball joints, tie rods, wheel bearings, alignment, steering linkage (includes rack and pinion), power steering (pumps and hoses, leaks), wheel balance, springs or torsion bars, bushings, electronic or air suspension.

What Owners Say

Power steering pumps and hoses

"Hose for power steering broke"

Ted T., CA (2017 Nissan Pathfinder SV 3.5-L V6)

Shocks or struts

"There was a noise coming from the right rear. The shock and spring were replaced due to a leaking seal."

Franz B., TX (2017 Nissan Pathfinder SL 3.5-L V6)

Transmission Minor

Gear selector or linkage, leaks, transmission computer, transmission sensor or solenoid, clutch adjustment, rough shifting, slipping transmission.

What Owners Say

Transmission sensor or solenoid

"I am assuming that solenoid is the same as the valve body. We experienced some slight CVT shudder two times and had Nissan look at it when the vehicle was in for regular service. They noticed CVT Shudder code and replaced the valve body. Has not been a problem since."

Anonymous, CA (2017 Nissan Pathfinder Platinum 3.5-L V6)

"Transmission sensor completely failed after owning the vehicle for only 3 days"

Anonymous, NY (2017 Nissan Pathfinder SL 3.5-L V6)

Body Integrity

Squeaks, rattles, wind noises, loose or cracked seals and/or weather-stripping, air and water leaks.

What Owners Say

Squeaks or rattles

"In dash and counsole"

Anonymous, LA (2017 Nissan Pathfinder SL 3.5-L V6)

Wind noise

"There is a draft on the passenger side front and the car is not as sound proof as you would expect in the newer models."

Leroy G., MD (2017 Nissan Pathfinder Platinum 3.5-L V6)

Exhaust

Muffler, pipes, catalytic converter, exhaust manifold, leaks.

What Owners Say

Other/unsure

"On two separate occasions my forward collision dash indicator has come on for no apparent reason."

Anonymous, MD (2017 Nissan Pathfinder Platinum 3.5-L V6)

Climate System

Blower (fan) motor, A/C compressor, condenser, evaporator, heater system, automatic climate control, refrigerant leakage, electrical failure.

What Owners Say

Refrigerant leaks

"The high pressure hose leaked out the refrigerant and oil on my drive way for no apparent reason. The repair was made under warranty. (32500 miles) I am starting to have doubts about the quality of this vehicle."

Anonymous, PA (2017 Nissan Pathfinder SL 3.5-L V6)

Power Equipment

Cruise control, clock, warning lights, body control module, keyless entry, wiper motor or washer, tire pressure monitor, interior or exterior lights, horn, gauges, 12V power plug, remote engine start, alarm or security system

What Owners Say

Engine harness

"Car repeatedly entering limp mode in spite of several attempted repairs. Ultimately problem isolated to engine harnesses, both of which had to be replaced. Seems to be resolved."

Anonymous, FL (2017 Nissan Pathfinder SL 3.5-L V6)

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