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2015 Nissan Pathfinder: recalls and problems

5 recalls and 320 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is unknown or other.

5recalls
320complaints
11crashes reported
1fires reported
7injuries reported

Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Unknown Or Other79 · 25%
  • Power Train76 · 24%
  • Engine74 · 23%
  • Air Bags54 · 17%
  • Vehicle Speed Control27 · 8%
  • Electrical System25 · 8%
  • Service Brakes23 · 7%
  • Structure12 · 4%
  • Fuel/Propulsion System11 · 3%
  • Visibility/Wiper10 · 3%

What owners report

Latches/Locks/Linkages

The contact owns a 2015 nissan pathfinder. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the hood unexpectedly opened and was damaged. the hood ledge and structure were damaged due to the failure. the contact associated the failure with nhtsa campaign number: 22v420000 (latches/locks/linkages). the dealer was contacted but declined to acknowledge the damages caused by the failure. the manufacturer w

Air Bags

The contact owns a 2015 nissan pathfinder. the contact stated that while driving 65 mph, the front driver’s side curtain air bag deployed without impact. no warning lights were illuminated. the contact slowed down and veered over to the side of the road to park and inspect the vehicle. the fire department and the local emt was contacted to inspect; however, there was no injury reported. the vehicle was towed to a loc

Suspension,Structure

The control arm detached from the front subframe due to massive rust on a car that was well cared for and only 10 years old. this happened as we were driving: the front passenger-side wheel became loose and began flopping back and forth, forcing me to immediately pull over into a gas station. i do not want to imagine what would have happened if this had detached on the highway instead of on a town side road. there we

Exterior Lighting

The contact owns a 2015 nissan pathfinder. the contact stated that the rear brake lights failed to illuminate when the vehicle was parked. the contact depressed the brake pedal to disengage the brake lights. while driving at various speeds, the brake lights illuminated without the brake pedal being depressed. the dealer was contacted and confirmed that there were recalls associated with the vin related to the failure

Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. They are owner reports and have not been verified.

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2015 Nissan Pathfinder SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2015 Nissan Pathfinder SUV FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering Pathfinder. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.