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2017 Nissan Pathfinder: recalls and problems

2 recalls and 186 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is engine.

2recalls
186complaints
8crashes reported
2fires reported
8injuries reported
2 recalls with a “do not drive” or “park outside” warning

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Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Engine83 · 45%
  • Unknown Or Other41 · 22%
  • Power Train34 · 18%
  • Electrical System27 · 15%
  • Service Brakes11 · 6%
  • Steering8 · 4%
  • Fuel/Propulsion System8 · 4%
  • Air Bags7 · 4%
  • Exterior Lighting6 · 3%
  • Vehicle Speed Control5 · 3%

What owners report

Air BagsCrash

I was involved in a collision, and despite the force of the impact, the vehicle's airbags failed to deploy.following the accident, the main dashboard srs airbag indicator light began flashing. additionally, the passenger airbag light indicates that the passenger airbag remains "off" even when an adult is properly seated in the front passenger seat.

Engine

Sludge in engine- under 100,000 miles we had been keeping up with all recommended services, and it is cosmetically perfect, but the car is now a total loss. a check engine light came on, and we began to notice a tremor/shake and took it to southern team nissan. the nissan dealer diagnosed sludge in the engine and said it would need a total engine replacement. the nissan dealer advised that the cost of that would be m

Unknown Or Other

My 2017 nissan pathfinder was making noise - i brought it to my mechanic and he said it is not safe to drive that the rear frame assembly has rotted and on one side was not even connected to anything. i have 110,000 miles on it. i asked nissan to stand by there vehicle and was told it’s past warranty so they can’t do anything - this should not have happened to a 9 yo vehicle. i got my car fixed at my mechanics - i ha

Steering

Constant whine from under the vehicle while in park or idle. even after having the rack replaced

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

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2017 Nissan Pathfinder SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2017 Nissan Pathfinder SUV FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

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