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2018 Nissan Pathfinder: recalls and problems

3 recalls and 77 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is service brakes.

3recalls
77complaints
3crashes reported
0fires reported
2injuries reported
2 recalls with a “do not drive” or “park outside” warning

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Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Service Brakes19 · 25%
  • Unknown Or Other17 · 22%
  • Engine13 · 17%
  • Electrical System13 · 17%
  • Power Train11 · 14%
  • Vehicle Speed Control9 · 12%
  • Steering6 · 8%
  • Electronic Stability Control (ESC)6 · 8%
  • Back Over Prevention5 · 6%
  • Forward Collision Avoidance5 · 6%

What owners report

Power Train,Unknown Or Other,Engine

The vehicle veers towards the right, even though a wheel alignment was completed on 7/1/26. on 7/28/26 when driving the vehicle, it wouldn’t accelerate properly, it felt sluggish and although the gas pedal was depressed it was struggling to pick up speed. as the vehicle was attempting to shift between 2nd and 3rd gears the car jolted forward and the traction control and collision lights came on. both lights reset whe

Back Over Prevention

The contact owns a 2018 nissan pathfinder. the contact stated that while reversing, the back over prevention camera screen display malfunctioned, and there was a black image displayed, creating a hazard for the driver. the contact stated that the failure was intermittent. additionally, while operating the vehicle, the infotainment screen display malfunctioned, and the screen was black. during the failure, the driver

Electrical System

Infotainment system stopped working. now radio, no climate control visible and no backup camera most of the time. very dangerous without the backup camera

Back Over Prevention

The contact owns a 2018 nissan pathfinder. the contact stated that while reversing, the rear-view camera displayed a blank screen. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. the contact referenced an unknown recall that had a similar failure description; however, the vin was not under recall. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately

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

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2018 Nissan Pathfinder SUV FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2018 Nissan Pathfinder SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

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