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2020 Nissan Pathfinder: recalls and problems

No recalls and 53 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is engine.

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53complaints
1crashes reported
0fires reported
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Recalls

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2020 Nissan Pathfinder. Individual cars can still have open manufacturer campaigns, so check your VIN.

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Most common problems

  • Engine17 · 32%
  • Electrical System12 · 23%
  • Power Train9 · 17%
  • Unknown Or Other8 · 15%
  • Service Brakes6 · 11%
  • Forward Collision Avoidance4 · 8%
  • Fuel/Propulsion System4 · 8%
  • Back Over Prevention3 · 6%
  • Suspension3 · 6%
  • Vehicle Speed Control2 · 4%

What owners report

Unknown Or Other,Engine

Just bought this used car this summer and worked for about 2 months then had to repair a failing radiator/condenser cooling fan assembly. seems like the same class action issue from the previous versions. hoping this can be another recall. it seems like the same defective part that was used.

Power Train,Electrical System,Engine

The car stalled three times and died in active traffic. the breakdown was so hazardous that the police department had to intervene and push the car out of the road and had to tow the car more than 3 times and was at the nissan dealership for over one week. i paid nissan dealership $5,000 to repair this specific, life-threatening defect, but the car returned to me unfixed.the vehicle is unsafe and has been sitting par

Engine

After only 110,000 miles, my local nissan service center (advantage nissan, 5101 auto center blvd, bremerton, wa 98312) states that the timing chain is loose. the repair estimate is in excess of $6000. the expense is because it requires removal of the engine to effect repairs. research reveals that timing chain issues at 100000+ miles are common for this vehicle. it is the expectation that the timing chain system

Power Train,Electrical System,Unknown Or Other

A few months after purchase, the power cut off on me. then it happened again the following year. then the screen for backing up started going on and off. then i started feeling like the car was loosing power. in the last 2 years the power cutting off has occurred 3 more times and the rear screen camera has started glitching more where it goes out when switching in reverse.

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

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2020 Nissan Pathfinder SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2020 Nissan Pathfinder SUV FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

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