Every 2018 Nissan Pathfinder recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Back Over Prevention · NHTSA 19V654000
Dec 9, 2019Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
- Problem
- Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Nissan Altima, Armada, Frontier, Kicks, Leaf, Maxima, Murano, NV, NV200, Pathfinder, Rogue, Rogue Sport, Sentra, Titan, Titan Diesel, Versa Note and Versa Sedan vehicles, as well as Infiniti Q50, Q60, QX30 and QX80 vehicles. Additionally included are 2019 Nissan GT-R and Taxi and Infiniti QX50, QX60, Q70, Q70L vehicles. The back-up camera and display settings can be adjusted such that the rear view image is no longer visible and the system will retain that setting the next time the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
- Risk
- The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Nissan will notify owners in phases, having dealers update the back-up camera settings software, free of charge. The recall began November 11, 2019 and all affected VINs should be activated. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669 or INFINITI customer service at 1-800-662-6200.
Full recall details for 19V654000 →Service Brakes, Hydraulic · NHTSA 19V807000
Aug 11, 2019Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited SlipPark outside
- Problem
- Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Nissan Murano, 2016-2018 Nissan Maxima, and 2017-2019 Nissan Pathfinder and Infiniti QX60 vehicles. These vehicles were previously recalled and unrepaired, or inspected and determined to not need a repair, under recall number 18V-601. In addition, this recall expands the previous population. The Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) actuator pumps may allow brake fluid to leak onto an internal circuit board.
- Risk
- A brake fluid leak on the circuit board may result in an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Fix
- Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ABS actuator, free of charge. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available, currently expected to be during summer 2020. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Note: If the ABS warning light remains illuminated for more than 10 seconds after engine start up, owners are advised to park the vehicle outdoors away from other vehicles or structures and to not drive the vehicle.
Full recall details for 19V807000 →Service Brakes, Hydraulic · NHTSA 18V601000
Jul 9, 2018Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited SlipPark outside
- Problem
- Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Nissan Murano, 2016-2017 Nissan Maxima, 2017-2018 Nissan Pathfinder, and 2017 Infiniti QX60 vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) actuator pumps may allow brake fluid to leak onto an internal circuit board.
- Risk
- A brake fluid leak on the circuit board may result in an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Fix
- Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the serial number on the ABS actuator, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 29, 2018. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Note: When brake fluid has leaked onto the circuit board, the ABS warning lamp will remain illuminated for more than 10 seconds after engine start up. If this occurs, owners are advised to park the vehicle outdoors away from other vehicles or structures and to not drive the vehicle.
Full recall details for 18V601000 →
2018 Nissan Pathfinder complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 77 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Nissan Pathfinder, reporting 3 crashes, 2 injuries. Nissan has issued at least 185 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
- Service Brakes19
- Unknown Or Other17
- Electrical System13
- Engine13
- Power Train12
- Vehicle Speed Control9
Service bulletins by component
- Electrical System (73)
- Equipment (56)
- Power Train (49)
- Engine and Engine Cooling (17)
- Structure (9)
- Air Bags (6)
Read Nissan Pathfinder owner complaints and bulletins, every year
What people reported
Owners have filed 77 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Nissan Pathfinder. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
Injury reported
“As we were driving on the highway about 70 miles per hour, no traffic relatively, the vehicle started to violently shake and then we heard a loud explosion in the front end, prompting the front drive and passenger airbags to deploy, as well as the full right side curtain airbags.”
2018 NISSAN PATHFINDERMar 6, 2023
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11510500
Crash
“The 4x4 never stays engaged. We live in an area where it snows A LOT and depend on the 4x4 for winter driving. We purchased the vehicle brand new and it had this issue. We reported it to the dealership when the vehicle had less than 500 miles on it, within the first few weeks of ownership.”
2018 NISSAN PATHFINDERJul 7, 2022
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11472750
Crash
“I WAS IN THE PROCESS OF TURNING ON A BACK ROAD, THERE WAS A GUARDRAIL TO MY LEFT AND AND A TRUCK WITH A TRAILER TURNING IN FRONT OF ME ON MY RIGHT. MY SENSORS MUST HAVE THOUGHT THEY WERE TOO CLOSE BECAUSE MY CAR LOCKED UP AND I COULD NOT TURN CAUSING ME TO HIT THE GUARDRAIL.”
2018 NISSAN PATHFINDEROct 25, 2019
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11271046
Injury reportedCrash
“I WAS IN A CAR ACCIDENT AND MY AIRBAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY. I WAS STOPPED ON THE INTERSTATE AND HIT IN THE REAR AT A HIGH SPEED. THEN MY SUV HIT THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME. IT CAUSED CLOSE TO $9000 IN DAMAGE.”
2018 NISSAN PATHFINDERJul 15, 2019
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11231977
“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.”
2018 NISSAN PATHFINDERAug 7, 2026 · AZ
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11755553
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