2015 Nissan Pathfinder engine problems

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No recalls on file.

What owners say

1. Filed Mar 3, 2026TXEngine

   While driving at a rate of 20mph +, the pathfinder will start jerking back and forth then turn off. This happened in the middle of a highway lane. Good thing no one was hurt. This was also sudden

   NHTSA complaint #11721655 · source
2. Filed Oct 19, 2024SCEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionTransmission & Drivetrain

   $4000 worth of work. 4 visits to a local shop. 3 visits to the Nissan dealership, who claims to have replaced cylinders every time. My engine violently shakes even worse. Has cut off midst driving with no power to crank again. 4 batteries & 4 alternator replacements. Barely press on gas pedal and it shakes the whole car, then smells like something rotting.

   NHTSA complaint #11620736 · source
3. Filed Sep 10, 2024SCEngineOther / UnknownTransmission & Drivetrain

   My car jolts/jerks in park as soon as it’s crunk up. Have been to the shop 9 times since June. Last 4 times has been Nissan Dealership, had $3000+ worth of work/replacement done. My engine is still continuing to do the same thing. Nissan said past 2 times that it was ignition coils, because they replace plug wires, but they’ve been replaced 3 times now and still the same issue ? Sounds more like CVT or timing chain issue. No codes were thrown past 2 times either

   NHTSA complaint #11613755 · source
4. Filed Aug 5, 2024LAEngineOther / UnknownTransmission & Drivetrain

   It begins shaking, jolting and shuddering while driving; started off happening at take off; then progressed to anytime speed was under 35mph; now, it does it often throughout all speeds. Nissan states it needs a new transmission which was quoted to cost $6,600+tax. The vehicle trade-in value is only $5,000ish prior to these symptoms. Vehicle has less than 117,500 miles and all maintenance and fluids have been routinely changed throughout vehicle's lifespan. This CVT issue…

   NHTSA complaint #11606562 · source
5. Filed Jun 14, 2024SCCrashTowedElectrical SystemEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

   Complete shutdown of the vehicle while driving down the road. Caused me to go into a ditch. The vehicles lights flashed and then it just shut off. Had the alternator replaced twice also the battery replaced twice and now the nissan dealership has said they don't know what's wrong with it.

   NHTSA complaint #11594451 · source
6. Filed Jun 29, 2023CAElectrical SystemEngine

   No warning lamps or error codes given on instrument cluster While driving normally the car suddenly would not accelerate almost causing an accident while turning left. The car was driven home on idle. This Happened 2 weeks prior and the battery was replaced to rule out problem and it worked fine for 2 weeks fine . The same problem occurred again and will not accelerate. This is a major safety hazard and I’m looking into legal action for negligence and non helpful Nissan…

   NHTSA complaint #11529662 · source
7. Filed Aug 22, 2022VAEngineOther / Unknown

   When driving, many times while going uphill, the car starts to jerk if I press the gas it jerks more. I have to let go of the gas and then press to go fast for it to stop. At times, it has caused for other cars to rear end or for me to go into another car. The jerkin is becoming a safety hazard for me and I’ve only had the car since July. This is my first Nissan ever and would have never imagined to experience such issues.

   NHTSA complaint #11480672 · source
8. Filed Aug 11, 2022GAElectrical SystemEngine

   A component is draining my battery. 7/21 New battery installed by Dealer. I'm told that the alternator is good. 7/28 adjustment on brake/starter switch??? Dealer wasn't clear. Said problem was fixed. 8/4 returned the SUV back to local dealer . Now I'm told that the Tow Bar was pulling 4 amps of energy and draining the battery, and that I should return the vehicle back to the place of purchased to have repaired. Our 2015 was purchase brand new with the Tow Bar as part of the…

   NHTSA complaint #11478861 · source
9. Filed Aug 6, 2022TNBrakesElectrical SystemEngine

   Brake lights will stay on even when car is parked and not occupied.Skid control coms on when driving and engine power is reduced or in lymph node. Car can be put in drive without depressing the brake switch . Ok Nissan says this is not on recall by vin # but there is an active recall on this model now. Sounds like a good lawsuit to me.Thanks and hope you can help.

   NHTSA complaint #11477916 · source
10. Filed Dec 28, 2021FLEngine

    cvt transmission is the worse my vehicle stopped on me on the highway coming from miami to orlando no warning nothing just stopped, the vehicle goes faster than it actually says with my children the only direction it could go into is reverse late at night it was so scary. I know if I could change my vehicle I would for a vehicle without CVT Transmission it doesn't shift like normal which is shifting at each short line it races to 3 to 4 then goes down putting more where and…

    NHTSA complaint #11445241 · source
11. Filed Mar 23, 202154,000 miALEngine

    For over 6 months my vehicle has been sputtering off and on. Just recently, when cranking it up, it would blow out white smoke and sputter even worse. We bought it in march 2020 knowing it was sputtering but the dealership claimed to have fixed it. Now it's with nissan where it's been for almost 2 weeks. They're stating that the transmission and engine has to be replaced. They also stated that these vehicles are notorious for these issues. I've also found numerous complaints…

    NHTSA complaint #11404419 · source
12. Filed Feb 2, 202165,000 miVAEngineOther / Unknown

    There was a recall for a high pitch sound from the radiator. Well my car is doing this issue where the heat is on and it sounds horrible from that area. Could it not of been repaired like it stats? [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

    NHTSA complaint #11394279 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology