2017 Nissan Pathfinder electrical system problems

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What owners say

1. Filed Aug 30, 2025NYElectrical SystemEngineAcceleration & Cruise Control

   As I was driving my 2017 Nissan Pathfinder, when the vehicle suddenly accelerated to a high rate of speed and the gas pedal became stuck. I tried to press on the brake as much as possible but the vehicle was not successfully able to be stopped which caused a terrible motor vehicle accident.

   NHTSA complaint #11684133 · source
2. Filed Jul 9, 2025MAElectrical SystemOther / UnknownTransmission & Drivetrain

   Nissan Pathfinder vehicles to repair the CVT transmission fluid cooler hose (inter-cooler). The internal fluid cooler (ITOC) hose may detach from the cooler due to inadequate clamping force. Inter-coolers may overheat, fail operation causing leaks and possible fires. If this occurs, the CVT transmission fluid will begin to slowly leak and the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) will illuminate on the instrument panel. If the MIL is ignored, the CVT transmission fluid will drain…

   NHTSA complaint #11672186 · source
3. Filed Jan 7, 202589,000 miTXElectrical System

   The contact's daughter owns a 2017 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, the instrument panel and the infotainment system were inoperable, and the screen was black. The contact stated that the failure persisted while driving, and the contact's daughter was unable to control the side view mirrors. The vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer, where it was diagnosed that the display control unit, Part Number: 25391-9PJ0C had failed and needed to be…

   NHTSA complaint #11634532 · source
4. Filed Sep 3, 2024NJElectrical SystemVisibility & Wipers

   AC Auto Amp failed and no cold or hot air is coming out of the vents. Nissan has identified the problem in May 2024 and as of September 2024 they still have not sourced a part that can be used to repair the issue. Safety was put at risk in two ways. First the windshield defroster and defogger do not work. When fog begins to appear on the windshield it affects visibility and has to be wiped off manually while driving. In summer months the temperature of the cabin is…

   NHTSA complaint #11612349 · source
5. Filed Apr 23, 2024NVElectrical SystemLightingOther / Unknown

   While driving and going down the highway my vehicles HUD and all electronics inside the vehicle will just randomly kick out momentarily for not no more the 30seconds, but the head lights stay one and the car still runs. It kicks the cruise control off and this just started happening.

   NHTSA complaint #11584828 · source
6. Filed Mar 11, 2023TXElectrical SystemSuspension

   Wire connector harness on alternator wires malfunctioned causing incorrect readings to computer, causing alternator to fail and battery replaced four times till mechanic replaced wire connector harness an wires.. control arm, and CV Axle failed

   NHTSA complaint #11511288 · source
7. Filed Feb 28, 202352,700 miVTCrash1 injuredElectrical SystemEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

   The contact owns a 2017 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that while driving at 60 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power without warning. Due to the failure, another vehicle crashed into the vehicle at a low rate of speed. The air bags did not deploy upon impact. Due to the snowy weather, the contact was advised by the police that both drivers pull off to the nearest exit and exchange information. A Police report was not filed. No medical assistance was required; however,…

   NHTSA complaint #11509578 · source
8. Filed May 30, 2021FLElectrical System

   Unavailable front radar obstruction,just bought my car last year July,owed so much money to having this kind of problem already,dealer said everything was check out perfectly but I think they lie to me

   NHTSA complaint #11419056 · source
9. Filed Mar 12, 202158,888 miCAElectrical System

   I have a 2017 nissan pathfinder just reached 58, 888 mi and my heater ac fans are defective and the dealer charges roughly $1,000 for repair this is clearly a manufacturer defect and the consumer shouldn't be held liable nissan needs put out a bulletin recall for this as many other consumers has complained on this forums and other forums it only seems to happen when i turn on heater control or ac control or defrost i heard the sound before a few months ago but went away now…

   NHTSA complaint #11402701 · source
10. Filed Feb 4, 202159,000 miKYElectrical SystemEngineOther / Unknown

    Reading forums and doing research has brought me to the conclusion that nisan is buying and has been buying faulty radiator fans for years. My wife does nothing but drive to and from work, averaging around 10k miles a year on her pathfinder under normal driving conditions and we are being asked to replace a fan that has mysteriously just started making all kinds of noise. Not only is this a problem but it's causing consumers to spend upwards of $1000 to replace this. I have…

    NHTSA complaint #11394633 · source
11. Filed Dec 29, 2020CTElectrical SystemEngineOther / Unknown

    Loud noise started when engine was turned on and on idle. Was told that it was the radiator blade hitting something. What or why this happened the local dealer has no clue or explanation other then "it just happens on some nissans" the cost to replace the radiator fan and shroud is about us$1000 on a car that is 39 mths old! Seems this happens to enough nissans that the dealer has seen it various times.

    NHTSA complaint #11385507 · source
12. Filed Dec 24, 202015,102 miNYElectrical SystemEngineOther / Unknown

    Rattle noise under hood . Found fan for a/c coolant bearing failure fan blade wobble noise started while driving to the market.

    NHTSA complaint #11384819 · 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