2015 Nissan Pathfinder problems and complaints
Owners have filed 321 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Nissan Pathfinder. The most-reported areas: Unknown Or Other (79), Power Train (77), Engine (74).
Key takeaways
- 321 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 11 involve a crash, 1 a fire, 7 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 79 | 25% |
| Power Train | 77 | 24% |
| Engine | 74 | 23% |
| Air Bags | 55 | 17% |
| Electrical System | 27 | 8% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 27 | 8% |
| Service Brakes | 26 | 8% |
| Structure | 12 | 4% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 11 | 3% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 10 | 3% |
| Exterior Lighting | 8 | 2% |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 7 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Nissan Pathfinder SUV AWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2015 Nissan Pathfinder SUV FWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Power Train,electrical System,service Brakes - filed 2026-10-06
The vehicle suffered a sudden, complete loss of motive acceleration at highway speeds, followed by a total powertrain breakdown and battery drain linked to an active federal safety recall. While traveling at highway speeds on Highway 169, the vehicle suddenly lost all acceleration, surged, juddered violently back and f...
Latches/Locks/Linkages - filed 2026-08-17
The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the hood unexpectedly opened and was damaged. The hood ledge and structure were damaged due to the failure. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V420000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages). The de...
Air Bags - filed 2026-07-16
The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH, the front driver’s side curtain air bag deployed without impact. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact slowed down and veered over to the side of the road to park and inspect the vehicle. The Fire Department and the local...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.