MYRModel Year Report

2016 Nissan Pathfinder

● Typical for this model
2016 Nissan Pathfinder
RENDERED 2026-09-17T02:45:48.604Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Nissan Pathfinder Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2016 highlighted. 1986: 1 complaints 1986 1987: 19 complaints 1988: 17 complaints 1989: 15 complaints 1990: 40 complaints 1991: 40 complaints 1991 1992: 30 complaints 1993: 49 complaints 1994: 101 complaints 1995: 170 complaints 1996: 159 complaints 1996 1997: 217 complaints 1998: 149 complaints 1999: 104 complaints 2000: 112 complaints 2001: 230 complaints 2001 2002: 156 complaints 2003: 110 complaints 2004: 67 complaints 2005: 1050 complaints 2006: 837 complaints 2006 2007: 561 complaints 2008: 328 complaints 2009: 37 complaints 2010: 40 complaints 2011: 45 complaints 2011 2012: 23 complaints 2013: 890 complaints 2014: 574 complaints 2015: 320 complaints 2016: 105 complaints 2016 2017: 186 complaints 2018: 77 complaints 2019: 75 complaints 2020: 52 complaints 2022: 134 complaints 2022 2023: 103 complaints 2024: 76 complaints 2025: 49 complaints 2026: 9 complaints 2026
2016: 105 complaints
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YearComplaints
19861
198719
198817
198915
199040
199140
199230
199349
1994101
1995170
1996159
1997217
1998149
1999104
2000112
2001230
2002156
2003110
200467
20051050
2006837
2007561
2008328
200937
201040
201145
201223
2013890
2014574
2015320
2016105
2017186
201877
201975
202052
2022134
2023103
202476
202549
20269

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

ENGINE 26%

26% of complaints: engine — 27 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
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I DROVE UP TO 16,000 MILES AND THEN THE ENGINE SUDDENLY MADE A WEIRD SOUND.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180410

The engine in this vehicle has shut off two times while we were driving it. We were forced to make emergency exits off of the roadway in order to prevent injury to ourselves and others.

NHTSA ODI report, 20240320

Also filed under ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

AIR BAGS 17%

17% of complaints: air bags — 18 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
SERVICE BRAKES 13%

13% of complaints: service brakes — 14 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH
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ELECTRICAL PROBLEM RESULTED IN LOSS OF RPM AND BRAKES. COULD NOT SHUT OFF.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180328

Also filed under UNKNOWN OR OTHER

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 10%

10% of complaints: electrical system — 11 distinct reports on file.

POWER TRAIN 7%

7% of complaints: power train — 7 distinct reports on file.

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Driving along and it felt as if I were driving over a rumble strip. It stopped after a while, but later that evening I felt it again, but this time the shudder was stronger and it sounded almost like a loud bird chirping.

NHTSA ODI report, 20260810

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20160610 — air bags

Nissan North America, Inc.

Remedy: Nissan will notify their owners. Chevrolet City Express owners will be notified by General Motors.

Campaign 16V244000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20211209 — PE (closed 20220708)

Hood Latch/Bell Crank Assembly

R 20250326 — latches/locks/linkages

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Pathfinder vehicles. On certain Pathfinder vehicles, the secondary hood latch may malfunction and remain in the unlatched, unsecured, position when the hood is closed.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the bell crank assembly, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed March 26, 2025. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall are R22A2 R22A3 and R24B7.

Campaign 22V420000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2016 Nissan Pathfinder — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine issues (27 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (18 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (14 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 16V244000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 22V420000 (latches/locks/linkages) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1992 ▲ 2009 ▲ 2010

WORST YEARS

■ 2005 ■ 2013 ■ 2006

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FAQ

Is the 2016 Nissan Pathfinder reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2016 Nissan Pathfinder is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2016 Nissan Pathfinder?

The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 26% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2016 Nissan Pathfinder have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.